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SLB-100
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.
Contents
Precautions.................................................................... 3
Main Body/Accessories ..................................................... 4
Nomenclatur
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SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION This product utilizes batteries or an external power supply (adaptor). DO NOT Battery Notice: This product MAY contain a small non-rechargeable battery which (if applicable) is soldered in place. The average life span of this connect this product to any power supply or adaptor other than one described type of battery is approximately five years. When replacement becomes in the manual, on the name plate, or specifically recommended by Yamaha. necessary, contact a qualified
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Your Silent Bass will give you years of reliable service if you follow the simple rules given below: ■ Location ■ Handling and Transport Do not expose it to the following conditions to avoid •Never apply excessive force to the controls, deformation, discoloration, or more serious damage. connectors or other parts. •Always unplug cables by gripping the plug firmly, •Direct sunlight (e.g. near a window). not by pulling on the cable. •High temperatures (e.g. near a heat source, •Disconnect all cabl
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Main Body/Accessories After opening the packaging, please check that all the parts listed below are in- cluded. •Main Body •Frame Unit • Mute •Allen Wrench • 6F22 (S-006P) 9V battery x1 *AC adaptor is optional, please purchase the optional power adaptor PA-3B. Option •AC Adaptor (PA-3B) •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. 4 Page 4
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Nomenclature ● Front ● Rear Tuning peg Nut 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 Pickup Frame Unit (underneath Fixing Knob 3 the bridge) Bridge seat Tailpiece Saddle Tail wire Frame Unit Fixing Knob 2 End pin stopper End pin 5 Page 5 08.7.11, 3:51 PM
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● 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 6 Page 6 08.7.11, 3:51 PM
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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. st A • The lower side of the bridge supports the 1 string (G), D E th the higher side supports the 4 string (E). When look- G ing at the bridge from the side, the surface that has a G
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•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 pitch to A, and the 4th string to E. Use a piano, tuning fork, tuner, etc., and adjust the pitch Lower 4th string (E) of each string using the tuning pegs. pitch 2nd string (D) 1st string (G) • After tuning is complete, make sure that the tailpiece side of the bridge is still properly aligned. If the bridge is leaning in either direction, slightly loosen the str
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■ 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. 1 Open the frame unit’s armrest until it comes in contact Fixing Knob 1 with the stopper. 3 Tighten 4 2 Fully loosen the [Fixing Knob 2] located on the bottom end of the main body. 3 Align the cut end of the Frame Unit with the post above 1 the [Fixing Knob 2] and fully insert. Then, align the notch at the top
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■ About the End Pin Loosen the end pin stopper, extend the end pin to a comfortable length for playing and Tighten 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. End Pin ■ Putting the Bass into the Optional Soft Case Before putting the bass into the optional Silent Bass soft case, remove the frame unit from the Silent Bass and pack the components into the case as shown in the diagr
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■ 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). • The end of the strings are sharp and can cut fingers. Use caution when changing strings. •When changing or adjusting strings, do not put your face close to the instrument. The string may suddenly
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Correct Make sure the bridge is at a right angle. Bad Bad Also, make sure each of the strings are positioned in their corresponding grooves. Tailpiece * Make sure the tailpiece side of the bridge stands vertically in relation to the body. Right angle Body 3 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 time, loosen the strings. •Before usi
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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 battery compartment 1 Open the battery case located on the backside of the instru- cover ment by pulling the tab labeled “OPEN” toward you, then open the battery compartment cover. 2 Insert the supplied battery (6F22:S-006P) into the battery com- partment. Take careful note of the polarity
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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 Power Adaptor 6F22 (S-006P) (Optional:PA-3B) 9V battery Electric Outlet or AUX IN Headphone (optional) DC-IN 12V /LINE OUT To the LINE IN jack, From the LINE etc. OUT jack, etc. Bass Amplifier, Powered Speaker CD Player MD Player Electronic Tuner *Power rating of 50W or more is recommended P.A. Mixer, Recording Device
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■ AUX IN jack ■ LINE OUT jack •The AUX IN jack, located on the rear of the in- • The /LINE OUT jack located on the rear strument, can be used to connect an external ste- panel provides stereo output for the Silent Bass reo signal source to the Silent Bass. (the bass signal is mono while the AUX IN sig- Connecting the audio output of a CD player, nal is stereo). cassette player, etc. to the instrument allows you When a device other than headphones is used to play along with the external audio sou
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Using the Controls 1 Turn the POWER switch on the rear panel to its “ON” position. The Silent Bass will be powered and the lamp will light. 2 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. Also, connecting a pair of headphones to this jack will allow Adjusts the you to practice in private without the use of an amp. volume • Before making any connections, make sure the volume is turned down o
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Specifications Neck Maple Body Spruce + Mahogany Fingerboard Rosewood Bridge Maple (height is adjustable) Frame Unit Beech + Aluminum frame Tuning Pegs Custom Worm Gear Type Tail Piece Ebony Strings Contra Bass Strings (Ball-end type) Sensors 2 Piezo Pickups Connectors/Controls •AUX IN (w/Level Control) • (Headphone)/LINE OUT output jack for nor- mal use. •Volume •Tone control Power •POWER Switch (OFF/ON) • 6F22(S-006P)/6LR61 9V battery x1 or AC Adaptor (PA-3B) Battery Life (Continuous Use) Usi
