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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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With reasonable care, your choice of superlative musical service. This will age gracefully and provide many years of the Yamaha electric bass. CARE AND MAINTENANCE * When connecting or disconnecting cables, turn off the amplifier and other equipment or reduce the volume. * ...After playing, wipe the entire guitar down, including strings, with a good polishing cloth. 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 ...
With reasonable care, your choice of superlative musical service. This will age gracefully and provide many years of the Yamaha electric bass. CARE AND MAINTENANCE * When connecting or disconnecting cables, turn off the amplifier and other equipment or reduce the volume. * ...After playing, wipe the entire guitar down, including strings, with a good polishing cloth. 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 ...
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... 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 mm Height adjustment Saddle NOTE: Be sure to perform any ... space between the strings and frets, and has an affect on each saddle. Clockwise rotation raises saddle height and counter-clockwise lowers the saddle. 4-string bass - 1st 2nd 3rd 4th - Too low results in the form of two set screws on playability. Set too high and the instrument is hard to...
... 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 mm Height adjustment Saddle NOTE: Be sure to perform any ... space between the strings and frets, and has an affect on each saddle. Clockwise rotation raises saddle height and counter-clockwise lowers the saddle. 4-string bass - 1st 2nd 3rd 4th - Too low results in the form of two set screws on playability. Set too high and the instrument is hard to...
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... tone is done by barely touching the string directly above the 12th fret (left hand) and simultaneously plucking the same string (right hand). If the bass plays out of tune in the following way: To check intonation, compare the harmonic tone (12th fret) to reintonate the bridge saddles.
... tone is done by barely touching the string directly above the 12th fret (left hand) and simultaneously plucking the same string (right hand). If the bass plays out of tune in the following way: To check intonation, compare the harmonic tone (12th fret) to reintonate the bridge saddles.
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YAMAHA ELECTRIC GUITARS & BASSES PRODUCT CATALOG 2012 http://www.yamaha-ar-network.com/ This document is printed on chlorine-free (ECF) paper with soy ink. LEG1204CB Printed in Japan
YAMAHA ELECTRIC GUITARS & BASSES PRODUCT CATALOG 2012 http://www.yamaha-ar-network.com/ This document is printed on chlorine-free (ECF) paper with soy ink. LEG1204CB Printed in Japan
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... bringing their hands-finding the right type of our instruments. CONTENTS INTRO CONTENTS 1 ELECTRIC BASSES YAMAHA GUITAR DEVELOPMENT 3 RBX4A2/5A2 22 YASB (Yamaha Artist Services, Burbank) 3 BB INTRO 23 YMC (Yamaha Music Craft) 4 BB2024/2024X/2025/2025X 25 ELECTRIC GUITARS BB1024/1024X/1025/1025X 27 SBG ... PAC112VCX/112VM/112VMX/120H 16 OTHERS PAC112J/112JL/012 17 THR10/5 39 RGX420DZII/220DZ/121Z/121ZL 18 YAMAHA ARTISTS 41 PAC1611MS 19 AES1500/1500B/SA2200 20 RGXA2 21 introduction 2 1 introduction Soren Andersen Glenn Hughes / Mike Tramp Artists and...
... bringing their hands-finding the right type of our instruments. CONTENTS INTRO CONTENTS 1 ELECTRIC BASSES YAMAHA GUITAR DEVELOPMENT 3 RBX4A2/5A2 22 YASB (Yamaha Artist Services, Burbank) 3 BB INTRO 23 YMC (Yamaha Music Craft) 4 BB2024/2024X/2025/2025X 25 ELECTRIC GUITARS BB1024/1024X/1025/1025X 27 SBG ... PAC112VCX/112VM/112VMX/120H 16 OTHERS PAC112J/112JL/012 17 THR10/5 39 RGX420DZII/220DZ/121Z/121ZL 18 YAMAHA ARTISTS 41 PAC1611MS 19 AES1500/1500B/SA2200 20 RGXA2 21 introduction 2 1 introduction Soren Andersen Glenn Hughes / Mike Tramp Artists and...
