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9

Attaching the Frame Unit

The SILENT Bass

TM

 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 upper arm support on the frame unit, until it comes in contact with the stopper.

2

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.

3

Tighten Fixing Knob 1.

4

Rotate the support arm section counter-clockwise to open it up, and insert the support’s lock (Fixing

Knob 2) into its receiver on the back of the SILENT Bass

TM

.

5

Firmly tighten Fixing Knob 2 to secure the frame unit to the instrument.

When moving the frame unit’s parts, be careful not to pinch your fingers,

hands, etc.

Frame attachment is complete.

To remove the frame unit, simply reverse the procedure described above.

• Securely tighten Fixing Knobs 1 and 2. Using the instrument with the attachments loose can result in

parts rattling or making noise during performance.

• When transporting the instrument, always hold it by its neck or main body. Holding by the frame unit only

may result in damage to the frame unit.

Arm Section

1

Open

Fixing Knob 2

2

Slide onto body

Fixing Knob 1

3

Tighten

Upper Arm Support

5

Tighten

Fixing Knob 2

Receiver

4

Open

Summary of Contents for SILENT Bass SVB-200

Page 1: ...ing the instrument Please keep this Owner s Manual in a safe place for later reference Precautions 3 Main Body Accessories 4 Nomenclature 5 Setup 7 Tuning 7 Attaching the Frame Unit 9 About the End Pi...

Page 2: ...d environmentally friendly We sincerely believe that our products and the production methods used to produce them meet these goals In keeping with both the letter and the spirit of the law we want you...

Page 3: ...stick to and discolor the surface Electrical Interference This unit contains electric circuitry and may cause interference if placed too close to radio or television receivers If this occurs move it...

Page 4: ...me Unit x 1 Mute x 1 Stand for SILENT BassTM BST1 Knee support for SILENT BassTM BKS2 Extension frame for SILENT BassTM BEF2 To purchase these optional accessories please inquire at your authorized Ya...

Page 5: ...A Tailpiece Body Bridge seat Tail wire End pin End pin stopper Bridge 2nd string D 1st string G Frame Unit Fixing Knob 1 Frame Unit Armrest Frame Unit Fixing Knob 2 Frame Unit Pickup inside the slot...

Page 6: ...n a standard phone plug is inserted into the Output Jack To conserve battery power the instrument is not equipped with a power indicator such as a lamp etc to indicate that the power is ON Before maki...

Page 7: ...from the side the surface that has a sharper curve should face the fin gerboard Facing up when in the playing position Fig 1 The bridge should be set so that the surface of the bridge facing the tail...

Page 8: ...ion 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 o...

Page 9: ...k Fixing Knob 2 into its receiver on the back of the SILENT BassTM 5 Firmly tighten Fixing Knob 2 to secure the frame unit to the instrument When moving the frame unit s parts be careful not to pinch...

Page 10: ...slowly and carefully when inserting or removing the end pin Putting the Bass into the Soft Case When storing the bass in the supplied soft case remove the frame unit and end pin from the bass and stor...

Page 11: ...string up and over the bridge 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...

Page 12: ...age 7 Correct Tailpiece Bad Bad Right angle Body Adjust string length so that the string does not rub up against the peg box wall Tuning the string if it is in contact with the peg box wall can result...

Page 13: ...S2 Knee Support the instrument can be leaned against the left knee when playing while sitting on a stool etc As shown in Fig A align the end of the metal frame unit with the matching indentation on th...

Page 14: ...symptoms occur please take note of the following precautions and replace the battery Caution When Replacing the Battery If the battery is slightly smaller than the case make a spacer from some thick p...

Page 15: ...Rechargeable batteries cannot be used Battery Life Continuous Use Using Manganese battery approximately 350 hours Using Alkaline battery approximately 500 hours String Length 1 040 mm 41 Dimensions L...

Page 16: ...430 8650 10 1 WC91530 1502 R6 Printed in Japan...

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