Viper PRO Artisan Top Series Tobacco Burst Electric Violin

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

The Viper Classic is the essential Viper experience, designed as a streamlined, ready-to-play electric violin with 4-5-string fretless configuration. It’s ideal for players transitioning into electric or looking for a simple, stage-ready setup.

The Viper PRO expands on that foundation with extended-range 4–7 string options, fretted and fretless fingerboards, and upgraded components. Each PRO is handcrafted in Cleveland, Ohio and built for players who want greater control, customization, and performance capability.

All you need to know about Viper configurations here.

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.