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If you decide your order isn't suitable for any reason you can return it - just let us know within 50 days of receiving it. Please keep hold of all the original packaging until you're sure you want to keep the order.
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This table provides an overview of your statutory consumer rights, compared with our standard returns policy and optional extended money back guarantee and warranty.
| UK & Europe | EU Standard | Gear4music Standard | Gear4music Optional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return Period | 14 days | 50 days | up to 180 days |
| Standard delivery charges refunded? | Yes | Yes | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Upgraded delivery charges refunded? | Standard costs only | Standard costs only | Standard costs only |
| Free collection on cancellation | No | No | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Free collection if defective, delivered damaged or incorrect item | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 30 days |
We are unable to accept returns of any custom made items designed to work together as a unique package and some items are only eligible for money back guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging. For full information on our returns policy, please refer to our returns and refunds information guide.
Key Features
This instrument may show light signs of use. It has been quality checked by our team of repair technicians to ensure that it meets a high playing standard.
Any promotional materials, offers, software or subscriptions available when purchased as new may not be available with this Ex-Demo product.
The Bridge Aquila Electric Violin is one of the most meticulously designed electric instruments available. Every part is designed to provide both unmatched acoustic tones and pristine, high-quality amplified sounds. Its body has been carefully constructed with a special composite material, the bridge and fittings are the same as in an acoustic violin for an authentic feel, look and sound. The pickup and audio circuitry have all been engineered specifically for the Aquila to provide the clearest sound with absolutely no noise or feedback.
You also get a full set-up with this violin. The black fibre bow provides excellent bounce and control, the Aquila?s oblong case has plenty of storage for accessories, and its canvas cover will protect it from wind and rain. This instrument is also outfitted with a set of Thomastik Dominant strings. Not only do these strings sound warm and natural, but they also are resistant to changes in temperature and humidity ? perfect for gigging.
Ex-Demo: This product may be ex-display, have light signs of use, have slight cosmetic marks or may have non-essential parts or software missing. The original box, packaging or manual may not be included. Each item is checked by our team of repair technicians to ensure it meets our high standards. This is a great opportunity to buy a fully functioning product at a discounted price.
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This instrument’s body has been designed to provide an excellent unplugged timbre. The hollow Kevlar and carbon fibre body is strong and lightweight, yet it still can deliver fantastic unamplified sounds for quiet practice. When plugged in, the Aquila is open and clear with great depth and warmth. Even without reverb or delay, there is no unpleasant harshness or resonance. The specially designed jack’s placement underneath the body enables you to avoid snags and electronic interference from the cable.
These modern materials and construction techniques are complemented by the traditional ebony fittings. The bridge is based on a traditional bridge design with a piezo seamlessly integrated into it. Furthermore, the scroll’s design is based on a 1701 Stradivari Viola da Gamba. It’s carved out of a single block of maple and the design has been modified to fit into a modern-sized peg box.
Bridge has developed some of the best-sounding electronic components heard in an electric violin. The embedded piezo in the bridge resists any feedback thanks to it mainly picking up the vibrations in the bridge– not any in the air. You won’t need to worry about your amplification feeding back through your pickup.
Inside, the circuitry has been fine-tuned to work as well as possible within the frequency ranges of your violin, your instrument will sound just as vibrant and alive plugged in as it will acoustically. The high-quality components produce very little noise, so you can get a crystal-clear sound no matter how loud you turn up the volume. Many wireless audio systems also are compatible thanks to the carefully designed jack.
There’s no messing around with power switches. The active circuitry automatically turns on when you insert a jack, and it produces enough power to provide a clear and loud sound through any pedal or interface – no need for a separate preamp. You can be confident that your violin will last through a gig or rehearsal thanks to the 3000 hours of battery life from the single 3V button cell, carrying spares won’t take up too much space either. Tone-shaping controls are also offered through the single tone knob. Built on a tilt control rather than simply cutting and boosting high and low-frequency bands, the tone control allows for a smooth and refined shaping of your instrument’s timbre.
The Aquila is shipped almost ready to play straight out of the box. A case is provided with space for all your accessories including holders for the included bow and three additional ones. Thomastik Dominant synthetic strings are also included with the instrument. These strings are among the most popular strings in the world with both professionals and students because of their very well-balanced sound and versatility. Their synthetic cores produce a sound that is very similar to traditional gut strings but with superior dynamic range, projection, and timbral complexity. Dominants are also extremely resistant to changes in temperature or humidity – an ideal characteristic for travelling musicians.
