Yamaha SILENT Bass SLB300 User Manual

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SLB300 Owner’s Manual
SLB300
Owner’s Manual
Thank you very much for purchasing the Yamaha “SILENT Bass
TM
”.
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.
Contents
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
Preparing the Power Supply (How to Replace Batteries) .......16
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

Yamaha SILENT Bass SLB300 Specifications

General

Neck	Maple
Fingerboard Material	Rosewood
Tuning Machines	Die-cast
Pickup System	Piezo
Headphones	Yes
Finish	Natural
Controls	Volume
Output	1/4" jack
Power Supply	AC Adapter
Included Accessories	AC Adapter
Type	Electric Silent Bass
Body Material	Mahogany
Side/Frame	Mahogany

Summary

PRECAUTIONS

General Safety Warnings

Warnings about opening the instrument, water exposure, and fire hazards.

Battery Safety

Precautions for handling and using batteries to prevent explosion, fire, or leakage.

Abnormality and Handling Warnings

What to do for instrument abnormalities and cautions for moving parts.

CAUTIONS

Assembly, Transport, and Connections

Guidance on proper assembly, safe transport, and connecting components.

Handling and Soft Case Cautions

Included Accessories

Parts and their Names

Front View

Rear View

Controls

Power and Output Jacks

Operation of the power switch and connection of the LINE OUT jack.

Volume and Tone Adjustments

Status Display and Bypass Function

Signal Blending and Mic Simulation

Setup and Tuning

Bridge Positioning and Tuning

Procedure for adjusting bridge position and string tuning.

Bridge Leaning Adjustments

Bridge Height and Tuner Adjustment

Adjusting Bridge Height

How to adjust the bridge height using metal adjusters.

Tuning Machine Tension Adjustment

Attaching the Frame Unit

End Pin Installation

Power Supply and Battery Replacement

Battery Replacement Procedure

Connection Examples

Power On/Off Operation

Changing Strings

Winding New Strings

Specifications