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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 Bass into the Soft Case .......................................... 10
■ Changing Strings ...................................................................... 11
■ About the Mute ......................................................................... 13
■ Attaching the Optional Accessories .......................................... 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 (BKS2) • Extension frame for Silent Bass (BEF2) To purchase these optional accessories, please inquire at your authorized Yamaha dealer. • Mute • Allen Wrench • 6F22 (S-006P) -
Page 5: Nomenclature
● Front Tuning peg Fingerboard Frame Unit Pickup (inside the slot on the side of the body) End pin stopper Nomenclature Neck Frame Unit 4th string (E) Controls 3rd string (A) → See page 6. 2nd string (D) 1st string (G) Frame Unit Fixing Knob 2 Body... - Page 6 ● Battery Case/Output Jack Section 6F22 (S-006P) 9V battery LINE OUT jack ● Controls VOLUME control Adjusts the Volume TREBLE control Adjusts High Frequencies BASS control Adjusts Low Frequencies • The Silent Bass does not produce sound when headphones are plugged into the instrument’s Output Jack. •...
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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 upper arm support on the frame unit, until it comes in contact with the stopper. With the support’s arm section (Fixing Knob 2) still closed, mount the frame unit onto the upper part of the main body and gently slide it into position. -
Page 10: 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 and stored separately in the soft case. Before using the instrument, loosen the end pin stopper and insert the end pin, then after deter- mining a comfortable playing height, securely tighten the end pin stopper. -
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 1,040 mm (41 inch). - Page 12 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, then make the remaining wraps in the opposite direction. When looking at the front of the instrument, the first couple of wraps on the 1st (G) and 2nd (D) strings should be to the left of the hole, where as on the 3rd (A) and 4th (E) strings, the first wraps should be made to the right.
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Page 13: About The Mute
■ About the Mute Since the Silent Bass is designed with a pickup system that picks up string vibration, the system can sometimes pick up string vibrations that occur between the bridge and tailpiece. If this is obvious, attach the supplied mute onto the strings as shown in the illustration below. •... -
Page 14: Power Supply
The Silent Bass uses a battery as its power source. Before installing or removing the battery, remove the cable from the output jack. On the backside of the instrument, push down on the battery case’s latch below the “OPEN” arrow to remove the battery case. -
Page 15: Specifications
Specifications Neck Body Fingerboard Bridge Frame Unit Tuning Pegs Tail Piece Strings Sensor Controls Power Battery Life (Continuous Use) String Length Dimensions (L x W x H) Weight * Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Maple Spruce + Mahogany Rosewood Maple (height is adjustable) Beech + parts of Aluminum, etc.