# High Tech Silent Guitar Strym Yamaha By Cowbag | Published 2008-02-13 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silent-guitar-high-tech-musical-instrument References: [yamaha-europe](http://www.yamaha-europe.com/yamaha_europe/uk/10_musical_instruments/30_guitars_basses_amps/65_silent_guitars/10_silent_guitars/10_no_series/SLG100N/index.html) Strum [Yamaha's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/travel-guitar-1) new [silent guitar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/torch-t01) is pretty darn brilliant - and the ultimate boys toy. It is nylon strung so you don't get anything like the volume you would from a normal guitar and it has no soundbox. Yep in fact it's almost silent. Now for the clever part - stick on the headphones and suddenly you can hear what your playing. Perfect if you have delicate neighbours / flat mates / intolerant partner... ...you've got the idea. The guitar can also be [plugged into an amp](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stratus) and comes with an AC adapter and rechargeable batteries. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Silent Instruments:** The trend towards silent instruments is rising and can disrupt the music industry as it offers a solution for noise pollution and enables practicing without disturbing others. - **Wearable Music Technology:** The integration of wearable tech with music technology, as shown in this silent guitar, can generate opportunities for music tech startups and expand the market for wearable devices. - **VR Music Experience:** Silent guitars and other silent instruments can be integrated with VR technology to create immersive music experiences that can revolutionize the way people consume and create music. ### Where This Applies - **Music Technology:** The music tech industry can capitalize on the trend of silent instruments by creating a range of products for different instruments, styles, and user preferences. - **Education:** Silent instruments with wearable tech components can be used in educational settings to enhance music lessons, especially for students needing to practice without disturbing others. - **Virtual Reality:** The integration of silent instruments with VR technology can open up new opportunities for the VR industry, from interactive music performances to innovative music-related games. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bamboo Smart Travel Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/travel-guitar-1.md) - [Effect-Emitting Guitar Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guitar-gadgets.md) - [Headphone-Connected Guitar Amps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/positive-grid-spark-neo.md) - [All-in-One Audio Entertainment Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enya-nexg-smart-guitar.md) - [Headstock-Topped MIDI Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/midi-guitars.md) - [Headphone-Friendly Wireless Amplifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-guitar-amplifier.md) - [Packable Electroacoustic Travel Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/travel-guitar.md) - [Digitized Guitar Learning Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-guitar-tutor.md) - [Quirky Strummable Synths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electronic-synth.md)