English SLB200 Owner’s Manual Congratulations! 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. Contents Precautions .................................................................... 3 Main Body/Accessories ..................................................... 4 Nomenclature .
SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION This product utilizes batteries or an external power supply (adaptor). DO NOT connect this product to any power supply or adaptor other than one described in the manual, on the name plate, or specifically recommended by 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.
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 deformation, discoloration, or more serious damage. • Direct sunlight (e.g. near a window). • High temperatures (e.g. near a heat source, outside, or in a car during the daytime). • Excessive humidity. • Excessive dust. • Strong vibration. • Never apply excessive force to the controls, connectors or other parts.
Main Body/Accessories After opening the packaging, please check that all the parts listed below are included. • Main Body • Frame Unit • End Pin • Mute • Allen Wrench • 6F22 (S-006P) 9V battery x1 • Soft Case Optional 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. 4 02_SLB200_E.pm65 Page 4 08.7.15, 3:26 PM Adobe PageMaker 6.
Nomenclature ● Front ● Rear Tuning peg Nut Fingerboard Neck Frame Unit Armrest Frame Unit Frame Unit Fixing Knob 1 4th string (E) 3rd string (A) 2nd string (D) 1st string (G) Body Controls → See page 6. Frame Unit Fixing Knob 2 Battery Case/ Output Jack Section Bridge Pickup (inside the slot on the side of the body) → See page 6. Bridge seat Tailpiece Saddle Tail wire End pin stopper End pin 5 02_SLB200_E.pm65 Page 5 08.7.15, 3:26 PM Adobe PageMaker 6.
● Battery Case/Output Jack Section • The Silent Bass does not produce sound when headphones are plugged into the instrument’s Output Jack. • When making connections to the Output Jack, make sure that a standard monaural phone plug is used. The power is switched ON when a plug is inserted into the Output Jack, so using a cable with a stereo, balanced, or other type of plug that is divided into three sections can result in poor performance or damage to the instrument or other devices connected to it.
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. • The lower side of the bridge supports the 1st string (G), the higher side supports the 4th string (E).
• 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. Lower pitch Raise pitch 2nd string (D) 1st string (G) 3rd string (A) 4th string (E) • After tuning is complete, make sure that the tailpiece side of the bridge is still properly aligned.
■ 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 2 3 4 5 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. Tighten Fixing Knob 1.
■ 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 determining a comfortable playing height, securely tighten the end pin stopper. • Make sure the end pin stopper is secured firmly to prevent the instrument from falling while you play.
■ 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). • All strings should not be removed at the same time. Make sure strings are changed one at a time. • The end of the strings are sharp and can cut fingers. Use caution when changing strings.
3 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.
■ 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. • The mute will have little effect if it is attached midway between the bridge and the tailpiece. Please take note. Mute Mute ■ Attaching the Optional Accessories [Fig.
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. 1 On the backside of the instrument, push down on the battery case’s latch below the “OPEN” arrow to remove the battery case. • Be careful when removing the battery case. Depending upon the angle of the instrument, the case can suddenly jump out. 2 Insert the supplied battery (6F22(S-006P)9V battery) into the case.
Specifications Neck Maple Body Spruce + Mahogany Fingerboard Rosewood Bridge Maple (height is adjustable) Frame Unit Beech + parts of Aluminum, etc. Tuning Pegs Custom Worm Gear Type Tail Piece Ebony (reverse type) Strings Contra Bass Strings (Ball-end type) Sensor Piezo Pickup Controls • Volume • Treble • Bass Power • Power switched ON/OFF with connection/disconnection of cable.
