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

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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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@guitar-academy 3 жыл бұрын

Review of the nylon strung version of this guitar kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ja-YpdKTnNqaYGQ.html

@JeffreySaxophoneTallNewton 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

@@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 3 жыл бұрын

@@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 3 жыл бұрын

@@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 3 жыл бұрын

@@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 3 жыл бұрын

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

@guitar-academy 3 жыл бұрын

LOL . . 😂

@thahuong669 3 жыл бұрын

@@guitar-academy 😂🤭🤭🤭

@MichaelZola 4 жыл бұрын

These guitars are hard to find on KZfaq. 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.

@guitar-academy 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much . . 🙂

@TerenceTreeLowery808 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@TerenceTreeLowery808 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

@@TerenceTreeLowery808 😊😊 take care

@tobins6800 3 жыл бұрын

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

@guitar-academy 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it! thank you 🙂

@kevinlawrence3935 Жыл бұрын

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

@guitar-academy Жыл бұрын

thank you very much 😊😃

@catcancrunch7260 3 ай бұрын

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 👍🙏

@guitar-academy 3 ай бұрын

Thank you very much . . 😊😀

@elmolewis9123 4 жыл бұрын

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

@guitar-academy 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much . . 🙂

@olavbahlmann1220 3 жыл бұрын

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

@guitar-academy 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it! thank you very much . . 😊

@thomasmartinscott 3 жыл бұрын

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

@guitar-academy 3 жыл бұрын

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

@ToastandJam52 4 жыл бұрын

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

@guitar-academy 4 жыл бұрын

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. 🙂

@108padma 3 жыл бұрын

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

@guitar-academy 3 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help! 😊😊

@KentaurTV 3 жыл бұрын

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

@guitar-academy 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! 🙂🙂

@abcrx32j 3 жыл бұрын

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

@guitar-academy 3 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help! thank you . . 🙂🙂

@paulmarsden662 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@guitar-academy 2 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help! 😊😊

@seaninherts 2 жыл бұрын

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

@philliplivingstone5336 3 жыл бұрын

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

@guitar-academy 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much . . . 🙂🙂

@patcullen2318 3 жыл бұрын

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

@guitar-academy 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you kindly! 🙂🙂

@DalkielDamion 3 жыл бұрын

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

@guitar-academy 3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure! thank you . . 🙂

@hireality 3 жыл бұрын

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

@guitar-academy 3 жыл бұрын

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 . .

@_creative360 3 жыл бұрын

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

@guitar-academy 3 жыл бұрын

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

@dawidczerniak5177 3 жыл бұрын

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

@guitar-academy 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! 😊

@Buttermilk3696 4 жыл бұрын

An absolutely excellent review!! Thank you!!

@guitar-academy 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you . . . 🙂

@arora_for_life 4 жыл бұрын

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

@guitar-academy 4 жыл бұрын

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

@phil36310 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

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

@HenryDarr 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome review and wonderful playing thanks for the effort 🤙🏽

@guitar-academy 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you kindly! 😊😊

@romabhattarai6200 4 жыл бұрын

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

@guitar-academy 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much . . . . 🙂

@SwingEzzZZ 2 жыл бұрын

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

@guitar-academy 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you kindly! 😊😃

@zimbalist 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely excellent review! GAS!!

@guitar-academy 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you kindly! 🙂🙂

@DChrls 2 жыл бұрын

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

@guitar-academy 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, thank you very much 😊😃

@michaelbentley4182 3 жыл бұрын

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

@guitar-academy 3 жыл бұрын

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

@Hector-GS 3 жыл бұрын

Best review of this guitar on the web!

@guitar-academy 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much 😊😊

@BrazosP 2 жыл бұрын

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

@guitar-academy 2 жыл бұрын

thank you very much . . 😊😃

@oldgrayfox 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

🙂

@aleksandarmarkovic4913 3 жыл бұрын

Hi! How is the battery holding in these guitars?

@oldgrayfox 3 жыл бұрын

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

@NealNot 2 жыл бұрын

@@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! :)

@maxpeck4154 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliantly played and explained. Well done

@guitar-academy 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you kindly! 😊😃

@Dinartmartins 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

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

@michaelhalstead7532 3 жыл бұрын

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

@guitar-academy 3 жыл бұрын

well at least you admit it . . 😂

@akatsu21 4 жыл бұрын

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

@guitar-academy 4 жыл бұрын

no problem, thank you . . 🙂

@Stevesoffthecouch 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent in depth review!

