Yamaha SV-255 5 String Electric Violin

The Yamaha SV-255 is a five-string violin with many features that make it a versatile and reliable instrument — especially for live performance. Its extremely lightweight design is misleading in some respects; the SV-255 is capable of some full-bodied sounds, especially when used in a suitable effects chain. The small resonant chamber seems to make it relatively immune to feedback, so it can be used at fairly high volume without difficulty.