Yamaha YSV104 Silent Violin
Yamaha has launched the YSV104 Silent Violin, which is significantly lighter than
previous models and incorporates advanced technology for an improved aural
experience. Its release coincides with the 20 th anniversary of Yamaha’s first silent
violin, the SV100.
The new YSV104 anniversary model borrows technology found in Yamaha’s
Silent Brass systems. This provides the enhanced sonic richness and tone of a
concert-quality instrument with clean reverb when played through headphones
while creating very little external sound. The violin also incorporates the Yamaha
SRT Powered system, which simulates the natural sound and resonance of an
acoustic violin by using samples recorded with microphones placed at the listen-
er’s ears. This allows the Silent Violin to simulate the natural playing experience
while its solid body design has reduced the actual sound output.
For more information, contact Yamaha Canada Music: 416-298-1311, FAX
416-292-1171, www.ca.yamaha.com.
Gretsch G6128T-53 Vintage Select ’53 Duo Jet
New for 2017, Gretsch has expanded its vintage-inspired, upscale instruments
with three new Duo Jet guitars, including the G6128T-53 Vintage Select ’53 Duo
Jet with Bigsby.
The G6128T-53 Vintage Select ’53 Duo Jet with Bigsby is based on Gretsch’s
original Duo Jet guitar, which was released in 1953. The original Duo Jet was
Gretsch’s flagship “solid body” guitar, although its signature power and punch
came from its chambered mahogany design, which magnified the harmonic
richness by letting air resonate between the top and body for a livelier and more
articulate tone. That’s all featured on this new recreation, along with modern
touches, including the rare Gretsch “script” headstock logo and dual TV Jones
T-Armond pickups that replicate the vintage DynaSonic sound. Also featured
is a compensated aluminum bridge with Bigsby B3CCB vibrato tailpiece, treble
bleed circuit, “Squeezebox” PIO capacitors, aged white angled pickguard, aged
fingerboard inlays, and aged body and neck binding.
For more information, contact Fender Musical Instruments Corp.:
480-596-9690, FAX 480-596-1384, www.fender.com.
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