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5 & 6-String Instruments

Discover extraordinary versatility with Fiddlershop's 5 and 6-string instruments. From electric violins with expanded range to specialized violas and cellos, these instruments unlock new musical possibilities. Perfect for adventurous musicians seeking to explore beyond traditional boundaries, while maintaining exceptional sound quality.

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Fiddlerman 5-string viola with open padded case and included accessories Fiddlerman 5-string viola with orange-brown carved wooden body and chinrest
Fiddlerman Concert 5-String Viola Outfit
$749.00
4 SIZES AVAILABLE
Violin outfit with wooden violin, bow, and open hard case Fiddlerman Master 5-String Violin Outfit
Fiddlerman Master 5-String Violin Outfit
$1,299.00
1 SIZE AVAILABLE
Glasser AEX Carbon Composite Acoustic-Electric 5-String Violin Glasser AEX Carbon Composite Acoustic-Electric 5-String Violin
Glasser AEX Carbon Composite Acoustic-Electric 5-String Violin
$1,410.00
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Carbon composite 5-string viola with dark wood-finish body and long vertical tailpiece Front view of a carbon composite 5-string viola with five strings and f-holes
Glasser Carbon Composite 5-String Viola
$1,570.00
4 SIZES AVAILABLE
5-string electric violin with natural wood finish and black bridge and chinrest 5-string electric violin with dark wood body and black bridge and chinrest
Yamaha YEV105 5-String Electric Violin
$959.99
Glasser Carbon Composite Acoustic-Electric 5-String Violin Glasser Carbon Composite Acoustic-Electric 5-String Violin
Glasser Carbon Composite Acoustic-Electric 5-String Violin
$1,650.00
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Glasser 5-string carbon composite violin, dark brown body with bridge and f-holes Carbon composite violin with dark brown body and black tuning pegs
Glasser Carbon Composite 5-String Violin
$1,111.00
3 SIZES AVAILABLE
Glasser Carbon Composite Acoustic-Electric 5-String Viola Glasser Carbon Composite Acoustic-Electric 5-String Viola
Glasser Carbon Composite Acoustic-Electric 5-String Viola
$2,320.00
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4 SIZES AVAILABLE
Glasser AEX Carbon Composite Acoustic-Electric 5-String Viola Glasser AEX Carbon Composite Acoustic-Electric 5-String Viola
Glasser AEX Carbon Composite Acoustic-Electric 5-String Viola
$2,040.00
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4 SIZES AVAILABLE
Black electric 5-string violin full view showing strings, bridge, and stand NS Design WAV5 Electric Violin w/ Case
NS Design WAV 5-string Electric Violin
$1,099.00
Black 5-string electric violin with gig bag and V-shaped stand Gray 5-string electric violin with gig bag and V-shaped stand
Wood Violins Viper Classic 5-String Electric Violin
$3,199.00
Realist Pro acoustic-electric 5-string violin with black hard case, front and chinrest shown Realist Pro acoustic-electric 5-string violin, full front view with f-holes and pickup
Realist Pro Acoustic-Electric 5-String Violin with Case
$2,795.00
1 SIZE AVAILABLE
Yamaha SV-255 5-string Electric Violin Yamaha SV-255 5-string Electric Violin
Yamaha SV-255 Silent™ Pro 5-String Electric Violin
$2,411.99
Yamaha YEV105 Pro 5-String Electric Violin Yamaha YEV105 Pro 5-String Electric Violin
Yamaha YEV105 Pro 5-String Electric Violin
$1,694.99
Glasser AEX Carbon Composite Acoustic-Electric 6-String Violin Glasser AEX Carbon Composite Acoustic-Electric 6-String Violin
Glasser AEX Carbon Composite Acoustic-Electric 6-String Violin
$2,140.00
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Black 5-string electric cello with glossy finish, bridge, and f-holes Full view red electric 5-string cello with 5 tuning pegs and tailpiece
NS Design WAV 5-string Electric Cello
$1,899.00
Glasser Carbon Composite Acoustic-Electric 6-String Violin Glasser Carbon Composite Acoustic-Electric 6-String Violin
Glasser Carbon Composite Acoustic-Electric 6-String Violin
$2,700.00
