{"product_id":"yamaha-slb300-contrebasse-silent-4-4-366902","title":"SILENT DOUBLE BASS SLB300","description":"\u003ch3\u003eYamaha SILENT Bass: An Essential Approach for Amplified Playing\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eYamaha SILENT Bass\u003c\/strong\u003e range has established itself among double bass players who want to retain the ergonomics of a traditional double bass while benefiting from a solution that is easier to manage on demanding stages. The guiding principle is clear: preserve playing sensations (left-hand reference points, tactile response, bridge stability) and offer an electric double bass capable of integrating immediately into an amplification chain, with a clean and consistent signal. The \u003cstrong\u003eSLB300\u003c\/strong\u003e embodies this spirit by emphasizing sound control, the consistency of an electric instrument, and a tonal identity designed to \"sound like a double bass\" without struggling with microphone placement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho Is the SLB300 For and Which Styles?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eYamaha SLB300\u003c\/strong\u003e is particularly suited for \u003cstrong\u003eintermediate to advanced\u003c\/strong\u003e double bassists who alternate between rehearsals, amplified concerts, and recording sessions. Its positioning is ideal if you play \u003cstrong\u003ejazz\u003c\/strong\u003e, contemporary music, amplified ensembles, pits, TV studios, or setups where signal precision, stability, and volume control are priorities. It also meets the demands of compact stages very well: the footprint is reduced, logistics are simplified, and the instrument remains consistent when moving from one venue to another. Finally, if you come from an acoustic background, the SLB300 aims to minimize technical adaptation: it maintains a \"double bass\" approach, with handling that doesn't require relearning your positioning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSound\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe SLB300 was designed to deliver a rich and credible tone when amplified, avoiding the overly dry character sometimes associated with very \"solid\" instruments. Its \u003cstrong\u003eSRT Powered\u003c\/strong\u003e system relies on a dedicated preamp and a \u003cstrong\u003epiezo\u003c\/strong\u003e pickup to reproduce a clear attack, present lows, and a dynamic range that remains musical, whether playing pizzicato or with more nuanced articulation. On stage, the benefit is maintaining a stable and usable sonic foundation in the mix while preserving behavior close to an acoustic double bass in how the sound develops.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor further tonal shaping, Yamaha offers a \"studio\"-oriented approach: you can select \u003cstrong\u003ethree types of microphones\u003c\/strong\u003e (via the \u003cstrong\u003eMIC TYPE\u003c\/strong\u003e selector) to influence the overall character, then adjust the output with the \u003cstrong\u003eBLEND\u003c\/strong\u003e control. The \u003cstrong\u003eBASS\u003c\/strong\u003e\/\u003cstrong\u003eTREBLE\u003c\/strong\u003e equalization allows quick tonal balance adjustments depending on the room, amplifier, microphone setup, or style. This combination of settings is especially useful when moving from an intimate club to a large stage, or from a recording context to a live set where an immediately present, defined, and coherent sound is sought.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn terms of feel, the ergonomics and positioning of key elements (neck, fingerboard, bridge) directly contribute to the impression of \"playing a real double bass.\" The design focuses on instrument stability and playing comfort, helping maintain your left-hand habits and right-hand intentions, with a sonic result that remains consistent from one performance to another.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Compatible Accessories\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe SLB300 accepts \u003cstrong\u003estandard double bass strings\u003c\/strong\u003e, so when replacing strings, you can consider a set of \u003cstrong\u003edouble bass format strings\u003c\/strong\u003e suitable for a \u003cstrong\u003e1040 mm string length\u003c\/strong\u003e. For double bassists who play with a bow, a quality \u003cstrong\u003erosin\u003c\/strong\u003e remains a relevant daily choice (grip, articulation, consistency), regardless of the type of double bass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:2rem\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"flex:1 1 300px;width:100%\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e4\/4\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNbr of strings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003eSpruce\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"flex:1 1 300px;width:100%\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFingerboard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003eEbony\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003eBrown\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:2rem\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 300px\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eString length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e1040 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBody\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003espruce\/mahogany\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeck\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003emaple\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoundpost\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003ebeech\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTailpiece\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003eebony (reverse type)\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBridge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003emaple (height adjustable)\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTuning machines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003eworm gear type, ratio 26:1\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 300px\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePickup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003epiezo sensor\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003eD\u0026#039;Addario Helicore Hybrid Light\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Yamaha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54361453330707,"sku":"366902","price":3890.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0984\/0872\/6803\/files\/61e87f84d25b23172114edae91d3230a7bf3acf7_YMH_SLB300.jpg?v=1787426928","url":"https:\/\/woodbrass.shop\/products\/yamaha-silent-double-bass-slb300-366902","provider":"Woodbrass.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}