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Silent Guitars — Buy at SoundsGood
Silent guitars — no sound body for quiet practice with headphones. 80–90% quieter than a regular acoustic. Playing feel — like a full-size guitar. Built-in piezo, preamp with reverb and AUX. Nylon and steel. SoundsGood offers silent guitars from leading brands.
Quiet Practice
Headphones, no body
Headphones, no body
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Orders over ₴4,000
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PrivatBank / monobank
PrivatBank / monobank
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Matched to your needs
Matched to your needs
🎶 What Is It
📐 Concept
No sound body (frame instead of top). Acoustically nearly silent. Sound through headphones/amp. Piezo + SRT preamp models acoustic tone. Plays like a regular guitar.
🎵 Feel
Identical to regular: scale 650/634 mm, full-size neck, standard tension. Frames mimic body contours. Skills transfer 1:1.
🎯 Brands
Yamaha SLG200N (nylon) and SLG200S (steel) — the standard. SRT (Studio Response Technology). Others: Harley Benton, Donner, Traveler Guitar.
🎵 Nylon vs Steel
🔷 Nylon (SLG200N)
Neck 50 mm. Scale 650 mm. Soft, warm. Classical, fingerstyle, bossa nova. Fingers. SRT models classical.
🔷 Steel (SLG200S)
Neck 43 mm. Scale 634 mm. Bright, clear. Pop, rock, country, folk. Pick/fingers. SRT models acoustic.
🎯 Choice
Classical → SLG200N. Acoustic/western → SLG200S. Both → main style. Beginner → nylon (softer).
📐 Construction
📐 Frame
Removable: folds for transport. Wood + metal. ~2.0–2.2 kg. Without frame — even more compact.
🎵 Acoustic
Very quiet: string clicks only. 80–90% quieter. Basic practice without headphones — enough. Full tone — headphones only.
🎵 Amplified
Through headphones/amp — excellent SRT tone. Models acoustic with studio mic. Warmth, "air", overtones. + Reverb (Room/Hall/Plate).
🎛️ Electronics
📐 SRT
Studio Response Technology: models acoustic with studio mic. Blend: dry piezo to wet SRT. Headphones — like a studio recording.
📐 I/O
Reverb (3 types). AUX in 3.5 mm (phone). Headphones 3.5 mm. Line out 6.3 mm (amp/PA/interface). Power: 2× AA (~14 hrs) or adapter.
📐 Controls
Volume, Bass/Treble, Blend (piezo↔SRT), Reverb (type+level), AUX volume. Compact panel. Intuitive.
🌙 Practice
🌙 Late Night
Primary purpose: play at 2 AM — no one hears. Headphones → full tone. Apartment, dorm. When acoustic is too loud.
🎶 Daily
AUX: phone → backing tracks, Spotify, lessons. Metronome in headphones. Reverb motivates. 30–60 min — easier than acoustic (no volume worries).
🎯 For Whom
Apartments (neighbours). Parents (kids sleeping). Students (dorm). Night owls. Students (homework). Pros (warm-up backstage). Silence + practice.
✈️ Travel
📐 Compact
Removable frame — folds. Special case. Lighter (~2.0 kg). For flights — more compact. AA batteries (14 hrs).
🏨 Hotel
Headphones = silence. No complaints. Tours, trips, vacation. AUX — backing tracks. No outlet dependency (batteries).
🎯 vs Travel Acoustic
Silent: quieter, folds, AUX + reverb. But needs headphones. Travel (GS Mini): audible without. Campfire → travel. Hotel → silent.
🎤 Stage & Recording
🔌 Stage
Line out 6.3 mm → amp/PA. SRT through PA — like acoustic with mic. Zero feedback (no body!). Loud stages — ideal. Unusual look.
🎙️ Recording
DI via interface: clean SRT. Demo, overdub, home studio. No quiet room needed. Final tracks — acoustic better.
🎯 Limits
NO acoustic resonance (no body). SRT — great model, not replacement. Complements — doesn't replace acoustic.
📊 Comparison
| Parameter | Silent | Regular Acoustic | Electro-Acoustic |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acoustic | Very quiet | Full | Full |
| Headphones | Excellent (SRT) | N/A | N/A |
| Feedback | Zero | — | Risk |
| Compact | Folds | No | No |
| Late Night | Ideal | Too loud | Too loud |
| AUX | Yes | No | Rare |
| Parameter | SLG200N | SLG200S |
|---|---|---|
| Strings | Nylon | Steel |
| Neck | 50 mm | 43 mm |
| Scale | 650 mm | 634 mm |
| Style | Classical, fingerstyle | Pop, rock, country |
🎯 How to Choose
🌙 Late Night
SLG200N or S by style. Quality headphones. AUX — backing tracks. Reverb — motivation. Primary purpose.
🎶 Classical
SLG200N. Neck 50 mm. Nylon. Music school homework. SRT classical model.
🎶 Acoustic
SLG200S. Neck 43 mm. Steel. Strumming, chords. SRT acoustic model.
✈️ Travel
SLG200. Folding frame. Case. Batteries. Hotel — headphones. More compact than travel acoustic.
🎤 Stage
SLG200 → PA. SRT through PA — like acoustic. Zero feedback. Unusual look.
🎙️ Recording
SLG200 → interface. DI with SRT. Demo. No quiet room needed. Final tracks — acoustic better.
👦 Teen
SLG200N (softer). Silent is full-size (12+). Younger — 3/4 classical better.
🎶 Second Guitar
Ideal purpose. Main for gigs + silent for practice. Complements — doesn't replace. 90% of buyers.
❓ FAQ
What?
No body. 80–90% quieter. Headphones/amp. Piezo + SRT. Like a regular to play.
Nylon/steel?
N: 50 mm, classical. S: 43 mm, pop/rock. By style.
Replaces?
Practice — yes. Gigs — partially. Resonance — no. Ideal as second.
No headphones?
Very quiet. Basic practice — OK. Full tone — headphones.
Travel?
Folds. Lighter. Batteries. Hotel — headphones.
Effects?
Reverb (3 types). AUX. SRT. Bass/Treble. Blend.
🏆 Why SoundsGood
Silent Selection
Nylon, steel, accessories
Free Shipping
Orders over ₴4,000
Installment Plans
PrivatBank & monobank
Expert Advice
Matched to your needs
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