Yamaha TRB6- Manuals

4 ● B1D Main Unit (Divided Pickup + Controller) Parts List Before you install the B1D, please make sure you have all of the parts listed below. ● Direct Bass Guitar Cable ● Clearance Gauge ................. 2 Pieces ● Divided Pickup Attachment Parts • Bracket ................. 1 • Spacer A (Thicknes...

5 ■ Installing on the Bass Guitar Before you install the B1D on your bassguitar, carefully read the advice providedbelow. Select an installation methodwhich is best suited to your bass guitarand playing requirements. ● Select the Method of Installation Three methods for installing the divided pickup...

6 NG OK OK E A D G B E A D G E A D G C B E A D G C ■ Mark the Installation positionfor the divided Pickup. The divided pickup should be located between therear pickup and bridge so that the cable end of thepickup is oriented toward the lower bass string (thepickup will not function if it is attached...

8 ■ Attach the Divided Pickup (Removable) Fittings Attachment The divided pickup can easily be removed yetpickup height adjustment is still maintained. 1. Apply the base plate’s double-sided adhesive tape, to the underside of the base plate. (Do notremove the backing yet.) 2. Fix the Pickup Attachme...

9 Double-Sided Adhesive Tape Attachment 2. Determine how many spacers and/or cushions will be needed to attain proper height for thepickup.With the backing still in place, stack spacersA (1mm thick), B (0.3mm thick), and thecushion underneath both ends of pickup (withthe pickup underneath the string...

10 Use the following steps if you need to read-just the pickup height. 1. Determine the number of spacers you need to add or remove. 2. Remove only the pickup from the body. Without applying any excessive force tothe pickup, carefully pry the pickup fromthe spacers by sliding a thin, flat objectunde...

11 ■ Decide the position forattaching the controller. Consider the following points carefully whendeciding on the best location to install the controller. • The controller and cable should not hinder perfor- mance. • The controller should not block of hamper access to any of the bass guitar’s contro...

13 Make sure the power is OFF on all relatedequipment before making any connections.Also, set the amp volume to its lowest setting. 1. Use the direct bass guitar signal cable to connect the bass guitar’s output jack to theB1D’s bass guitar input jack. * Always connect the direct bass guitar signal c...

14 If you are using the Yamaha Guitar MIDI Converter G50, set the following settingson the G50. Also, if you play with your fingers, the pickingfinger may hit the adjacent low string causingunwanted triggering of the lower string (ex. whenyou play the A string, notes on the E string sound),so it is ...

15 After connection and setup is finished, try to play your bass guitar. Controller and Switch ● Play a synth sound only • Set the output select switch to the SYNTHposition • Use the VOL knob to control the synthvolume. Turn the knob right to increase thevolume and left to decrease. • The UP/DOWN bu...

16 Please use the following functions to get the most out of your B1D and G50. How can you effectively use the SplitMode functions? As an example, you can play a slap bass tone on thefirst and second strings, and a fingered bass tone onthe third and fourth strings, each style (or string) canbe assig...

17 If you think there may be a problem with your B1D and G50, first check the infor-mation below for a possible solution. If that does not solve the problem, contact thenearest Yamaha dealer or the music store where you purchased the device. Troubleshooting Low pitches produce no sound. → Is the GUI...

18 ● Main Function Synthesizer Volume KnobOutput Selector Switch (BASS/MIX/SYNTH)UP/DOWN ButtonsPower IndicatorDivided Pickup (6-string independent)Direct Bass Guitar Input JackB1D Output Jack (Divided Pickup + BassGuitar Signal) ● Package Contents Direct Bass Guitar Cable (1/4" mono phone ←→ mo...

19 Y A M A H A • G U I T A R • M I D I • C O N V E R T E R Close interaction between Yamahaand some today’s leading artistslead to the development the TRBline. These 4-,5-, and 6-stringbasses reflect the growing needsof today’s discriminating bassists.Each is a statement of qualitycraftsmanship and ...