Yamaha SVC 50 Silent Cello

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Yamaha SVC 50 Silent Cello

Yamaha

SVC 50 Silent Cello

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 172227
Brand: Yamaha
Model: SVC 50 Silent Cello
Price: $2,629.00

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The Yamaha SVC 50 is a seriously clever bit of kit for cellists needing silent practice or reliable stage amplification. It's a great option for students, gigging musicians, or anyone wanting to play without disturbing others – just don't expect a completely acoustic cello experience. The build quality is solid, and it's surprisingly portable.

Product Description

  • Yamaha SVC 50 Silent Cello
  • Silent Cello
  • Well suited to almost silent practice or for playing on stage
  • Compact construction
  • Can be handled and transported easily
  • Futuristic appearance
  • Has been reduced to the essential elements
  • Has the proven Piezo Pickup Technology that is part of the Silent Cello Series
  • Includes a robust softbag
  • Maple Neck + Bridge
  • Alder Body
  • Ebony fingerboard
  • Outer dimensions softbag (L x H x W): 128 x 30 x 25 cm
  • Weight: 3.5 kg
PROS
  • • Maple neck & bridge offer a familiar, responsive feel for cellists
  • • Alder body provides a lightweight, resonant platform for the electronics
  • • Piezo pickup system delivers surprisingly natural and usable amplified tone
  • • Compact design and softbag simplify transport and storage significantly
CONS
  • • Piezo pickups, while improved, still lack the nuance of a microphone
  • • Ebony fingerboard might feel slightly harder than traditional oiled ebony
  • • Silent Cello's tone is best suited for practice or stage reinforcement, not standalone performance

Product Video

Key Features

Strings Standard steel core strings – expect to upgrade for optimal tone
Pickups Yamaha’s proprietary Piezo pickup system, optimized for cello timbre
Connections 1/4 inch output jack, headphone output, AUX input for backing tracks
Body Material Alder
Bow Included No
Weight 3.5 kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

The headphone output provides a decent approximation of the cello's sound, but lacks the complex overtones of an acoustic instrument. It's great for focused practice, though.
Yes, you can, but the standard steel core strings are optimized for the pickup system. Experimentation is encouraged, but be aware that string choice impacts amplified tone significantly.
The AUX input is designed for smaller devices like phones or tablets. Connecting a larger instrument might overload the input and produce distorted sound.

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