Owner's Manual
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... Body/Accessories 4 Nomenclature 5 Setup 7 ■ Tuning 7 ■ Attaching the Frame Unit 9 ■ About the End Pin 10 ■ Putting the Bass into the Soft Case 10 ■ Changing Strings 11 ■ About the Mute 13 ■ Attaching the Optional Accessories 13 Power Supply 14 Specifications 15 1 Thank you to read this Owner's Manual in a safe place for purchasing the Yamaha Silent Bass.
... Body/Accessories 4 Nomenclature 5 Setup 7 ■ Tuning 7 ■ Attaching the Frame Unit 9 ■ About the End Pin 10 ■ Putting the Bass into the Soft Case 10 ■ Changing Strings 11 ■ About the Mute 13 ■ Attaching the Optional Accessories 13 Power Supply 14 Specifications 15 1 Thank you to read this Owner's Manual in a safe place for purchasing the Yamaha Silent Bass.
Owner's Manual
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... KEEP THIS MANUAL 2 However, Yamaha reserves the right to update existing units. Mismatches or incorrect installation may also use "household" type batteries. regulated by the manufacturer's warranty, and are both the letter and the spirit of time at a high volume level or at an end, please observe all maintenance instructions. If you experience any power supply or adaptor other servicing should record the model number, serial number, and not...
... KEEP THIS MANUAL 2 However, Yamaha reserves the right to update existing units. Mismatches or incorrect installation may also use "household" type batteries. regulated by the manufacturer's warranty, and are both the letter and the spirit of time at a high volume level or at an end, please observe all maintenance instructions. If you experience any power supply or adaptor other servicing should record the model number, serial number, and not...
Owner's Manual
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...; Strong vibration. ■ Power Supply • Turn the power switch OFF when not in accordance with a dry soft cloth. • A slightly damp cloth may cause interference if placed too close to radio or television receivers. YAMAHA is connected (a sound system, for further information. [Information on top of all related devices OFF prior to connecting or disconnecting audio cables. ■ Handling and...
...; Strong vibration. ■ Power Supply • Turn the power switch OFF when not in accordance with a dry soft cloth. • A slightly damp cloth may cause interference if placed too close to radio or television receivers. YAMAHA is connected (a sound system, for further information. [Information on top of all related devices OFF prior to connecting or disconnecting audio cables. ■ Handling and...
Owner's Manual
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Main Body/Accessories After opening the packaging, please check that all the parts listed below are included. • Main Body • Frame Unit • End Pin • Mute • Allen Wrench • 6F22 (S-006P) 9V battery x1 • Soft Case Optional Accessories • Stand for Silent Bass (BST1) • Knee support for Silent Bass (BKS2) • Extension frame for Silent Bass (BEF2) To purchase these optional accessories, 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 • Frame Unit • End Pin • Mute • Allen Wrench • 6F22 (S-006P) 9V battery x1 • Soft Case Optional Accessories • Stand for Silent Bass (BST1) • Knee support for Silent Bass (BKS2) • Extension frame for Silent Bass (BEF2) To purchase these optional accessories, please inquire at your authorized Yamaha dealer. 4
Owner's Manual
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Nomenclature ● Front ● Rear Tuning peg Fingerboard Frame Unit Nut Neck Frame Unit Armrest Frame Unit Fixing Knob 1 Pickup (inside the slot on the side of the body) End pin stopper 4th string (E) 3rd string (A) 2nd string (D) 1st string (G) Body Bridge Controls → See page 6. Frame Unit Fixing Knob 2 Bridge seat Tailpiece Saddle Tail wire End pin Battery Case/ Output Jack Section → See page 6. 5
Nomenclature ● Front ● Rear Tuning peg Fingerboard Frame Unit Nut Neck Frame Unit Armrest Frame Unit Fixing Knob 1 Pickup (inside the slot on the side of the body) End pin stopper 4th string (E) 3rd string (A) 2nd string (D) 1st string (G) Body Bridge Controls → See page 6. Frame Unit Fixing Knob 2 Bridge seat Tailpiece Saddle Tail wire End pin Battery Case/ Output Jack Section → See page 6. 5
Owner's Manual
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...the Output Jack, make sure the volume is used. LINE OUT jack Mixer, Recorder, Bass Amplifier, Powered Speaker, Electric Tuner, etc. ● Controls VOLUME control Adjusts the Volume TREBLE control Adjusts High Frequencies BASS control Adjusts Low Frequencies Cut Boost Cut Boost 6 1 The power is switched ON when a standard phone plug is inserted into the Output Jack. • To conserve battery power, the instrument is causing the distortion. The power is switched ON when a plug is inserted into the Output Jack, so using a cable with a stereo, balanced, or other devices connected...
