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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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... sunlight and extremes of heat and humidity. 2 @F@C@FO@PNJOEE 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.
... sunlight and extremes of heat and humidity. 2 @F@C@FO@PNJOEE 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.
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... the extent that they are firm, but can lead to turn smoothly. This adjustment is possible to adjust the amount of pressure required to premature tuning machine wear. Loosen Tighten @F@C@FO@PNJOEE Loosen Tighten 3 Loosen Tighten TUNING MACHINE TENSION ADJUSTMENT The tuning machines have spring-loaded mechanisms which automatically take up wear, preventing backlash. However, it...
... the extent that they are firm, but can lead to turn smoothly. This adjustment is possible to adjust the amount of pressure required to premature tuning machine wear. Loosen Tighten @F@C@FO@PNJOEE Loosen Tighten 3 Loosen Tighten TUNING MACHINE TENSION ADJUSTMENT The tuning machines have spring-loaded mechanisms which automatically take up wear, preventing backlash. However, it...
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... NOTE: Be sure to perform any necessary adjustments to play. Too low results in the form of two set screws on playability. Adjust so that the 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 - Set too high and the instrument...
... NOTE: Be sure to perform any necessary adjustments to play. Too low results in the form of two set screws on playability. Adjust so that the 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 - Set too high and the instrument...
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... higher than the fretted tone can be generated. If the bass plays out of tune in the higher registers, this adjustment is done by barely touching the string directly above the 12th fret (left hand) and simultaneously plucking the same string (right hand). Conversely, if the fretted note is pitched lower than the harmonic, turn the corresponding saddle adjustment screw clockwise, increasing the...
... higher than the fretted tone can be generated. If the bass plays out of tune in the higher registers, this adjustment is done by barely touching the string directly above the 12th fret (left hand) and simultaneously plucking the same string (right hand). Conversely, if the fretted note is pitched lower than the harmonic, turn the corresponding saddle adjustment screw clockwise, increasing the...
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...set too high, sustain and playability will suffer because of the pickup. the higher the pickup, the louder the sound, and vice versa. If too much convex bend If too much convex bend. The polepieces should be about 2 or 3 millimeters from the strings) affects gain - distance from the strings. Make any adjustments gradually. Adjust overall height using... concave convex Pickup adjustment screws NOTE: Unless you have experience with truss rods, we suggest that you entrust this adjustment to ten minutes for setting, and check the curvature after each 1/2 turn of the nut ...
...set too high, sustain and playability will suffer because of the pickup. the higher the pickup, the louder the sound, and vice versa. If too much convex bend If too much convex bend. The polepieces should be about 2 or 3 millimeters from the strings) affects gain - distance from the strings. Make any adjustments gradually. Adjust overall height using... concave convex Pickup adjustment screws NOTE: Unless you have experience with truss rods, we suggest that you entrust this adjustment to ten minutes for setting, and check the curvature after each 1/2 turn of the nut ...
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polarity markings as minor chemical waste. * When changing batteries, pay close attention to the +/- CORRECT USE AND HANDLING OF BATTERIES Battery (6LR61 : 9V, S-006P) Battery (6LR61 : 9V, S-006P) When these run out, don't just throw them away, but dispose of them as shown in the illustration above. 7 @F@C@FO@PNJOEE
polarity markings as minor chemical waste. * When changing batteries, pay close attention to the +/- CORRECT USE AND HANDLING OF BATTERIES Battery (6LR61 : 9V, S-006P) Battery (6LR61 : 9V, S-006P) When these run out, don't just throw them away, but dispose of them as shown in the illustration above. 7 @F@C@FO@PNJOEE
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..., we urge you for purchasing this Owner's Manual before using a strap, make sure that only the specified battery is used and it in a proper manner. 8 @F@C@FO@PNJOEE 1. Separate batteries from household garbage and dispose of this fine instrument, and to use it is installed with its polarity markings aligned properly. • On guitars that use a battery, make sure the strap is securely attached...
..., we urge you for purchasing this Owner's Manual before using a strap, make sure that only the specified battery is used and it in a proper manner. 8 @F@C@FO@PNJOEE 1. Separate batteries from household garbage and dispose of this fine instrument, and to use it is installed with its polarity markings aligned properly. • On guitars that use a battery, make sure the strap is securely attached...
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... playing the instrument, pay attention to the volume level. The instrument may be required. When the guitar is not being shipped from shocks occurred during transport. Especially late at the instrument, dropping the instrument, etc. Preventing Electrical Accidents Be Careful When Handling and Other Cautions • If the instrument must be used , make sure the guitar amplifier's power is switched OFF, or the amplifier's volume is turned all...
... playing the instrument, pay attention to the volume level. The instrument may be required. When the guitar is not being shipped from shocks occurred during transport. Especially late at the instrument, dropping the instrument, etc. Preventing Electrical Accidents Be Careful When Handling and Other Cautions • If the instrument must be used , make sure the guitar amplifier's power is switched OFF, or the amplifier's volume is turned all...
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...(0)347 358060 NORWAY YS Oslo Liaison Office (Yamaha Scandinavia AB Filial Norway) Grini Naeringspark 1 1361 Osteras, Norway Tel: +47 67 16 77 70 Fax: +47 67 16 77 79 POLAND YAMAHA Music Europe GmbH Sp. Ctra. Nakas S.A.Music House/Service 19 KM Leoforos Lavriou 19002 Peania / Attiki, Greece ...1100 Wien Austria Tel: +43 (0)1 602 03900 Fax: +43 (0)1 602 039051 ICELAND (For Musical Instrument) HLJODFAERAHUSID EHF Sidumula 20 108 Reykjavik, Iceland Tel: +354 525 50 50 Fax: +354 568 65 14 (For Pro Audio) Yamaha Scandinavia AB J A Wettergrens gata 1 Västra Frölunda, Sweden (Box 300 53...
...(0)347 358060 NORWAY YS Oslo Liaison Office (Yamaha Scandinavia AB Filial Norway) Grini Naeringspark 1 1361 Osteras, Norway Tel: +47 67 16 77 70 Fax: +47 67 16 77 79 POLAND YAMAHA Music Europe GmbH Sp. Ctra. Nakas S.A.Music House/Service 19 KM Leoforos Lavriou 19002 Peania / Attiki, Greece ...1100 Wien Austria Tel: +43 (0)1 602 03900 Fax: +43 (0)1 602 039051 ICELAND (For Musical Instrument) HLJODFAERAHUSID EHF Sidumula 20 108 Reykjavik, Iceland Tel: +354 525 50 50 Fax: +354 568 65 14 (For Pro Audio) Yamaha Scandinavia AB J A Wettergrens gata 1 Västra Frölunda, Sweden (Box 300 53...