Yamaha SLB300 Silent Double Bass with Wireless THR Amp & Line 6 Relay

Full Description

Designed for a pure acoustic tone and feel

Made of spruce and mahogany, the body has an antique like finish with a tactile grain that feels vintage. The instrument feels premium in the hands and will make anyone used to the look and feel of an acoustic upright bass very comfortable. Like all other Yamaha Silent Basses, the SLB300 has a hollow body with side slits that mimics the acoustic resonance of an acoustic double bass while maintaining a quiet volume. A natural sound is produced as a result even when not plugged in - making the SLB300 ideal for quiet practice without disturbing anyone.

What's special about Yamaha Silent Basses in general is the design that allows you to play the instrument without needing to adjust your technique to it. The instrument feels just like an acoustic double bass thanks to the natural woods used and the traditional style bridge. Often on electric uprights a plastic bridge is used however this won't sound or feel the same as a traditional bridge as they are designed to flex and move with the strings. The bridge is cut the same way as a traditional double bass bridge making it comfortable for both plucking and bowing.

Digital technology that replicates natural acoustics

The SLB300 range uses modern advancements in digital technology to enhance the sound of your instrument. Yamaha's Studio Response Technology (SRT) is used to analyse and capture the acoustic properties of acoustic instruments. This is then added live to the sound of the Silent Bass to enhance the quality and increase the acoustic sounding nature of the instrument. This is a genuine simulation and no samples are involved so the individual nuances of your playing is enhanced with this technology.

Yamaha also have included microphone simulations into the SRT Powered System. There are three types of microphones you can choose from and then blend the wet and dry signals together. These types are:

1. Rich - A vintage tube microphone
2. Simple - A dynamic microphone
3. Warm - A tube microphone that emphasizes low range and increases warmth

Yamaha

Yamaha are well known for their superb electronic instruments. The Silent Strings series also includes violins, violas and cellos. They also produce the Silent Brass series of practice mutes which allow you to plug in headphones for practicing brass instruments like the trumpet and tuba. If you're a classical guitar player, then they also produce a Silent Series guitar for you too.

Yamaha 5 Year Extended Warranty

As a premium brand, Yamaha are proud to offer a free five-year extended warranty when the purchase of your instrument is registered within six months of purchase. Please visit the Yamaha website for the full terms and conditions and to register your warranty.

3 Months Free Tomplay Premium Subscription

When you register your instrument you can get a three-month premium subscription to Tomplay where you can access over 40,000 scores with backing tracks. You are able to filter by musical style, composer, difficulty and accompaniment type and interact with the scores. The pieces are all recorded by professional musicians and you can control the tempo and even record yourself playing. If you wish, you can also print and annotate your score and create loops to focus on those more difficult passages. For more information, please see the Yamaha/Tomplay website.

Included in this pack

• Yamaha SLB300 Silent Double Bass
• Yamaha THR10IIW Wireless Guitar Amp
• Line 6 Relay G10 MKII Digital Wireless Guitar Transmitter

Specifications

• Size: String Length 1,040mm (41")
• Neck: Maple
• Body: Spruce/Mahogany
• Frame: Beech (Detachable)
• Finger Board: Rosewood
• Peg: Worm gear type
• Tailpiece: Ebony (Reverse Type)
• 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: Approx. 6.8 kg (15 lbs. 7 oz.)
• Accessories: Soft case, Mute, Allen wrench