Yamaha SV-250

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Yamaha SV-250

Yamaha

SV-250

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 247285
Brand: Yamaha
Model: SV-250
Price: $1,978.90

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The SV-250 is a solid entry into the silent violin world. It delivers a surprisingly natural acoustic vibe while offering the quiet practice and connectivity you'd expect. It's a great choice for students, gigging musicians needing discreet amplification, or anyone wanting a traditional feel with modern convenience.

Product Description

  • Yamaha SV-250
  • Silent Violin
  • 4-string
  • The traditional oval shaped neck gives a natural feel
  • Spruce top
  • Ebony finger board and pegs
  • Dual pickup bridge
  • Pickup blend control for mixing of two pickups
  • Control box with pre amplifier
  • headphone amplifier
  • volume-
  • treble- and bass controls
  • 6.3 mm line out and XLR balanced out
  • -26 dB reduction for devices with sensitive input impedance
  • Ground lift switch to avoid ground loops
  • Weight similar to an acoustic violin: approx. 500 g
  • Fitting adapter: #243011# (not included)
PROS
  • • Spruce top provides a surprisingly warm, acoustic-like tone
  • • Ebony fingerboard and pegs offer a premium feel and precise intonation
  • • Dual pickup system allows for tonal shaping and versatility
  • • Compact control box offers convenient volume, EQ, and balanced outputs
CONS
  • • Limited tonal palette compared to more complex electric violins
  • • Weight, while similar to an acoustic, can still be fatiguing during long practice sessions
  • • Fitting adapter is a separate purchase, adding to the overall cost

Product Video

Key Features

Type Silent Violin
Strings 4-string
Pickups Dual piezo pickups with blend control
Connections 6.3 mm line out, XLR balanced out, headphone amplifier
Body Material Spruce top, composite body
Weight approx. 500 g

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Frequently Asked Questions

Blending the pickups offers a tonal spectrum from a brighter, more focused sound to a warmer, more rounded tone – allowing for subtle adjustments based on playing style and desired effect.
The composite body is designed to be lightweight and durable, and Yamaha has managed to retain a surprising amount of resonance. It's not as lively as a full-spruce acoustic, but it’s far from dead and contributes to the overall quietness.
You’ll need a standard balanced XLR cable to connect to a mixer, PA system, or audio interface for professional-level sound output.

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