Susan Aquila is a violinist known for her versatility across classical, contemporary, and rock performance. She has toured internationally as a featured violinist with Joe Jackson, performing in a wide range of live and studio settings.
With a background in classical training and a career that spans multiple genres, Susan brings a highly developed technical approach to the instrument—balancing precision, tone, and musicality across styles.
She performs on a 6-string fretted Viper, incorporating its extended range and expressive capabilities into both live performance and creative exploration.
“The tone has a dark, warm quality that I really enjoy and haven’t found on any other electric violin. What surprised me most was how it changed my technique—my shifting became smoother, my bow arm more controlled, and I found a new level of freedom in my playing.”
For Susan, the Viper has become more than a performance instrument—it has influenced how she approaches the violin itself. The addition of frets and extended range has refined both left-hand precision and bow control, while opening new possibilities for tone, phrasing, and expression.
Susan Aquila is a violinist known for her versatility across classical, contemporary, and rock performance. She has toured internationally as a featured violinist with Joe Jackson, performing in a wide range of live and studio settings.
With a background in classical training and a career that spans multiple genres, Susan brings a highly developed technical approach to the instrument—balancing precision, tone, and musicality across styles.
She performs on a 6-string fretted Viper, incorporating its extended range and expressive capabilities into both live performance and creative exploration.
For Susan, the Viper has become more than a performance instrument—it has influenced how she approaches the violin itself. The addition of frets and extended range has refined both left-hand precision and bow control, while opening new possibilities for tone, phrasing, and expression.