Realist RV5PeBA Pro Ac-El Violin with Instant Active, Trans Black finish & Wittner Finetune Pegs players-starter MIDDLE knob

MIDDLE knob

but is uniquely its own thing

The 1992 JLP Jazz Reissue preamp also has a crisper tone which cuts through a little more than the old preamp

Active surface mount preamp

yet instant plug in tone is far superior to that from competitors bridge pickups

Realist RV5PeBA Pro Ac-El Violin with Instant Active, Trans Black finish & Wittner Finetune Pegs players-starter MIDDLE knobThis beautiful Realist RV 5Pe has a clear black finish over its close grained spruce top and tightly flamed maple back and sides. Acoustic tone is complex, sweet, and pure, while the amplified tone is rich and nuanced. This version of the RV5Pe has upgraded Wittner fine tune pegs for easier tuning. Realist Pro violins feature 'Instant Active' technology, which includes a MiSi super capacitor powered preamp that is rechargeable (not battery powered).