The Yamaha SH-30NR Violyre is a rare Japanese-made electric string instrument that blends elements of a Taishogoto with bowed string performance. Designed to be played with a bow or plucked, it offers a unique, expressive sound suited to experimental, ambient, and traditional crossover music.

Features include a solid body design, onboard magnetic pickup, and direct output for amplification. The keyed system allows precise pitch changes while maintaining the expressive dynamics of bowing.

Compact and portable, and unlike conventional string instruments, the Violyre occupies a niche Yamaha developed for innovative electric performance instruments. Includes case.