if you dont plan on using a pick up, play your bow close to the bridge (almost right next to the bridge). Their you will gain a much greater forte and an electric type of sound. this is the closest thing to an electric sound without the use of a pick up.
Re: How to make acoustic violin to sound electric? 11:27 on Sunday, March 2, 2008
Don't try so much to make it sound electric...
Think about it like, ENJOY THE REAL SOUND OF THE VIOLIN
it sounds like you are more into the electrical sound...how about getting an electric violin???
They will never be the same but still. Really enjoy the violin's good quality sound!