Yamaha SVC300C Silent Cello 4/4 Brown
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Essential Information About the Yamaha SVC300C Electric Cello
Essential Information About the Yamaha SVC300C Electric Cello
- Customizable Sounds for the Stage : sound blending, bass/treble equalizer, and built-in reverbs to switch from an "acoustic" sound to a bolder character.
- Comfort and Stability : foldable legs, removable chest and arm supports for a natural position and excellent support.
- Easy Transport : compact, detachable design, made to fit into its original carrying case.
- Elegant Wood Finish : coating applied on the frame, body, and neck that highlights the wood grain.
Manufacturer Information
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Yamaha SVC300C: The "Silent Cello" Evolution Focused on Performance
The Yamaha SVC300C continues the brand's line of electric cellos with a focus on live playing: quick adjustments, immediate comfort, and a more lively sound reproduction. Its internal chamber structure, inherited from previous models, aims to recreate an acoustic resonance feel even without a traditional resonating body, while maintaining the practicality and volume control typical of an electro instrument.
For Whom and Which Styles?
This 4/4 electric cello is designed for intermediate to advanced cellists seeking a reliable instrument for silent practice with headphones, simple recording, or performing on stage with a compact setup. Its "bolder sound" orientation is particularly suited to rock, pop, and contemporary music genres, but it remains relevant in classical settings when controlling volume and finely shaping tone via equalization and reverb is desired.
Sound
The SVC300C relies on a piezo pickup to precisely capture bow attack, dynamics, and playing nuances. This well-defined base is then enhanced by the SRT Powered system (Studio Response Technology): a digital technology designed to add real-time natural resonance and an "acoustic" feel to an instrument without a resonating body. You can blend different sound types, adjust the mix control, then refine presence with the bass/treble equalizer and place the instrument in space using the reverbs, helping to shift from an intimate sound to a sharper projection for ensemble playing.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
This model comes with a soft case and a chest rest. The most relevant (and universal) addition is a good quality 6.35 mm mono instrument jack cable for the line out, as well as a headphones with a 3.5 mm mini-jack for silent practice. For connecting an audio source to the aux in, a 3.5 mm mini-jack cable is also suitable.
Technical specifications
| Format | 4/4 | Fingerboard | Ebony |
| Nbr of strings | 4 | Color | Brown |
| Top | Spruce | ||
| Size | 4/4 | Knee rest | beech (foldable) |
| Neck | maple | Weight | 3.6 kg |
| Tailpiece | Wittner Ultra | Strings | D'Addario Helicore (with ball ends) |
| Tuners | 4 | Pickup | Piezo |
| Bridge | maple (Aubert) | In/Out Jacks | line out (6.3 mm standard mono), phones (3.5 mm stereo mini), aux in (3.5 mm stereo mini) |
Questions frequently asked
Can the electric cello be practiced silently with headphones?
The 3.5 mm stereo mini-jack headphone output allows for silent practice. A 3.5 mm mini-jack auxiliary input is also provided to connect an audio source.
How does the Yamaha SVC300C's SRT Powered sound work?
The piezo pickup captures bow attack and playing nuances. The SRT Powered system adds natural resonance through digital processing. A blend control, bass/treble equalizer, and reverbs enable tonal adjustment.
Which output should be used on stage with the SVC300C?
A 6.35 mm mono jack line out allows connection of the instrument to audio equipment using an appropriate instrument cable.
What is the weight of the Yamaha SVC300C and what comfort features does it have?
Weighing 3.6 kg, this model features a foldable beech knee rest. A chest rest is provided for playing support.
What accessories are included with this Silent 4/4 cello?
Delivered with a soft case and a chest rest, the instrument is full size 4/4. It is fitted with D'Addario Helicore ball-end strings and a Wittner Ultra four fine tuner tailpiece.



