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Thank you very much for purchasing the Yamaha "SILENT Bass
This product is a brand-new type of electric upright bass that achieves natural sound and
resonance by using the SRT POWERED system to reproduce studio-quality sound in
which the body resonance of a double bass was recorded using a high-quality micro-
phone, all the while keeping a semi-solid body structure that emphasizes quietness and
portability.
In order to obtain the maximum performance and enjoyment from this product, we urge
you to read this Owner's Manual thoroughly before using the instrument. Please keep this
Owner's Manual, together with the warranty, in a safe place for later reference.
Included Accessories ................................................................... 7
Parts and their Names .................................................................. 8
Front .......................................................................................... 8
Rear .......................................................................................... 8
Battery Case/External Output (LINE OUT) Jack ....................... 9
Controls ..................................................................................... 9
Setup ............................................................................................ 12
Tuning ..................................................................................... 12
Attaching the Frame Unit ........................................................ 14
About the End Pin ................................................................... 15
Attaching the Optional Accessories ........................................ 15
Connection Example ............................................................... 17
Turning the Power On and Off ................................................ 18
About the Mute ........................................................................ 18
Changing Strings ........................................................................ 19
Putting the Bass into the Soft Case .......................................... 21
Specifications ............................................................................. 22
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
SLB300 Owner’s Manual Thank you very much for purchasing the Yamaha “SILENT Bass ” . This product is a brand-new type of electric upright bass that achieves natural sound and resonance by using the SRT POWERED system to reproduce studio-quality sound in... - Page 2 Yamaha Corporation of Amer- cause interference harmful to the operation of ica or its subsidiaries. other electronic devices. Compliance with FCC * This applies only to products distributed by Yamaha Corporation of America. (class B) SLB300 Owner’s Manual...
- Page 3 1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and 2) this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. * This applies only to products distributed by Yamaha Corporation of (FCC SDoC) America. CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B) (can_b_02) SLB300 Owner’s Manual...
- Page 4 If any liquid such as water seeps into the instrument, turn off the power immediately. • When one of the following problems occur, immediately Then have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha turn off the power switch (If you are using batteries, remove service personnel.
- Page 5 Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use or modifications to the instrument. Always turn the power off when the instrument is not in use. Make sure to discard used batteries according to local regulations.
- Page 6 NOTICE To avoid the possibility of malfunction/damage to the product or damage to other property, follow the notices below. Handling • Do not expose the instrument to excessive dust or vibrations, or extreme cold or heat (such as in direct sunlight, near a heater, or in a car during the day) to prevent the possi- bility of panel disfiguration, damage to the internal components or unstable operation.
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Page 7: Included Accessories
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 with your authorized Yamaha dealer. SLB300 Owner’s Manual... -
Page 8: Parts And Their Names
Parts and their Names Front Rear Tuning peg Fingerboard Neck Frame unit fixing knob 1 Frame unit armrest Frame unit 4th string (E) 3rd string (A) Controls 2nd string (D) see page 9. 1st string (G) Frame unit fixing knob 2 Body Battery Case/... -
Page 9: Battery Case/External Output (Line Out) Jack
Battery Case/External Output (LINE OUT) Jack NOTICE • Sound will not be output if you connect headphones to the LINE Battery case OUT jack of this product. Two AA • When making connections to the LINE OUT jack, be sure to use a batteries standard monaural phone plug cable. - Page 10 NOTE • When using passive output with the power switch off, the signal output decreases relative to the length of the connected cable. When using the SRT POWERED preamplifier with the power switch on, the cable length has virtually no effect on the signal output. NOTICE •...
- Page 11 y[BYPASS] button This button bypasses all controls except for the [VOL- UME] of the SRT POWERED preamplifier. You can use this button to instantly switch between the processed SRT POWERED sound and the dry signal output. While the bypass function is enabled, the LED for e is lit up in green.
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Page 12: Setup
Setup Tuning The SILENT Bass is shipped from the factory with the bridge in place and the strings slightly loosened. The bridge’s height is set to an average person’s height. Since the posi- tion of the bridge will sometimes shift during transport, make sure to properly adjust the position of the bridge before tuning the strings. - Page 13 • The height of the bridge for the SILENT Bass can be [Fig. 3: Adjusting bridge height] adjusted. Turn the metal adjusters clockwise to lower the bridge, and counter-clockwise to raise it. [Fig. 3] Metal adjusters Higher Counter- clockwise Clockwise Lower *3 Adjust to the same height.
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Page 14: Attaching The Frame Unit
Attaching the Frame Unit The SILENT Bass is shipped from the factory with the frame unit removed from the main body. Before using this product, please properly attach the frame unit to the main body using the following procedure. When moving movable parts, be careful not to pinch your fingers, hands, or the like. -
Page 15: About The End Pin
About the End Pin The SILENT Bass is shipped from the factory with its end pin removed from the main body Tighten and stored separately in the soft case. Before Loosen using the instrument, loosen the end pin stop- per and insert the end pin, and then after deter- End pin stopper mining a comfortable playing height, securely... -
Page 16: Preparing The Power Supply (How To Replace Batteries)
Preparing the Power Supply (How to Replace Batteries) The SILENT Bass uses batteries for its power source. Before installing or removing the batteries, remove the cable from the output jack. On the backside of the instrument, push Battery case AA batteries down the battery case's latch in the direction (alkaline or... -
Page 17: Connection Example
Connection Example Refer to the connection example below and connect this product to an external device. • Turn off the power for all devices before performing connections. • When making connections, first check the shape of the connection jack, be sure to use a plug cable that meets the jack standards, and make the connection firmly. -
Page 18: Turning The Power On And Off
Turning the Power On and Off With a plug (cable) inserted into the LINE OUT jack of this product, push the [POWER] switch up to turn the power on, and down to turn the power off. When the power turns on, the status display LED will flash (page 10). NOTE •... -
Page 19: Changing Strings
Changing Strings Make sure you purchase Double Bass strings. The SILENT Bass uses a string length of 1,040 mm (41”). NOTICE • Do not remove all strings at the same time. Make sure to change the strings one at a time. •... - Page 20 Insert the end of the string into the hole on the peg, turn the peg and make one or two wraps to one side of the hole as shown in the illustration below, and then make the remaining wraps in the opposite direction.
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Page 21: Putting The Bass Into The Soft Case
Putting the Bass into the Soft Case When storing the bass in the supplied soft case, remove the frame unit and end pin from the bass and store them in the case separately as shown in the illustration below. • Use the Velcro® cover to secure the end pin in place inside of the soft case. •... -
Page 22: Specifications
465 x 145 x 129 mm (18-5/16" x 5-11/16" x 5-1/10") Weight Approx. 7.2 kg (15 lbs. 14 oz.) * This document explains the latest specifications at the time it was issued. The latest edition can be downloaded from Yamaha's website. SLB300 Owner’s Manual... - Page 23 Yamaha Global Site 雅马哈乐器音响（中国）投资有限公司 https://www.yamaha.com/ 上海市静安区新闸路 1818号云和大厦 2 楼 Yamaha Downloads https://download.yamaha.com/ 客户服务热线：4000517700 公司网址：http://www.yamaha.com.cn Manual Development Group 制造商: 雅马哈株式会社 © 2019 Yamaha Corporation 制造商地址: 日本静冈县滨松市中区中泽町10-1 Published 01/2020 2020年1月 发行 R1 进口商: 雅马哈乐器音响（中国）投资有限公司 POTO-B0 进口商地址: 上海市静安区新闸路1818号云和大厦2楼 原产地: 日本 VCR3990...