This range of handmade instruments combine modern technology with the traditional craft of the violinmaker. They maximise the playability and sound quality required for today`s demanding enviroments. The body of this instrument is hollow, formed from Kevlar and carbon-fibre composite. This gives the instrument a high strength to weight ratio, immense durability and a natural resonance.

The ebony fingerboard, nut and neck are professionally shaped and traditionally finished. The headstock shield is inspired by Stradivarius 1710 Viola da Gamba, the distinctive Bridge shield and through peg box, is carved from a single maple block. The high quality ebony pegs are professionally fitted to give positive grip with ease of movement. The violin is supplied with quality Pirastro Tonica strings, although any other strings can be used.

Our electric violins use an encapsulated pickup system integrated into the bridge, utilising all advantages of a traditional bridge and capturing the warmth of tone synonymous with their acoustic counterparts.

Bridge does not supply the Bridge pickup system to any other manufactures or makers. The violin features convenient volume and tone tilt controls situated for easy adjustment.

The instrument is fitted with a light-weight tailpiece with fine tuners and an ebony, Dresden style, chinrest.

The 1/4 inch jack socket is carefully positioned and angled to avoid drag and interference from the cable. We have also ensured that the angle and proportions are compatible with all common wireless solutions. The 3 Volt coin cell battery is also located on the underside of the instrument. The readily available battery can provide 1000 hours of playing time and only drains while the jack is plugged in.

As described below their applications are numerous. They offer more freedom both for practise and performance in any style of music.

Bridge instruments are equally suited for use with:
Small practise amps
Combo amps
Seperate heads and cabs
Full concert rigs
Solid state or valve amps
Direct to mixing desk
Direct to home sound studio
Any guitar effect units

Technical data:
Moulded kevlar and carbon-fibre composite body
Maple Neck and stylised Head
Traditional Tonica strings
Tuner Tailpiece
Ebony Fingerboard and Nut

Body Length     359mm
Neck Stop         130mm
Body Stop         195mm
Nut width            24mm

String Spacing at Nut      16.5mm
String Spacing at Bridge   34mm

Weight:                                  600g

String Tunings                     GDAE
Bridge Pick up                     Piezo Configuration
Volume and Tone Control
Output via 1/4" Jack Socket
Active, Surface mount Pre Amp
Instrument Output              100mV nominal
Load resistance                10Kohms minimum
Battery                                  Lithium 3V  CR2032
Battery Life playing time   approx 1000 hrs
Custom shop facilities

The Aquila comes with a hard case and a carbon-fibre bow.

Colour: red marble