Is Stagg Electric Violin Worth It?

Stagg is a huge music company, present in over seventy countries, and is the producer of many musical instruments and accessories, including violins.

The company started in Japan in the 1970s as a guitar company, later expanding to other countries with the purpose of offering quality instruments at affordable prices.

Among their products are some models of electric violins, which come in a wide range of colors and are also considered low-cost instruments.

In today’s article, we will be reviewing three models of electric violins produced by Stagg that are currently for sale in the main online shops and e-commerces: the EVN, EVN X, and the EVN ELEC.

Unfortunately, not all of them got good reviews or enough ratings, and customers have reported some frequent issues that other potential buyers should be aware of before acquiring a Stagg electric violin.

If you are one of these potential buyers, keep reading this article to see what Stagg can offer for the price and if any of the models can be a good option for you.

Stagg Electric Violin Review

Models

Stagg offers some different models of electric and semi-acoustic violins and a wide range of colors to choose from. Among the current models offered by Stagg, there are:

• EVN
• EVN X
• EVN ELEC

About the EVN model

The EVN model features an extraordinary design, lacquered, modern-cut, and has many colors to choose from. For those who search for a unique instrument that is still affordable, the EVN model is an option. It is built with solid maple, which guarantees a wonderful tone for the instrument.

This nicely S-shaped model also features a 3-band equalizer with volume, bass, and treble control, 3.5 mm (1/8″) mini jack input for a CD or MP3 player, 3.5 mm (1/8″) mini jack input for headphones, and 6.35 mm (1/4″) jack output. Also included are:

• Soft case with straps
• Bow
• Rosin
• Stereo headphones
• 9v battery

Available in the following colors: violinburst, metallic red, metallic blue, metallic black, transparent red, black, pink, and white.

Frequent issues: customers complain about the poorly shaped bridge, which is very flat and does not allow for easy playability across the strings.

Another commonly reported issue is the low quality of the strings that come with the instrument, which compromise the sound. The bow that comes with it is also considered to be of low quality.

About the EVN X model

The EVN X is a purely electric instrument, although its design does mimic the shape of an acoustic violin, as opposed to the EVN model, which has an S-shaped design.

It is built with maple, which enhances the tone quality of the instrument. The four fine tuners make the tuning process much faster and more precise, suiting both beginner and advanced players.

Similar to the previously mentioned models, it is equipped with a 3-band equalizer with volume, bass, and treble controls, a 3.5 mm (1/8″) mini jack input for a CD or MP3 player, a 3.5 mm (1/8″) mini jack input for headphones, and a 6.35 mm (1/4″) jack output.

• Soft case with straps
• Bow
• Rosin
• Stereo headphones
• 9v battery

Available in the following colors: black, metallic black, metallic blue, metallic red, violinburst, and white.

Frequent issues:

Customers complain about the poorly shaped bridge, which is very flat and does not allow for easy playability across the strings.

Another commonly reported issue is the low quality of the strings that come with the instrument, which compromise the sound. The bow that comes with it is also considered to be of low quality.

About the EVN ELEC model

The EVN is an acoustic-electric violin, which means that it can be played as an acoustic violin or plugged into an amplifier. It is made of traditional woods and crafted by skilled makers. Its back and sides are made of maple, and the top is made of spruce.

One negative point about the EVN-ELEC model is that its fingerboard is not made of ebony, as we would expect in quality instruments. Instead, it is made of solid wood in ebony color.

It comes, however, with four fine tuners, which are essential for beginners and even advanced players, making the tuning process much faster.

As for the electronics, it is equipped with a 3-band equalizer with volume, bass, and treble controls, a 3.5 mm (1/8″) mini jack input for a CD or MP3 player, a 3.5 mm (1/8″) mini jack input for headphones, and a 6.35 mm (1/4″) jack output. It also comes with:

• Soft case with straps
• Bow
• Rosin
• Stereo headphones
• 9v battery

Frequent issues: customers have reported the string set that comes with the instrument to be of very low quality, compromising the sound.

Where to buy

Although the Stagg company does not sell their products to the final customer, their instruments can be purchased from dozens of dealers around the world or through e-commerce sites like Amazon, where Stagg has its own online store.

The complete list of dealers can be found on the Stagg website: staggmusic.com.

Prices

The prices found on the Stagg online store on the Amazon platform vary greatly according to the color chosen for each model. As of January 2023, the prices are as follows:

• EVN: from $279 up to $317
• EVN X: from $279 up to $320
• EVN Elec: not available

On the Amazon platform, the instruments are eligible for return, refund, or replacement within 30 days of receipt.

Ratings

Customers constantly evaluate each model sold by the Stagg online store on Amazon. As of January 2023, the results are as follows:

• EVN X: 3.3 out of 5
• EVN: 3.4 out of 5.
• EVN Elec: not found

Worth buying?

Stagg electric violins usually get a high number of negative reviews due to some frequent issues. We therefore can not advise any customer to purchase the purely electric models mentioned above.

The EVN Elec model, however, has greater acceptance in the market, and we assume that this model is equipped with materials of better quality.

For brands with better scores, we would recommend Cecilio, Cremona, Kinglos, and Kennedy. These brands cover a wide range of prices and shapes.