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Yamaha Silent Bass SLB-100 Owner's Manual

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Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha Silent Bass. In order to obtain the maxi-
mum performance and enjoyment from your Silent Bass, we urge you to read
this Owner's Manual thoroughly before using the instrument. Please keep this
Owner's Manual in a safe place for later reference.
Precautions ....................................................................
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■ Tuning ......................................................................................... 7
■ Attaching the Frame Unit ............................................................ 9
■ About the End Pin ..................................................................... 10
■ Putting the Instrument into the Soft Case ................................. 10
■ Changing Strings ...................................................................... 11
■ About the Mute ......................................................................... 12
■ Using the Battery ...................................................................... 13
■ Supplying AC Power ................................................................. 13
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Owner’s Manual Congratulations! Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha Silent Bass. In order to obtain the maxi- mum performance and enjoyment from your Silent Bass, we urge you to read this Owner’s Manual thoroughly before using the instrument. Please keep this Owner’s Manual in a safe place for later reference.

  • Page 2: Special Message Section

    Yamaha. This product should be used only with the components supplied or; a cart, rack, or stand that is recommended by Yamaha. If a cart, etc., is used, please observe all safety markings and instructions that accompany the accessory product.

  • Page 3: Precautions

    • This unit contains electric circuitry and may cause interference if placed too close to radio or television receivers. If this occurs, move it further away from the affected equipment. YAMAHA is not responsible for damage caused by improper handling or operation.

  • Page 4: Main Body/Accessories

    • 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. • Mute • Allen Wrench • 6F22 (S-006P) 9V battery x1...

  • Page 5: Nomenclature

    ● Front Tuning peg Fingerboard Frame Unit End pin stopper End pin Nomenclature Neck Frame Unit Armrest 4th string (E) 3rd string (A) Controls 2nd string (D) → See page 6. 1st string (G) Body Bridge Pickup Frame Unit (underneath Fixing Knob 3 the bridge) Bridge seat...
  • Page 6 ● Controls VOLUME control TONE control POWER switch POWER lamp AUX IN level control AUX IN jack 6F22 (S-006P) 9V battery Pickup balancer (located inside) Cord hook DC-IN 12V jack (+ (Power adaptor connector) PHONES/LINE OUT jack –)

  • Page 7: 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 height. Since the position of the bridge will sometimes shift during transport, please properly adjust the position of the bridge before tuning the strings.

  • Page 8: Tuning Machine Tension Adjustment

    • The strings are tuned to the following pitches. The 1st string is tuned to G, the 2nd string to D, the 3rd string to A, and the 4th string to E. Use a piano, tuning fork, tuner, etc., and adjust the pitch of each string using the tuning pegs.

  • Page 9: 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. Please properly attach the Frame Unit using the following procedure. Open the frame unit’s armrest until it comes in contact with the stopper.

  • Page 10: About The End Pin

    ■ About the End Pin Loosen the end pin stopper, extend the end pin to a comfortable length for playing and firmly tighten the end pin stopper. • Make sure the end pin stopper is secured firmly to prevent the instrument from falling while you play. ■...

  • Page 11: Changing Strings

    ■ Changing Strings As the strings get old, sound quality will gradually decrease, and it will become difficult to tune the instrument. Change the strings as soon as you think they are getting old. Make sure you purchase Double Bass strings. The Silent Bass uses a string length of 1,054 mm (41.5 inch).

  • Page 12: About The Mute

    ■ 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. At times this extraneous vibration may occur.

  • Page 13: Power Supply

    The Silent Bass can be operated with either battery or AC power. Always turn the power switch on the rear panel OFF before making AC power connections or replacing the battery. ■ Using the Battery Open the battery case located on the backside of the instru- ment by pulling the tab labeled “OPEN”...

  • Page 14: Connecting External Devices

    Connecting External Devices • Using the cord hook Wrap the Power Adaptor’s cord around the cord hook (prevents cord from being unplugged). Electric Outlet Headphone (optional) Bass Amplifier, Powered Speaker Electronic Tuner * Power rating of 50W or more is recommended P.A.

  • Page 15: Line Out Jack

    ■ AUX IN jack • The AUX IN jack, located on the rear of the in- strument, can be used to connect an external ste- reo signal source to the Silent Bass. Connecting the audio output of a CD player, cassette player, etc.

  • Page 16: Using The Controls

    Turn the POWER switch on the rear panel to its “ON” position. The Silent Bass will be powered and the lamp will light. Use a cable with a standard 1/4 inch phone plug to connect the /LINE OUT jack on the rear panel to the input jack on a bass amp or powered speaker, etc.

  • Page 17: Specifications

    Specifications Neck Body Fingerboard Bridge Frame Unit Tuning Pegs Tail Piece Strings Sensors Connectors/Controls Power Battery Life (Continuous Use) String Length Dimensions (with the frame attached and the End Pin fully contracted) Weight * Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Maple Spruce + Mahogany Rosewood...

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