Yamaha SLG200S silent guitar. Unboxing, review and tests (SLG200)

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  • čas přidán 9. 07. 2024
  • Unboxing, review and tests of the Yamaha SLG200S silent guitar which is the steel strung guitar that is part of the Yamaha SLG200 family of guitars where the SLG200N is the nylon strung version of this guitar.
    How to play the tune I used to test the guitar; • How to play 'The troub...
    Review of the nylon strung Yamaha SLG200N: • Yamaha SLG200N silent ...
    In this video I open the box it came in and assemble the guitar and inspect the Yamaha SLG200S in detail and take a good look at it's features. I then try short recordings using various effects and pickup settings so you can judge the sounds produced by the Yamaha SLG200.
    This guitar was polarizing when it first came onto the market because people either loved the way it looked or they hated the unusual design of this guitar. Personally I think it looks great and after a little adjustment time if feels great to play. Even though Yamaha don't market it as a travel guitar I would say that, that is what it is and the fact that it's quite lite and can be folded to more or less half it's width makes it a great travel guitar.
    I loved this guitar and would recommend it to anyone and I thinking of purchasing the Yamaha SLG200N which is it's nylon strung brother, so I can review and test that one as well. I am interested to know if it is as good as the steel strung guitar.
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Komentáře • 573

  • @guitar-academy
    @guitar-academy  Před 3 lety +6

    Review of the nylon strung version of this guitar czcams.com/video/WIhrob7t600/video.html

    • @JeffreySaxophoneTallNewton
      @JeffreySaxophoneTallNewton Před 3 lety +1

      Is the SRT system worth getting the new version, as opposed to a used 130 (which does not have the SRT system)? Thanks..

    • @guitar-academy
      @guitar-academy  Před 3 lety +1

      @@JeffreySaxophoneTallNewton I honestly can't comment because I haven't tried the 130. My guess is that most people could live without the SRT system, but hopefully someone else will comment on it . .

    • @JeffreySaxophoneTallNewton
      @JeffreySaxophoneTallNewton Před 3 lety +2

      @@guitar-academy Thank you for your replies! The 200 series is 2015, now 6 years into the product cycle. I wonder if Yamaha is soon going to release the successor?

    • @guitar-academy
      @guitar-academy  Před 3 lety +1

      @@JeffreySaxophoneTallNewton I was thinking that when I bought the this one, but if there is a successor, Yamaha are keeping it close to there chests . . 🤔

    • @JeffreySaxophoneTallNewton
      @JeffreySaxophoneTallNewton Před 3 lety

      @@guitar-academy They did the same thing with the "silent sax" (YDS-150). First, it never existed. Then, some promo - but no product to buy (for months). Still not generally available in the USA - I somehow found one on Amazon. They know what they're doing for marketing - and instrument making. My soprano sax is a 1987 Yamaha. As to the silent guitars, it looks like 2002 for the first gen, with the latest at 2015. So, maybe not for a while!

  • @Owaysisman
    @Owaysisman Před 4 lety +136

    Didnt notice my volume was off, thought it was an actual silent guitar

  • @MichaelZola
    @MichaelZola Před 4 lety +68

    These guitars are hard to find on CZcams. This is a solid technical review that answered many questions I’ve had over the years. The demos were clear and direct. Fantastic overview.
    Very pleased with the quality of the sounds on here. Again I will be doing some guitar hunting! Cheers.

  • @TerenceTreeLowery808
    @TerenceTreeLowery808 Před rokem +6

    I was recently "bequeathed" a number of guitars and peddles by an acquaintance who left the state. (Hawaii) One of the guitars was a perfectly preserved Yamaha SLG200S in it's original case.
    I was really quite amazed by it's multitude of functions and particularly by it's very unique sound quality. No less am I impressed by this video and your very thorough and clear review of this guitar.
    Mahalo Nui Nui !! (Hawaiian for BIG BIG Thanks!!)

    • @guitar-academy
      @guitar-academy  Před rokem +1

      Not the happiest way of acquiring a guitar but a great guitar. thank you very much . . from a far colder Wales and more . . 😂

    • @TerenceTreeLowery808
      @TerenceTreeLowery808 Před rokem +1

      Not to fret (haha)
      The Gent traded in some wood with strings attached for a pulse and an opinion.
      Al the best to Aberystwyth.
      Lovely port...

    • @guitar-academy
      @guitar-academy  Před rokem +1

      @@TerenceTreeLowery808 😊😊 take care

  • @tobins6800
    @tobins6800 Před 4 lety +22

    Best part of the review is how you made it sound, thank you.

  • @thomasmartinscott
    @thomasmartinscott Před 4 lety +5

    A VERY nicely done, THOROUGH exploration of the whole Guitar. I was amazed at how absolutely "Acoustic" the pickup sounded.

