The SV250 is designed to meet the needs of the professional and high-level amateur performer that desires an amplified violin sound for all styles of music. This violin establishes a new frontier for sound quality and player comfort, with the same weight of a traditional acoustic violin. This allows any violinist to easily move between their acoustic instrument and their Silent Violin™. The innovative dual pickup system allows the performer to transition from an edgy electric tone to a rich acoustic sound. The external control box contains a powerful pre-amp, master volume control, treble and bass tone controls, as well as quarter inch and XLR balanced outputs. Both models are crafted from seasoned flamed maple and spruce top, fit with a fingerboard and pegs of ebony.