Yamaha YEV 105 vs NS Design WAV 5

In depth comparison of two electric violins.

[@dualplanker82]

I have been researching electric violin reviews for a while, and this was the most comprehensive one I have seen. Most of the others just praise every model; however, you focus on the nuances of the different models and elaborate on each through different lenses. Thank you for your insight!

[@theironfury4456]

I have been researching too

[@lgovantes1]

Great video, I do want to add a note about the switch on the Yamaha YEV 105...it is NOT a mute switch (unless you have the volume control all the way down), It is either FULL volume (bypasses the volume control) when the switch is in the UP position, or it is a volume "Enabler" in the down position. In the down position, the volume control acts normally. In the UP position, the volume control does not work, but the volume is MAX. This is tricky but effective.

[@dongpedroyi]

Good job comparing both! It actually helped me decide which one to buy.

[@luvkayakn]

I've had an NS Wav for about a year and absolutely love it. It is quite a bit heavier than an acoustic, and I had to tweak the shoulder rest height to get comfortable with it. It has a great tone. I don't have the clicking bow change issue you mentioned at all. I think this is due to long term playing on it, and I've naturally developed my bowing to the instrument. It has such a gorgeous tone both amplified and off amplifier. The "silent" play was the main reason I went electric, but my husband says he can still hear it two rooms away. At least it doesn't overwhelm and my neighbors can't hear it 😀 Great comparison on two nice violins.

[@qltygrl3187]

I’m looking to get the NS WAV4. I’m a beginner and want something that is quiet. Maybe I won’t be so self-conscious when I’m practicing. I have an acoustic right now and it’s hard to stay motivated when everyone points out all the mistakes I’m making.

[@luvkayakn]

@@qltygrl3187 you'll really enjoy it. If you do intend to play in situations where you will need the acoustic be sure to include it in your weekly practice schedule. I find after a year of playing exclusively electric my acoustic sounds extremely loud under my ear. Happy playing ❤🎻🎶

[@qltygrl3187]

Tate McIntyre great advice! Thanks!

[@DanielPMBA]

Thx for this Tate. I am gonna shop an NS. The silent practice is a game changer for me

[@VladoBelo]

@@qltygrl3187 😀 ano

[@lechpopawski2572]

Great Comparison - Good Work!!! Thank you very much. Now i must try both :)

[@meals24u]

I love my NS WAV ... I like the unique design, I love it’s sound over the bright one any day of the week, works fantastic with multi effects processors, tunes super easy and stays in tune for a long time! If I have one thing I don’t like, it’s the shoulder rest system, because mine is still the old wav, it’s hard to really tighten it properly.. but otherwise I’m happy, had it for years, works well, would love to upgrade to a NXTa some time though

[@meals24u]

But, that being said, every tool has a purpose! That’s why we have options and colours, categories and price ranges!! Thank you for sharing your experiences with us! Greatly appreciated Keep fiddling around 😉

[@brightpincher]

_its_ sound, even

[@meals24u]

*So here we are, 4 years and one pandemic later, do you still have the Yamaha and do you still stand by your decision etc?*

[@JohnFHendry]

8:40 The bow is a major harmonic contributor to what a violin sounds like and bow technique controls that. I trust in Ned's skill to solve design problems, and to be fair to NS Designs which I see as a company highly dedicated to the evolution of stringed instruments by taking advantage of going electric rather than building instruments that play and sound exactly like their acoustic counterpart I've added this link. What is being discussed here is mentioned in detail starting at 6:05 at kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y36sqXR_bq6Cbck and explains why this effect is always present and how to deal with it.

[@SashaCrutaire]

Thanks for the review! It helped me decide on the NS for myself, I wanted something that sounded good, but definitely not acoustic. It helped I also have a Yamaha THR for one of my amps, and it really represented what I am getting for sound out of mine too.

[@DanielPMBA]

Me the same, if I want acoustic sounding I go and use an acoustic. You dont drive a car hoping it’d be a pickup truck right?

[@SashaCrutaire]

@@DanielPMBA you’d think so, but I’ve seen a few videos of people trying to use their car like a truck….

[@ghoulcaster]

Holy smokes that bow hold! Though it obviously works for you, subscribed, looking forward to more electric fiddle playing.

[@gutbucket260]

Might as well cut the bow in half. Different strokes, (No Pun Intended).

[@jameskrys5286]

He said he is a fiddler, LOL

[@WhiteDragon689]

II can hear violin teachers fainting over his bow hold.

[@adamk2251]

that's a perfectly valid baroque hold. maybe y'all should go educate yourselves before you embarass yourselfves.

[@Bradlyeon]

@@adamk2251 I'm a noobie and even I recognized it as a valid bow hold.

[@jamesdeberry3274]

The bow change pop is what I've experienced with wireless units - even on my Barcus acoustic, which is the ultimate in a clean and gutty sounding Acoustic/Electric violin. I bought the Yamaha because I liked the design, but I'm so glad I didn't even try one of the NS models. That popping would have driven me insane! Thanks for pointing that out.