    • @guitar-academy
      @guitar-academy  Před 4 lety +1

      They do don't they and a little bit of reverb seems to emulate body resonance . . 🙂🙂

  • @kevinlawrence3935
    @kevinlawrence3935 Před rokem +3

    Very complete and useful review, combined with thoughtful and articulate commentary and playing. Thank you!

  • @elmolewis9123
    @elmolewis9123 Před 4 lety +1

    The playing, the on-point features, and the mixing were excellent. Thanks!

  • @olavbahlmann1220
    @olavbahlmann1220 Před 3 lety +1

    This review and the one you did for the nylon version of this guitar are absolutely brilliant. Thanks a lot.

  • @KentaurTV
    @KentaurTV Před 4 lety +3

    Congrats for this video! Sound, Camera, Lights are very professional. It was a pleasure to have a look at. Thanx!

  • @108padma
    @108padma Před 3 lety +2

    Thank you very much for your efforts in producing such an excellent review. After watching, I'm definitely going to buy one of these.

  • @ToastandJam52
    @ToastandJam52 Před 4 lety +22

    Very thorough review. I have seen mentioned elsewhere that these guitars go through batteries extremely quickly. Thanks for doing it.

    • @guitar-academy
      @guitar-academy  Před 4 lety +8

      Thank you . . I haven't had it long enough to judge on the battery situation, but that would explain the power in socket. I may need to do an update in a future video . . thanks for the heads up. 🙂

  • @arora_for_life
    @arora_for_life Před 4 lety +18

    I loved the way you demonstrated the whole thing. And videography was wonderful. Thumbs up. Cheers

    • @guitar-academy
      @guitar-academy  Před 4 lety +2

      Thank you very much! I am still learning the videography so that's really nice of you to say . . 🙂

  • @seaninherts
    @seaninherts Před 2 lety +4

    Audio engineer tip for you - when running audio in to another device, e.g. a desk… pop the input device to max level / output and alter the recording / receiving device as you wish to kill the hiss. This means the pre-amps in your desk won’t need to up the signal received. Loved the video and liked it, thanks

  • @abcrx32j
    @abcrx32j Před 3 lety +4

    I'm extremely interested in this guitar, this video covered every single one of my questions, awesome review and awesome guitar

  • @hireality
    @hireality Před 3 lety +4

    It looks and sounds absolutely gorgeous, Yamaha indeed delivers top notch products & innovations, love the brand ❤️ Great review 👍

    • @guitar-academy
      @guitar-academy  Před 3 lety +2

      Thank you very much . . I need to do a follow up video, because I've been using both the steel and nylon guitars now for a while and they both perform really well . .

  • @philliplivingstone5336
    @philliplivingstone5336 Před 4 lety +4

    Stunning instrument, stunning and skillful playing - great quality. Thanks for sharing.

  • @paulmarsden662
    @paulmarsden662 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you for a fantastic review of this guitar. I am about to order one and after watching and listening to your review I can't wait to get it.

  • @dawidczerniak5177
    @dawidczerniak5177 Před 3 lety +2

    Wow what an amazing piece of work. The most in-depth informative beautiful and relaxing video.
    Thank you

  • @HenryDarr
    @HenryDarr Před 3 lety +2

    Awesome review and wonderful playing thanks for the effort 🤙🏽

  •  Před 2 lety +1

    Best review ever. Thanks!

  • @Buttermilk3696
    @Buttermilk3696 Před 4 lety +1

    An absolutely excellent review!! Thank you!!

  • @patcullen2318
    @patcullen2318 Před 4 lety +2

    thank you for the review it was excellent and your playing is just wonderful

  • @phil36310
    @phil36310 Před 4 lety +8

    Hi, Indeed a fantastic review and demo. Thanks! This guitar seems so amazing 'versatile'. I'm surprised by the sustain even with the lack of 'wood around'. Your style of playing is in top harmony with this guitar. Thanks for sharing and I hope you enjoy this fine instrument to the full. Greetings.

    • @guitar-academy
      @guitar-academy  Před 4 lety +1

      It is a different looking but beautiful sounding instrument . . Thank you very much for your comments . . very uplifting 🙂🙂

  • @mtsarch
    @mtsarch Před 4 lety +64

    the gig bag looks like it holds a giant tennis racket

  • @BrazosP
    @BrazosP Před 2 lety +1

    Great review! So glad I found your channel today!!

  • @_creative360
    @_creative360 Před 3 lety +3

    Fantastic review, thank you so much. I'm probably going to get one to start playing guitar.

