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Yamaha SLG200NW Silent Nylon-String Wide-Neck Guitar - Natural

Name: Yamaha SLG200NW Silent Nylon-String Wide-Neck Guitar - Natural
Brand: Yamaha
Rating: 4.5 (20 reviews)

6-string Silent Nylon-string Classical Guitar with Mahogany Body/Neck, and Ebony Fretboard - Natural Wide Nut

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High-tech Nylon-string Guitar Combines Performance and Beauty

The SLG200NW is the latest in Yamaha's groundbreaking line of "silent" guitars; this version is designed just for classical guitarists. The 2-1/16-inch nut provides that classical guitar feel, and the guitar's top section detaches and stows in the included gig bag — making it fit easily in an overhead compartment. Convenient and yet authentic, this guitar exhibits Yamaha's SRT powered system, developed to reproduce the sounds of a high-end Yamaha acoustic guitar. You also get a built-in chromatic tuner, onboard effects, aux in, and headphone output. With its mahogany body and neck, rosewood frame, and ebony fingerboard, the Yamaha SLG200NW is as beautiful as it is functional and travel-ready.

Classical style built for the road

With its 2-1/16" nut and flat fingerboard radius, the Yamaha SLG200NW was designed with the classical guitarist in mind — especially one who travels! Its detachable top section (top half of both the upper and lower bouts) stows neatly in a gig bag, making all of it fit easily in an overhead compartment or other small space. Max depth is 3-7/16 inches; its total length comes in at 38-3/16 inches, and the beautifully curved frame bouts are only 14 inches at their widest point. With no top or back to get damaged in transport, the SLG200NW is the ultimate classical travel guitar.

Authentic acoustic classical guitar sound

Yamaha developed the SRT powered system to duplicate all the traditional traits and subtleties of a high-end Yamaha acoustic guitar, from its body resonance to its natural sustain and decay. Warm, rich classical tones were reproduced through meticulous studio recording and tailored to the unique properties of the SLG's body. The SRT powered sound can even be mixed with the signal from the guitar's piezo pickup for even more artistic control.

High-tech value with beautiful presentation

This guitar is packed with tech: onboard EQ, reverb and chorus, the chromatic tuner, and SRT blend knob are right at your fingertips on the top side of the SLG's center frame member (the battery compartment and power button are there too). But form and function are equally represented here as the appealing curves of the mahogany body and maple and rosewood frame give the Yamaha SLG200NW great stage presence. Sweetwater guitarists also love the thin 3-7/16" body and frame and smooth matte-finish mahogany neck.

Yamaha SLG200NW Nylon String Guitar Features:

Wide 2-1/16-inch nut and flat fingerboard radius provide real classical guitar feel
SRT powered system reproduces the sounds and tone of an acoustic guitar
Built-in EQ, SRT powered system, and mahogany/rosewood frame and body combine versatility with beauty
Batteries are not included/power adapter not included
A 90-degree instrument cable (straight cable) does not fit

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Tech Specs

String Type: Nylon
Number of Strings: 6
Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed
Body Shape: Collapsible Travel Classical
Back & Sides Wood: Mahogany body with Rosewood/Maple frame
Color: Natural
Finish: Gloss
Neck Wood: Mahogany
Radius: Flat
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Number of Frets: 19
Scale Length: 25.5"
Nut Width: 2.04"
Nut/Saddle Material: Urea/Urea
Bridge Material: Rosewood
Tuning Machines: Open Gear
Electronics: SRT Preamp (2 x AA batteries sold separately), mic/pickup blend, 1/8" aux in, 1/8" headphones, 1/4" out
Strings: Yamaha S10 Medium Nylon
Case/Gig Bag: GIg Bag
Body Width: 14"
Body Depth: 3.43"
Overall Length: 38.18"
Manufacturer Part Number: SLG200NW

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I'm am so happy with my Yamaha SLG200NW Silent Guitar, Wide Nylon-String - Natural from Sweetwater. I have tried it with my Bose S1 Pros, EV Evolve 30m, QSCP8, Neve Preamp, Grace Designs Felix2 and it sounds fantastic on all of my live platforms as well as in the studio with my UA Apollo gear. Yamaha hit a home run with this guitar. It come's ready to play out of the box. If you need to lower the action it's as easy as adjusting the saddle. The tone and feel are fully resonate and respond to playing nuances/ technique. So easy to travel and gig with using the included gig bag. I have gig with the guitar last weekend and loved it. I have some very high end flamenco guitars like DeVoe, Culpepper, and others. I have wanted a practice guitar as well as a guitar to do local gigs with. This is that guitar. It's so well built and perfect for the traveling nylon string guitarist. It really produces a fantastic believable tone. The Preamp and mic blend/ EQ and reverb on the guitar are stellar I have tried a wireless with Sennheiser XSW that worked well but the x3 Evolution 3 seemed to have a few issues. The feel look and quality of the guitars build are top notch. I have not put it down since it arrived. I've had others say they are very impressed with the tone/sound sound of the guitar as well. The guitar is a keeper. I am working on getting a glopadore/ tap plate to work in conjunction with the Preamp. I like the medium tension DAddario EJ45 strings on the guitar. Sweetwater sent the guitar well packed and safe to me. They really do have the best customer service/support in the business and are hear to help musicians get the gear they need. Thanks Sweetwater & Yamaha.

Fit and finish on mine is perfect and has excellent playability. I can play with a strap standing or sitting with the correct positioning for left and right hands. Sounds really nice with the mic blending with headphones or the Yamaha THR5A desktop amp. Very happy with this purchase and travel with it all the time. Tyler Henry was a great help!

Now retired, I spend *all* my time writing solo classical guitar music. All of it.
I do this standing up in front of my computer so I can write down my work.
At my age it is impossible to sustain standing or sitting all day holding a guitar and reaching across to the computer to input the notes for my six- and seven-string classical guitars. This was a serious problem with backaches and slowing down the work. Sitting down with a classical guitar and then making written notes with a pencil or computer was never going to get these projects done.

This Yamaha Silent guitar completely solved the problem.

Not only that, but it sounds pretty nice while I play all day.
It sits closer to my body than the true classical guitars. I must sit to play those guitars. Standing all day with this featherweight instrument hanging by an ordinary strap is good for my body and no effort at all.
It also sounds great and holds a tune, given that you use the best strings you can find. I made my living tuning pianos for 15 years. I know when it's out of tune, and I demand perfect intonation. Once the Yamaha settles itself down for the day, and drafts and temperature changes aren't too severe, it's good to go.

Best Christmas gift I have bought for myself. The Yamaha SLG200NW is absolutely fantastic. I have been playing classical guitars for about 62 years, started building guitars when I was 13 (I'm 75). The sound that this makes totally blew my mind. Out of the 9 guitars I own this is the one that I reach for. A big thank you to Keith and all the crew at Sweetwater for the outstanding service they provide. May you all have a wonderful Christmas!!

I play classical guitar studies on mine. It's perfect I can take it anywhere. The wide neck feels just like a standard classical guitar. The body feels like a Les Paul but super light. I also think it has a fast neck. The sound is amazing. You sound and feel like you're in the studio. Classical guitars have wide bodies so it's nice to get closer to reach higher frets. It is very comfortable and very easy to setup. Don't hesitate. I think you will be impressed too. I can't say enough about this instrument. Don't be fooled this is not a toy. I'm 61 and have been playing since 4th grade so believe me when I say this is a serious instrument. Hope my review helps you decide.

Chris was great, I got a photo shoot of MY guitar before it was shipped! I got it fast without hassles. The Sweetwater Team is awesome thank you guys.