Yamaha SV-250 BR Silent Violin

The new Silent Violin was developed especially for the high demands of professional musicians of different genres. With the SV-250, Yamaha sets new standards in sound and feel. Due to the reduced weight on that of an acoustic violin, the musicians can switch between their acoustic and our SV-250 more easily than ever before. The innovative dual pickup concept allows the musician to mix the sound quality of a typical electric violin with a warm acoustic sound. The external control box contains a professional preamplifier, volume, treble and bass control. Further details such as ground lift switch, switchable -26dB reduction and an additional balanced output (XLR) round off the professional equipment. The handmade surface is on the front of spruce with brown shaded coloring, back and neck are of flambéed maple, also with brown shaded coloring.

Two Pickup Types Add Up to Expressive Freedom

Yamaha’s acclaimed body pickup faithfully captures the rich resonance of the instrument’s entire body, as well as vibrato and other performance nuances.A second newly developed bridge pickup directly captures string vibration so that attack and bowing subtleties are accurately reproduced as well. A pickup blend control allows optimum balance between pickups.

Dedicated Control Box Offers Easy Control and Connectivity

The dedicated control box offers easily accessible volume and two-band tone control, clipped to the player’s belt or to another convenient location. It also features a headphone monitor output with independent volume control. In addition to a line out jack that’s suitable for sending the SILENT Violin™ signal to an amplifier or effect unit, a balanced XLR type output is provided for direct, high-quality connection to professional sound reinforcement and recording equipment.

New Body Design Achieves Natural Sound and Playability

The “Acoustic Hollow Body Design” so highly regarded in the SVC110 SILENT Cello™ and SLB200 SILENT Bass™ has been adapted and optimized for refined violin sound and playability in the SV250 and SV255. The result is a deep resonance that is remarkably close to acoustic violins in quality, as well as a familiar, intimate playing feel.An exquisite shaded finish brings out the beauty of the natural wood grain.

Acoustic Violin Weight and Balance

At 500 and 540 grams, respectively, the 4-string SV250 and 5-string SV255 are about the same weight as many of their acoustic counterparts.Furthermore, the tailpiece, neck, and tuning pegs on both models are exactly the same as those used on acoustic violins. Precision construction and meticulous attention to every detail mean total satisfaction for the most discerning player. Most standardshoulder rests can be used.