Darol Anger reviews the Glasser Electric Violin

Darol checks out a new graphite electric violin produced by the Glasser company.

[@FredtheDorfDorfman1985]

It's beautiful. I love that it has the traditional shape with corners, and the green composite weave pattern is so cool looking.

[@eddiemerribaker]

Nice job and great playing! Now I know what I want for Xmas!

[@Varian128]

Thank you for doing this review! There's so little knowledge out there about them, especially from seasoned veterans like yourself. The Glasser violins just jumped up tenfold in my book!

[@tomthomas8472]

NY is New York, Darol. I've loved your playing for a long time. Thanks for the review.

[@martynspeck]

Darol, you should get a couple of your friends together and make a video playing that thing complete with your chopping grooves. Looks like a fine fiddle.

[@catbutler1343]

Thanks so much for the review. I've been on the fence about this instrument and the review helped quite a bit.

[@RockStarOscarStern634]

D'addario Helicore 5 String Violin strings would rock

[@terryandrews2273]

This video sold me, just pulled trigger on one just like this one!

[@carmenfreeman693]

Excellent review. Thank you for posting. 🙏 🎶 🙏

[@dennisveazey4469]

"You could paddle your canoe and play it later that night with it" or "play it underwater, take it to Mt Everest". 😂 LOVE IT!! Thanks for the wonderful review and the superb playing.

[@JHGJTUTUYT8]

Thanks Carol. Later this year I'll be traveling, living in a van permanently. This could take the environmental changes better than my Realist.

[@emeldachibuoke9545]

I like it.this is my first time.I purchased one already so I can play the violin with out plugging it to acoustic amplifier right

[@Cloxxki]

Very cool. How much trouble would the carbon construction save vs wood? Might it earn itself back in maintenance costs? For the less trained ear, what would you compare the acoustic tone to?

[@peterwhite7428]

About twenty years ago I was sitting in a lecture you gave at the Violin Society of America. You were complaining that no violin makers make five string violins. I am sitting there thinking that I had made a dozen five string violins by that time, many to good, professional folk musicians. Now,here you are reviewing a carbon fiber violin. I’m 77 and still make great acoustic, wooden, traditional violins that sound like violins, and happy I do. Someday contact me for a real violin

[@stringspicksandfiddlestick6388]

Saw you at Wintergrass a few years ago but not this year. I have a five string NS but I would like an electric violin that looks like a violin.

[@wildviolinist]

One not good thing is the little resonans of harsh, but it sounds reealy good at all

[@stilllife4u]

great 1 nice . too bad it dosent have a tunner built in . But I think I will get one

[@mrmaat]

I tried out a Glasser, a Realist and a London AES 5 string, and ended up buying the London AES. All three were nice, but the London was superior for me. Of course, it cost significantly more than the Glasser and the Realist but is totally worth it IMO. The acoustic capabilities of the Realist and the London were significantly better than the Glasser, which is part of what sold me on it.

[@lovecka]

Hey, I am just thinking about either AES London or Golden Tasman. What´s the style of music you play and do you also use pedals? I think London is passive, right? Thanks a Lot for your answer.

[@sandyblond20]

Bluetooth at 10:10 second mark.

[@chiefkev]

Darol, I'm going to make sure mine is unplugged when I play it underwater. Just sayin'! Great video!

[@samraingsak9580]

How much is it.

[@mikemclellan4382]

It has a good sound but there is a lot of buzz coming from the amp. It seems like the sheilding in the electrics is not very effective. That would definitely put me off.

[@michaelblaney4461]

Thinking of starting cello, been playing electric bass for years. If I get a carbon cello with whitner pegs I won't have to put up with that luthier BS 😅

[@James_Violin]

Have you ever had problems with them opening up?

[@Aaron-Qman]

How long do you think the AAA Batteries would last?

[@cajunfid]

Did you end up keeping it or sending it back?

[@dudleybonton223]

Good player, good violin,, sold !!

[@sandyblond20]

Boston, Bose or JBL amps on bluetooth tech. Really nice though.

[@tumbleweed-life]

I just ordered the acoustic version and now I’m wondering can you order the electric Chin rest and bridge separate to upgrade your existing acoustic? just curious

[@relaxed_str8891]

Why the heck is there 5 strings, what did I miss?

[@elizabethrudolph7482]

5 string violins/violas are not uncommon. My understanding is that it has the E string of a violin, but also the low C of a viola.

[@lovinthatmusic4eva]

Yep! 5 string is sort of a viola violin hybrid! Considering getting one lately

[@sandyblond20]

The A & D Strings have room for the tailpiece manufacturer to improve. Something even they don't actually know more than a finished product. Sell it and keep selling without major design improvements.

[@stringspicksandfiddlestick6388]

What?

[@JHGJTUTUYT8]

Sorry , DAROL

[@Teslawaverunner]

Maybe you could get some lessons on how to use a camera so that you can get closeups in focus ! Otherwise nice review

[@emeldachibuoke9545]

I like it.this is my first time.I purchased one already so I can play the violin with out plugging it to acoustic amplifier right