Mark Wood is THE name synonymous with electric violins. (And the 5 strings means you can use this as a viola as well!) He has been featured on major stations across the United States, his instruments are played by some of the biggest musicians in the world, he is an Emmy award winner, and he was chosen as the "Person of the Week" by the Huffington Post. He is the founding violinist for the Trans Siberian Orchestra and his name is known well in the industry.