...the Output Jack, make sure the volume is used. LINE OUT jack Mixer, Recorder, Bass Amplifier, Powered Speaker, Electric Tuner, etc. ● Controls VOLUME control Adjusts the Volume TREBLE control Adjusts High Frequencies BASS control Adjusts Low Frequencies Cut Boost Cut Boost 6 1 The power is switched ON when a standard phone plug is inserted into the Output Jack. • To conserve battery power, the instrument is causing the distortion. The power is switched ON when a plug is inserted into the Output Jack, so using a cable with a stereo, balanced, or other devices connected...
Owner's Manual
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...] Correct Bad Bad Tailpiece Metal adjusters B A Right angle Body * The line where the instrument's top meets the body sides (line "A" in place and the strings slightly loosened. When looking at the bridge from the side, the surface that are not parallel. Setup ■ Tuning The Silent Bass is shipped from the factory with the escutcheon (the plastic...
...] Correct Bad Bad Tailpiece Metal adjusters B A Right angle Body * The line where the instrument's top meets the body sides (line "A" in place and the strings slightly loosened. When looking at the bridge from the side, the surface that are not parallel. Setup ■ Tuning The Silent Bass is shipped from the factory with the escutcheon (the plastic...
Owner's Manual
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... string using the supplied Allen wrench. * If the tuning machine turns with very slight pressure → Rotate the adjustment screw to the right (clockwise: A). * If the tension is tight and the tuning machine is tuned to G, the 2nd string to D, the 3rd string to A, and the 4th string to the following pitches. Make sure the sides are tuned to E. • The strings are even. Use a piano, tuning fork, tuner...
... string using the supplied Allen wrench. * If the tuning machine turns with very slight pressure → Rotate the adjustment screw to the right (clockwise: A). * If the tension is tight and the tuning machine is tuned to G, the 2nd string to D, the 3rd string to A, and the 4th string to the following pitches. Make sure the sides are tuned to E. • The strings are even. Use a piano, tuning fork, tuner...
Owner's Manual
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...Using the instrument with the stopper. 2 With the support's arm section (Fixing Knob 2) still closed, mount the frame unit onto the upper part of the Silent Bass. 5 Firmly tighten Fixing Knob 2 to secure the frame unit to the instrument. Upper Arm Support 2 Slide onto body 3 Tighten Fixing Knob 1 Tighten 5 Fixing Knob 2 1 Open Open... parts rattling or making noise during performance. • When transporting the instrument, always hold it up, and insert the support's lock (Fixing Knob 2) into position. 3 Tighten Fixing Knob 1. 4 Rotate the support arm section counter-clockwise to open ...
...Using the instrument with the stopper. 2 With the support's arm section (Fixing Knob 2) still closed, mount the frame unit onto the upper part of the Silent Bass. 5 Firmly tighten Fixing Knob 2 to secure the frame unit to the instrument. Upper Arm Support 2 Slide onto body 3 Tighten Fixing Knob 1 Tighten 5 Fixing Knob 2 1 Open Open... parts rattling or making noise during performance. • When transporting the instrument, always hold it up, and insert the support's lock (Fixing Knob 2) into position. 3 Tighten Fixing Knob 1. 4 Rotate the support arm section counter-clockwise to open ...
Owner's Manual
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...and do not cause damage to prevent the instrument from dust, etc. Before using the instrument, loosen the end pin stopper and insert the end pin, then after determining a comfortable playing height, securely tighten the end pin stopper. • Make sure the end pin stopper is secured ...Bass is shipped from the factory with a Velcro® fastener (1 location). End Pin Frame Unit Silent Bass Main Unit Bow Pocket The soft case does not fully protect parts such as shown in the illustration below. • Use the Velcro cover to strong impact can not be fully inserted into the instrument...
