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Owner's Manual - Page 1
... 3 Main Body/Accessories 4 Nomenclature 5 Setup 7
■ Tuning 7 ■ ...Specifications 17
1 English
SLB-100
Owner's Manual
Congratulations! In order to obtain the maximum performance and enjoyment from your Silent Bass, we urge you for later reference.
Thank you to read this Owner's Manual in a safe place for purchasing the Yamaha Silent Bass. Please keep this Owner's Manual...
Owner's Manual - Page 2
... to any power supply or adaptor other servicing should record the model number, serial number, and the date of products that described in the spaces provided below and retain this plate.
When replacement becomes necessary, contact a qualified service representative to the disposal of purchase in the usermaintenance instructions. IMPORTANT: The louder the sound, the shorter...
Owner's Manual - Page 3
...of old products and batteries, please contact your local municipality, your waste disposal service or the point of sale where you purchased the items.
[For business users in the European Union] ...the requirement set by the Directive for the chemical involved.
3 If this case it complies with a chemical symbol.
For more serious damage.
• Direct sunlight (e.g.
Your Silent Bass will help...
Owner's Manual - Page 4
...; AC Adaptor (PA-3B) • Stand for Silent Bass (BST1) • Knee support for Silent Bass (BKS1) • Soft case for Silent Bass (BSC1) To purchase the optional accessories shown above, please inquire at your authorized Yamaha dealer.
4 Main Body/Accessories
After opening the packaging, please check that all the parts listed below are included.
• Main Body
•...
Owner's Manual - Page 7
... to the body. (Fig. 2)
• The height of the bridge supports the 1st string (G), the higher side supports the 4th string (E). The bridge's height is adjustable. Turning the round legs...side of the instrument's bridge is set to an average height. Since the position of the bridge will raise the bridge higher. Setup
■ Tuning The Silent Bass is shipped from the factory with...
Owner's Manual - Page 9
...looking from the bottom) until it by its neck or main body. ■ Attaching the Frame Unit The Silent Bass is tight, to attach the frame unit to the body. Please properly attach the Frame Unit using the following...Then, align the notch
at the top of the Frame Unit so it rests on the top of the
bass' main body and slowly insert.
4 Turn the [Fixing Knob 1] located on the center of the main ...
Owner's Manual - Page 10
Silent Bass Main Unit
Hard Bow Case
Frame Unit
Bow Pocket Velcro® Fasteners
The soft case does not fully protect parts such as shown in the diagram below.
• Use the Velcro® fasteners (2 locations) inside the case to secure the frame unit in place. • ...
Owner's Manual - Page 11
...strings get old, sound quality will gradually decrease, and it will become difficult to the instrument. The Silent Bass uses a string length of 1,054 mm (41.5 inch).
• The end of the tailpiece....(E)
2nd string (D)
Winding the 1st and 2nd strings
Rotate the tuning peg as you purchase Double Bass strings. Change the strings as soon as shown
1st string (G)
1st wind
Remaining winds
11...
Owner's Manual - Page 12
At times this extraneous vibration may result if the bridge is not properly positioned.
■ About the Mute Due to the design of the YAMAHA Silent Bass, the pickups also pickup vibration of the strings between the bridge and the tailpiece.
Correct
Bad
Bad
Tailpiece
Right angle
Body
3 Use a piano, tuning fork, ...
Owner's Manual - Page 13
... and replace the battery.
• When replacing the battery, please purchase a replacement battery that you , then open the battery compartment cover.
2 Insert the supplied battery (6F22:S-006P) into the Silent Bass's DC...3B.
1 Plug the adaptor's DC output cable into the battery com- Power Supply
The Silent Bass can be inserted, its use may result in damage to the instrument or cause fire,...
Owner's Manual - Page 14
...and make sure to use a plug size that corresponds to the jack.
14
Power Adaptor Cord
Silent Bass
Cord Hook
Electric Outlet
Power Adaptor (Optional:PA-3B)
or
6F22 (S-006P) 9V battery
Headphone (optional)
DC...-IN 12V /LINE OUT
AUX IN
Bass Amplifier, Powered Speaker
To the LINE IN jack, etc. MD Player
* Power rating of 50W or more...
Owner's Manual - Page 15
... sources to step on an electronic tuner and tune the Silent Bass like an electronic instrument using the instrument's output signal.
• Before connecting the Silent Bass to adjust the total level of any external devices, make sure that is turned OFF. High volume settings could cause damage to the equipment and your ears.
•...
Owner's Manual - Page 16
... the balance control too much.
3 After adjustment is complete, replace the rubber cover.
Rotate the dial to the right (HIGH)... your playing style, you mainly use a bow, a center setting may be powered and the lamp will be best.
16 If... playing uses mostly a pizzicato style, we suggest slightly boosting the bass side. The Silent Bass will light.
2 Use a cable with a standard 1/4 inch ...
Owner's Manual - Page 17
... subject to change without notice.
17
Specifications
Neck
Maple
Body
Spruce + Mahogany
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Bridge
Maple (height is adjustable)
Frame Unit
Beech + Aluminum frame
Tuning Pegs
Custom Worm Gear Type
Tail Piece
Ebony
Strings
Contra Bass Strings (Ball-end type)
Sensors
2 Piezo Pickups
Connectors/Controls
• AUX IN (w/Level Control) • (Headphone...
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