YAMAHA SLG100N SILENT GUITAR
The Silent Guitars are fine examples of Yamaha's unique capability to combine modern and traditional elements into instruments that are truly innovative and versatile. Utilizing an original design in combination with quality electronics these hybrid instruments deliver outstanding tone and playability that is just as at home on the stage or in the studio, as it is in your living room or dorm room. The series consists of three models: the steel stringed SLG100S, nylon stringed SLG100N, and wide neck nylon stringed SLG100NW'an instrument designed with the classical guitarist in mind with a wider fingerboard for extended playability. All three guitars utilize proprietary Yamaha electronics matched with advanced pickup systems that have been chosen to deliver the utmost in realistic tone from each instrument. While headphones allow for private practice, the instruments plug into an amplifier or a sound system for powerful live performance. Built-in DSP processing adds the warmth of reverb without having to plug into any outboard processing gear or effects, and solid body designs let you turn up the volume without the worry of annoying feedback when playing live. When it's time to pack up and move on, the composite body quickly breaks down and fits into a compact soft case for easy transport. To see how versatile these instruments really are, visit your local Yamaha dealer and ask for a demonstration. And remember, you don't have to stay silent.
Virtually inaudible to the outside world, Yamaha's unique Silent Guitar offers a concert hall inside your head. Plug in the stereo headphones and relish the rich ambience of a genuine classical-guitar sound, delivered by the superb B-Band pickup system and a choice of two studio-quality digital reverbs. An Auxiliary input, with adjustable level, lets you connect a CD or tape deck to play along with your favourite tracks, while thanks to its Line Out socket the SLG can also be used for recording or for connection to a guitar amp for public performance.
The clever design of the instrument's frame ensures excellent comfort whether playing standing or seated, and the upper part is detachable for compact storage in the gig bag provided. Battery or mains powered, the Silent Guitar is an experience to be enjoyed wherever and whenever you want.
Excellent sound and controls
The Silent Guitar utilizes a B-Band pickup system fitted beneath the instrument`s bridge. This high performance system delivers rich, full-bodied classical guitar tone and excelent response. Bass and treble tone controls mounted on the body for easy access give you total control over the guitars tone. Also, being a solid body instrument that uses no microphone, the Silent Guitar eliminates the worry of feedback when performing live with a sound system.
Silent design makes it perfect for home use or practice
Compared to a normal classical guitar the Silent Guitar "acoustically" produces only 1/100 the amount of sound energy and 1/10 the amount of sound volume (tested in-house). Such excellent silent characteristics make it grat for playing anytime or anywhere.
Built-in DSP effect adds the richness of reverb
The Silent Guitar is equipped with a built-in DSP effects processor that`s designed by Yamaha. This circuit offers two types of reverb that, when activated, envelopes the warm tone of the Silent Guitar with rich reverb that will give you and your listeners the realistic impression that you are performing on the stage of a concert hall. You`ll be amazed at the emotion and inspiration that this feature brings to your playing.
AUX IN lets you play along with your favourite recordings
Connect a CD or a cassette player, etc. to the AUX IN jack and play along with your favourite recordings. This feature is a great way to improve your playing quickly. An AUX volume control offers grater control over sound balance.
Detachable frame offers comfort and easy transport
The Silent Guitar`s unique design offers excellent comfort and support even when played while seated. A cutaway design provides full access to the upper frets. The upper frame detaches from the maine body and fits, along with the rest of the guitar, neatly into a compact case that makes carrying easy.
SPECIFICATIONS
Body: Solid maple with maple frame
Neck: Mahogany
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Bridge: Rosewood
Finish: Natural with black / maple frame
Electro system: LR-Baggs Custom Design pickup; preamp with volume, bass, treble, built-in two-preset digital reverb, reverb select, line out, aux in with level control, headphone out, phones on/off
Standard accessories: Headphones, AC adaptor, gig bag
