Yamaha SLB300 PRO Silent Bass

A premium model with upgraded specifications that result in improved tone and playability as well as sophisticated appearance.

 The Ultimate SILENT Bass

Building on the high level of quality achieved in the SLB300, this model offers tone that is remarkably close to acoustic bass plus even further refined playability. With appearance, specifications, and performance that befit the high-end jazz scene, the SLB300PRO goes beyond that standard definition of electric upright bass with unlimited musical potential.

• Upgraded fingerboard and neck materials: The SLB300PRO features an ebony fingerboard, which is a rare feature on an upright bass, and a beautiful curly maple neck, this instrument offers outstanding response as well as natural tone playability.
• Improved bridge: In addition to featuring A.R.E. treatment, the thickness of the maple bridge has been carefully optimized for this instrument. Aluminum adjusters specially selected for the SLB300PRO also provide a notable upgrade that contributes to improved response and clear tone. *A.R.E. stands for Acoustic Resonance  Enhancement, an innovative process that matures the wood in a short period of time to achieve tone and resonance that would normally only be found in an older instrument that has been played for many years
• SRT Powered System adds realistic body resonance: SLB300PRO SILENT Bass employs SRT Powered System technology to deliver acoustic instrument sound and response that is virtually indistinguishable from the real thing. The SRT system on the SLB300PRO is an upgraded version of the system on the SLB300 and features improved signal-to-noise ratio.
• Improved machines heads: The tuning machine head handles are machined out of heavy-duty stock and feature an original shape smooth, easy operation. Overall durability and operability have been significantly improved.
• Flexible Tailwire: Tail wire that previously consisted 49 x 0.22 mm strands has been upgraded to a more flexible wire consisting of 343 x 0.06 mm strands. This flexible tail wire developed specially for the SLB300PRO contributes to soft body resonance and response that are similar to those of acoustic instruments.
• Three microphone types, EQ, and blend control deliver ideal sound: Acoustic body resonance as picked up by three well-known and prized studio microphone is realistically simulated. The SRT Powered System is used to simulate the response of three well-known and prized studio microphones. The microphones can be selected via the MIC TYPE selector, and the sound adjusted via the BLEND and BASS/TREBLE control to ideally match a wide range of musical genres, ensembles, performance locations, and more.