The Tasman electro-acoustic range of instruments combine the plug and play facility of the Bridge electric range, with the more traditional appearance of the Bridge acoustic range.

The acoustic properties allow for impromptu music making, while still being readily equipped for the fully amplified gig.

The stylised lightening strike inlay on the headstock is reflected in the f hole design, reminding us of the carefully hidden attributes of the Tasman.

Body
Hand carved spruce top; well flamed maple back and ribs; stylised lightening f-hole design

The front and back plates are edged with a single black purfling.

Headstock and Neck
The neck and headstock design is a modified copy of the 1710 Stradivari Viola da Gamba head. The neck is hand coloured and finished with oils, for a fast, smooth, traditional finish.

Fingerboard
Ebony fingerboard, shaped to professional specifications

Pegs and Endpin
Violins and violas are ebony pegs, endpin and chinrest 

Nut
Ebony nut

Strings and Tuning
Fitted with Pirastro and D'Addario strings
4 string violin     GDAE
5 string violin     CGDAE
Viola                    CGDA
Cello                   CGDA

Tailpiece
Lightweight alloy tuner tailpieces with fine adjusters for accurate tuning

Set Up
All BRIDGE instruments are set up to professional orchestral specifications.

Jack Socket
The jack socket is neatly carved into the back plate, making it an integral part of the instrument.

Finishes
Traditional oil varnish, with an antique finish

Weight
EAV4T     600g
EAV5T     700g

BRIDGE PICKUP SYSTEM
Unique piezzo configuration designed by BRIDGE.

Active Circuitry
The instrument`s electronics become active when standrad 1/4" mono jack is inserted.
Remove the jack after use to preserve battery life.
Violins and viola require one 3V 16mm button cell CR1632 battery giving approx 1000 hours playing time.
Cellos require one 9V PP3 type battery giving approx 3000 hours playing time.

This instrument comes with a black oblong hard case.