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musical instrument made of wood
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wood instrument, violin, electric violin
“There are no restrictions on materials
used in building electric violins, but as
weight is a major factor, choice must be
made with this in mind,” he said.
And, in the end, it’s not always about
science. The choice of material in a
musical instrument sometimes comes
down to one important factor: looks.
Brewer’s violins come in a range of
colors and are outfitted with light-emitting
diodes for illuminated playing.
“For aesthetics, materials play an
important role,” said Brewer. “If the
violins look great, they will sell well.”
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