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ELECTRIC GUITAR OWNER'S MANUAL CONTENTS CARE AND MAINTENANCE 2 TUNING MACHINE TENSION ADJUSTMENT 3 HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE LOCKING NUT 3 SETTING THE STRING ACTION 4 VIBRATO SYSTEM Vintage Type 5 VIBRATO SYSTEM Locking Type (part 1 6 VIBRATO SYSTEM Locking Type (part 2 7 BRIDGE/SPRING TENSION ADJUSTMENTS 8 TRUSS ROD ADJUSTMENT 9 PICKUP HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT 9 CORRECT USE AND HANDLING OF BATTERIES 10 Safety Precautions 11 1 @F@H@PN@FOJOEE
ELECTRIC GUITAR OWNER'S MANUAL CONTENTS CARE AND MAINTENANCE 2 TUNING MACHINE TENSION ADJUSTMENT 3 HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE LOCKING NUT 3 SETTING THE STRING ACTION 4 VIBRATO SYSTEM Vintage Type 5 VIBRATO SYSTEM Locking Type (part 1 6 VIBRATO SYSTEM Locking Type (part 2 7 BRIDGE/SPRING TENSION ADJUSTMENTS 8 TRUSS ROD ADJUSTMENT 9 PICKUP HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT 9 CORRECT USE AND HANDLING OF BATTERIES 10 Safety Precautions 11 1 @F@H@PN@FOJOEE
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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. This will age gracefully and provide many years of superlative musical service. With reasonable care, your purchase of heat and humidity. 2 @F@H@PN@FOJOEE Congratulations on your YAMAHA electric guitar will remove corrosive...
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. This will age gracefully and provide many years of superlative musical service. With reasonable care, your purchase of heat and humidity. 2 @F@H@PN@FOJOEE Congratulations on your YAMAHA electric guitar will remove corrosive...
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.... The tuning machines should be adjusted to turn smoothly. TUNING MACHINE TENSION ADJUSTMENT The tuning machines have suitable experience. Loosen HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE LOCKING NUT 1) Remove 3 pcs. B) 3) Adjust the height by counterclockwise rotation. (illustration - We suggest that they are firm, but can lead to premature tuning machine wear. 3 B NOTE: As the height has been adjusted in the best condition in the factory, please...
.... The tuning machines should be adjusted to turn smoothly. TUNING MACHINE TENSION ADJUSTMENT The tuning machines have suitable experience. Loosen HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE LOCKING NUT 1) Remove 3 pcs. B) 3) Adjust the height by counterclockwise rotation. (illustration - We suggest that they are firm, but can lead to premature tuning machine wear. 3 B NOTE: As the height has been adjusted in the best condition in the factory, please...
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..., and has an affect on playability. Height adjustment screws (for each strings) String height refers to the truss rod before performing the following adjustments. Adjust height by alternately turning the screws little by little on the bridge. Too low results in fret noise. SETTING THE STRING ACTION - Set too high and the instrument is adjusted with the bridge and/or the saddle on...
..., and has an affect on playability. Height adjustment screws (for each strings) String height refers to the truss rod before performing the following adjustments. Adjust height by alternately turning the screws little by little on the bridge. Too low results in fret noise. SETTING THE STRING ACTION - Set too high and the instrument is adjusted with the bridge and/or the saddle on...
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Turn counter-clockwise Bridge saddle Adjustment screw 5 VIBRATO SYSTEM Vintage Type Following is the procedure for adjusting the vintage vibrato system: To check intonation, compare the harmonic tone (12th fret) to the fretted tone (12th fret). ● If fretted pitch is lower than harmonic, saddle must be moved backward to shorten string. Turn clockwise @F@H@PN@FOJOEE When Higher than harmonic When Lower than harmonic Bridge saddle Adjustment screw ● If fretted pitch is higher than harmonic, saddle must be moved forward to lengthen string.
Turn counter-clockwise Bridge saddle Adjustment screw 5 VIBRATO SYSTEM Vintage Type Following is the procedure for adjusting the vintage vibrato system: To check intonation, compare the harmonic tone (12th fret) to the fretted tone (12th fret). ● If fretted pitch is lower than harmonic, saddle must be moved backward to shorten string. Turn clockwise @F@H@PN@FOJOEE When Higher than harmonic When Lower than harmonic Bridge saddle Adjustment screw ● If fretted pitch is higher than harmonic, saddle must be moved forward to lengthen string.
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...JOEE B) 3) Replace the old strings with new strings. 4) Using the hexagonal wrench, lock each string. (illustration - A) 8) Use the fine tuning thumb screw to tune the guitar to cut off the ball ends of the guitar when it is necessary to the correct pitch. (illustration - Following is the procedure for changing strings and adjusting the vibrato system: 7) Lock the strings above the nut. (illustration - C) 1) Using the supplied hexagonal...
...JOEE B) 3) Replace the old strings with new strings. 4) Using the hexagonal wrench, lock each string. (illustration - A) 8) Use the fine tuning thumb screw to tune the guitar to cut off the ball ends of the guitar when it is necessary to the correct pitch. (illustration - Following is the procedure for changing strings and adjusting the vibrato system: 7) Lock the strings above the nut. (illustration - C) 1) Using the supplied hexagonal...
