Yamaha SV-255 Professional Silent 5-String Violin

The Yamaha SV-255 Professional Silent Violin is designed for players who need one instrument that can move smoothly from quiet practice to full stage production—without sacrificing a familiar violin feel. With its 4/4 size, comfortable balance, and a true low C string, the SV-255 expands your range for modern worship, studio layering, pit work, and contemporary string parts while keeping natural fingerboard spacing under the hand.

For amplified use, the SV-255's dual piezo pickup system captures both the detailed articulation of the bridge and the resonant character of the body, letting you blend between a more direct electric edge and a richer, more acoustic-style tone. The dedicated external control box keeps the instrument light while providing volume and two-band tone shaping, plus practical outputs for real-world setups—headphones for monitoring, 1/4" line out for amps/effects, and balanced XLR for clean, direct connection to PA or recording gear.

Features & Specifications

• 5-String Range with Low C: 4/4 instrument with a dedicated low C string for expanded register and modern repertoire flexibility.
• Dual Piezo Pickup System: Body and bridge piezo pickups with blending for nuanced bow response and adaptable tone.
• External Control Box: Belt-clip box with preamp, master volume, and treble/bass tone controls to shape your sound quickly.
• Stage & Studio Outputs: 1/4" line out plus balanced XLR output for noise-resistant direct signal; headphone monitor output with independent volume.
• Materials & Setup: Maple neck; spruce/maple body; ebony fingerboard and pegs; Aubert maple bridge; Wittner Ultra tailpiece; D'Addario Zyex strings with D'Addario Helicore C string.