    • @guitar-academy
      @guitar-academy  Před 3 lety

      Have fun! 🙂🙂 . . but as a first guitar, I'd suggest something cheaper to start with . . but that's just me

  • @DalkielDamion
    @DalkielDamion Před 4 lety +1

    Freaking AWESOME! Beautiful and very unique. Thanks for sharing.

  • @zimbalist
    @zimbalist Před 4 lety +3

    Absolutely excellent review! GAS!!

  • @DChrls
    @DChrls Před 2 lety +1

    Fantastic review and I really enjoyed your playing. Informative and nice to listen to.

    • @guitar-academy
      @guitar-academy  Před 2 lety

      Glad you enjoyed it, thank you very much 😊😃

  • @romabhattarai6200
    @romabhattarai6200 Před 4 lety +3

    Sir I really love the way u teach us. From ur video I start learning guitar. N thank u alot .

  • @Stevesoffthecouch
    @Stevesoffthecouch Před 3 lety +1

    Excellent in depth review!

  • @maxpeck4154
    @maxpeck4154 Před 2 lety +1

    Brilliantly played and explained. Well done

  • @SwingEzzZZ
    @SwingEzzZZ Před 2 lety +1

    Very thorough review. The sound of this guitar is very nice.

  • @catcancrunch7260
    @catcancrunch7260 Před 4 měsíci +2

    I wish all review's were like this! Instead of idiots trying to be comedians, and not answering the basic questions, well done very professional 👍🙏

  • @MadanzaBand
    @MadanzaBand Před 3 lety +1

    very solid review. Thanks man

  • @oldgrayfox
    @oldgrayfox Před 4 lety +4

    I absolutely love my SLG. Had it for 2 years and it has been great. Holds tuning and handles travel really well. I am thinking about the nylon version now as well.

    • @guitar-academy
      @guitar-academy  Před 4 lety

      🙂

    • @aleksandarmarkovic4913
      @aleksandarmarkovic4913 Před 3 lety

      Hi! How is the battery holding in these guitars?

    • @oldgrayfox
      @oldgrayfox Před 3 lety +1

      @@aleksandarmarkovic4913 it uses two AA batteries. I change them about every 2 months or so.

    • @NealNot
      @NealNot Před 2 lety

      @@oldgrayfox How many hours do you think the AA batteries last in all while using this guitar until you have ti change them? Also, do you use rechargeable, or normal AA batteries? Thanks! :)

  • @Hector-GS
    @Hector-GS Před 3 lety +1

    Best review of this guitar on the web!

  • @crazyoldcatman318
    @crazyoldcatman318 Před rokem +1

    Thank you very much for this outstanding review. You covered everything beautifully and now I know I want to purchase one myself. "The Troubled Heart" was just beautiful too. It's impressive how good the tone on this guitar is. Liked and subscribed!

    • @guitar-academy
      @guitar-academy  Před rokem +1

      I'm glad it was helpful and thank you for the like and sub . . here's how to play 'the troubled hear' if you're interested czcams.com/video/LCCNs5pvYRA/video.html

    • @crazyoldcatman318
      @crazyoldcatman318 Před rokem +2

      @@guitar-academy Thank you so much! This is wonderful. I am just checking out the tutorial now, registered for the Fingerstyle course, etc. I am looking forward to the learning and being able to play this lovely song. It is so good of you to freely share your talent and instruction this way. I really appreciate it.

    • @guitar-academy
      @guitar-academy  Před rokem +1

      @@crazyoldcatman318 No problem . . it's my pleasure to teach . . thank you 😊😊

  • @michaelbentley4182
    @michaelbentley4182 Před 3 lety +1

    Very good review, I have the nylon version and will now go for this one.

    • @guitar-academy
      @guitar-academy  Před 3 lety

      They'll make a nice matching set and give you a choice of sounds and feels to go between . . . 🙂🙂

  • @triwy123456
    @triwy123456 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you for the lovely review

  • @KnownBeing
    @KnownBeing Před 10 měsíci +1

    Fantastic review. Thank you!

  • @FC-jp7ez
    @FC-jp7ez Před 3 lety +1

    Beautiful review, many thanks

  • @UTube4Junky
    @UTube4Junky Před 3 lety +1

    Great review, thank you! 🙏

  • @Dinartmartins
    @Dinartmartins Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you so much for the clear and precise review. I wish all the reviews about guitars were so accurate as yours. I'll have a look to see if you have a review of the nylon string model for I'm thinking about buying it.

