Acoustic-Electric Violin Features The Tower Strings Acoustic Electric violin comes with a built-in pickup! The violin also comes with built-in volume and tone control. You can play it straight acoustically, or simply plug in directly to an amplifier- nothing else is needed! The setup, accessories, and build is far above anything we have tested in this price range! 1/4" Jack built into the instrument 4/4 Size Carved maple and spruce woods Durable warm brown finish 100% ebony fingerboard & fittings Carbon composite tailpiece with built-in fine tuners Hand-carved Asian wood bridge Well-rounded bridge - easy and comfortable playability Strings - Prelude or other quality steel core string set The violin will arrive ready to play out of the box Outfit And Accessories We went one step further and provided quality accessories that you won't have to replace right after purchasing this outfit (like with most other brands). Products that alone retail for over $100: Case: Sturdy lightweight shaped black violin case. The case includes carrying straps, a music pocket, a small storage compartment, two bow holders. Bow: Brazilwood bow Tower Strings Rosin Violin shoulder rest Ultra practice mute Polishing cloth Digital tuner 10 ft music cable The Fiddlershop Family Why is Fiddlershop growing so fast and revolutionizing the violin industry? We believe that music and instruments should be accessible to everyone at a price they can afford. Our founder Pierre Holstein (a.k.a. "Fiddlerman") works directly with makers in many different countries to produce only the best for our customers. With over 40 years as a professional violinist in orchestras around the world, he brings unmatched expertise in music and business to everything we do. Every Fiddlerman violin is set up and tested in our workshop to make sure it passes our rigorous 10-point inspection. Our incredibly talented team is here to help answer any questions you have, and make sure your instrument arrives safely.  Tower Strings Acoustic Electric Violin Review