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... 25 1/2" (648mm) Rosewood 13 3/4" (350mm) 22 Alder Maple Diecast Vintage Style Tremolo Single X 2, Humbucker X 1 5-Position Lever Master Volume, Master Tone 17 yamaha electric guitars PAC012 Bolt-on 25 1/2" (648mm) Rosewood 13 3/4" (350mm) 22 Alder, Agatis, Nato or Mahogany Maple Covered Vintage Style Tremolo Single X 2, Humbucker ...012 These best selling models feature no-compromise build quality and specifications. Overwound coils produce tight bass, glassy mids and crunchy highs with the soul of the legendary EMG 81 with minimal noise, great responsiveness and sweet harmonics.
... 25 1/2" (648mm) Rosewood 13 3/4" (350mm) 22 Alder Maple Diecast Vintage Style Tremolo Single X 2, Humbucker X 1 5-Position Lever Master Volume, Master Tone 17 yamaha electric guitars PAC012 Bolt-on 25 1/2" (648mm) Rosewood 13 3/4" (350mm) 22 Alder, Agatis, Nato or Mahogany Maple Covered Vintage Style Tremolo Single X 2, Humbucker ...012 These best selling models feature no-compromise build quality and specifications. Overwound coils produce tight bass, glassy mids and crunchy highs with the soul of the legendary EMG 81 with minimal noise, great responsiveness and sweet harmonics.
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... trying to hold and offers greater stability for . Original Bridge In rethinking bridge design, Yamaha has succeeded at around 30% lighter than conventional bass), a perfect balance- A.I .R. This bass delivers clear, powerful, and rich tone all wrapped up in functionality, the compact bridge ...Pickups Special pickups were developed to the extreme. Greater neck mass also contributes to a richer sound. 21 yamaha electric guitars Original Headstock Yamaha has moved from tradition with Pickup Indicator, Master Volume Model Construction Scale Length Fingerboard Radius Frets Body Neck ...
... trying to hold and offers greater stability for . Original Bridge In rethinking bridge design, Yamaha has succeeded at around 30% lighter than conventional bass), a perfect balance- A.I .R. This bass delivers clear, powerful, and rich tone all wrapped up in functionality, the compact bridge ...Pickups Special pickups were developed to the extreme. Greater neck mass also contributes to a richer sound. 21 yamaha electric guitars Original Headstock Yamaha has moved from tradition with Pickup Indicator, Master Volume Model Construction Scale Length Fingerboard Radius Frets Body Neck ...
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...424 and 425 which are from a great number of woods in instruments that high frequencies have been played for years. 23 yamaha electric basses James Lomenzo Megadeth / BLS/David Lee Roth Duff McKagan Duff Mckagan's Loaded Tony Kanal No Doubt Michael Anthony Chickenfoot Jeff Rouse... Duff Mckagan's Loaded Chris Glithero Zico Chain Marco Mendoza Jeph Howard The Used yamaha electric basses 24 Bass BB-A.R.E. -Point 1 10 10 0 20 20 30 -40 30 Relative Level [dB] Relative Level [dB] -80 40 -80 ...
...424 and 425 which are from a great number of woods in instruments that high frequencies have been played for years. 23 yamaha electric basses James Lomenzo Megadeth / BLS/David Lee Roth Duff McKagan Duff Mckagan's Loaded Tony Kanal No Doubt Michael Anthony Chickenfoot Jeff Rouse... Duff Mckagan's Loaded Chris Glithero Zico Chain Marco Mendoza Jeph Howard The Used yamaha electric basses 24 Bass BB-A.R.E. -Point 1 10 10 0 20 20 30 -40 30 Relative Level [dB] Relative Level [dB] -80 40 -80 ...
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...and feel while custom-wound pickups drive thick, rich tone that sits perfectly in 4- ira Michael Anthony Chickenfoot BB2024X Vintage White 25 yamaha electric basses BB2024 Natural BB2025 Vintage Sunburst BB2025X Black Nickel Silver Nut (BB2000/1000 Series) Nickel silver, as opposed to bone or plastic, ...delivers an open string sound that is the ultimate modern rock bass. yamaha electric basses 26 With bolt on necks and passive electronics, Yamaha's new BB2000 series is closer to that of a fretted note since the fret and nut materials are the...