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D) D Tighten Loosen When Lower than harmonic When Higher than harmonic Lower C Higher Tighten B Loosen 7 @F@H@PN@FOJOEE D) 2) Slide the saddles by hand to adjust the length of each string. 3) When the intonation is correct, tighten the hexagonal screw in front of each saddle using the supplied hexagonal wrench. (illustration - VIBRATO SYSTEM Locking Type (part 2) Intonation Adjustment in Vibrato Bridge 1) Loosen the hexagonal screw located in front of each saddle to ensure that its position stays stationary. (illustration -
D) D Tighten Loosen When Lower than harmonic When Higher than harmonic Lower C Higher Tighten B Loosen 7 @F@H@PN@FOJOEE D) 2) Slide the saddles by hand to adjust the length of each string. 3) When the intonation is correct, tighten the hexagonal screw in front of each saddle using the supplied hexagonal wrench. (illustration - VIBRATO SYSTEM Locking Type (part 2) Intonation Adjustment in Vibrato Bridge 1) Loosen the hexagonal screw located in front of each saddle to ensure that its position stays stationary. (illustration -
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... check string pitch after each adjustment to the top surface of the guitar exposing the claw springs. 2) Make sure that the guitar is tilted forward (up), tighten spring tension by turning the claw screws clockwise. BRIDGE/SPRING TENSION ADJUSTMENTS For best results the bridge should always be adjusted so it is parallel to the spring tension. If you change string gauge...
... check string pitch after each adjustment to the top surface of the guitar exposing the claw springs. 2) Make sure that the guitar is tilted forward (up), tighten spring tension by turning the claw screws clockwise. BRIDGE/SPRING TENSION ADJUSTMENTS For best results the bridge should always be adjusted so it is parallel to the spring tension. If you change string gauge...
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... strings. If the pickup has individually adjustable polepieces (most humbuckers do), these can then be adjusted to your dealer. 9 Height adjustment screw Adjustable polepiece Height adjustment screw @F@H@PN@FOJOEE Make any adjustments gradually. Allow five to ten minutes for setting, and check the curvature after each 1/2 turn of... concave. the higher the pickup, the louder the sound, and vice versa. TRUSS ROD ADJUSTMENT The curvature of the nut tightens the rod and corrects for too much convex bend. Adjust overall height using the screws located at either side of the pickup....
... strings. If the pickup has individually adjustable polepieces (most humbuckers do), these can then be adjusted to your dealer. 9 Height adjustment screw Adjustable polepiece Height adjustment screw @F@H@PN@FOJOEE Make any adjustments gradually. Allow five to ten minutes for setting, and check the curvature after each 1/2 turn of... concave. the higher the pickup, the louder the sound, and vice versa. TRUSS ROD ADJUSTMENT The curvature of the nut tightens the rod and corrects for too much convex bend. Adjust overall height using the screws located at either side of the pickup....
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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. 10 @F@H@PN@FOJOEE
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. 10 @F@H@PN@FOJOEE
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.... Thank you to read this Owner's Manual before using a strap, make sure that use it in the batteries rupturing or leaking, causing injury or damage. • Never incinerate batteries. The cautions given in a rough manner such as the instrument dropping, etc., or injuring persons close to the guitar. • Do not lift the guitar by . Strings may detach causing unexpected accidents...
.... Thank you to read this Owner's Manual before using a strap, make sure that use it in the batteries rupturing or leaking, causing injury or damage. • Never incinerate batteries. The cautions given in a rough manner such as the instrument dropping, etc., or injuring persons close to the guitar. • Do not lift the guitar by . Strings may detach causing unexpected accidents...
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... used , make sure the guitar amplifier's power is switched OFF, or the amplifier's volume is turned all the way down. Do not leave the instrument inside of a car. • Do not treat the instrument in a high location. • Broken guitar necks are close by the owner, please closely follow the instructions given in the Owner's Manual for an extended period of time, remove the batteries and keep the instrument...
... used , make sure the guitar amplifier's power is switched OFF, or the amplifier's volume is turned all the way down. Do not leave the instrument inside of a car. • Do not treat the instrument in a high location. • Broken guitar necks are close by the owner, please closely follow the instructions given in the Owner's Manual for an extended period of time, remove the batteries and keep the instrument...
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... 53, 400 43 Goteborg Sweden - AUSTRIA Yamaha Music Europe GmbH Branch Austria Schleiergasse 20, A-1100 Wien Austria Tel: +43 (0)1 602 03900 Fax: +43 (0)1 602 039051 BELGIUM Yamaha Music Europe Branch Benelux Clarissenhof 5b NL, 4133 AB. Nakas S.A.Music House/Service 19 KM Leoforos Lavriou 19002 Peania / Attiki...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...
... 53, 400 43 Goteborg Sweden - AUSTRIA Yamaha Music Europe GmbH Branch Austria Schleiergasse 20, A-1100 Wien Austria Tel: +43 (0)1 602 03900 Fax: +43 (0)1 602 039051 BELGIUM Yamaha Music Europe Branch Benelux Clarissenhof 5b NL, 4133 AB. Nakas S.A.Music House/Service 19 KM Leoforos Lavriou 19002 Peania / Attiki...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...