[@alexcarter8807]

My understanding is that the 5-string Yamaha fits in a viola case, and the 4-string fits in a violin case, and that at least with the 4-string, you can use a Kun 4/4 shoulder rest just fine. The one edge the NS might have is the neat tuning system, but you could always put Knilling Perfection Pegs on the Yamaha.

[@biticu]

Hi, can you share the amplifier setings? For yev 105...I have the same issue with the brightness... Thank you

[@djierardi]

Note: re the NS design instrument, the "thudding" that you're hearing on the NS design violin can likely be eliminated with an appropriate high-pass filter, which (I'd assume) is built-in to the yamaha instrument. (I.e. the NS design gives you everything and leaves it up to you to reshape the sound afterwards.)

[@sorcha3345]

fantastic video - thank you!!

[@jbtech8795]

Hello; sir how do you recommend Ns design wav 4 for a silent practice.Or is there any other better choices?

[@Tko_Seven]

Can you recommend a decent bow that will match the level of Yamaha's either in model names or in price range?

[@SpoorthiStrings]

I have YEV 104 and same Yamaha amplifier. But I was not able to adjust the amplifier to get good sound to play Carnatic Music. Do you mind posting the knobs adjustment picture what you have setup on amplifier? Just I am beginner. 😢

[@bejaises1]

Do you need a preamp for the yev?

[@cunparis]

Hi. Have you played a Yamaha SV-200? I'm wondering how these two compare.

[@desertfox432]

Good comparison. Those new machine pegs might work great for you on the Yamaha. Many makers make them now. I use Pegheds, but if you choose them, be sure you have tools and have handyman experience.

[@luisangelsmusic]

Dude I love that bow hold! I went to go get my bow and put my hands like I normally hold the bow, but on the rubber padding, almost like it's there for that purpose haha!

[@chenchen1788]

My son's violin teacher especially told us don't hold it like that. It's mainly for Irish music because you need a lot of short movement and it's mainly using upper part of the bow. To keep it more balanced for sure like his way is much better . But for classic music better not.

[@matthewjacobson252]

@@chenchen1788 Yeah....you're absolutely right, it's used for Irish Folk tunes primarily, but for classical you need longer strokes of the bow in which is achieved by a lower bow hold. This type of hold is never used outside of Irish Folk tunes!

[@ryanhernandez6002]

Does anyone know how I can buy a chin rest for these?

[@ousi00]

This video deserves more LIKE! Great comparison, exactly what I'm looking for. I'll get the YEV as I learnt violin when I was young, pretty sure I can pick up faster with a more traditional platform. Thanks for making this!

[@ktaarnia]

Are you happy with your yev?

[@chriskelly9653]

What strings are you using on the electric violin .

[@SalvationViolin]

Great demo, seriously you just sold the NS to me, (at 6:52) you mentioned Jean Luc Ponty sound, that's exactly what I was looking for. In 1990 I had waited 1 hour after JLP's concert to get his autograph on a violin, I am still kicking myself today, I sold that violin.

[@avinashmuraleedhar]

Can anyone let me know about noise in NS wav...?i have heard about many yamaha violin having noise problems...is it same with wav5 too?

[@RockStarOscarStern634]

The YEV-105 is designed to play like a Traditional Acoustic Violin cause 1) it takes a Standard Shoulder rest & 2) the body shape is actually a special variation of the Traditional Acoustic Violin shape.

[@gutbucket260]

I think changing strings, and type of bows could tweak the click out of the NS design. I like the features on the NS WAV. The tuning system, chin and shoulder rest set up is cool. And I hate bright fiddles so the Yamaha is out. I'm interested enough in the NS WAV that I might buy one. Thanks for showing both.

[@sergiishust9858]

Did you get NS WAV? and if yes, did you have issues that were mentioned? Thank you!

[@xxxef9844]

Hi, I have the ns nxt violin. The bow clicking is also there. But it change with the bow. My carbondix clicks very heareble but the woodbow clicks not so hard. And the cable! If you change the cable you can kill the clicking. The loudest clicking I have is with a 0.5 m cable on a wireless transmitter.

[@DanielPMBA]

Nxt is a newer model than wav, so does that mean its not an old technology problem? Have u tried using a smaller 4 port behinger mixer to cut it out?

[@donnaisa6100]

Dear Jack, how is your experience with the YEV-105 now after 4 years of having this instrument?

[@jameskrys5286]

I have a Wave 5. I turned the shoulder rest around backwards. The tone control actually works. If I were you I would get a 90 degree cable and a 100 watt half stack. Have you ever heard of Geoffrey Castle? He's from Seattle and he does Celtic fiddle.

[@lironeshel6291]

Holy smokes that bow hold

[@luckygupta7138]

Sir which violin is lighter in weight so I can practice more😊😁and more

[@rudylegdeur]

Thanks Jack! Exactly the two violins I have been thinking about. I play Celtic as well and will use the electric more for jazz/rock. Now I have a cheap second hand Stagg violin for experimentation and fun in bands. It's a good way to get experience before getting a better one. Thanks to your thoughts and experience I also think the Yamaha will be the best choice.

[@electricviolineffects3784]

Are you playing with a Baroque bow hold? Or where does that come from?

