Tasmans

"After touring with the Bad Shepherds for a year and trying a wide range of different pick-ups, it was the Bridge Electro Acoustic Violin that provided the clarity, rich full sound and consistency that I had been looking for."

"Whether you're playing at Cropredy in front of 20,000 or playing at a friend's birthday bash down the local this fiddle will never let you down. The pick-up inside is so powerful and the first time I tried this fiddle the EQ was completely flat on the desk and the violin sounded superb straightaway. Once you have gotten used to the slightly wider neck, you have an instrument you can trust completely. For those of you out there who have naturally mistrusted electric violins in the past, like me, this instrument puts your bias firmly to one side. Acoustically, it has a gentle and clear sound and when you're recording if you use the pick-up in conjunction with a mic it sounds excellent. The new Octave fiddle is a real breakthrough though. The first time I played one I thought; I'm going to need a bigger bow! The strings are thicker but the clear, rich cello sound it gives you fills out all the bass end and every venue you play in. Its monstrous. A true find where can provide your own bass end without using a bass player."

"I love these violins - no more running around taking off and putting on pick-ups with various tiny tweezers before and after soundchecks. You plug in, she responds, you play. That's how its supposed to be."

Andy Dinan

"‘I have been using my Bridge Aquila electric violin for over 10 years now and it has never let me down. However, there are occasions when a more traditional, subtle violin sound is needed as with The Bully Wee Band and Feast of Fiddles. This is where the Bridge Electro Acoustic comes into its own. It has a beautiful sound and is as easy to play and set up as the Aquila. It is also very impressive in a totally acoustic situation……….. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!"

"I believe that my electro acoustic 5 string violin was one of the first ever made by Bridge back in 2008! We lovingly refer to him as ‘Elvis’ and he is still going strong over 12 years later. I have played him on countless gigs and tours including Elbow, Gorillaz, Mark Ronson and Snow Patrol and he is my faithful companion busking in the London Underground and in various street markets too. Elvis has never let me down once. He always provides a constantly stable and beautiful tone across all strings and the battery lasts forever! I find Elvis really easy to play no matter where I am and in any acoustic setting, from massive venues like the o2 to wedding proposals on a small boat on the Thames! Paul has recently replaced the electrics inside and added the most AMAZING fine tuning pegs which I cannot recommend enough. Tuning has become a joy they move so easily! These instruments really are incredible and the fact that you can play them acoustically too is an added bonus! I thoroughly recommend Bridge." 

From the Battlefield Band John has guested with many musicians including Ocean Colour Scene, Paul Weller, Teenage Fanclub, Danny Thompson, Eddi Reader, Tim O'Brien, Linda Thompson and Kate Rusby. He has shared stages with Bonnie Raitt, Patti Smith, Steve Earle, Rosanne Cash, Paolo Nutini and Jools Holland and toured with Mark Knopfler. . He also regularly features in the fabulous Transatlantic Sessions.

‘’For the last 12 years I have been searching for an electric fiddle that looks and sounds like a great acoustic, played through a quality mic. A lot to ask I know, but now I’ve finally found it with my new BRIDGE electro-acoustic fiddle."

"I’m using the main one in the gig, and going to try the octave one tomorrow. Mark thinks it’s great, and all the lads were amazed at how brilliant it sounds. Thanks they’re top!"