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Yamaha Silent Series SV-255 Electric Violin - Shaded Brown

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Features

  • 5-string Electric Silent Violin with Chambered Flamed Maple Body
  • Pickup Blend Control - Shaded Brown
  • Ebony Fingerboard
  • Bridge Pickup
  • Piezo Pickup

Description

A New Benchmark in Pro Performance The Yamaha SV-255 Silent Violin Pro is a 5-string electric violin with realistic acoustic tone. Experience natural- sounding resonance, thanks to its hollow chamber, while its dual pickup design captures every nuance of your playing. A streamlined control box puts all the necessary tools at your disposal, including volume, a 2-band EQ, headphone output, line output, and XLR output. And its weight and dimensions assure an easy switchover for traditional violinists. The SV-255 sets a new benchmark in pro performance for electric violin.Play silently with full-bodied tone At Sweetwater, we well know that silent practice all too often means tonal compromise. Enter the SV-255 Silent Violin Pro. Its piezo pickup captures the rich resonance of its body, along with vibrato and other nuances. Beyond that, a second bridge pickup picks up string vibrations, ensuring that attack and bowing subtleties are accurately reproduced. A pickup blend

Brand: Yamaha


Size: 4/4 size


Color: Shaded Brown


Item dimensions L x W x H: 25.45 x 9.65 x 4.45 inches


Top Material Type: Ebony, Maple


Back Material Type: Ebony, Maple


String Material Type: Alloy Steel


Finish Type: Polished


Instrument: Violin


Item Weight: 4.08 Pounds


Brand Name: Yamaha


Instrument: Violin


Manufacturer: Yamaha


UPC: 086792944302


Manufacturer Part Number: SV-255


Model Name: SV-255


Model Number: SV-255


Warranty Description: 2-year warranty.


Unit Count: 1.0 Count


Included Components: not included


Connector Type: 6.35mm Jack, XLR


Instrument Size: 4/4 size


Item Dimensions: 25.45 x 9.65 x 4.45 inches


Item Weight: 4.08 Pounds


Top Material Type: Ebony, Maple


Back Material Type: Ebony, Maple


String Material Type: Alloy Steel


Body Material Type: Maple


Material Type: Stainless Steel


Color: Shaded Brown


Finish Type: Polished


Sound Profile: Versatile (Electric to Acoustic Blend)


Operation Mode: Electric


Number of Strings: 5


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    • Assistance Needed for Defective Yamaha SV-255 Electric Violin
Dear Amazon Support Team, I purchased the Yamaha Silent Series SV-255 Electric Violin in April 2024 for $2,200, but it has had a persistent issue from the start. The Fine Tuning Pegs and Tuners are constantly loose, making it impossible to tune and use properly. Given the cost and reputation of this instrument, this issue is deeply disappointing. I would like to request assistance to either repair or replace the violin. I am willing to discuss additional costs if necessary. Please advise on how to proceed. I look forward to your support in resolving this matter. Best regards, Tefera Mergia ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2024 by Tefera
    • Great sound but impractical
It produces great stable sound on all string with a very good and healthy signal. I found 3 problems when using this violin: 1) You must use the control box, the instrument is unusable without it, and in some situation you just want to connect directly quickly without carrying the box along, especially if you want to play wireless and you have to carry and maintain another box, batteries etc. 2) The chinrest is plastic. You cannot use your own custom chinrest. 3) The shoulder rest is a bit flexible and unstable. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2018 by Shimmy
    • It sounds better than some mid-range eviolins (e
It sounds better than some mid-range eviolins (e.g. Ted Brewer, Bridge), but it is noticeably dearer and has a way to go before giving a truly unclipped violin sound. The problem is in the pickup, but you will need to find a custom-build model in order to improve on it. It will also struggle as there isn't enough wood in the body to achieve much depth of tone. The neck isn't fashioned properly for a completely natural "4-string with an extra string tacked on" feel, and as such feels slightly artificial when moving between 4- and 5-string violins. If you want to avoid having to make that mental leap every time you switch then you really need to look elsewhere. The supplied strings don't have enough tension in the C string and as such the action needs to be adjusted to a pretty high setting in order to avoid having the string buzz against the fingerboard if you play at high volume. This just makes playing on the C string harder. That said, if you're going for a 5-string violin and don't like the NS series look & feel, and don't want to have to take a punt on a hand-built custom model then this will probably be ok. But the price is so high (it should really cost no more than $1,300 than be in the $2,000s) you can afford the lower end of the custom-built alternatives, or save up and buy a Violectra (although those are really expensive). ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2015 by Eric the prune
    • ... violins I've heard that even come close to sounding like violins. The other
There are only two solid body electric violins I've heard that even come close to sounding like violins. The other, the NS Designs CR-5, is about a grand more. But though the Yamaha is cheaper, no other electric gives you: balanced out signal; phantom power; and an AC adapter option. I think this is the lightest solid body electric as well. Pros: (1) Most importantly, it sounds gorgeous. Paired with a good amp (I use a Fishman Loudbox) it has a beautiful, natural tone that doesn't require electronic effects. Even the bridge pickup, which produces a more “traditional” electric violin sound, is a Yamaha VNP-1, (q.v. on YouTube) and sounds quite natural. (2) It feels and plays like a violin. It's very light, uses your favorite shoulder rest, and has all the correct touch points for shifting. (3) The five-string setup is very smart. Strings are correctly spaced and after about a week of practice, string crossings should be no problem. Cons: (1) The chin rest is built-in and it's plastic. It rattles a little if you play the instrument like a ukulele, but under the weight of your head it's silent. (2) The headphone jack won't work as a monitor when using phantom power, even if you have batteries installed. On the other hand, phantom power isn't even an option on other violins. A handy ground lift switch switches off phantom and gives you your in-ear monitor back. (3) The AC adapter has a standard electronics plug and will pull out easily if you mount the control box on your belt. The included cable is plenty long enough to use the control box as a stomp box, and any commodity 1/8" trs cable will work as a replacement. (4) It's a little uncomfortable to play if you play without a shoulder rest. There's a metal blade which hangs below the violin to hold the shoulder rest. If you don't use a shoulder rest, you must balance this blade against your collar bone. It's not terrible, but you'll probably need some thicker padding than a cotton handkerchief. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2015 by Ben C. Forsberg

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