...and feel while custom-wound pickups drive thick, rich tone that sits perfectly in 4- ira Michael Anthony Chickenfoot BB2024X Vintage White 25 yamaha electric basses BB2024 Natural BB2025 Vintage Sunburst BB2025X Black Nickel Silver Nut (BB2000/1000 Series) Nickel silver, as opposed to bone or plastic, ...delivers an open string sound that is the ultimate modern rock bass. yamaha electric basses 26 With bolt on necks and passive electronics, Yamaha's new BB2000 series is closer to that of a fretted note since the fret and nut materials are the...
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... development team, in the pursuit of the BB1024/1024X. q w e Controls (BB 2000/1000/400 Series) q Master Volume w Master Tone e 3P Pickup Selector yamaha electric basses 28 Marco Mendoza 27 yamaha electric basses BB1024X Caramel Brown BB1024 Vintage White BB1025 Tobacco Brown Sunburst BB1025X Black New Pickups (BB2000/1000 Series) Designed specifically for the front...
... development team, in the pursuit of the BB1024/1024X. q w e Controls (BB 2000/1000/400 Series) q Master Volume w Master Tone e 3P Pickup Selector yamaha electric basses 28 Marco Mendoza 27 yamaha electric basses BB1024X Caramel Brown BB1024 Vintage White BB1025 Tobacco Brown Sunburst BB1025X Black New Pickups (BB2000/1000 Series) Designed specifically for the front...
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... to every player. BB424 Vintage White BB424 Red Metallic BB424X Black BB425X Tobacco Brown Sunburst Jack Gibson Exodus 29 yamaha electric basses Specifications Model Construction Scale Length Fingerboard Radius Frets Body Neck Bridge Pickups Pickup Switch Controls BB424/424X/425/425X Bolt-on 34" (863.... Volume, Master Tone Color Finish Black Tobacco Brown Red Metallic Vintage White Sunburst BB424/425 ● ● BB424X/425X ● ● ● ● ● ● yamaha electric basses 30 BB425: 5-string version of the BB424.
... to every player. BB424 Vintage White BB424 Red Metallic BB424X Black BB425X Tobacco Brown Sunburst Jack Gibson Exodus 29 yamaha electric basses Specifications Model Construction Scale Length Fingerboard Radius Frets Body Neck Bridge Pickups Pickup Switch Controls BB424/424X/425/425X Bolt-on 34" (863.... Volume, Master Tone Color Finish Black Tobacco Brown Red Metallic Vintage White Sunburst BB424/425 ● ● BB424X/425X ● ● ● ● ● ● yamaha electric basses 30 BB425: 5-string version of the BB424.
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... installed at the bridge position delivers an incredible tonal range and a strong presence within the band. Color Finish Black Lava Red yamaha electric basses 32 And with YASB* In addition to a conventional bolt-on the ATT LTD3 is fitted with little loss. Neck Billy...(ATT LTD3) q Woofer Pickup Volume w Woofer Pickup Tone (Woofer Pickup Hi-Cut Switch) e Middle Pickup Volume (Stereo / Mono Switch) 31 yamaha electric basses Specifications Model Construction Scale Length Fingerboard Radius Frets Body Neck Bridge Pickups Control ATT LTD3 Bolt-on 34" (863.6mm) Rosewood 10" (...
... installed at the bridge position delivers an incredible tonal range and a strong presence within the band. Color Finish Black Lava Red yamaha electric basses 32 And with YASB* In addition to a conventional bolt-on the ATT LTD3 is fitted with little loss. Neck Billy...(ATT LTD3) q Woofer Pickup Volume w Woofer Pickup Tone (Woofer Pickup Hi-Cut Switch) e Middle Pickup Volume (Stereo / Mono Switch) 31 yamaha electric basses Specifications Model Construction Scale Length Fingerboard Radius Frets Body Neck Bridge Pickups Control ATT LTD3 Bolt-on 34" (863.6mm) Rosewood 10" (...
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...modern music. BBNE2 White Individual Bridge Pieces The bridge consists of individual bridge pieces that offers greater playing comfort. 33 yamaha electric basses Specifications Model BBNE2 Color Finish White Black Construction Neck Through Scale Length 34" (863.6mm) Fingerboard Ebony Radius.../Maple Maple Solid Brass Side by the instrument's six strings. Contoured Body Both the front and back of tonal variation. yamaha electric basses 34 The maple neck is fitted with Fourplay, Nathan relies on Nathan East's "Magic Box". Shifting seamlessly from other...
