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ElectricFiddles Research & Analysis by Pernille

Editorial Standards

How ElectricFiddles Reviews Products

Pernille Daugaard, Founder & Editor
This page explains how ElectricFiddles evaluates electric violins and helps you navigate the market with confidence.

What this site does

ElectricFiddles is an editorial operation that cuts through the noise for electric violin and fiddle players. Drawing on decades of experience in the string instrument world—from luthier workshops to festival stages—we read specs, weigh player feedback, and translate technical jargon into plain advice. Our guides are built on real-world criteria that matter to you, whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro. We aim to make every decision clearer, so you can focus on the music.

How we evaluate

  • We read spec sheets and manuals to understand each instrument's features and construction.
  • We weigh player feedback from forums, reviews, and community discussions to gauge real-world performance.
  • We consider the instrument's intended use—practice, performance, or recording—and match it to player needs.
  • We compare value: how does each instrument stack up against its price and its competition?
  • We track industry trends and luthier developments to ensure our recommendations stay current.

Affiliate disclosure

Some of the links on this site are affiliate links, which means we may earn a commission if you make a purchase through them. This comes at no extra cost to you and helps support our editorial work. We only recommend instruments and gear that we believe will serve you well, based on our criteria and analysis.

How to reach Pernille

Real feedback, corrections, or shop-floor stories that contradict something on this site: use the contact page. A real person reads what comes through.