The EV2 Electric Violin by Hidersine Including the Simply for Strings Setup is an excellent option for students who wish to explore the possibilities of electric instruments. When plugged into an amplified, not only will your electric violin sound like a regular acoustic instrument, but you can plug headphones in for silent practise, or use your tablet or PC to record, or use software to add countless effects.
The Hidersine HEV2 is a modern-looking violin, however it is built to the same exacting standards as an acoustic instrument of the same level.
The body is made of birch, which helps produce a good resonant tone when amplified. The birch body however has a veneer of flamed maple on the top and back which echoes the look of the hollow maple bodies of acoustic violins.
The pegs, fingerboard and chinrest are made of genuine ebony. The use of ebony has long been a mark of a quality violin, as ebony is an excellent hardwood which can withstand the strain of high tension strings for a very long time. Therefore, not only with the fittings look and feel authentically traditional, they will last a lifetime of wear – unlike those instruments that use inferior wood, painted black to look like ebony.
Electronics:
Using a ‘Piezo’ pickup located under the maple bridge of the violin, the Hidersine Electric Violin will reliably capture every nuanced detail of your playing style, whether audible externally through an amplifier or played discreetly through headphones.
On one side of the instrument are the outputs – a 6.35mm large jack output for use with most instrument amps, and a 3.5mm mini-jack for use with headphones.
On the other side is a preamp, where volume is controlled along with bass and treble EQ controls. The battery compartment for the preamp is located in the back of the instrument, and this requires a PP3 (square) 9v battery to operate.
- Pickup Type: Piezo under-bridge
- Preamp: Active (9v) with Volume and 2 band EQ
- Output 1: 6.35mm Jack output
- Output 2: 3.5mm Headphone output
- Includes 9v Battery


Sound Profile
Find your sound! Quickly identify the different tonal characteristics of each instrument brand and model. Our Sound Profile can help you find the type of voice you’re seeking, whether the instrument range is beginner, intermediate or beyond. We gathered six string players and teachers to blindly listen to each instrument and develop our unique and comprehensive Sound Profile. Learn More about Sound Profiles.
Top: | Birch with flamed maple veneer |
Back, Neck & Sides: | Solid Maple |
Pegs: | Ebony - finished and fitted by hand |
Fingerboard: | Ebony |
Tailpiece: | Lightweight composite with inbuilt adjusters |
Chinrest: | Ebony |
Bridge: | Seasoned maple - hand-carved and fitted |
Strings: | Student steel core |
Pickup: | Piezo under-bridge |
Grade: | Beginner to intermediate students |
Varnish: | Golden finish |
Outfit: | Yes - comes with a lightweight shaped case |
Inclusions: | Student Brazilwood bow with ebony frog and horsehair |
Country of Origin: | Handmade in China. Finished & Set Up in Australia. |
At Simply for Strings, our luthiers and staff ensure that each instrument is individually assembled, setup, tuned, and inspected to our highest standards. Your instrument will be ready to play when you receive it—not sent to you unstrung or in pieces as sold by other online suppliers.

OUR SET UP INCLUDES:
- Shaping and re-surfacing the fingerboard
- Carving and fitting the bridge to the instrument
- Carving the nut to professional curvature
- Fitting pegs
- Polishing the finish
- Installing strings and tuning the instrument
- Fitting and adjusting the sound post
- Fitting and adjusting the tailpiece
- Inspecting and pre-rosining the bow

SHIPPING
- We work hard on processing and delivering your order as quickly as we can! We’re pleased to offer free standard shipping on all orders over $99* Australia wide.
- We aim for all of our parcels to have a safe delivery and we keep you updated every step of the way.
- All of our orders are packed in 100% eco-friendly packaging.
- Every single order is checked and packed by professional musicians who understand the nuances of every product we sell.
- Express shipping and click & collect services available. For more information on Shipping & Returns, please click here.
RETURNS
- Happiness guaranteed, no-nonsense returns.
- 30 days to change your mind! 3 easy steps to request a return through our portal. Just let us know what items you want to return, print a return label and pack your items.
- Easy exchanges available to help you find the product that’s perfect for you.
- Simply for Strings acknowledges and upholds all guidelines and terms under The Australian Consumer Law (ACCC). For more information on Shipping & Returns, please click here.

Packaged with Care
Trust us! We ship more instruments than anyone else in Australia.
Any unlikely damages during shipping are covered by us. Delivery day is special when you receive a Simply for Strings parcel. All of our orders are packed by our team of musicians in 100% eco-friendly packaging. Investing in an instrument is a big deal - our instruments are carefully bubble wrapped and packed in custom boxes to minimise movement during transit. If anything is damaged upon arrival, we’ll sort it in a jiffy! Whether you're ordering a new set of strings or a delicate musical instrument, every single order is packaged and sent with care. READ MORE
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