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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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... heat and humidity. 2 @F@H@PN@FOJOEE 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. With reasonable care, your purchase of the YAMAHA electric guitar. Congratulations on your YAMAHA electric guitar will remove corrosive skin oils and acids, and protect the...
... heat and humidity. 2 @F@H@PN@FOJOEE 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. With reasonable care, your purchase of the YAMAHA electric guitar. Congratulations on your YAMAHA electric guitar will remove corrosive skin oils and acids, and protect the...
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... 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 turn smoothly. of hexagonal screws fixing the Lock Pads. (illustration - Each machine has a tension adjustment screw, as illustrated. TUNING MACHINE TENSION ADJUSTMENT The tuning machines have suitable experience. The tuning machines should be...
... 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 turn smoothly. of hexagonal screws fixing the Lock Pads. (illustration - Each machine has a tension adjustment screw, as illustrated. TUNING MACHINE TENSION ADJUSTMENT The tuning machines have suitable experience. The tuning machines should be...
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... @F@H@PN@FOJOEE Too low results in fret noise. Bridge - Adjust height by alternately turning the screws little by little on playability. Set too high and the instrument is adjusted with the bridge and/or the saddle on the bridge. NOTE: Be sure to perform any necessary adjustments to play. Adjust so that the space between the strings and frets, and has...
... @F@H@PN@FOJOEE Too low results in fret noise. Bridge - Adjust height by alternately turning the screws little by little on playability. Set too high and the instrument is adjusted with the bridge and/or the saddle on the bridge. NOTE: Be sure to perform any necessary adjustments to play. Adjust so that the space between the strings and frets, and has...
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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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... to the correct pitch. (illustration - A) 8) Use the fine tuning thumb screw to tune the guitar to the vibrato strings. B) 3) Replace the old strings with new strings. 4) Using the hexagonal wrench, lock each string. (illustration - VIBRATO SYSTEM Locking Type (part 1) When changing strings it is tuned to cut off the ball ends of travel. (illustration - B) After locking the strings, make sure that the fine tuning thumb screws are factory installed and we...
... to the correct pitch. (illustration - A) 8) Use the fine tuning thumb screw to tune the guitar to the vibrato strings. B) 3) Replace the old strings with new strings. 4) Using the hexagonal wrench, lock each string. (illustration - VIBRATO SYSTEM Locking Type (part 1) When changing strings it is tuned to cut off the ball ends of travel. (illustration - B) After locking the strings, make sure that the fine tuning thumb screws are factory installed and we...
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D) 2) Slide the saddles by hand to ensure that its position stays stationary. (illustration - VIBRATO SYSTEM Locking Type (part 2) Intonation Adjustment in Vibrato Bridge 1) Loosen the hexagonal screw located in front of each saddle 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
D) 2) Slide the saddles by hand to ensure that its position stays stationary. (illustration - VIBRATO SYSTEM Locking Type (part 2) Intonation Adjustment in Vibrato Bridge 1) Loosen the hexagonal screw located in front of each saddle 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
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.... 2) Make sure that the guitar is tuned to proper pitch. 3) If the bridge is tilted back (down), loosen the spring tension by turning the claw screws clockwise. BRIDGE/SPRING TENSION ADJUSTMENTS For best results the bridge should always be adjusted so it is maintained by opposing tension between the strings and the claw springs. A) Be sure to check string pitch...
.... 2) Make sure that the guitar is tuned to proper pitch. 3) If the bridge is tilted back (down), loosen the spring tension by turning the claw screws clockwise. BRIDGE/SPRING TENSION ADJUSTMENTS For best results the bridge should always be adjusted so it is maintained by opposing tension between the strings and the claw springs. A) Be sure to check string pitch...
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... 1/2 turn of the nut tightens the rod and corrects for too much convex bend. The polepieces should be adjusted to your dealer. 9 Height adjustment screw Adjustable polepiece Height adjustment screw @F@H@PN@FOJOEE Clockwise rotation of the truss rod nut. Counterclockwise rotation of the magnetic pull on the strings. If the pickup is set too high, sustain and...
... 1/2 turn of the nut tightens the rod and corrects for too much convex bend. The polepieces should be adjusted to your dealer. 9 Height adjustment screw Adjustable polepiece Height adjustment screw @F@H@PN@FOJOEE Clockwise rotation of the truss rod nut. Counterclockwise rotation of the magnetic pull on the strings. If the pickup is set too high, sustain and...
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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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...JOEE 1. 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. String ends are provided to the instrument when changing or adjusting the strings. Improper use of this fine instrument, and to use a battery, make sure the strap is used and it about, etc. To get the most out...
...JOEE 1. 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. String ends are provided to the instrument when changing or adjusting the strings. Improper use of this fine instrument, and to use a battery, make sure the strap is used and it about, etc. To get the most out...
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... 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 kept on the switches or control knobs, etc. Store the Instrument Properly • When playing the instrument, pay attention to the instrument. The instrument may be performed by into consideration. • Do not keep the instrument in a place other than those listed below. • Locations...
... 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 kept on the switches or control knobs, etc. Store the Instrument Properly • When playing the instrument, pay attention to the instrument. The instrument may be performed by into consideration. • Do not keep the instrument in a place other than those listed below. • Locations...
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... 500 29 25 Fax: +48 (0)22 500 29 30 Yamaha Representative Offices in Zurich Seefeldstrasse 94, CH-8008 Zürich, Switzerland Tel: +41 (0)1 3833990 Fax: +41 (0)1 3833918 LITHUANIA Yamaha Music Europe GmbH Sp. Nakas S.A.Music House/Service 19 KM Leoforos Lavriou 19002 Peania / Attiki, Greece Tel:...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...
... 500 29 25 Fax: +48 (0)22 500 29 30 Yamaha Representative Offices in Zurich Seefeldstrasse 94, CH-8008 Zürich, Switzerland Tel: +41 (0)1 3833990 Fax: +41 (0)1 3833918 LITHUANIA Yamaha Music Europe GmbH Sp. Nakas S.A.Music House/Service 19 KM Leoforos Lavriou 19002 Peania / Attiki, Greece Tel:...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...
