Yamaha SLG200S Steel String Silent Guitar

Thank you for the enquiry. The SLG200 models superseded the SLG110 models (which superseded the SLG100 models). The SLG100 and SLG110 are no longer made or available.

Main changes from the SLG110 models to SLG200 models:

• New Studio Response Technology (SRT) sculpts and shapes the pickup tone in realtime to create a realistic and natural mic’d up acoustic/classical tone (the SLG110 sounded more like an electro-acoustic/electro-nylon guitar in comparison)
• New controls to mix between full SRT tone, a mixture of SRT tone + pickup tone, and just the pickup tone
• New on-board tuner
• Slightly different body dimensions
• Main body made from mahogany on the SLG200 rather than maple or spruce; the SLG200's frames are solid wood
• The SLG200 has better battery life (significantly longer when using the built-in effects)
• The SLG200 includes a higher-quality case

Ultimately, the SLG200 models offer far higher sound quality and better response thanks to our SRT system and the tuner and better battery life are useful improvements. Visually, the all-wood finish of the current models looks stunning.

Hi Jeff, thanks for getting in touch. For our videos, the SLG200 Silent Guitar was plugged directly into the desk (so you're hearing the actual sound of the guitar).

For normal home or live use, an acoustic amp will usually give you the most natural acoustic sound (our own THR5A is brilliant for home use). However, you can also get some amazing tones using an electric guitar amp - again, our THR5 and THR10 models are perfect for home use.

Some Silent guitarists plug directly into a mixing desk connected to monitor speakers - our HS Series offers incredible sound quality and detail.

At this time, we don't make a left-hand version of any of the SLG models. For players just starting out (who haven't already learnt to play left-hand guitars), we’d highly recommend a non-left-hand model guitar regardless of whether the player is left or right handed.

This is because a guitarist's hands are both ‘dominant’ when playing guitar; a player who has learnt on a non-left-hand model will be able to play regardless of whether they're left or right handed.

And, since the vast, vast majority of guitars made are non-left-hand models (and left-hand models tend to be more expensive than their non-left-hand equivalents), learning to play a standard non-left-hand guitar opens up more possibilities for the future.