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product_id: 24795576
title: "Realist, 5-String Violin (RV5E)"
brand: "realist"
price: "€ 2859.15"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 1
category: "Realist"
url: https://www.desertcart.be/products/24795576-realist-5-string-violin-rv5e
store_origin: BE
region: Belgium
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# Carpathian spruce top 5-string versatility Integrated volume control Realist, 5-String Violin (RV5E)

**Brand:** realist
**Price:** € 2859.15
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Elevate your sound with the Realist RV5E — where tradition meets electric innovation!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Realist, 5-String Violin (RV5E) by realist
- **How much does it cost?** € 2859.15 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- realist enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted realist brand quality
- Free international shipping included
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## Key Features

- • **Balanced Tonal Clarity:** Full upper clarity meets deep, resonant low notes
- • **Expanded Musical Range:** Five strings for richer, more versatile soundscapes
- • **Seamless Sound Control:** Discreet volume knob blends style with instant adjustability
- • **Plug-and-Play Electric Edge:** Patented Realist transducer delivers amplified sound with texture
- • **Premium European Craftsmanship:** Handcrafted maple ribs and back for elegant durability

## Overview

The Realist RV5E is a 5-string electric violin crafted in Europe with a Carpathian spruce top and maple back, featuring a patented built-in transducer and an integrated volume control knob. Designed for players seeking a blend of acoustic warmth and electric versatility, it offers a rich tonal range and easy playability, ideal for those ready to amplify their musical expression.

## Description

Using technological advances and time-tested hand-craftsmanship, David gage and ned Steinberger bring you the Realist violin. Made in Europe using Carpathian spruce and elegantly molded maple ribs and back, The Realist violin produces a sweet and rich tone that provides unparalleled sound color and texture when amplified. Featuring the patented Realist transducer built into the top plate, The RV5E also is equipped with an integrated volume control knob ingeniously camouflaged in the color of the varnish on the treble side of the instrument for easy on-the-fly changes.

Review: Just so-so acoustically, quality control is lacking - I like the idea of this violin, being both acoustic and electric. I did a lot of research and the consensus seemed to be that it sounds ok acoustically and very good as an electric. My experience was that is was fairly weak acoustically and I couldn't test it as an electric, because the pickup didn't work at all. The instrument responded better on the lower strings than the higher strings. The sound was very thin compared to a comparable acoustic-only. I gave it three stars because it's easily playable and probably fine for anyone who wants to play primarily electric (and gets one with a working pickup). If you're planning on playing a lot acoustically, you're probably better off with an acoustic violin and a separate pickup - which would also be easier to fix or replace if it stops working, unlike the internal ones.

## Features

- Improvements to this new generation of Realist violins include an even, full sound with easy access to all notes; a slimmer faster feel; rich full tone in all frequencies; and full upper clarity and deeper low notes

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00M38SXTW |
| Back Material Type | Maple |
| Best Sellers Rank | #299,448 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #206 in Electric Violins |
| Brand | Realist |
| Brand Name | Realist |
| Customer Reviews | 3.4 out of 5 stars 2 Reviews |
| Finish Type | Varnish |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00893674001288 |
| Included Components | with case |
| Instrument | Violin |
| Item Dimensions | 32 x 8.5 x 11.75 inches |
| Item Type Name | Violin |
| Item Weight | 10.3 Pounds |
| Item dimensions L x W x H | 32 x 8.5 x 11.75 inches |
| Manufacturer | Realist |
| Model Number | RV5E |
| Number of Strings | 5 |
| Operation Mode | Manual |
| String Material Type | Nylon |
| Top Material Type | Spruce |
| UPC | 893674001288 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Warranty Description | 1 year. |

## Product Details

- **Back Material Type:** Maple
- **Brand:** Realist
- **Finish Type:** Varnish
- **Instrument:** Violin
- **Item Weight:** 10.3 Pounds
- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 32 x 8.5 x 11.75 inches
- **Number of Strings:** 5
- **Operation Mode:** Manual
- **String Material Type:** Nylon
- **Top Material Type:** Spruce

## Images

![Realist, 5-String Violin (RV5E) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71ENPjaapuL.jpg)
![Realist, 5-String Violin (RV5E) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71SxbrXKh7L.jpg)
![Realist, 5-String Violin (RV5E) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61vK78OqmEL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐ Just so-so acoustically, quality control is lacking
*by L***H on February 27, 2019*

I like the idea of this violin, being both acoustic and electric. I did a lot of research and the consensus seemed to be that it sounds ok acoustically and very good as an electric. My experience was that is was fairly weak acoustically and I couldn't test it as an electric, because the pickup didn't work at all. The instrument responded better on the lower strings than the higher strings. The sound was very thin compared to a comparable acoustic-only. I gave it three stars because it's easily playable and probably fine for anyone who wants to play primarily electric (and gets one with a working pickup). If you're planning on playing a lot acoustically, you're probably better off with an acoustic violin and a separate pickup - which would also be easier to fix or replace if it stops working, unlike the internal ones.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Realist, 5-String Violin (RV5E)
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*Store origin: BE*
*Last updated: 2026-04-29*