    • @guitar-academy
      @guitar-academy  Před 3 lety

      Glad it was helpful! The nylon one is one the way and the review will go up in the next couple of weeks . . 🙂🙂

  • @michaelhalstead7532
    @michaelhalstead7532 Před 3 lety

    Thank God you showed us how to open the boxes I never would have figured it out on my own

  • @mikegeeguitarman8991
    @mikegeeguitarman8991 Před 3 lety +1

    Had this guitar 3 years. It was a bargain and a truly good buy. very usable and no problems gigging very regularly. Much better than an electro acoustic at high volumes

    • @guitar-academy
      @guitar-academy  Před 3 lety

      Yes, electro acoustic still have feedback issues . . 🙂

  • @chrispile3878
    @chrispile3878 Před 3 lety +3

    I have one of the early steel string models - the 100. Love it. I even put electric strings on it - .010's, and it plays like a Les Paul, and sounds like an acoustic all the way. I'd like to get one of the nylon string models, too. Doesn't matter where you go with it, on stage, in the studio, around the house - it's completely functional. I have no complaints at all.

  • @akatsu21
    @akatsu21 Před 4 lety +2

    Thank you for uploading it. I am acoustic guitar geek but I could know silent guitar much better and found interesting.

  • @glenn7390
    @glenn7390 Před 2 lety +1

    Excellent review thanks.

  • @hailonglee8082
    @hailonglee8082 Před 4 lety +1

    perfect guitar,just got it recently,love it

  • @DrColg8
    @DrColg8 Před 4 lety +2

    Thanks for reviewing the hole guitar!

  • @maccarnold
    @maccarnold Před 4 lety +2

    Very nice review.

  • @Deebz270
    @Deebz270 Před 3 lety +1

    Excellente! A superbly enjoyable video demonstration of another Yamaha icon.
    Always liked these since I tried one some years back, but for some reason, it hasn't materialised.... Yet.
    That could change. Or I might just make one.
    .
    I have to agree with someone else here, Your (exquisite) playing style sounds well at home on the SLG200S.

  • @smoarn
    @smoarn Před 3 lety +1

    very good review, I'm planning to get one when funds are in.

    • @guitar-academy
      @guitar-academy  Před 3 lety

      Thank you very much 🙂🙂 The Yam is a good choice!

  • @tonybates7870
    @tonybates7870 Před 4 lety +38

    I want this silent guitar, if only to play John Cage's 4'33'' on it . . .

    • @KT-ut9zg
      @KT-ut9zg Před 4 lety +2

      Those piano chords are way trickier on guitar though! ;)

  • @tobor58
    @tobor58 Před 3 lety

    Thank you for this. I am seriously leaning into learning to play the guitar. When thinking about purchasing an initial "student" guitar this one came to mind (an accomplished musician learn to play guitar and used this one initially as his first), because of the "silent" design and size etc. tuner, headphones, amp out and music player in. I may be too old to learn this but don't want to buy a cheapy.
    The only other guitar I am considering is the PRS SE P20E. This one is a little more expensive but still under $700 for the model I'd like with hard bag. Do you any other suggestions?

  • @Dinartmartins
    @Dinartmartins Před 3 lety +6

    With the nylon string the volume level changes when you're using the effects. Does the same happen to the steel strings?

    • @guitar-academy
      @guitar-academy  Před 3 lety +1

      That is strange 🤔 Not on this one . . the volume stays very stable . . 🙂

  • @deb8tn
    @deb8tn Před rokem +1

    Nice review.

  • @pjcouture5203
    @pjcouture5203 Před 4 lety +2

    Love it. I'm a huge Yamaha fan, drums, strings, brass. Owned 3 acoustics, best inexpensive guitar you can buy..IMO!!

    • @guitar-academy
      @guitar-academy  Před 4 lety +1

      Totally agree!

    • @SuperSpitfire1999
      @SuperSpitfire1999 Před 4 lety

      I got a $130 yamaha classical and I find myself playing it more than my prs, my Ibanez and my strat combined lol they make fantastic instruments

  • @michaelsebastian2706
    @michaelsebastian2706 Před rokem +1

    Excellent Review

  • @bobparsonsartist564
    @bobparsonsartist564 Před 4 lety +6

    Its a great guitar. I have the nylon also. My constant companion at night.

  • @markstacey2906
    @markstacey2906 Před 4 lety +1

    Wicked playing... Lovely guitar... I like all Yamahas...

    • @guitar-academy
      @guitar-academy  Před 4 lety +1

      Thank you . . . they make great instruments . . 🙂

  • @davewilcox8230
    @davewilcox8230 Před 3 lety +1

    Nice review. Can you hear through the headphones if you are plugged into the amp as well? I am struggling with monitors and this seems like an easy solution. I get that I won't get a mix (vocals, bass other), but at least my guitar would be in my ear.

