# Custom Electric Violins Stepan Ignatovich's ElViolin Takes Inspiration From a Fiddle By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2015-04-02 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-violin References: [3dprint](http://3dprint.com/55196/3d-printed-electric-violin/) & [thingiverse](http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:745940) Fusing the form of a fiddle with an electric violin, scientist and 3D printing enthusiast Stepan Ignatovich created the ElViolin. After finding a 3D printing pattern for the F-F-Fiddle on Thingverse and taking up the violin, this inventor sought to push his 3D modeling and printing skills. After finding challenges with the filaments in his first iterations of his printed musical instruments, Ignatovich decided to completely transform the shape of the electric violin. The newer and simpler form took less than a month to craft and is now available for download through Thingverse should you want to attempt making a musical instrument of your own. As far as how the sound compares to a traditional violin design, it seems identical. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **3D Printing in Musical Instruments:** Using 3D printing technology to create unique and customizable musical instruments, opening up new possibilities for musicians and instrument manufacturers. - **Hybrid Instrument Designs:** Combining elements from different musical instruments to create new and innovative designs, challenging traditional notions of instrument construction. - **Open Source Instrument Design:** Making instrument designs freely available for download, fostering collaboration and encouraging DIY instrument making. ### Where This Applies - **Musical Instrument Manufacturing:** Leveraging 3D printing technology to produce customizable musical instruments and explore new design possibilities. - **3D Printing Services:** Providing 3D printing services for musicians and instrument manufacturers, allowing them to create unique and customized instruments. - **Online Platforms for Design Sharing:** Creating online platforms for musicians and DIY enthusiasts to share and collaborate on open-source instrument designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [3D-Printed Carbon Cellos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-carbon-cello.md) - [Electronic String Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harmoni.md) - [Futuristic Abstract Musical Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zeta-electric-guitar.md) - [Electric Ink Color-Changing Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voltage-davinci.md) - [Shreddable Steampunk Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steampunk-guitar.md) - [Braille-Covered Electric Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vitar-guitar.md) - [Low-Cost Electric Harp Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harp-e.md) - [Recycled Guitar Prototypes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-guitar-1.md) - [Carbon Fiber Smart Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lava-me-3.md)