Yamaha SLG200S Silent Guitar-Natural

The Yamaha SLG200S Silent Guitar (Natural) is a premium steel-string silent guitar designed for quiet practice, travel, recording, and live performance. It offers the feel of an acoustic guitar while allowing you to practice almost silently using headphones.

Key Features

• Steel-string Silent Guitar with full-scale 634 mm (25") length.
• SRT Powered pickup system that recreates the sound and ambience of a high-quality miked acoustic guitar.
• Ultra-quiet design—approximately 80% quieter than a conventional acoustic guitar, making it ideal for apartments or late-night practice.
• Detachable frame for compact travel and storage.
• Built-in Reverb 1, Reverb 2, and Chorus effects.
• Chromatic tuner built into the preamp.
• Headphone output, Line Out, AUX In, and DC power input.
• Operates on 2 AA batteries or an optional AC adapter.

Specifications

• Body: Mahogany
• Frame: Rosewood & Maple
• Neck: Mahogany
• Fingerboard: Rosewood
• Nut Width: 43 mm
• Scale Length: 634 mm (25")
• Finish: Natural (NT)
• Included: Original Yamaha gig bag and stereo earphones.

Advantages

• Excellent for silent practice with headphones.
• Great for home recording thanks to the SRT system.
• Very portable because the upper frame is removable.
• Minimal feedback when used on stage.
• Comfortable for both acoustic and electric guitar players.

Things to Consider

• Unplugged, it is much quieter than a regular acoustic, so it is not intended for acoustic jam sessions without amplification.
• It has a unique body shape that may take a short time to get used to.
• Some long-term owners recommend a professional setup for optimal action and string balance.