It's silent....Until you plug it in.
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 new Silent 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 3/4-scale 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. To really see what it can do for you, you'll have to visit your nearest authorized Yamaha dealer and give it a try.

Solid body 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. Knee sopport (optional) attaches to the back of the instrument's body to provide added support of the instrument. An optional stand gives you a place to park your Silent Bass when not being played. And the soft case (optional), which is equipped with a strap for easy transport offers space for the knee support.

• Silent Electric Bass
• Neck: Maple
• Body: Spruce + Mahogany
• Fingerboared: Ebony
• Bridge: Maple (Height is adjustable)
• Frame Unit: Beech + Aluminum frame
• Tuning Pegs: Custom Worm Gear Type
• Tail Piece: Ebony
• Strings: Contra Bass Strings (Ball-end type)
• Sensors: 2 Piezo pickups
• Connectors/Controls:
• Aux IN (w/level Control)
• (Headphone)/LINE OUT output jack for normal use
• Volume
• Tone Control
• Power Supply:
• S-006P (6F22) battery x1
• AC Adaptor (DC 12 V)
• Battery life (Continuous Use):
• Using Manganese battery: approximately 12 hours
• Using Alkaline battery: approximately 24 hours
• String length: 1,054 mm(41,5'')
• Dimensions
  (with the frame attached and the End Pin fully contracted):
  1,735(W)x525(W)x453(H)mm
  68,3''(L)x20,7''(W)x17,1''(H)
• Weight: approximately 10 kg (2 lbs.3 oz)
• Optional Accessories:
• AC Power adapter PA-3B
• Stand BST1
• Knee Support BKS1
• Soft Case BSC1
• Future release of a hard case is planned.