[@alexcarter8807]

Probably the woodshed. Literally. He's a fiddler.

[@RiyaJaneYulde]

Thank you so much, very informative! I have subscribed to your channel. Will go for the yamaha

[@thlee3]

is that sacrilegious bow hold a discipline of fiddling?

[@Hornet135]

Choking the bow, slack tension, seems to need rosin.

[@robertbrawley5048]

Very good açecement of the two violins

[@TheTroubleguide]

What shoulder rest are you using with Yamaha YEV-105?

[@JOREGATESU]

I think its Wolf

[@JOREGATESU]

I'm sorry my bad, it's Bon Musica

[@sorinsorin20]

How old were you when you started learning to play?

[@archerman1]

I am surprised that you did not like the thr10, lots of people have been suggesting that is an excellent combination with the yev series

[@raredesign]

Great review, thank you. I like the NS lol

[@patchevansbrokencountry2583]

I bought one which had the exact damage to the bout as thus one. After 2 weeks it developed an electronic issue as it just cut out after a few minutes playing. Mine is made in India and I think QC is a BIG issue.

[@trevorbelmont4633]

what about the Yamaha SV series? do you have those?

[@jackroden3693]

I don’t. I’ve wanted to get one for a comparison.

[@michellemybell8472]

Yamaha YEV 105 5 strings or 4 strings? I have never played with 5 strings and worried the fingerboard will feel too thick, not sure..

[@mathewr2461]

YEV 105 is 5 strings and YEV 104 is 4 strings

[@mystikkarlos2174]

I wasn't sure neither, I played 4-strings for decades. 6 months ago I got me 5-string violin (not these but Reiter's), and have adopted it quite quickly. I would say a quality 5-string set helped me a lot to get used to it.

[@prisciepsi87]

Witch tone is gud

[@chadlunders4898]

Very nice review. I can't stand the plug coming out perpendicular to the violin rather than parallel on the WAV 5. I am shaking my head at your bow grip :)

[@hughclinton9927]

When you bought these violins was the case included or did you have to buy that separately?

[@Kar41run]

Thank you for review. I think I’m going for the yev. I have an acoustic but this would be great for some quieter practice (I work shifts) and for fun with the amp etc. Thanks for showing the sound unplugged as this is a huge factor for me with kids 😆

[@ktaarnia]

What's the difference between yev 104 and yev 105

[@praveenrprasad8740]

5 strings nd the 104 is 4 strings

[@WhiteDragon689]

THe NSD W5 is a violin sounding gizmo that would never fit a case so they must provide you with one. However the YEV out classes anything out there in beauty and looks/craftsmanship. I would never consider a 5th string. But DUDE! What the hell kind of bow hold is that? It is impossible not to touch the hair and get body oils on it and then rosin will not stick to it getting splotchy sound.

[@fouellet1701]

The NS is "crafted in India" according to the web site. The Yamaha factories in China or anywhere else have very high quality control standards. In don't know about the NS factory if it comes with broken parts... I am ready to pay more to get Yamaha quality!

[@bonerici]

I think the NS probably should have had the tone control turned all the way up, or at least 3/4 of the way up since the yamaha doesn't have a tone control.

[@carlocuoghi3977]

How do you HOLD THE BOW?!?!?!?! :O :O :O

[@mystikkarlos2174]

Haha I was thinking the same, it actually led me into the comments section XD

[@unknownuserbutnotabuser]

just GET EM BOTH FOLKS and go crazy

[@kathleenferraro5837]

So helpful. Clearly prefer the Yamaha, based on your comparison.

[@bayouboyarts]

Why do you say that you can get away with more with the WAV, that the YEV is less forgiving?

[@prisciepsi87]

Am going to buy one of this two so plz tell me What should I buy in one word

[@DanielPMBA]

NS

[@JohnFHendry]

@@DanielPMBA ;-)

[@yanggicho4411]

@@JohnFHendry NS?

[@ewetoobblowzdogg8410]

Their CR series is their best. My wige loves hers

[@mo.musicology]

Actually the NS sounds much better and more natural IMHO

[@greggarmin9426]

Deciding factor for me was one is made in china and the other India. My NS Design came with a case. The Yamaha comes in a cardboard box.

[@DanielPMBA]

NS any day comparing the 2. The look, the sound, the ease to play, the silent practice, the case, the price

[@luckygupta7138]

Which is made in India yamaha? One

[@qltygrl3187]

Where did you purchase it? I’ve looked at a few sites and none of them have cases for it.

[@priyanshukaushik963]

Anyone from India wants to buy this violin??contact me,reply.

[@hellosarith]

Would like to buy yamaha yev 104

[@uditbhavsar684]

Hi !! Offer still there??

[@priyanshukaushik963]

@@uditbhavsar684 Yes! email me at [e-mail] or insta : priyanshukaushik4

[@priyanshukaushik963]

@@hellosarith Yes! email me at [e-mail] or insta : priyanshukaushik4

[@jamesmcinnis208]

"actually"

[@nimaljayasiri6065]

BULL.....!!!

[@OmegaKay]

Learn to hold the bow please im crying so hard