Yamaha SLB100 £2500 Ireland

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For sale one of the original Yamaha SLB100 Silent Double Bass 3/4 Scale, Traditional Design Details, complete with original packaging and paperwork.

 

I bought this on here a while ago, thinking I’ll get back to playing upright bass, but then the lower back pain started to kick in again and I remembered why I stopped in the first place! 
 

Listing it for what I paid for it. 
 

There are currently retailing at £8000 plus shipping from Yamaha UK, so grab yourself a bargain.

 

See links below:

https://www.yamahamusiclondon.com/SLB-100-Silent-Upright-Bass/pidKSLB100

 

Collection preferred, but I can get this over to the UK for collection there, or shipped (insured) within the EU.  

 

Genuine acoustic tone - play many styles
Silent hollow design allows quiet practice
Full frame replicates the shape of an acoustic upright
Super Sensitive Supreme professional hybrid strings fitted

The Yamaha SLB100 Silent Double Bass is a premium inclusion to Yamaha's Silent Bass series. This instrument features a full frame design. Closely mimicking the shape of an acoustic bass, this double bass is perfect for players who prefer the shape of an acoustic bass rather than the stick-shaped design of a lot of electric uprights. The inclusion of the frame on the lower half of the body also makes this an ideal instrument for players who like to sit when playing. 

The Super Sensitive Supreme strings which are included make this a great choice if you play both classical and jazz double bass.

Full Description
Genuine acoustic sound
The SLB 100 features a hollow body just like other Yamaha Silent Basses. This makes the instrument sound just like an acoustic bass and is loved by players for this. The real wood body that is finished in a similar manner to traditional string instruments also helps enhance the tone and feel of this bass. What sets Yamaha basses apart from other electric uprights is their use of a traditional-style bridge. These bridges are cut just like those on traditional string instruments - making this bass great for both pizzicato and arco playing. Unlike other Silent Basses the SLB 100 features a full ebony tailpiece which further adds to the feel of a traditional double bass.
Full frame design
Other Silent Basses feature a frame which covers the top half of the instrument. This mimics the real frame of an acoustic bass whilst minimising the space. The SLB 100 takes this one step further and continues the frame all the way down the instrument. This makes the SLB 100 feel more comfortable for players who prefer acoustic basses or like to sit down when playing. You needn't fear about the portability however, as this instrument is just as portable as any other electric upright - the frame is still detachable for convenience and easy storage.
Electronic integration
This instrument offers the feel and sound of an acoustic bass while including features which are only possible with electronic instruments. Tone shaping is possible with the tone control and the volume can be controlled as well. During rehearsals you can ensure your bass won't make sudden noises if knocked. For personal practice the headphone jack enables you to plug straight into your instrument without needing additional gear. You can also play backing tracks through the auxiliary input to play along to.
Yamaha
Yamaha are well known for their superb electronic instruments. The Silent Strings series also includes violins, violas and cellos. As well as this, they produce the Silent Brass series of practice mutes, allowing you to plug in headphones for practicing brass instruments like the trumpet and tuba. For classical guitar players, they produce a Silent Series guitar too

Specifications

Size: String length 1,054mm (41 1/2")
Neck: Maple
Body: Spruce/mahogany
Frame: Beech (detachable)
Finger board: Rosewood
Peg: Custom worm gear type
Tailpiece: Ebony
Bridge: Maple (height adjustable)
Pickup: 2 piezo pickups
Strings: Super sensitive supreme
Electric controls: Volume, tone control, aux-in volume
In/out jacks: Phones/line out, aux in
Power supply: 9V battery 1pc. or AC adapter (optional)
Battery life:
Manganese: Approx. 12 hrs
Alkaline: Approx. 24 hrs
Weight: 10kg (22 lbs.)
Accessories: 9V battery 1pc.

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