"Dersu" wrote in message
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My son (aged 14) who is a promising young violinist has asked me to buy
him
an electric violin. We have been told that an acoustic amplifier is
required
and that the type used for electric guitars are not suitable for violin.
Can anyone recommend a newsgroup which I might try to get advice on
suitable
instruments and amplifiers or even make recommendations from personal
experience?

Thanks in advance.

D.


Try uk.music.folk Lots of electrics in use in the folk world these days. I
believe "Bridge" are highly regarded - but what do I know, I'm a melodeon
player?

As far as "acoustic" amps go, AER are about the best - allegedly. No, I have
heard them and they are very good. Actually, those nice chaps on
uk.rec.guitar could probably recommend amps suitable for acoustic guitar.
They should be fine for electric fiddle.

Regards,

Roy.