# USED Yamaha YEV-105BL Octave Electric Violin, Very Good Condition

This used black 5-string YEV was originally converted into an "Octave violin" here at Electric Violin Shop. We installed D'Addario Helicore Octave violin strings plus a Prim B-flat string tuned up to C, and lightly modifying the bridge, nut, and pegs to accommodate them. The result is the same powerful YEV tone but a whole octave lower, allowing you to cover the cello and viola range!

This instrument came back to us in very good condition. There are only small cosmetic scuffs visible on the lower bout frame, and it is in otherwise fantastic condition, passing our inspection and play-testing.

### About the Yamaha YEV

Elegantly designed and crafted from six different woods, Yamaha's YEV electric violin is lightweight and gorgeous. Clean, straight lines and swooping, sinuous structures define an electric violin that's as beautiful as it is affordable.

The YEV has a passive dual-piezo pickup that produces a natural and resonant tone. Designed for performance, not practice, the electronics are passive, meaning no batteries are required.

A volume control knob is accessibly located on the back of the YEV near the neck, allowing for quick adjustments on the fly. A volume control activation switch on the back of the instrument locks and unlocks the volume control function so you can set the desired level for a performance without risk of raising or lowering it by bumping the volume knob.

The 1/4-inch jack is located on the back central spine of the instrument, a wise placement that prevents the cable tugging on you as you play. A right-angled cable is recommended.  

Body

Spruce/Mahogany/Maple

Neck

Maple

Fingerboard

Rosewood

Frame

Walnut

Tailpiece

Synthetic Resin (equipped with fine tuners)

Bridge / Pickup

Maple with built-in Piezo-electric Pickup

Output / Controls

Passive output, volume control, Selector Switch (Volume Control activation switch)

 Chin Rest

Ebony

Strings

D'Addario Helicore octave strings

Weight

105: approx. 580g

## Details

- **Price:** 950.0 USD
- **Vendor:** CONSIGN
- **Type:** Violins
- **Tags:** Instrument, New Arrivals, Octave Violins, outofstock, players-starter, Promo Exclusions, Used, Violins, Yamaha, Yamaha Instruments

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 950.00 USD | In stock |

## Images

- USED Yamaha YEV-105BL Octave Electric Violin, Very Good Condition
- USED Yamaha YEV-105BL Octave Electric Violin, Very Good Condition
- USED Yamaha YEV-105BL Octave Electric Violin, Very Good Condition
- USED Yamaha YEV-105BL Octave Electric Violin, Very Good Condition
- USED Yamaha YEV-105BL Octave Electric Violin, Very Good Condition
- USED Yamaha YEV-105BL Octave Electric Violin, Very Good Condition
- USED Yamaha YEV-105BL Octave Electric Violin, Very Good Condition

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> Updated: 2026-08-25