# Realist Violins

The Realist™ violin from David Gage String Instruments combines [Realist™ violin transducer](http://www.electricviolinshop.com/gear-accessories/pickups/realist.html) technology with traditional acoustic violin sensibilities to create one of the finest purpose built acoustic-electric violins we've ever seen. The Realist violin is a discretely electrified, great sounding instrument for classical and traditional violinists needing to amplify. Originally available in 'Standard' and 'Pro' models with Chinese-sourced violin bodies, the Realist violins are now made from finer European-sourced violin bodies and offered as the passive RV-e and RV-PeA "Instant Active" models, employing a Mi-Si-based preamp with s super-capacitor built into the output jack.

### RV-e features

### RV-Pe features

-   standard model Realist
-   discreet volume knob to adjust while playing
-   European body made of Carpathian spruce
-   set up in US with Thomastik Vision strings
-   Improved bridge design, projection, and resonance compared to previous RV4 / RV5 models
-   New top graduation and cleaner neck design compared to RV4 and RV5
-   Richer varnish
-   available in one varnish
-   strong acoustic projection and warm amplified tone

-   Pro model Realist
-   Instant-Active™ technology transforms the standard passive pick-up harness into an active one, delivering a hotter signal.
-   discreet volume AND tone knob to adjust while playing
-   European body with Carpathian spruce
-   set up in US with Thomastik Vision strings
-   Improved bridge design and acoustic resonance compared to previous RV4Pro and RV5Pro models
-   New top graduation and cleaner neck design compared to RV4Pro and RV5Pro
-   Richer varnish
-   produced in two varnishes, 'Frantique' and 'Shadow'
-   Wittner fine-tune pegs option
-   sophisticated, balanced acoustic tone, and warm amplified sound

## Products in this collection

- [Realist RV4PeFA Pro Ac-El Violin with Instant Active, Frantique finish & Wittner Finetune Pegs](https://electricviolinshop.com/products/realist-rv4pefa-pro-ac-el-violin-with-instant-active-frantique) - 2450.0 USD
- [Realist RV5PeFA Pro Ac-El Violin with Instant Active, Frantique finish & Wittner Finetune Pegs](https://electricviolinshop.com/products/realist-rv5pefa-pro-ac-el-violin-with-instant-active-frantique) - 2700.0 USD
- [Realist RV-5e acoustic-electric violin](https://electricviolinshop.com/products/realist-violin-rv5e-stg-ac-el) - 1400.0 USD
- [Realist RV-5 Pro acoustic-electric violin](https://electricviolinshop.com/products/realist-rv-5-pro-acoustic-electric-violin) - 999.0 USD
- [Realist RV-5Pe acoustic-electric violin, 'Frantique' finish w/Wittner Finetune pegs](https://electricviolinshop.com/products/realist-rv5pea-fw) - 2250.0 USD
- [Realist RV-4e acoustic-electric violin](https://electricviolinshop.com/products/realist-rv-4e) - 1150.0 USD
- [Realist RV4PeBA Pro Ac-El Violin with Instant Active, Trans Black finish & Wittner Finetune Pegs](https://electricviolinshop.com/products/realist-rv4peba-pro-ac-el-violin-with-instant-active-black) - 2450.0 USD
- [Realist RV5PeBA Pro Ac-El Violin with Instant Active, Trans Black finish & Wittner Finetune Pegs](https://electricviolinshop.com/products/realist-rv5peba-pro-ac-el-violin-with-instant-active-black-html) - 2700.0 USD

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> Source: [Electric Violin Shop](https://electricviolinshop.com/collections/realist-violins)
> Updated: 2026-08-04