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Lila Hood

“Since I started using the Viper, I feel so free!  After playing for as long as I have, it has been a relief to not have to overwork my chin, neck, and shoulder!  My performances have been elevated to a higher level with the use of this amazing instrument!” Lila Hood is a captivating performer […]

Yorch Violinista

“My Viper is simply perfect. As a child I always dreamed of a violin that would allow you to play freely and the viper did it. The Viper is a modern violin with a host of new possibilities for violinist. When you play the Viper, you feel free. the sound is brilliant and the aesthetics […]

Judith Mateo

“I love playing with my lovely Wood violins! They are cool, they are hot, and they are sparkling, and their designs are the coolest in the world. The sound is perfect and very light and comfortable for performance situations. If you try them, you will die until you have one!” [Judith owns a Viper and a Katana Sabre.]  With more than […]

Abigail Stahlschmidt

“Performing everything from country to rock, the first time I encountered one of Mark Wood’s violins, I was in search of an electric violin that would comfortably allow me to sing and play at the same time. It was one of his Vipers that caught my eye with its striking look and innovative design. I […]

Jared Violin

“The moment I first saw a Viper in 2004 I knew I had to not only try and play such a unique instrument, but hopefully own one, too! Finally in 2007, that dream became a reality for me and I haven’t looked back at another electric violin since. The custom built green Viper I play […]

Cierra Hill

“I LOVE my Viper. When I discovered Mark Wood’s innovative Viper violins many years ago after seeing Mark perform at a Trans-Siberian Orchestra concert, I immediately fell in love with them! When I finally acquired my 7-string fretted Viper, I was amazed by the endless possibilities. The initial clean tone is fantastic, and with added […]

David Rivera

OPINIÓN DE DAVID: “Soy violinista con entrenamiento clásico pero empecé a tocar rock y metal hace mas de 20 años. En Colombia no había otro violinista que hiciera esto en los 90´s y me tocó a mi abrir mi propio camino, al ser el primero en intentarlo seriamente en mi país, a punta de ensayo […]

Joseph Shackelford

“I have played many different electric violins. Without a doubt the Viper Violin surpasses them all! I wanted an electric violin that not only sounded like an acoustic violin, but one I could bring my classical technique to as well. Not only can you bring across your classical training, you can rock out with ease […]