@guitar-academy 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you kindly! 🙂🙂

@mikegeeguitarman8991 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, electro acoustic still have feedback issues . . 🙂

@chrispile3878 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@guitar-academy 3 жыл бұрын

Nice one . . 🙂🙂

@DrColg8 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for reviewing the hole guitar!

@guitar-academy 3 жыл бұрын

thank you very much . . . 🙂🙂

@hailonglee8082 3 жыл бұрын

perfect guitar，just got it recently，love it

@guitar-academy 3 жыл бұрын

🙂

@MadanzaBand 3 жыл бұрын

very solid review. Thanks man

@guitar-academy 3 жыл бұрын

No problem! thanks for watching . . 🙂

2 жыл бұрын

Best review ever. Thanks!

@guitar-academy 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks! 😊😃

@FC-jp7ez 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful review, many thanks

@guitar-academy 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much . . 😊

@KnownBeing 9 ай бұрын

Fantastic review. Thank you!

@guitar-academy 9 ай бұрын

My pleasure! thank you 😊😃

@mtsarch 3 жыл бұрын

the gig bag looks like it holds a giant tennis racket

@guitar-academy 3 жыл бұрын

I thought a riffle . . but yeah . . 🙂

@michaeldamicco2519 3 жыл бұрын

A standar tunning tennis racket

@stexjy1302 3 жыл бұрын

@@guitar-academy lol

@ryanlevin1912 3 жыл бұрын

it could be used that way

@triwy123456 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the lovely review

@guitar-academy 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you and thanks for watching! 😃

@UTube4Junky 3 жыл бұрын

Great review, thank you! 🙏

@guitar-academy 3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure! thank you . . 🙂🙂

@smoarn 3 жыл бұрын

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

@guitar-academy 3 жыл бұрын

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

@Deebz270 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@guitar-academy 3 жыл бұрын

Wow . . thank you very much . . 🙂🙂

@crazyoldcatman318 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gqlzgdZm1dy9gnU.html

@crazyoldcatman318 Жыл бұрын

@@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 Жыл бұрын

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

@pjcouture5203 3 жыл бұрын

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

@guitar-academy 3 жыл бұрын

Totally agree!

@SuperSpitfire1999 3 жыл бұрын

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

@markstacey2906 3 жыл бұрын

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

@guitar-academy 3 жыл бұрын

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

@bobparsonsartist564 3 жыл бұрын

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

@guitar-academy 3 жыл бұрын

🙂

@glenn7390 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent review thanks.

@guitar-academy 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! 😊

@davewilcox8230 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@tobor58 3 жыл бұрын

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?

@tonybates7870 3 жыл бұрын

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

@KT-ut9zg 3 жыл бұрын

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

@etpslick100 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

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

@maccarnold 4 жыл бұрын

Very nice review.

@guitar-academy 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much . . . ☺

@ricardsvilipsons2988 3 жыл бұрын

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

@guitar-academy 3 жыл бұрын

🙂

@circassianbae489 2 жыл бұрын

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 ?

@bbfeign1 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

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

@ronioia651 2 жыл бұрын

great video,i love my silent guitar.

@guitar-academy 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you . . me too . . 😃

@Tigerex966 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

That's quite a request list . .

@jteixeira8725 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@therealsparkman 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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

@arnoldrutjens6663 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@guitar-academy 3 жыл бұрын

😊

@milostrikic1003 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

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 🙂

@stevemccloskey81 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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'. 😊😃

@Dinartmartins 3 жыл бұрын

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

@guitar-academy 3 жыл бұрын

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

@besiprimitif9513 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@guitar-academy 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you . . 🙂

@Mythricia1988 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

@@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 2 жыл бұрын

@@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 . . 😃

@jerry-mrluckiesrope8154 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for such a good review, you have really good presentation and explain clearly (thumbs up). I tune in NST (or C Pentatonic) C G D A E G which requires light light top strings and heavy bottom (in relation to the top) i.e. .09 to.54. I wondered if you, or anyone else, has tried this guitar with the same and if so what do you think? Cheers J.

@guitar-academy 2 жыл бұрын

I haven't, but maybe someone else will see the comment who has 🤔

@shaneroberts9466 4 жыл бұрын

Is a great guitar. I removed the molded urea saddle and replaced with a bone saddle and that helped balance out the bass and all strings with improved clarity.

@guitar-academy 4 жыл бұрын

I've already replaced the strings but I will play with it a bit first before changing anything else so I can better judge the standard guitar. 🙂 But it's nice to know the bone saddle is an improvement in advance. 🙂

@janustrugvason8598 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for that tip, I will change mine asap

@JahJahBruh 3 жыл бұрын

It sounds like a clavinet! Really cool.