  • @davidAll5
    @davidAll5 Před 4 lety +1

    nice review thanx

  • @ricardsvilipsons2988
    @ricardsvilipsons2988 Před 4 lety +2

    i have the slg200s and its a great guitar, love it

    • @guitar-academy
      @guitar-academy  Před 4 lety

      🙂

    • @circassianbae489
      @circassianbae489 Před 3 lety

      Hello I want to buy this guitar but still I cant be sure if i can adjust the volume like i want because i am living an apartment and my neighbors may be disturbed.Could you help me about this how was your experince ?

  • @Mythricia1988
    @Mythricia1988 Před 2 lety +3

    Sounds really lovely, and thank you for such a detailed (and calm...) overview of this instrument.
    I have one question just out of curiosity; do you think one of these guitars would be a reasonable choice for someone looking to pick up guitar playing in general? Especially if they aren't sure whether they really want to play acoustic or electric.

    • @guitar-academy
      @guitar-academy  Před 2 lety

      Thank you very much 😃
      That's a good question . . Honestly, all I can do is give you things to consider, the decision will be very personal to yourself and depend on you budget, music tastes and determination to learn guitar. If you have the money, then this is a good middle ground as it has a similar feel to an electric guitar. However, normally I would suggest getting a cheaper guitar to start with, then you can buy an electric and an acoustic. I've been teaching for over 30 years and it's amazing how many times I've taught people who like to listen to one style of music but prefer to play another . . 🤔

    • @Mythricia1988
      @Mythricia1988 Před 2 lety +1

      ​@@guitar-academy That is a good point! I haven't played an instrument for almost 20 years, and never a guitar, but lately feel inspired to tinker. Just for my own enjoyment. Initially I was convinced I wanted to get an electric, but I've been a bit fascinated by other alternatives as I was researching.
      But you are quite right I suppose; I could probably get two decent instruments for the price of one of these, if I wasn't happy with my first choice!
      Thank you.

    • @guitar-academy
      @guitar-academy  Před 2 lety

      @@Mythricia1988 I really hope you have a great time with any guitar. I think it's a great way to relax and they recon if you learn an instrument it can help prevent Alzheimer's later in life . . 😃

  • @ronioia651
    @ronioia651 Před 2 lety +1

    great video,i love my silent guitar.

  • @bbfeign1
    @bbfeign1 Před 3 lety +1

    great review , thank you , i have an older version of this guitar and the pickup as just stopped working for some reason , but its been brilliant , debating wether to try getting it fixed or buying a new one

    • @guitar-academy
      @guitar-academy  Před 3 lety

      that's a shame . . if it is just the pickup, they can be replaced easily enough. unfortunately, If the electrics have gone it could be expensive. 😒

    • @bbfeign1
      @bbfeign1 Před 3 lety +2

      I.ll see can i find someone to take a look at it . see what can be done . thank you for replying and advice . much appreciated 👍

    • @guitar-academy
      @guitar-academy  Před 3 lety +1

      @@bbfeign1 That really depends where you live . . most countries have musical instrument shops or luthiers who could fix something like that . .

  • @CFox.7
    @CFox.7 Před 4 lety +1

    Good vid, would you recommend it for adding strummed AC GT's as background in a recording ?

    • @guitar-academy
      @guitar-academy  Před 4 lety +1

      I bought it for recordings and it records really well, but it's very rich and and lacks top end so it's quite hard to make it sound good as a strummed guitar. If that's what you want it for you could get the right sound by changing the strings and setting up the EQ, but out of the box it's more of a fingerstyle guitar. Saying all that . . I don't know your taste and you might like a rich strumming sound . . 🙂

    • @CFox.7
      @CFox.7 Před 4 lety

      @@guitar-academy thanks for the fast reply. What about micing the strings to witha conventional mic to blend in that strummed sound ?
      I like full bodied AC GT - lots of low end and sustain. :)

  • @stevemccloskey81
    @stevemccloskey81 Před rokem +1

    Thank you so much, as your review on this guitar is by far the best that I've seen. Please could you advise on which strings to use as I find the originals to heavy and hard as I am 69 and trying to learn a few chords. 10/10 for your clear review.

    • @guitar-academy
      @guitar-academy  Před rokem +1

      Thank you very much for your encouraging comment. I like light strings which are easy to press down and a go between 'Elixir Polyweb Extra Light Acoustic' and 'Adagio extra light acoustic strings'. 😊😃

  • @giulianopedrani9062
    @giulianopedrani9062 Před 4 lety +1

    Inserting only the headphone does the guitar works or is it necessary to insert the main jack too ?

    • @guitar-academy
      @guitar-academy  Před 4 lety

      Yes, the guitar works if you just put the headphones in, but you have to turn it on manually . . 🙂

  • @AchillesWrath1
    @AchillesWrath1 Před 4 lety +36

    @19:00 sounds like it could be the intro to a Metallica song

    • @guitar-academy
      @guitar-academy  Před 4 lety +4

      I guess it does . . 🙂

    • @TusharGS007
      @TusharGS007 Před 4 lety

      Which song tho??

