Before the ear candy
The Zeta brand was originally based in Oakland CA, then acquired by Gibson and moved to Phoenix (Tempe for you locals). The tenure in Phoenix was, AFAIK, custodial. Parts and service were sort of available, though dealers, I was told, were unable to … Read More»
The Yamaha SV-255 is a 5-string instrument launched in the Spring of 2010. DarkViolin was one of the first to receive a model in the U.S. The SV-255 in some ways is a minimalist eViolin. The resonant portion of the body is little more than a … Read More»
A video from the UK-based electric duo FUSE promotes a straightforward fashion sensibility. The rock performance is high energy, but some may say it takes a back seat to the styling of the musicians and the video itself. FUSE consists of … Read More»
Why American Songbook? It's a complicated story that I'll have to flesh out later. A short version is this. The violin is a solo instrument. Played live, while it can work well in a rock band setting, most of the music that audiences are familiar … Read More»
It's only a few additional notes, but -- as any violist knows -- that extra fifth down to the C string is noticeable. Perhaps this is because those notes are perceived to be within a comfortable singing range. … Read More»
