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Mark Wood Signature Viper Electric Violin
$4,499.00 USD
Regular price
$4,499.00 USD
Custom Made To Order*
Gig Bag Included
Free Delivery for U.S. Based Orders
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Mark Wood Signature Viper Electric Violin
$4,499.00 USD
4-String
Fretless
Fortevio
Regular price
$4,499.00 USD
Wood Violins Viper Electric Violin PRO Series featuring a Turquise Maple Quilted Top edition finish, gold hardware combination.
Specs
High to Low
4-String: Standard
E, A, D, G
5-String:
E, A, D, G, C
6-String:
E, A, D, G, C, F
7-String:
E, A, D, G, C, F, Bb
Case / Gig Bag:
Viper Soft-Shell Gig Bag Included
Self-Support System
Adjustable Self-Support System and Strap Included
Certificate of Authenticity
Body Material:
Poplar
Fingerboard Material:
Richlite
Nut Material:
Richlite
Strings:
Prim Electric Violin Strings
Scale:
4/4 Violin
Frets: 24
Nickel Silver
Phantom Frets: 24
White Binding Inlays
Jack:
1/4" Switchcraft
Pre-Amp:
None / Not Required
Volume Knob:
Alpha 500k mini, Decorative Volume Knob
Fortevio Pickup:
Solid Maple construction, Single Piezo Element across the bridge, stained Black.
Barbera Pickup:
Solid Maple Construction, Individual Piezo Element under each string, stained Black.
Tuning Machines:
Gotoh Mini Sealed Locking
Strap Buttons:
Standard Non-Locking
Volume Knob:
Decorative
Cover Plates:
ABS
Tailpiece:
Aluminum
Highlights
Play without tension. Move without limits.
The World's First Self Supporting Violin
The Viper is designed to support itself, so your body doesn’t have to.
Our patented self-support system allows the instrument to hang freely from the shoulder, eliminating the need for a traditional shoulder rest or constant clamping between the neck and jaw. Every Viper includes a custom strap and adjustable support arm, carefully balanced to distribute weight naturally and comfortably.
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Precision Frets for Perfect Playing
Every Viper fingerboard is engineered for precision, because how a violin feels is just as important as how it sounds.
Our fretted Vipers feature low-profile precision frets, set at carefully reduced crown heights to provide effortless intonation without getting in the way of expressive playing. The result is a fast, fluid feel that supports everything from clean articulation to aggressive electric techniques, without compromising player comfort.
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The Best Sounding Electric Violins
We offer two world-class pickup options, Fortevio and Barbera, each crafted with solid maple construction to deliver a natural, powerful signal that translates the full character of the instrument. No onboard preamp required.
Both systems are engineered to produce a balanced, even response across all strings, preserving clarity in the low end while maintaining articulation and brilliance on the upper strings. Whether you’re playing clean, heavily processed, or somewhere in between, the sound remains focused, musical, and unmistakably alive.
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Frequently asked questions
Unlike a traditional violin, the Viper is fully self-supporting. Using the included strap and adjustable support arm, the instrument hangs naturally from the shoulder, eliminating the need to clamp it between your chin, neck, and shoulder.
This design allows for tension-free playing, increased mobility, and a more open, natural posture, especially during long sessions or high-energy performances. Your head, neck, and shoulders remain relaxed, and your hands are free to move without compensating for balance or support.
Once adjusted, the Viper feels stable and effortless—letting you focus entirely on playing, not holding the instrument in place.
Fretted and Phantom Frets offer two different approaches to control and feel, depending on how you like to play.
Fretted Vipers use low-profile precision frets that provide clear, consistent intonation across the fingerboard. They’re ideal for players who want maximum accuracy, fast articulation, and confidence when playing complex passages, extended-range instruments, or high-gain electric styles.
Phantom Frets are unique to the Viper. Instead of raised frets, they use subtle, low-profile reference markers embedded into the fingerboard. These give you the visual and tactile guidance of frets, while preserving the smooth feel and expressive freedom of a fretless instrument.
Extended-range Vipers are tuned in standard fifths, just like a traditional violin.
Each additional string extends the range downward, maintaining familiar intervals so the instrument feels intuitive from the first note. This keeps fingering logic consistent while giving you access to a wider tonal range.
Common tunings include: (low to high)
- 5-string: C–G–D–A–E
- 6-string: F–C–G–D–A–E
- 7-string: B♭–F–C–G–D–A–E
Because the tuning remains consistent, transitioning from a 4-string violin to an extended-range Viper feels natural, just with more range, more depth, and more creative flexibility.