Yamaha SLB200 Owner's Manual

1Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha Silent Bass. In order to obtain the maxi-mum performance and enjoyment from your Silent Bass, we urge you to read

10 About the End PinThe Silent Bass is shipped from the factory with its endpin removed from the main body and stored separatelyin the soft case. Bef

11● Winding the Strings1Hook the string’s ball end into the string hole on the tailpiece. Make sure that the ball end is securelypositioned in the end

12•When the instrument is not being used for an extended period of time, loosen the strings.• The instrument can be played after making sure that the

13 About the MuteSince the Silent Bass is designed with a pickup system that picks up string vibration, thesystem can sometimes pick up string vibrat

14Power SupplyThe Silent Bass uses a battery as its power source.Before installing or removing the battery, remove the cable from the outputjack.1On t

15SpecificationsNeck MapleBody Spruce + MahoganyFingerboard RosewoodBridge Maple (height is adjustable)Frame Unit Beech + parts of Aluminum, etc.Tunin

2SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION92-BPThis product utilizes batteries or an external power supply (adaptor). DO NOTconnect this product to any power supply or

3Your Silent Bass will give you years of reliable service if you follow the simple rulesgiven below: LocationDo not expose it to the following condit

4Main Body/AccessoriesAfter opening the packaging, please check that all the parts listed below are in-cluded.•Main Body•Frame Unit• 6F22 (S-006P)9V b

5Nomenclature● Front ● RearFingerboardNeckSaddleTuning pegNut4th string (E)3rd string (A)TailpieceBodyBridge seatTail wireEnd pinEnd pin stopperBridge

6● Battery Case/Output Jack Section• The Silent Bass does not produce sound when headphonesare plugged into the instrument’s Output Jack.•When making

7Setup TuningThe Silent Bass is shipped from the factory with the bridge in place and the strings slightlyloosened. The bridge’s height is set to an

8• After tuning is complete, make sure that the tailpieceside of the bridge is still properly aligned. If the bridgeis leaning in either direction, sl

9 Attaching the Frame UnitThe Silent Bass is shipped from the factory with the Frame Unit removed from the main body.Please properly attach the Frame