User manual YAMAHA SLB-100

[. . . ] 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] When looking at the bridge from the side, the surface that has a sharper curve should face the fingerboard. (Facing up when in the playing position). 1) · The side of the bridge facing the tailpiece should be at a right angle compared to the body. 2) · The height of the instrument's bridge is adjustable. Turning the round legs clockwise will raise the bridge higher. Turning the round legs counter-clockwise will lower the bridge's height. 1 : Looking from the tailpiece] A E Groove 4th string D G 1st string Correct Bad Bad Tailpiece *1 Adjust to the same height. Right angle Clockwise Higher Lower The bridge's legs Counterclockwise Body [Fig. 3 : Adjusting bridge height] · Before adjusting the bridge's height, make sure that the strings are loosened so that the legs can turn easily. If string tension is too tight and the legs are turned by force, it may result in damage to the bridge, pickup, etc. · Make sure that both of the bridge's legs are adjusted to the same height. If both legs are not stable and string tension is increased, the bottom of the bridge will not have adequate contact with the pickup resulting in poor sound quality, noise, damage, etc. 3-*1) 7 · 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. 3rd string (A) Raise pitch Lower pitch 4th string (E) 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 strings and carefully re-align the bridge using both hands. Caution Saddle Make sure that the Tail Wire is correctly positioned on top of the Saddle. Tighten Loosen End Pin Stopper 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 diagram below. · Use the Velcro® fasteners (2 locations) inside the case to secure the frame unit in place. · When putting the bow in the soft case, make sure that it is first put into the hard bow case, then place the hard case in the pocket and secure with a Velcro® fastener (1 location). · When the case is placed on its side with the instrument packed inside, make sure that the side holding the main unit is placed on the bottom (so the side with the frame is on top). Silent Bass Main Unit Hard Bow Case Frame Unit Velcro® Fasteners Bow Pocket The soft case does not fully protect parts such as the bridge from damage. The soft case is meant for storing and transportation of the instrument and protects it from dust, etc. Do not place the bridge so it is on the bottom of the case and do not cause damage to the instrument by placing objects on top of the case, hitting it, etc. 10 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. [. . . ] You can also connect this jack to the INPUT jack on an electronic tuner and tune the Silent Bass like an electronic instrument using the instrument's output signal. · Before connecting the Silent Bass to any external devices, make sure that the power of all related devices is turned OFF. Set the volume level of any external audio sources to the minimum level before connecting anything. High volume settings could cause damage to the equipment and your hearing. · If a connection cord is unplugged while the power is ON, it may result in damage to the equipment. [. . . ]