Yamaha SLB-100 Silent Electric Upright Double 4-String Bass

Yamaha SLB-100 Silent Electric Upright Double 4-String Bass Review

Yamaha SLB-100 Silent Electric Upright Double 4-String Bass Feature

• Maple Neck - Spruce and Mahogany Body - Ebony Fingerboard - Maple Bridge Which Is Height Adjustable - Beech and Aluminum frame - Custom Worm Gear Type Tuning Pegs - Ebony Tail Piece
• 2 Piezo Pickups - Aux IN With Level Control - Headphone/LINE OUT - Volume Control - Tone Control
• Contra Ball-End Bass Strings - String Length Is 1,054 mm(41,5'') - Dimensions With The Frame Attached And The End Pin Fully Contracted Is 1,735mm(L)x525mm(W)x453mm(H)mm or 68,3"(L)x20,7"(W)x17,1"(H) - Weight Is Approximately 10 kg (22 lbs.3 oz)
• Manganese Battery Life Is Approximately 12 Hours - Alkaline Battery Life Is Approximately 24 Hours
• Optional equipment includes an optional stand giving you a place to park your Silent Bass when not being played and an optional soft case, which is equipped with a strap for easy transport and offers space for the knee support.

If you've been looking for an alternative to lugging around that big acoustic bass of yours, or you want a great sounding electric upright to add to your electric instrument arsenal, the Yamaha SLB-100 Silent Electric Upright Double 4-String Bass delivers a serious sound that is meant to be heard. A member of Yamaha's Silent String Series, the SLB-100 is designed to offer bassists a compact, easy to transport instrument that feels, plays and sounds as close to the real thing as possible. Played pizzicato or with a bow, this instrument delivers solid full-bodied tone making it an excellent choice for any jazz or pop gig. Internal electronics let you simply plug in and play without the need of any external preamplification. Remove the detachable frame and everything slips into the optional soft case making transport to and from the gig easier than an acoustic. The solid body of the Yamaha SLB100 Silent 3/4 Bass uses a 3-ply design that virtually eliminates unwanted feedback yet delivers full-bodied tone. A Detachable frame provides the most natural feel and support of the Instrument. Removal is easy and offers added portability of the instrument. Dual piezo pickups located under the bridge deliver the optimum tone quality. The adjustable bridge height and a pickup balance control let you tailor the feel and response of the instrument to individual needs. Internal electronics allow plug and play operation without the need of external preamplification. A Headphone/Line Out jack offers versatile connectivity and AUX In Jack allows for the connection of a CD player, MD player or cassette deck. The SLB-100 operates on either battery power (DC9V) or the optional AC power supply PA-3B. The BKS1 Knee support (supplied) attaches to the back of the instrument's body to provide added support of the instrument.