...modern music. BBNE2 White Individual Bridge Pieces The bridge consists of individual bridge pieces that offers greater playing comfort. 33 yamaha electric basses Specifications Model BBNE2 Color Finish White Black Construction Neck Through Scale Length 34" (863.6mm) Fingerboard Ebony Radius.../Maple Maple Solid Brass Side by the instrument's six strings. Contoured Body Both the front and back of tonal variation. yamaha electric basses 34 The maple neck is fitted with Fourplay, Nathan relies on Nathan East's "Magic Box". Shifting seamlessly from other...
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...stages and prototypes over 2 decades to dynamic sound output is designed with great efficiency. yamaha electric basses 36 The 6-strings offer a wide tonal range and deliver a heavy bass sound with double truss rods to ensure a secure bond between neck and body and create a... Scale Length Fingerboard Radius Frets Body Neck Bridge Pickups Controls TRB1006J / TRB1005J / TRB1004J Bolt-on top. Troy Sanders 35 yamaha electric basses TRB1006J Black TRB1005J Translucent Black Alnico V Hum-Canceling Pickups Hum-canceling type Alnico V pickups are used to sufficiently...
...stages and prototypes over 2 decades to dynamic sound output is designed with great efficiency. yamaha electric basses 36 The 6-strings offer a wide tonal range and deliver a heavy bass sound with double truss rods to ensure a secure bond between neck and body and create a... Scale Length Fingerboard Radius Frets Body Neck Bridge Pickups Controls TRB1006J / TRB1005J / TRB1004J Bolt-on top. Troy Sanders 35 yamaha electric basses TRB1006J Black TRB1005J Translucent Black Alnico V Hum-Canceling Pickups Hum-canceling type Alnico V pickups are used to sufficiently...
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... RBX Bridge(RBX374/375) The heavy diecast bridge transmits string vibrations directly to product thick lowend tone. With Yamaha's Silent Guitar always at your side, you can take it with incredible practicality let you can capture and explore...; ● ● ● ● ● RBX170 ● ● ● ● ● ● RBX170EW ● ● ● 37 yamaha electric basses Lee Ritenour Specifications Model Scale Length Fingerboard Radius Frets Body Neck Bridge Pickups Controls SLG130NW 25 9/16" (650mm) Ebony Flat 19 Maple Mahogany...
... RBX Bridge(RBX374/375) The heavy diecast bridge transmits string vibrations directly to product thick lowend tone. With Yamaha's Silent Guitar always at your side, you can take it with incredible practicality let you can capture and explore...; ● ● ● ● ● RBX170 ● ● ● ● ● ● RBX170EW ● ● ● 37 yamaha electric basses Lee Ritenour Specifications Model Scale Length Fingerboard Radius Frets Body Neck Bridge Pickups Controls SLG130NW 25 9/16" (650mm) Ebony Flat 19 Maple Mahogany...
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...Cassorla www.cassorla.bandcamp.com Fran Banish www.franbanish.com thr 40 But what you need is the first amp truly designed to Yamaha's exclusive Virtual Circuitry Modeling (VCM) technology; Everything you need ? Maybe you have the perfect third amp. CHORUS, FLANGER, PHASER,...THR5 Control Panel Marc Vangool www.marcvangool.com SPECIFICATIONS Amp Type Effects EQ THR10 THR5 CLEAN O O CRUNCH O O LEAD O O BRIT HI O O MODERN O O BASS O - Most amps are just small versions of how you play on stage, so why would an amp based on stage. THR is here: tones that...
...Cassorla www.cassorla.bandcamp.com Fran Banish www.franbanish.com thr 40 But what you need is the first amp truly designed to Yamaha's exclusive Virtual Circuitry Modeling (VCM) technology; Everything you need ? Maybe you have the perfect third amp. CHORUS, FLANGER, PHASER,...THR5 Control Panel Marc Vangool www.marcvangool.com SPECIFICATIONS Amp Type Effects EQ THR10 THR5 CLEAN O O CRUNCH O O LEAD O O BRIT HI O O MODERN O O BASS O - Most amps are just small versions of how you play on stage, so why would an amp based on stage. THR is here: tones that...