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Black fretted electric violin with 5 strings, arched body, on stand Sunburst fretted electric violin with 5 strings, arched body, on stand
NS Design NXTa 5-string Fretted Electric Violin
$2,479.00
Glasser Carbon Composite Acoustic-Electric Cello Outfit Glasser Carbon Composite Acoustic-Electric Cello Outfit
Glasser Carbon Composite Acoustic-Electric Cello Outfit
From $10,260.00
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White 5-string electric violin front view with dual black pickups White electric violin rear panel with speaker grille and control module
Volta Violinatron V5 Hybrid 5-string Electric Violin with Speakers & Reverb
$2,595.00
1 SIZE AVAILABLE
Brown cello with bow and gray padded carrying case Dark brown cello with full front view, including bridge and tailpiece
Glasser Carbon Composite 5-String Cello Outfit
$8,120.00
1 SIZE AVAILABLE
NS Design NXTa 5-string Electric Violin NS Design NXTa 5-string Electric Violin
NS Design NXTa 5-string Electric Violin
$2,219.00
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Fretted electric cello with black body and five strings Fretted electric cello body with black finish and arched contours
NS Design NXTa 5-string Fretted Electric Cello
$3,149.00
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Amber electric cello with 5 strings and carved body, front view Amber 5-string electric cello, angled side view with tuning pegs
NS Design CR 5-string Electric Cello
$4,989.00
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Black 5-string electric cello with f-holes and vertical end support Black 5-string electric cello side view with built-in control panel
NS Design NXTa 5-string Electric Cello
$2,619.00
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Pre-owned 5-string electric violin with sunburst body, bridge, and visible strings Pre-owned 5-string electric violin, sunburst finish with black control panel
Pre-Owned NS Design WAV 5-string Electric Violin
$879.20 $1,099.00
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Black 6-string electric violin with red tuning head and speaker grille buttons Black 6-string electric violin with red head, built-in speakers and controls
Volta Violinatron V6 Hybrid 6-string Electric Violin with Speakers, Reverb, & Looper
$2,995.00
1 SIZE AVAILABLE
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Amber electric cello with six strings and black fingerboard Amber electric cello angled view, black fingerboard and tuning pegs
NS Design CR 6-string Electric Cello
$5,249.00
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Glasser Carbon Composite Acoustic-Electric 6-String Viola Glasser Carbon Composite Acoustic-Electric 6-String Viola
Glasser Carbon Composite Acoustic-Electric 6-String Viola
$2,910.00
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Glasser AEX Carbon Composite Acoustic-Electric 6-String Viola Glasser AEX Carbon Composite Acoustic-Electric 6-String Viola
Glasser AEX Carbon Composite Acoustic-Electric 6-String Viola
$2,640.00
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1 SIZE AVAILABLE
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Amber 5-string electric violin on a black floor stand, side view Amber 5-string electric violin with bridge, pickups, and black stand
NS Design CR 5-string Electric Violin
$4,199.00

Explore 5 and 6-String Instruments at Fiddlershop

Expand your sonic possibilities with Fiddlershop's 5-string and 6-string violins, violas, and cellos. Designed for players who need the extra range without swapping instruments, a 5 or 6-string instrument gives you instant access to multiple registers on a single fingerboard.

Like all of Fiddlershop’s instruments, our 5 and 6-string instruments undergo a thorough set up and testing process in our Florida workshop before shipping. Our team of experienced luthiers and string players inspects and adjusts every part of the instrument, so it arrives to you 100% ready to play, straight out of the box. 

Need help choosing a 5 or 6-string instrument? Our expert team is just a call or message away. Enjoy fast shipping, easy returns, and lifetime support on every purchase from Fiddlershop.