I play the violin since childhood also informally known as the fiddle its great instrument to play.
That's awesome! Did it take you long to learn?
Yes to be honest.  A long time to perfect.  It is the smallest instrument and it suited my small hands when young.  
Interesting - do know how long the violin has been around?
Aparently as far back at the 16th century. It was originally popular in the western world but is now also played in many cultures including Indian music and iranian music.
It really is my favorite sounding instrument!
Me too. I love playing electric violins too and play some forms of rock music and jazz infusion.
Wow! I didn't even know the had electric violins!
Yes they use piezoelectric pickups and can sound pretty cool. You plug them in to instrument amplifiers and speakers to produce the sound.