@guitar-academy 3 жыл бұрын

I guess it does or it can 🙂

@michaelsebastian2706 Жыл бұрын

Excellent Review

@guitar-academy Жыл бұрын

Thank you kindly! 😊😃

@lpjbird 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

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

@deb8tn Жыл бұрын

Nice review.

@guitar-academy Жыл бұрын

thanks very much 😊

@AchillesWrath1 3 жыл бұрын

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

@guitar-academy 3 жыл бұрын

I guess it does . . 🙂

@TusharGS007 3 жыл бұрын

Which song tho??

@TusharGS007 3 жыл бұрын

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

@jhonrevelo7186 3 жыл бұрын

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

@guitarwithdm6901 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

It's good, very good . . If you look at the last half of my Christmas giveaway video it is was recorded on the Yamaha kzfaq.info/get/bejne/o5t8o5OFl7LVh4E.html

@tball5677 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@guitar-academy 3 жыл бұрын

🙂

@zesta77 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

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 . . 🙂

@CFox.7 3 жыл бұрын

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

@guitar-academy 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

@@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. :)

@romabhattarai6200 4 жыл бұрын

Lots of love from India

@guitar-academy 4 жыл бұрын

lots of love back . . . 🙂

@giulianopedrani9062 4 жыл бұрын

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

@guitar-academy 4 жыл бұрын

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

@random-style 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

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

@guitar-academy 3 жыл бұрын

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

@tgmyladoor 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

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

@guitar-academy 3 жыл бұрын

@@tgmyladoor 🙂

@leecopp8012 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, please test the nylon string variant!

@guitar-academy 3 жыл бұрын

Will do! 🙂

@davidnicpan 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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

@davidAll5 3 жыл бұрын

nice review thanx

@guitar-academy 3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure . . thank you . . 🙂🙂

@timothyhirman4928 3 жыл бұрын

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

@guitar-academy 3 жыл бұрын

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) 🙂.

@user-jj9gi1ci5n 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

@@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 2 жыл бұрын

@@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 2 жыл бұрын

@@guitar-academy Thanks again!

@guitar-academy 2 жыл бұрын

@@user-jj9gi1ci5n 😊

@geneschulp8598 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful review, well done. I wsh you would have discussed the nech shape and feel. Also the size and feel of the frets. You opinion of the factory set up would be nice also. I respect your opinion. Thank you.

@guitar-academy 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you . . I haven't finished yet so I will bare your questions in mind. I'll be doing a review soon of how I've found the guitar over time and comparing it with it's brother (the SLG200N) . .🙂

@geneschulp8598 3 жыл бұрын

Very cool, thank you

@geneschulp8598 3 жыл бұрын

The guitar looks and sounds fabulous. But it's all about playability as you know. You play wonderfully by the way

@guitar-academy 3 жыл бұрын

@@geneschulp8598 It does play really nicely, but after a couple of hours the top wing sticks into your ribs. But I've 3D printed a round edge to help prevent it digging in.

@dorfsteen 4 жыл бұрын

As usual Yamaha great stuff from the motorcycles all the way to the grand pianos good stuff

@guitar-academy 4 жыл бұрын

Yes . . agreed . . 🙂🙂

@peterkelly8357 3 жыл бұрын

Don’t forget the drums

@MLA50 3 жыл бұрын

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

@guitar-academy 3 жыл бұрын

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 . . 🙂🙂

@ooochakalaka 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your excellent review... it was very thorough. Can you tell me how the action is on this guitar?

@guitar-academy 3 жыл бұрын

It is set fairly low at about 2.5mm at the 12th fret with room to take it lower at the saddle . .

@ooochakalaka 3 жыл бұрын

@@guitar-academy Thank You! That is good to know. I have bought guitars online, the Lava Me 2, for example, where it was indicated that the action was set at 2.5mm ... only to find out after getting it, that the action was 1/4 inch+ at the 12th fret. Thanks again!

@guitar-academy 3 жыл бұрын

@@ooochakalaka ouch . . that's pretty much unplayable . . 😒

@gertzpalma 11 ай бұрын

THANKS, GCH!

@guitar-academy 11 ай бұрын

thank you too 😊😃

@westonknight7474 3 жыл бұрын

Nice review

@guitar-academy 3 жыл бұрын

thank you . . . 🙂

@westonknight7474 3 жыл бұрын

@@guitar-academy You're welcome.

@giulianopedrani9062 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

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

@guitar-academy 4 жыл бұрын

@@giulianopedrani9062 Thank you very much 🙂🙂