Yamaha SLG100S Silent Guitar
Yamaha Silent Guitars are unique instruments that bring together Yamaha's vast knowledge and experience in the making of quality guitars together with its' innovative design and quality electronics. As a member of the "Silent" family, the SLG100S is a great instrument for those times when you'd like to practice privately. But more than that, this steel string Silent Guitar offers great versatility, being just as at home in the studio or on stage as it is in your living room or dorm room. It also makes a great travel companion as its' detachable frame lets the entire instrument fit into a compact carrying case that's easy to transport.
Classic or Latin style guitarists will prefer the nylon string version, the SLG100N. This instrument is designed with a slightly wider neck to accommodate the difference in playing style, and like the steel string SLG100S, can be used to perform with or for practice.
Both instruments feature modern designs with mahogany necks and rosewood fingerboards on lightweight maple bodies. Proprietary Yamaha electronics are matched with advanced pickup systems that have been chosen to deliver the utmost in realistic tone from each of these instruments. While headphones allow for private practice, both instruments can be plugged into an amplifier or sound system for live performance. A built-in DSP effects processor lets you add the warmth of reverb to the guitar's sound without having to plug into any outboard processing gear or effects. Solid body designs let you turn up the volume without the worry of annoying feedback when performing live. And when it's time to move on, the composite body quickly breaks down and fits into a compact case for easy transport.
To see how versatile these instruments really are, and to see what more they can do, visit your local Yamaha dealer and ask for a demonstration. And remember, you don't have to be silent.
Sound and Control
The Steel String Silent Guitar utilizes the Ribbon Transducer system by L.R. Baggs(TM) mounted underneath the instrument's saddle. Well suited for steel stringed instruments, this advanced pickup system delivers a tone that is open and pure.
On both instruments you'll find bass and treble tone controls, mounted on the body for easy access, that delivery total control over the guitar's tone. And feedback is no long a worry when performing live with a sound system since both the steel stringed and nylon stringed versions of the Silent Guitar are solid body instruments that use no microphones.
Silent design makes it perfect for home use or practice.
Compared to a normal acoustic guitar, the Silent Guitar "acoustically" produces only 1/100th the amount of sound energy and 1/10th the amount of sound volume. Such excellent silent characteristics make it great for playing anytime or anywhere.
Built-in DSP effect adds the richness of reverb
The Silent Guitar is equipped with a built-in DSP effects processor that's designed by Yamaha. This circuit offers two types of reverb that when activated, envelopes the warm tone of the Silent Guitar with rich reverb that will give you and your listeners the realistic impression that you are performing on the stage of a concert hall. You'll be amazed at the emotion and inspiration that this feature brings to your playing.
AUX IN lets you play along with your favorite recordings
Connect a CD or cassette player, etc. to the AUX IN jack and play along with your favorite recordings. This feature is a great way to improve your playing quickly. An AUX volume control offers greater control over sound balance.
Detachable frame offers comfort and easy transport
The Silent Guitar's unique design offers excellent comfort and support even when played while seated. A cutaway design provides full access to the upper frets. The upper frame detaches from the main body and fits, along with the rest of the guitar, neatly into a compact case that makes carrying easy.