    • @TusharGS007
      @TusharGS007 Před 4 lety

      @@guitar-academy Please tell me the song name, I really wanna play it. Its so
      pleasant😌 😌

    • @jhonrevelo7186
      @jhonrevelo7186 Před 4 lety

      @@TusharGS007 he left a link for the tune used to test the guitar in the description

  • @westonknight7474
    @westonknight7474 Před 4 lety

    Nice review

  • @Tigerex966
    @Tigerex966 Před 4 lety +4

    Thanks, I hope yamaha updates the guitar models mic and pickup, DSP, and effects including delay.
    Technology has gotten so much better with the fender acoustisonic and others and smartphones being more powerful than laptops.
    Now is the time for a major upgrade, including the latest bluetooth codecs, and built in speaker system updated electronics, hiss reduction, and computer models for different guitars etc.
    Way more presets and customizations are possible, even with sharing users settings.
    Along with built in drums and backing tracks for practice, higher quality headphone dac and amp, and 2 of them.

    • @guitar-academy
      @guitar-academy  Před 4 lety +3

      That's quite a request list . .

    • @jteixeira8725
      @jteixeira8725 Před 4 lety

      Well if you think about it my fernandes nomad from 20 yrs ago does almost all of this? Amp/pickup/mic modeling, drum machine, effects. Does it sound as good as this for acoustic settings and in general? Definitely not but point is technology is there. I will also be waiting on a Yama update to this machine it’s been untouched for at least 10 yrs if I recall.

  • @davidnicpan
    @davidnicpan Před 3 lety +1

    Well done sir. What string gauge and brand did you replace with? I have one now and the strings are a bit heavy.

    • @guitar-academy
      @guitar-academy  Před 3 lety +1

      Thank you . . the strings I've got on it now are Adagio extra light 10's 😊

  • @milostrikic1003
    @milostrikic1003 Před 3 lety +1

    Hi, great video! Quite certainly the best one. I am thinking on buying one. Significant time has passed since you made this video. What are your impressions now and how does it sound through headphones? Cheers!

    • @guitar-academy
      @guitar-academy  Před 3 lety +1

      Glad it was helpful! I've had it for a month now and I really love it. The headphones sound is very good but all round I can''t get the chime you expect from a steel strung guitar being strummed. The sound is very rich, almost too rich . . but as I use the guitar virtually exclusively for fingerstyle it really sounds nice to me. . . I hope this helps 🙂

  • @timothyhirman4928
    @timothyhirman4928 Před 3 lety +3

    What do you use on your nails to get them so nice and long without breaking?

    • @guitar-academy
      @guitar-academy  Před 3 lety +3

      Nothing, but they brake all the time. It can be a real pain if they brake in the middle of a recording job or music commission. When I started playing fingerstyle professionally I put 'stop n grow' on because I bit my nails badly, but it stopped me biting my nails (it tastes really nasty) 🙂.

  • @JahJahBruh
    @JahJahBruh Před 4 lety

    It sounds like a clavinet! Really cool.

  • @shai2875
    @shai2875 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Does anyone know when a new guitar of this model is scheduled to be released

    • @guitar-academy
      @guitar-academy  Před 5 měsíci +1

      They haven't released a new one for years and they aren't saying anything about a new version. But they might have something going on in the background . . 🤔

  • @tgmyladoor
    @tgmyladoor Před 3 lety +1

    Hi, Thanks for the great review. I was wondering if lighter strings had much impact on the tone? The strings on mine came with may be 11 and I can only play it an hour max! Lighter strings might help but thought it may impact the quality of the sound was my dilemma. Thanks in advance.

    • @guitar-academy
      @guitar-academy  Před 3 lety +2

      Good question . . I like light strings because I go between electric and acoustic a lot and I like them to feel similar. Standard this guitar has too much bass and so putting lighter lighter strings on actually improves the tone. I have 10s on now and I might even experiment with 9's I hope that's helpful 🙂🙂

    • @tgmyladoor
      @tgmyladoor Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks a lot. Just ordered some D'addario EJ15 10s. Need to experiment :!)

    • @guitar-academy
      @guitar-academy  Před 3 lety

      @@tgmyladoor 🙂

  • @guitarwithdm6901
    @guitarwithdm6901 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you for this amazing video
    I am planning to buy this guitar can u tell me how good is this guitar for professional recordings and how it's sounds ?

