Initially I was learning in my acoustic violin only. I was using the acoustic violin for my initial concerts as well. Later when I formed my band Rithuragas, we included drums, guitar, keyboard and it became difficult to catch the sound of acoustic violin into the microphone - you know, it is hard with distortion and all.I got my first electric violin more than eight years ago. It was not a branded violin or anything. Then I slowly learnt more and more about electric violins. I started experimenting with other brands and finally ended up with one of my favorites - Cantini.Now I also own the seven string Mark Wood Viper. I understand that only a handful of Violinists in the world own and play the Mark Wood brand. Very excited and proud to own the Viper, play the Viper.