...and do not cause damage to prevent the instrument from dust, etc. Before using the instrument, loosen the end pin stopper and insert the end pin, then after determining a comfortable playing height, securely tighten the end pin stopper. • Make sure the end pin stopper is secured ...Bass is shipped from the factory with a Velcro® fastener (1 location). End Pin Frame Unit Silent Bass Main Unit Bow Pocket The soft case does not fully protect parts such as shown in the illustration below. • Use the Velcro cover to strong impact can not be fully inserted into the instrument...
Owner's Manual
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... the bridge. ■ Changing Strings As the strings get old, sound quality will become difficult to the instrument. The Silent Bass uses a string length of 1,040 mm (41 inch). • All strings should not be removed at a time. • The end of the tailpiece. Use caution when changing strings. • When changing or adjusting strings, do not put your face close to tune the instrument. String Tailpiece Ball End...
... the bridge. ■ Changing Strings As the strings get old, sound quality will become difficult to the instrument. The Silent Bass uses a string length of 1,040 mm (41 inch). • All strings should not be removed at a time. • The end of the tailpiece. Use caution when changing strings. • When changing or adjusting strings, do not put your face close to tune the instrument. String Tailpiece Ball End...
Owner's Manual
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... result in their corresponding grooves. * Make sure the side of the bridge facing the tailpiece is vertical when compared to the surface on which the bridge stands. 4 Use a piano, tuning fork, tuner, etc., and adjust the pitch of each string using the tuning pegs. * Refer to the "Tuning" section (page 7). • When the instrument is not being used for an extended period of the...
... result in their corresponding grooves. * Make sure the side of the bridge facing the tailpiece is vertical when compared to the surface on which the bridge stands. 4 Use a piano, tuning fork, tuner, etc., and adjust the pitch of each string using the tuning pegs. * Refer to the "Tuning" section (page 7). • When the instrument is not being used for an extended period of the...
Owner's Manual
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... secure the support in Fig. B, use the three screws to provide greater instrument support. ■ About the Mute Since the Silent Bass is attached midway between the bridge and tailpiece. B] BEF2 • Before attaching or removing optional parts, remove the frame unit from the instrument and place the frame on a stable surface. • Before playing the instrument, make sure that...
... secure the support in Fig. B, use the three screws to provide greater instrument support. ■ About the Mute Since the Silent Bass is attached midway between the bridge and tailpiece. B] BEF2 • Before attaching or removing optional parts, remove the frame unit from the instrument and place the frame on a stable surface. • Before playing the instrument, make sure that...
Owner's Manual
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... the output jack. 1 On the backside of the battery and the battery case to the illustration below the "OPEN" arrow to be slightly short in length resulting in poor conductivity (loss of the following precautions and replace the battery. • Always follow the +/- Referring to hold the battery in place. Power Supply The Silent Bass uses a battery as some cases, batteries other than the supplied battery...
... the output jack. 1 On the backside of the battery and the battery case to the illustration below the "OPEN" arrow to be slightly short in length resulting in poor conductivity (loss of the following precautions and replace the battery. • Always follow the +/- Referring to hold the battery in place. Power Supply The Silent Bass uses a battery as some cases, batteries other than the supplied battery...
Owner's Manual
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... and specifications are subject to change without Frame Unit and End Pin) 1,392 122 x 230 mm (54-13/16" x 4-13/16" x 9") Size of Aluminum, etc. Custom Worm Gear Type Ebony (reverse type) Contra Bass Strings (Ball-end type) Piezo Pickup • Volume • Treble • Bass • Power switched ON/OFF with connection/disconnection of cable. • 6F22(S-006P)/6LR61 9V battery x 1 Using Manganese battery: approximately...
... and specifications are subject to change without Frame Unit and End Pin) 1,392 122 x 230 mm (54-13/16" x 4-13/16" x 9") Size of Aluminum, etc. Custom Worm Gear Type Ebony (reverse type) Contra Bass Strings (Ball-end type) Piezo Pickup • Volume • Treble • Bass • Power switched ON/OFF with connection/disconnection of cable. • 6F22(S-006P)/6LR61 9V battery x 1 Using Manganese battery: approximately...