    • @guitar-academy
      @guitar-academy  Před 3 lety

      It's good, very good . . If you look at the last half of my Christmas giveaway video it is was recorded on the Yamaha czcams.com/video/m5Lp0T2LqWM/video.html

  • @MLA50
    @MLA50 Před 3 lety +1

    Great review! Will it sound great using a Fender GTX 50 amp?

    • @guitar-academy
      @guitar-academy  Před 3 lety

      Thank you . . I can't answer that honestly because I don't use Fender amps, but maybe someone else will read the question who does . . 🙂🙂

  • @romabhattarai6200
    @romabhattarai6200 Před 4 lety +2

    Lots of love from India

  • @etpslick100
    @etpslick100 Před 4 lety +1

    I heard Lee Ritenour playing one. It sounded great! I saw Nathan East playing the silent bass with fourplay. That bass sounded great! Yamaha’s silent series are great! Little pricey, but good. If you can get pass the looks, you’ll be fine.😌

    • @guitar-academy
      @guitar-academy  Před 4 lety

      Yeah! agreed . . the guitars are cheep compared to the violins and violas though the SV-255 is £1500 . . ouch !

  • @user-jj9gi1ci5n
    @user-jj9gi1ci5n Před 3 lety +1

    Hey GCH Guitar Academy! Thank you so much for this thorough and meticulous review! I was wondering, when you plug in headphones directly, do you find yourself turning the volume all the way up to hear the guitar? I find that below ~70% volume I don't hear anything from the headphones. Thanks

    • @guitar-academy
      @guitar-academy  Před 3 lety +1

      No I didn't have to do that. Perhaps you should try different headphones to check there isn't a problem with the provided ones. I use my big headphones now and they also work well but are more comfortable to use . .

    • @user-jj9gi1ci5n
      @user-jj9gi1ci5n Před 3 lety +1

      @@guitar-academy Thanks for replying so quick! I see that you've replied to most of the comments here. I imagine that takes a bit of time and diligence so I appreciate that. Just one clarifying question: if you look at 7:48, the volume knob has 7 "ticks," if you will; when plugging headphones directly into the "PHONES" output, at what "tick" do you begin to hear sound? Also, at this point in the video the volume knob is at "tick" 5. Is this the volume you generally play at (specifically when using headphones)? Thanks

    • @guitar-academy
      @guitar-academy  Před 3 lety +1

      @@user-jj9gi1ci5n On any acoustic guitar I very rarely go above 7 on the volume because I don't want the risk of signal distortion and the higher the volume the greater the chance of the signal being clipped.
      When playing normally on headphones I don't take the volume much above 5 because it gets too load, 6 is about right. Also remember when using headphones that you have to turn the guitar on and turn the tuner off, the headphone socket isn't a switching socket.

    • @user-jj9gi1ci5n
      @user-jj9gi1ci5n Před 3 lety +1

      @@guitar-academy Thanks again!

    • @guitar-academy
      @guitar-academy  Před 3 lety +1

      @@user-jj9gi1ci5n 😊

  • @random-style
    @random-style Před 3 lety +1

    Hi man! Thank you very much fir the review. The video itself is also very good quality, and I'm really considering this guitar now.
    I also have a question regarding the video itself.) What gear do you use? I mean camera, lens and lights like here - 6:24. Thanks!

    • @guitar-academy
      @guitar-academy  Před 3 lety +1

      Thank you very much . . the camera is a canon 90d with a stock 18-135 lens, and I just use cheap eBay LED panel lights. At 6:24 I backlit the guitar and under exposed it by 2 stops . . I hope this helps. 😊

    • @random-style
      @random-style Před 3 lety +1

      @@guitar-academy wow, for a kit lens and just LED lights that’s stunning.) Thanks!

    • @guitar-academy
      @guitar-academy  Před 3 lety

      @@random-style wow thank you very much . . 😊😊

  • @crazywisdom2
    @crazywisdom2 Před 2 lety +1

    Clearly there is alot that goes into music and playing styles. Which did you like more; the steel or nylon ?

    • @guitar-academy
      @guitar-academy  Před 2 lety

      After playing both guitars for a while I definitely prefer the nylon strung version. I can't get used to the sound the steel strum one produces. 😊😊

  • @gertzpalma
    @gertzpalma Před rokem +1

    THANKS, GCH!

  • @lpjbird
    @lpjbird Před 4 lety +3

    Would this guitar sound as nice plugged into an acoustic amplifier or an electric guitar amp, or is it more for the way your using it? It sounds wonderful and I’m sure your playing it doesn’t hurt. Really enjoyed this video, cheers.

    • @guitar-academy
      @guitar-academy  Před 4 lety +1

      Good suggested test . . I'll have to try for you. I think I might have to do a follow up video at some point anyway . . 🙂

    • @unclefreddieDied
      @unclefreddieDied Před 4 lety +1

      what does it sound like not plugged in? I'm guessing like an electric not plugged in...?

