Yamaha SVC300F Silent Cello 4/4 Pearl White
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Essential Information About the Yamaha SVC300F Electric Cello
Essential Information About the Yamaha SVC300F Electric Cello
- Warmer, more acoustic-like sound thanks to the SRT Powered system and the internal chamber that provides a natural resonance feel.
- Integrated complete sound creation : sound blending, treble/bass equalizer, and reverb to tailor the tone for stage or studio use.
- Fast and reliable tuning with mechanical pegs, convenient for concert settings.
- Premium look : wood finish applied on the frame, body, and neck, highlighting the grain, with an elegant pearl white color.
Manufacturer Information
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A Yamaha Silent Cello Designed for the Stage, Part of the SVC300 Series
The Yamaha SVC300F belongs to the SVC300 series, developed to offer cellists an electric instrument with a familiar feel, while providing a more organic sound reproduction than a simple amplified cello. Yamaha relies here on an internal chamber design inherited from previous generations to deliver a more "alive" response and a sense of body in the sound, even without a traditional resonating body.
This approach is complemented by electronics specifically designed for the series: the goal is to preserve the character of playing (bow attack, dynamics, vibrato) while providing a controlled and reproducible output, ideal for amplified environments.
Who Is the Yamaha SVC300F For?
The SVC300F is aimed at intermediate to advanced cellists seeking a reliable instrument for concerts, silent rehearsals, or recording, without acoustic constraints (sensitive mic pickups, feedback, imposed volume). Its versatility makes it suitable for pop, rock, contemporary music, variety, film music, and stage contexts where signal precision and control are essential.
Thanks to the sound creation settings (mixing, equalization, reverbs), it is also suitable for musicians who want to shape their sonic identity without multiplying external devices.
Sound Characteristics
The Yamaha SVC300F combines a piezo pickup (highly responsive to bow details and articulation) with SRT Powered (Studio Response Technology Powered) digital processing. Rather than relying on sampled sounds, the SRT Powered enriches the pickup signal in real-time by adding a sensation of resonance and naturalness, resulting in a warmer tone closer to an acoustic cello.
The internal chamber structure also contributes to the feel: it helps restore a more acoustic response in perceived projection and dynamics. On the control side, the combination of sounds, mix, equalizer (bass/treble), and reverbs allow shifting from an intimate, rounded sound to a more present and defined tone to cut through a mix, while maintaining subtle nuances.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
The SVC300F comes with a soft case and a chest rest, essential for comfort when playing standing or on stage. For amplification, the instrument features line out and headphone outputs: a good quality 6.35 mm mono jack cable is recommended to connect the line out to an amp or mixer, as well as a headphone with a 3.5 mm mini-jack (or adapter) for silent practice.
Technical specifications
| Format | 4/4 | Fingerboard | Ebony |
| Nbr of strings | 4 | Color | White |
| Top | Spruce | ||
| Size | 4/4 | Strings | D'Addario Helicore (with ball ends) |
| Neck | maple | Pickup | Piezo |
| Tailpiece | Wittner Ultra | In/Out Jacks | line out (6.3 mm standard mono), phones (3.5 mm stereo mini), aux in (3.5 mm stereo mini) |
| Tuners | 4 | Weight | 3.4 kg |
| Bridge | maple (Aubert) | ||
Questions frequently asked
Can the Yamaha SVC300F be played with headphones?
A headphone output with a 3.5 mm stereo mini-jack allows for silent practice. Headphones with this connection, or a suitable adapter, are required.
What connectivity is available for amplification?
The line out is a 6.35 mm mono jack allowing connection to an amplifier or mixing console. A 3.5 mm stereo mini-jack auxiliary input is also provided for playing an external source.
What sound does the SVC300F offer with the SRT Powered system?
The piezo pickup reproduces bowing details and articulation. The SRT Powered processing enriches this signal in real time with a sense of resonance. Mix, bass/treble EQ, and reverb controls allow shaping the tone.
What accessories are included with this Silent cello?
A soft case and a chest rest are included. The chest rest is especially useful for standing play in a stage context.
What are the materials and weight of the cello?
This 4/4 model weighing 3.4 kg combines a spruce top, maple neck, and ebony fingerboard. The bridge is an Aubert maple, with a Wittner Ultra tailpiece and D’Addario Helicore steel-core ball-end strings.



