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SLB300 PRO   SLB300  Owner’s Manual

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Specifications

Neck

Maple

Body

 mahogany

Fingerboard

SLB300 PRO: Ebony
SLB300: Rosewood

Bridge

Maple (height is adjustable)

Frame Unit

Beech + metal parts (aluminum, etc.)

Tuning Pegs

Worm gear type

Tailpiece

Ebony (reverse type)

Strings

Double bass strings (ball-end type)

Sensor

Piezo pickup

Controls

• Volume control knob

• Treble control knob

• Bass control knob / Bypass button

• Blend control knob / Microphone type switch button

Power

AA battery (alkaline or nickel hydride) x 2

Battery Life (normal, continuous use)

Alkaline battery:

 Approx. 32 hours

Time usable after warning display flashes: Approx. 4 hours

Nickel hydride battery:

 Approx. 26 hours

Time usable after warning display flashes: Approx. 1 hour

String Length

1,040 mm (41")

Dimensions (L x W x H)

Dimensions including attachments (with frame unit 
attached and end pin at its shortest)

1,692 x 456 x 330 mm (66-5/8" x 17-15/16" x 13")

Body Dimensions (with frame unit and end pin removed)

1,392 x 122 x 230 mm (54-13/16" x 4-13/16" x 9")

Frame Unit Dimensions (folded)

465 x 145 x 129 mm (18-5/16" x 5-11/16" x 5-1/10")

Weight

SLB300 PRO: Approx. 7.0 kg (15 lbs. 7 oz.)
SLB300: Approx. 6.8 kg (15 lbs.)

* This document explains the latest specifications at the time it was issued. The latest edition can be downloaded 

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Summary of Contents for SILENT Bass SLB300 PRO

Page 1: ...o Propriet rio Owner s Manual Benutzerhandbuch Mode d emploi Manuale di istruzioni Manual de instrucciones English Deutsch Fran ais Espa ol Italiano Portugu s P JA EN DE FR IT ES PT RU KO ZH SLB300 PR...

Page 2: ...also maximizes the natural sound and playability with carefully selected parts In order to obtain the maximum performance and enjoyment from this product we urge you to read this Owner s Manual thoro...

Page 3: ...rs manual may cause interference harmful to the operation of other electronic devices Compliance with FCC regulations does not guarantee that interference will not occur in all installations If this p...

Page 4: ...522 9011 Type of Equipment Electric Upright Bass Model Name SLB300 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause h...

Page 5: ...the batteries separate from metallic objects such as necklaces hairpins coins and keys Use the specified battery type page 9 only Use new batteries all of which are the same type same model and made b...

Page 6: ...he volume controls while playing the instrument to set the desired listening level Do not insert your finger or hand in any gaps on the instrument Also take care that the frame unit and the optional a...

Page 7: ...e any other instrument not intended for use with the supplied case Do not drop or subject the supplied soft case to strong shock with the instrument stored inside Doing so may damage the instrument Do...

Page 8: ...List of service locations x 1 Optional Accessories Stand for SILENT BassTM BST1 Knee support for SILENT BassTM BKS2 Extension frame for SILENT BassTM BEF2 To purchase these optional accessories pleas...

Page 9: ...ear Frame unit fixing knob 1 Frame unit armrest Controls see page 9 Frame unit fixing knob 2 Nut Tuning peg Fingerboard Neck Frame unit End pin End pin stopper Tail wire Saddle Pickup inside the slot...

Page 10: ...Passive output is used in emergency situations when there are no batteries or when using sound reproduction on an external device such as a preamplifier Since the power is turned off during passive o...

Page 11: ...amental frequencies mainly of the 3rd and 4th strings Turn to the right to emphasize the low frequencies and create a warm fat sound Turn to the left to cut the low frequencies for a clean sound that...

Page 12: ...microphone to be simulated in the SRT POWERED system Press and hold the microphone type switching button BLEND knob until the status display LED flashes to change the microphone type The microphone ty...

Page 13: ...f the Bridge Is Leaning After tuning check that the surface of the bridge fac ing the tailpiece is vertical to the body surface on which the bridge rests If it is leaning to one side slightly loosen t...

Page 14: ...to the right clockwise A If the tension is tight and the tuning machine is hard to turn Rotate the adjustment screw to the left counter clock wise B Before adjusting the bridge height loosen the strin...

Page 15: ...ockwise to open it up and insert fixing screw 2 into the holder on the bass instrument 5 Tighten fixing screw 2 to secure the frame unit to the bass instrument Frame attachment is complete To remove t...

Page 16: ...ce Extension Frame for the SILENT BassTM BEF2 The optional BEF2 Extension Frame widens the frame unit to provide greater instrument support As shown in Fig B use the two screws to secure the support i...

Page 17: ...ckel hydride batteries the discharge properties may cause the power to turn off before the LED flashes in red When removing the battery case tilt the instru ment body at an angle to prevent the batter...

Page 18: ...e performing connections When making connections first check the shape of the connection jack be sure to use a plug cable that meets the jack standards and make the connection firmly All illustrations...

Page 19: ...ce of 10 M or higher Sufficient output and frequency characteristics may not be ensured if the input impedance of the connected device is lower than the specified value To prevent faults in this produ...

Page 20: ...from the back side of the tailpiece 2 Pull the string down toward the end pin and wrap the string around the end of the tailpiece mak ing sure it fits into its corresponding groove at the bottom of th...

Page 21: ...that each string is positioned in its corresponding groove on the bridge Before winding the strings the adjust string length so that the string does not rub up against the pegbox wall Performing tunin...

Page 22: ...ng the bow in the soft case first make sure that it is put into the hard bow case and then place the hard case in the pocket and secure with a Velcro fastener 1 location The soft case is meant for car...

Page 23: ...kaline battery Approx 32 hours Time usable after warning display flashes Approx 4 hours Nickel hydride battery Approx 26 hours Time usable after warning display flashes Approx 1 hour String Length 1 0...

Page 24: ...2 VFA5990 Manual Development Group 2019 Yamaha Corporation Published 08 2021 R2 POTO C0 Yamaha Global Site https www yamaha com Yamaha Downloads https download yamaha com 1818 2 4000517700 http www ya...

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