Yamaha 4/4 5 STRINGS SILENT VIOLIN SV255BR - BROWN

A SILENT Violin Designed for Demanding Musicians

The Yamaha SV-250 was developed to meet the needs of violinists seeking a versatile electric violin capable of adapting to all styles. In the spirit of the "Silent" range, it focuses on a balance between playing comfort, realistic feel, and amplified sound quality, allowing immediate ease during rehearsals, on stage, or in recording sessions.

Intended Uses and Musicians

The SV-250 is aimed at violinists from intermediate level (and advanced) who want a reliable solution for amplified playing, headphone practice, and integration into varied contexts: pop, rock, jazz, traditional music, variety, as well as classical when nuanced reproduction and precise bow control are sought. Its weight close to an acoustic violin and its "real feel" oriented design make it a relevant choice for long sessions and quick instrument changes.

Sound Characteristics

The SV-250's sonic personality is based on its dual piezo pickup system : a body-oriented sensor that reproduces the overall resonance and nuances (vibrato, dynamics), and a bridge-level sensor that emphasizes attack and bow subtleties. Thanks to the blend control, you can switch from a more direct and precise sound to a richer, more organic texture, or find the ideal compromise for both live and studio settings. The Acoustic Hollow Body design enhances this sense of depth and brings the instrument's behavior closer to that of an acoustic violin, while retaining the advantages of an amplified instrument.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

This violin comes with its control box and dedicated connectivity; the simplest optimization is to use a quality 6.3 mm jack cable for the line output and to utilize the XLR output for a direct connection to a mixing console or recording system. (Other accessories such as strings, cases, and shoulder rests depend on very variable standards and preferences; it is better to choose on a case-by-case basis.)

Technical specifications

Format	4/4	Fingerboard	Ebony
Nbr of strings	4	Color	Brown
Top	Spruce

Material	maple	Pickup	2 piezo pickups (body and bridge)
Tailpiece	Wittner Ultra	Control box	preamp, headphone amplifier and bass, midrange and treble controls
Bridge	maple (Aubert)	Connections	6.3 mm jack line outputs, 3.5 mm stereo mini-jack headphone output and XLR output
Chinrest	plastic	Power supply	2 AA batteries, optional AC adapter (PA-3C), 28 / 48 V phantom power
Strings	D'Addario Zyex	Included accessories	control box, cables, earphones, AA battery