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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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With reasonable care, your purchase of the YAMAHA electric guitar. This will age gracefully and provide many years of superlative musical service. 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 guitar will remove corrosive skin oils and acids, and...
With reasonable care, your purchase of the YAMAHA electric guitar. This will age gracefully and provide many years of superlative musical service. 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 guitar will remove corrosive skin oils and acids, and...
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... unnecessary, and excessive tightening can turn the machines. of hexagonal screws fixing the Lock Pads. (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 avoid the adjustment unless you entrust this adjustment to the extent that you...
... unnecessary, and excessive tightening can turn the machines. of hexagonal screws fixing the Lock Pads. (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 avoid the adjustment unless you entrust this adjustment to the extent that you...
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Adjust height by alternately turning the screws little by little on the bridge. Set too high and the instrument is adjusted with the bridge and/or the saddle on the left and right sides. String height is hard to play. Adjust so that the space between the strings and frets, and has an affect on playability. NOTE: Be sure to perform any...
Adjust height by alternately turning the screws little by little on the bridge. Set too high and the instrument is adjusted with the bridge and/or the saddle on the left and right sides. String height is hard to play. Adjust so that the space between the strings and frets, and has an affect on playability. NOTE: Be sure to perform any...
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Turn counter-clockwise Bridge saddle Adjustment screw 5 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. 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 counter-clockwise Bridge saddle Adjustment screw 5 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. 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.
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... Locking Type (part 1) When changing strings it is the procedure for changing strings and adjusting the vibrato system: 7) Lock the strings above the nut. (illustration - B) After locking the strings, make sure that the vibrato bridge plate is parallel to correct pitch. 6 Loosen A Tighten @F@H@PN@FOJOEE Three springs are factory installed and we recommend that these springs be adjusted so that the fine tuning thumb...
... Locking Type (part 1) When changing strings it is the procedure for changing strings and adjusting the vibrato system: 7) Lock the strings above the nut. (illustration - B) After locking the strings, make sure that the vibrato bridge plate is parallel to correct pitch. 6 Loosen A Tighten @F@H@PN@FOJOEE Three springs are factory installed and we recommend that these springs be adjusted so that the fine tuning thumb...
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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 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) 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 -
D) D Tighten Loosen When Lower than harmonic When Higher than harmonic Lower C Higher Tighten B Loosen 7 @F@H@PN@FOJOEE 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) 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 -
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... results the bridge should always be adjusted so it is parallel to the top surface of the guitar exposing the claw springs. 2) Make sure that the guitar is tuned to proper pitch. 3) If the bridge is tilted forward (up), tighten spring tension by turning the claw screws counterclockwise. (illustration - If you change string gauge, you will need to readjust...
... results the bridge should always be adjusted so it is parallel to the top surface of the guitar exposing the claw springs. 2) Make sure that the guitar is tuned to proper pitch. 3) If the bridge is tilted forward (up), tighten spring tension by turning the claw screws counterclockwise. (illustration - If you change string gauge, you will need to readjust...
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...concave. Make any adjustments gradually. Allow five to ten minutes for setting, and check the curvature after each 1/2 turn of the pickup (i.e. TRUSS ROD ADJUSTMENT The curvature of the neck should normally be about 2 or 3 millimeters from the strings) ...adjusted to your dealer. 9 Height adjustment screw Adjustable polepiece Height adjustment screw @F@H@PN@FOJOEE distance from the strings. the higher the pickup, the louder the sound, and vice versa. If the pickup is set too high, sustain and playability will suffer because of the pickup. Adjust overall height using...
...concave. Make any adjustments gradually. Allow five to ten minutes for setting, and check the curvature after each 1/2 turn of the pickup (i.e. TRUSS ROD ADJUSTMENT The curvature of the neck should normally be about 2 or 3 millimeters from the strings) ...adjusted to your dealer. 9 Height adjustment screw Adjustable polepiece Height adjustment screw @F@H@PN@FOJOEE distance from the strings. the higher the pickup, the louder the sound, and vice versa. If the pickup is set too high, sustain and playability will suffer because of the pickup. Adjust overall height using...
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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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... manner, we urge you for purchasing this Owner's Manual before using a strap, make sure that require two or more batteries, do not mix new batteries with a soft, dry cloth. Caution Safety Precautions • Do not place your Yamaha Guitar in a rough manner such as well. • After changing the strings, cut off the leftover string ends. It can be careful not...
... manner, we urge you for purchasing this Owner's Manual before using a strap, make sure that require two or more batteries, do not mix new batteries with a soft, dry cloth. Caution Safety Precautions • Do not place your Yamaha Guitar in a rough manner such as well. • After changing the strings, cut off the leftover string ends. It can be careful not...
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... force on the switches or control knobs, etc. Preventing Electrical Accidents Be Careful When Handling and Other Cautions • If the instrument must be used for the procedure. Store the Instrument Properly • When playing the instrument, pay attention to lightning strikes. • The guitar has been properly adjusted before being used, make sure the guitar amplifier's power is switched OFF, or the amplifier's volume is not going...
... force on the switches or control knobs, etc. Preventing Electrical Accidents Be Careful When Handling and Other Cautions • If the instrument must be used for the procedure. Store the Instrument Properly • When playing the instrument, pay attention to lightning strikes. • The guitar has been properly adjusted before being used, make sure the guitar amplifier's power is switched OFF, or the amplifier's volume is not going...
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... 602 039051 DENMARK YS Copenhagen Liaison Office (Yamaha Scandinavia AB Filial Denmark) Generatorvej 6A, 2730 Herlev, Denmark Tel: +45 44 92 49 00 Fax: +45 44 54 47 09 ESTONIA Yamaha Music Europe GmbH Sp. Nakas S.A.Music House/Service 19 KM Leoforos Lavriou 19002 Peania / Attiki, Greece Tel...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 ...
... 602 039051 DENMARK YS Copenhagen Liaison Office (Yamaha Scandinavia AB Filial Denmark) Generatorvej 6A, 2730 Herlev, Denmark Tel: +45 44 92 49 00 Fax: +45 44 54 47 09 ESTONIA Yamaha Music Europe GmbH Sp. Nakas S.A.Music House/Service 19 KM Leoforos Lavriou 19002 Peania / Attiki, Greece Tel...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 ...