Yamaha SILENT Violin™ invites you to an unprecedented live stage experience.
The SV255 is designed to meet the needs of the professional and high class amateur performer wanting amplified violin sound for all sorts of music. This new violin establishes a new benchmark for sound quality and player comfort. With its weight of only around 500 g it has the same weight like a traditional acoustic violin. The violinist can easily convert from his current acoustic to our new SILENT Violin™. The innovative dual pick up system allows the performer to a blend the tone quality from edgy electric to a rich acoustic sound. The external control box contains a powerful pre-amp, master volume control, treble and bass tone controls, as well as quater inch and XLR balanced outputs. Both models are crafted from seasoned flamed maple, spruce top and fit with ebony pegs, fingerboard.
Features
5-string SV255 Model for Broad Performance Potential
The 5-string SV255 has a “C” string pitched a fifth below the “G” string, offering wide-range, dynamic performance potential for jazz, pop, and a variety of other musical genres.
Size/Weight
Dimensions
Width
206mm
Height
600mm
Depth
122mm
Weight
Weight
ca.540g
Body
Size
4/4
Body
Spruce
Side/Frame
Plastic
Neck
Maple
Finger Board
Ebony
Parts
Bridge
Maple (Pickup Sensors Pre-Installed)
Tuning Pegs
Ebony
Tailpiece
Wittner "Ultra" with fine tuners for every strings
Chin Rest
Plastic
Strings
D'Addario Zyex (Only C string : D'Addario Helicore)
Design/Architecture Detail
Pick Up System
Two Piezo Pickups (Under the bridge and inside the bridge)
Functions
Overall Controls
Master Volume
Yes
EQ Control
Treble Control and Bass Control
Storage and Connectivity
Connectivity
LINE OUT
Yes
PHONE OUT
Yes
Power Supply
Power Supply
AA size 1.5V battery 2pcs. or AC adapter (optional), also Phantom Power (28-48V)
Battery Life
(With Earphone) Manganese:maximum 15hrs. Alkaline: maximum 50hrs. (Without Earphone) Manganese:maximum 45hrs. Alkaline: maximum 120hrs.