“When I first heard and played a Viper, I knew that I had found the electric instrument of my dreams. To be honest, I wasn’t even shopping for an electric because the amplified violins I had heard sounded like bad, cheesy synthesizers, or they felt heavy, unnatural, and uncomfortable. Mark Wood has single-handedly solved all of these problems. Wood Violins can produce a full spectrum of sounds ranging from heavy distortion to tones of ethereal beauty and richness. They are the only electric violins I know that really let musicians dig in and play. As a bonus, the Viper actually improves acoustic string playing. The amazing self-support mechanism releases tension and encourages good physical habits. I’ve also noticed that performing with effects helps string players to develop ultra-precise articulation, which easily transfers to unplugged playing. As a compositional and improvisational tool, Wood Violins open an infinite number of possibilities. The phenomenal timbres and the wide melodic range make me wonder how I ever got by with only 4 strings! Thanks, Mark!!! You’re a genius!”