Yamaha SLB300 Silent Bass

The SLB300 delivers realistic acoustic bass sound and playability plus unparalleled Silent Bass functionality in a superb instrument that will bring the Silent Bass to more players and listeners than ever before. The SLB300 achieves natural sound and resonance by using the SRT POWERED system to simulate studio-quality sound in which the body resonance of a double bass was recorded using a high-quality microphone, all the while keeping a semi-solid body structure that emphasizes quietness and portability.

A hollow chamber and side slits help to reproduce natural acoustic resonance while minimizing unamplified volume. The SLB300 Silent Bass™ employs SRT Powered System technology to deliver acoustic instrument sound and response that is virtually indistinguishable from the real thing.

The Yamaha SRT (Studio Response Technology) Powered System is a digital technology that employs in-depth analysis of the acoustic properties of actual musical instruments to add natural-sounding body resonance in real time to instruments such as the Silent Bass™ that do not have a physical resonant body. This system adds simulated body resonance to the analog signal output from the instrument’s pickup so that the performer’s own playing technique and nuances are delivered without compromise. No sampling or sample playback is involved.

Features

• Size: String Length 1,040mm (41″)
• Neck: Maple
• Body: Spruce/Mahogany
• Frame: Beech (Detachable)
• Finger Board: Rosewood
• Peg: Worm gear type
• Tailpiece: Ebony (Rever
• Bridge: Maple (Height Adjustable)
• Pickup: Piezo Pickup
• Strings: D’Addario Helicore Hybrid Light
• Electric Controls: Volume control knob. Treble control knob, Bass control knob / Bypass button, Blend control knob / Microphone type switch button
• In/Out Jacks: Line Out
• Power Supply: AA battery (alkali or nickel hydrogen) x 2
• Battery Life: Alkaline Approx. 32 hours, Nickel hydrogen Approx. 26 hours
• Weight: 7.2kg (15 lbs. 14 oz)
• Accessories: Soft case, Mute, Allen wrench