Yamaha SLB200LTD Limited Edition Silent Bass

The Limited Edition Yamaha SLB200LTD Silent Bass offers authentic upright bass tone and playability in a professional quality instrument.

The new SLB200LTD is an upgraded version of Yamaha's SLB200 Silent Bass - an instrument that combines the playability of an upright with a form that is highly portable. The SLB200LTD is designed to meet the needs of the professional bassist, offering improved functionality and beauty.

Features

Ebony has been used in several locations on the instrument such as the fingerboard, reverse style tailpiece and upper nut. The saddle material is also made from ebony (ABS on the SLB200), which has had a positive influence on tone.

A new preamp and control section has been designed to deliver superior sound quality. The unit incorporates a passive direct switch that allows direct output of the piezo signal to external equipment. This lets you tap directly into the pure, focused tone of the instrument to send its output to the amp.

Redesigning the structure and volume of the instrument's hollow cavity has reduced the instrument's weight while delivering greater wood bass tone. Using this design along with the pickup system, the SLB200LTD delivers a more natural acoustic tone that is powerfully rich and expressive whether played pizzicato or with a bow.

Fine tuning the bridge's size and thickness gives the SLB200LTD a tone with a quicker response that is clear and well balanced over the instruments entire range. Height adjusters, redesigned with new materials and finish, deliver a purer, more focused tone.

In redesigning the tuners, even changing the way they are manufactured, a thicker blade has been created that feels solid in the hand. Using a higher gear ratio delivers delicate and precise adjustment while the gold finish adds a luxurious touch of class.

Crafted from beautifully figured curly maple, the neck on the SLB200LTD feels extremely comfortable and inviting to play, providing an intimate connection between the player and the instrument.

Upright bassists demand stability while playing so a new endpin rubber cap has been designed that is thicker, better shaped, and stronger.

Using a removable frame that folds up plus additional size reduction through the use of special tailpiece and endpin designs, the SLB200LTD fits into a compact case that makes transport easy.

The SLB200LTD features an Antique Brown finish that brings out the beauty of the wood's grain giving it a rich and impressive look. The neck has an oil finish that provides the right amount of smoothness and stability that provide a level of comfort and playability that bassists look for in an instrument. On stage it looks great, standing out underneath the stage lights with its professional look and details.

Specifications

• Body Colour: Antique Brown
• Width: 5.6cm
• Height: 169.8cm
• Depth: 33cm
• Weight: approx. 6.9 kg (15 lbs. 3 oz.)
• Body: Spruce + Mahogany
• Side/Frame: Beech + Aluminum (Gold Color)
• Neck: Maple
• Finger Board: Ebony
• Bridge: Maple
• Tuning Pegs: Custom Worm Gear Type (Gold Color)
• Tailpiece: Ebony (Reverse type)
• Strings Scale: 1,040 mm (41")
• Strings: Bass Strings, D'Addario Helicore Hybrid (Light)
• Pick Up System: Piezo Pickup
• Overall Controls: Master Volume, Treble, Bass, Active/Passive Direct Selector Switch
• Connectivity: LINE OUT
• Power Supply: 9V battery 1pc. (supplied)
• Battery Life: Manganese battery: approx. 1,000 hours, Alkaline battery: approx. 2,000 hours (Continuous Use)
• Included Accessories: 9V battery, Soft Case, Mute, Wrench
• Case: Padded, soft case in black with carrying handles, shoulder strap, external pocket, external bow storage and internal storage compartment.

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