Gougi EA V5

In acoustics:
This is a violin that sounds correct, well adjusted, with the famous rope Do extra. Unlike Quinton, benchmarks are those of a violin: same width / length sleeve, easy access to five strings. The only adaptation of the violinist will identify new inclination of the bow to catch the low C. Make sure you remove the battery when playing acoustic to avoid imbalance. Cons: the cord re located above the central installation of the cell is a little pinch. The bow comes with is pretty bad.

Amplified:
The is the top. I was looking for a long time to play safely (without feedback) so that, surrounded by a heavy artillery with back fully. It does not correct a guitarist ... Or a bassist, a drummer even less. There is 0 feedback guaranteed even posed for violin returns fully. Result: we agree! Battery replacement is quick, accessible volume, the output jack positioned ... brief is functional and it sounds. No more worries of feedback from its opposite, a crisis that sondier more (or so it's not my fault). Remains to be settled one last detail: now that we are heard and understood, to stop the bread!

I received my 5-string violin nine 4 months ago, I spent a viola to violin 5 string, so for me a lot of adjustments were necessary at the outset, the instrument is small (tiny even in the face the viola 40.5 cm on which I played before), the strings are thick, and we must say that I have taken time to get used to it, but the instrument has also evolved, its a closed and a huge lack of stability (the strings A and D did not agree to more than 10 min, Fabrice Gougi warned me, for it would take three months to stabilize and it is about the case).

I'm not disappointed, bass remain hot and C rings very honorably, and treble are those expected of a violin, an instrument so it's really designed for the 5 string.

However, further questions, the D string is inserted into the bridge, and those of the Mi also ... nothing really annoying at the moment. I did come up with a chin Central accustomed to being on alto, it is perhaps not the best solution for the 5 string (you have to climb even further to the C) even if for now I still .

As for the magnified, it is a nice simple, no feedback, a quick connect, and control at any time by the button on the table of the instrument. The microphone is versatile enough (for improv impressionist example). I have not tested on stage but it will come soon. The battery can be removed and snaps very well (think of removing it anyway, it may well be very small, it weighs when playing acoustic!)

In short, after the first time a little difficult, I take my foot on this instrument unusual but very exciting, it's a good compromise for violinists who are tempted by the serious and the violists who lack the Mi ! Much cheaper than other French instruments, so I recommend this tool for those who want to invest the 5-string!