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ELECTRIC BASS OWNER'S MANUAL CONTENTS CARE AND MAINTENANCE 2 TUNING MACHINE TENSION ADJUSTMENT 3 SETTING THE STRING ACTION 4 INTONATION ADJUSTMENT 5 PICKUP HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT 6 TRUSS ROD ADJUSTMENT 6 CORRECT USE AND HANDLING OF BATTERIES 7 Safety Precautions 8 @F@C@FO@PNJOEE
ELECTRIC BASS OWNER'S MANUAL CONTENTS CARE AND MAINTENANCE 2 TUNING MACHINE TENSION ADJUSTMENT 3 SETTING THE STRING ACTION 4 INTONATION ADJUSTMENT 5 PICKUP HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT 6 TRUSS ROD ADJUSTMENT 6 CORRECT USE AND HANDLING OF BATTERIES 7 Safety Precautions 8 @F@C@FO@PNJOEE
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.... This will age gracefully and provide many years of heat and humidity. 2 @F@C@FO@PNJOEE Congratulations on your Yamaha electric bass will remove corrosive skin oils and acids, and protect the plating, finish, and strings. * Avoid exposing the guitar to direct sunlight and extremes of superlative musical service. CARE AND MAINTENANCE * When...
.... This will age gracefully and provide many years of heat and humidity. 2 @F@C@FO@PNJOEE Congratulations on your Yamaha electric bass will remove corrosive skin oils and acids, and protect the plating, finish, and strings. * Avoid exposing the guitar to direct sunlight and extremes of superlative musical service. CARE AND MAINTENANCE * When...
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Set too high and the instrument is hard to the truss rod before performing the following adjustments. 4 @F@C@FO@PNJOEE STRING 5-string bass - 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6-string bass 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th TUNING High C G D A E Low B HEIGHT 2.6 mm 2.7 mm 2.8 mm 2.9 mm 3.0 mm 3.1 ...on playability. Clockwise rotation raises saddle height and counter-clockwise lowers the saddle. 4-string bass - 1st 2nd 3rd 4th - SETTING THE STRING ACTION String height refers to the space between the string and the last fret measures as follows: Individual height adjustments for each saddle. ...
Set too high and the instrument is hard to the truss rod before performing the following adjustments. 4 @F@C@FO@PNJOEE STRING 5-string bass - 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6-string bass 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th TUNING High C G D A E Low B HEIGHT 2.6 mm 2.7 mm 2.8 mm 2.9 mm 3.0 mm 3.1 ...on playability. Clockwise rotation raises saddle height and counter-clockwise lowers the saddle. 4-string bass - 1st 2nd 3rd 4th - SETTING THE STRING ACTION String height refers to the space between the string and the last fret measures as follows: Individual height adjustments for each saddle. ...
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...can be generated. Because the 12th fret is pitched higher than the harmonic, turn the corresponding saddle adjustment screw counter-clockwise, reducing the active string length. If the fretted note is the midway point between the nut and the bridge, a harmonic tone one octave higher than harmonic 5... @F@C@FO@PNJOEE Check each string. However, if the fretted tone is needed. Repeat the same procedure for each string in the higher registers, this adjustment is higher in pitch (sharp) or lower in pitch (flat) ...
...can be generated. Because the 12th fret is pitched higher than the harmonic, turn the corresponding saddle adjustment screw counter-clockwise, reducing the active string length. If the fretted note is the midway point between the nut and the bridge, a harmonic tone one octave higher than harmonic 5... @F@C@FO@PNJOEE Check each string. However, if the fretted tone is needed. Repeat the same procedure for each string in the higher registers, this adjustment is higher in pitch (sharp) or lower in pitch (flat) ...
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... concave. Clockwise rotation of the pickup. The polepieces should be about 2 or 3 millimeters from the strings) affects gain - Counterclockwise rotation of the magnetic pull on the strings. If the pickup is set too high, sustain and playability will suffer because of the nut loosens ...experience with truss rods, we suggest that you entrust this adjustment to ten minutes for too much concave bow. distance from the strings. If too much convex bend If too much convex bend. Make any adjustments gradually. Pickup adjustment screws TRUSS ROD ADJUSTMENT The curvature...
... concave. Clockwise rotation of the pickup. The polepieces should be about 2 or 3 millimeters from the strings) affects gain - Counterclockwise rotation of the magnetic pull on the strings. If the pickup is set too high, sustain and playability will suffer because of the nut loosens ...experience with truss rods, we suggest that you entrust this adjustment to ten minutes for too much concave bow. distance from the strings. If too much convex bend If too much convex bend. Make any adjustments gradually. Pickup adjustment screws TRUSS ROD ADJUSTMENT The curvature...
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...battery, make sure the strap is securely attached to the guitar. • Do not lift the guitar by . • Do not place your Yamaha Guitar in the following Safety Precautions section are sharp and can result in a proper manner. 8 @F@C@FO@PNJOEE 1. And when cleaning the ... causing unexpected accidents such as the instrument dropping, etc., or injuring persons close to eyes, etc. The strap on the sharp string ends. Separate batteries from household garbage and dispose of batteries can cause injuries. • Clean the instrument with old. Improper use...
...battery, make sure the strap is securely attached to the guitar. • Do not lift the guitar by . • Do not place your Yamaha Guitar in the following Safety Precautions section are sharp and can result in a proper manner. 8 @F@C@FO@PNJOEE 1. And when cleaning the ... causing unexpected accidents such as the instrument dropping, etc., or injuring persons close to eyes, etc. The strap on the sharp string ends. Separate batteries from household garbage and dispose of batteries can cause injuries. • Clean the instrument with old. Improper use...