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Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha SILENT Bass
maximum performance and enjoyment from your SILENT Bass
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.
Main Body/Accessories ...............................................
Nomenclature ...............................................................
Setup ..............................................................................
■ 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
Power Supply ...............................................................
■ Using the Battery ..................................................................... 13
■ Supplying AC Power ................................................................ 13
Connecting External Devices .................................... 14
Using the Controls ...................................................... 16
Specifications ............................................................. 17
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
SLB-100 Owner’s Manual Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha SILENT Bass . In order to obtain the maximum 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 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 This product may also use “household” type batteries. Some of these may be observe all safety markings and instructions that accompany the accessory rechargeable.
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Page 3: Precautions
■ Turn Power OFF When Making Connections • To avoid damage to the SILENT Bass™ and Yamaha is not responsible for damage other devices to which it is connected (a sound caused by improper handling or operation. -
Page 4: Main Body/Accessories
* To play SLB-100, you will need 6F22 (S-006P) 9V battery. Option • AC Adaptor • 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. -
Page 5: Nomenclature
Nomenclature ● 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 6. 1st string (G) Body Bridge Frame Unit Pickup Fixing Knob 3 (underneath... - Page 6 ● Controls VOLUME control TONE control Pickup balancer POWER switch (located inside) POWER lamp Cord hook AUX IN level control DC-IN 12V jack (+ –) (Power adaptor connector) AUX IN jack PHONES/LINE OUT jack 6F22 (S-006P) 9V battery...
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Page 7: 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 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 • The strings are tuned to the following pitches. The 1st 3rd string (A) string is tuned to G, the 2nd string to D, the 3rd string Raise to A, and the 4th string to E. pitch Use a piano, tuning fork, tuner, etc., and adjust the Lower 4th string (E) pitch of each string using the tuning pegs.
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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 Fixing Knob 1 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 Tighten and firmly tighten the end pin stopper. Loosen • Make sure the end pin stopper is secured firmly to End Pin Stopper 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
Power Supply The SILENT Bass™ can be operated with either battery or AC power. Al- ways turn the power switch on the rear panel OFF before making AC power connections or replacing the battery. ■ Using the Battery battery Open the battery case located on the backside of the instru- compartment ment by pulling the tab labeled “OPEN”... -
Page 14: Connecting External Devices
Connecting External Devices • Using the cord hook Power Adaptor Cord Wrap the Power Adaptor’s cord SILENT Bass™ around the cord hook (prevents cord from being unplugged). Cord Hook 6F22 (S-006P) Power Adaptor 9V battery Electric Outlet AUX IN Headphone (optional) DC-IN 12V /LINE OUT... - Page 15 ■ AUX IN jack ■ LINE OUT jack • The AUX IN jack, located on the rear of the • The /LINE OUT jack located on the rear instrument, can be used to connect an external panel provides stereo output for the SILENT stereo signal source to the SILENT Bass™.
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Page 16: Using The Controls
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 /LINE OUT jack on the rear panel to the input jack on a bass amp or powered speaker, etc. -
Page 17: Specifications
Power • POWER Switch (OFF/ON) • Battery: 6F22(S-006P)/6LR61 9V battery x1* *Rechargeable batteries cannot be used. • Power Adaptor (sold separately): Yamaha PA3C (for use in Japan), PA130 (for use inter- nationally), DC 12 V/700 mA Power Consumption 2.5W (with the PA3C), 1.0W (with the PA130, PA130A), 1.1W (with the PA130B) - Page 18 〒430-8650 静岡県浜松市中区中沢町10-1 版次： 1502 R8 Printed in Japan V603620...
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