  • @therealsparkman
    @therealsparkman Před 2 lety +1

    A great and succinct video. I've always wanted to know how this guitar is made and sounded. Now I know. I find it a bit quacky sounding, almost harpsichord like. I'm not sure if this sounds like this only in the video or if it differs live? Pretty cool nonetheless. Thanks for the time and effort put into making this video. Cheers!!

    • @guitar-academy
      @guitar-academy  Před 2 lety

      Thank you . . Glad it was helpful! I agree with you about the sound.

  • @giulianopedrani9062
    @giulianopedrani9062 Před 4 lety +1

    If you insert only the headphone without the main jack does the guitar swith on or it's always necessary to insert the main jack to have the guitar running?

    • @guitar-academy
      @guitar-academy  Před 4 lety

      You don't have to have anything plugged into the main output, but you have to manually turn the guitar on . . I hope this helps 🙂

    • @giulianopedrani9062
      @giulianopedrani9062 Před 4 lety +1

      @@guitar-academy Thanks a lot and congratulations for your review and test

    • @guitar-academy
      @guitar-academy  Před 4 lety

      @@giulianopedrani9062 Thank you very much 🙂🙂

  • @crazywisdom2
    @crazywisdom2 Před 2 lety

    anybody know what the fingerboard radius is ?

  • @dannyrasavong2721
    @dannyrasavong2721 Před 2 lety +1

    hi im thinking about buying this guitar but im just curious how do you adjust the electronics for it to sound like a full acoustic guitar like a dreadnought because i relalize they have 3 settings for the effects which is reverb1, reverb 2 and chorus do i just turn the knob all the way to the left on reverb 1 to have a clean acoustic tone without any effects ?

    • @guitar-academy
      @guitar-academy  Před 2 lety

      Yes, the effects can be turned off by turning them down. The guitar was designed to sound like an acoustic guitar so it does the job quite well. 😊😃

    • @dannyrasavong2721
      @dannyrasavong2721 Před 2 lety +1

      @@guitar-academy thanks for the quick reply and you turn down the effects by turning the knob on reverb 1 all they way to the left ? That’s how you turn it off ??

    • @guitar-academy
      @guitar-academy  Před 2 lety

      @@dannyrasavong2721 yes

  • @zesta77
    @zesta77 Před 4 lety +1

    You show plugging this into the line-in on the mixer. The guitar is almost certainly a Hi-Z instrument level output. That may have contributed to the hiss and possibly made the sound quality suffer, as the mixer would be expecting a much higher signal level. I would be curious if there is a difference if plugged into an instrument input or through a DI box.

    • @guitar-academy
      @guitar-academy  Před 4 lety

      It is a standard line out on the guitar 1k ohm impedance and the input on the desk is switchable. It sound a lot worse through Hi-Z because of the impedance mismatch, but good thought . . 🙂

  • @besiprimitif9513
    @besiprimitif9513 Před 3 lety +2

    and i'm not the only one who wondering and waiting for the part that this guitar is REALLY SILENT.
    But thank you for the review man, great review love the picture quality, per parts details, sound.
    and it was yamaha who gave the name 'silent' for this guitar.

  • @RobKL2008
    @RobKL2008 Před 4 lety +2

    great again, just one question sir. What is the weight in Kilograms? thank you.

    • @guitar-academy
      @guitar-academy  Před 4 lety

      Sorry, no idea. I don't have any scales, but maybe someone else will see the question and answer . .

    • @RobKL2008
      @RobKL2008 Před 4 lety +1

      @@guitar-academy Hahaha no problem. Someone out there might knows it. Thanks

    • @guitar-academy
      @guitar-academy  Před 4 lety

      @@RobKL2008 it's strange, I did a Google search and even Yamaha don't list it. . .

    • @jamesha175
      @jamesha175 Před 4 lety

      11.8 lbs

  • @tball5677
    @tball5677 Před 4 lety +1

    I'm far to much a traditionalist (old guy) to give this guitar a chance. That being said I can appreciate it for what it is.

  • @arnoldrutjens6663
    @arnoldrutjens6663 Před 3 lety +1

    The onley use i have for mine is to practice quietly, and in that mather it doesn't have to sound like my Martin...great solution.

  • @DrColg8
    @DrColg8 Před 4 lety +1

    How easy is to to set up the action, and how is the action from the factory? Asking for a friend.

    • @guitar-academy
      @guitar-academy  Před 4 lety

      The action is really good out of the factory, but for me the strings were a bit heavy. So, the guitar didn't need any action adjustment out of the box, but I changed the strings due to personal taste . . 🙂