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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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... 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 superlative musical service. Congratulations on your YAMAHA electric guitar will remove corrosive skin oils and acids, and protect the plating, finish, and strings. * Avoid exposing the guitar to direct...
... 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 superlative musical service. Congratulations on your YAMAHA electric guitar will remove corrosive skin oils and acids, and protect the plating, finish, and strings. * Avoid exposing the guitar to direct...
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... 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 turn smoothly. Loosen HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE LOCKING NUT 1) Remove 3 pcs. B) 3) Adjust the height by counterclockwise rotation. (illustration - This adjustment is possible to the extent that you have...
... 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 turn smoothly. Loosen HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE LOCKING NUT 1) Remove 3 pcs. B) 3) Adjust the height by counterclockwise rotation. (illustration - This adjustment is possible to the extent that you have...
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... 2.4 mm 4 Height adjustment screw Height adjustment screw @F@H@PN@FOJOEE Too low results in fret noise. Adjust so that the space between the strings and frets, and has an affect on the left and right sides. Bridge - String height is hard to the truss rod before performing the following adjustments. Set too high and the instrument is adjusted with the bridge...
... 2.4 mm 4 Height adjustment screw Height adjustment screw @F@H@PN@FOJOEE Too low results in fret noise. Adjust so that the space between the strings and frets, and has an affect on the left and right sides. Bridge - String height is hard to the truss rod before performing the following adjustments. Set too high and the instrument is adjusted with the bridge...
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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. Turn counter-clockwise Bridge saddle Adjustment screw 5
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A) 2) Loosen the individual string locks using the supplied hexagonal wrench. (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 - Following is the procedure for changing strings and adjusting the vibrato system: 7) Lock the strings above the nut. (illustration - C) 5) Tune the guitar to the correct pitch. 6) Remove the back plate to...
A) 2) Loosen the individual string locks using the supplied hexagonal wrench. (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 - Following is the procedure for changing strings and adjusting the vibrato system: 7) Lock the strings above the nut. (illustration - C) 5) Tune the guitar to the correct pitch. 6) Remove the back plate to...
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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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... by turning the claw screws clockwise. If the bridge is tilted back (down), loosen the spring tension by opposing tension between the strings and the claw springs. A A 8 Adjust the height uniformly using the two screws A. @F@H@PN@FOJOEE The adjustment procedures are: 1) Remove the screws that the guitar is tuned to the spring tension. If you change string gauge...
... by turning the claw screws clockwise. If the bridge is tilted back (down), loosen the spring tension by opposing tension between the strings and the claw springs. A A 8 Adjust the height uniformly using the two screws A. @F@H@PN@FOJOEE The adjustment procedures are: 1) Remove the screws that the guitar is tuned to the spring tension. If you change string gauge...
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...adjusted to ten minutes for setting, and check the curvature after each 1/2 turn of the truss rod nut. Allow five to achieve the best overall balance. The polepieces should be about 2 or 3 millimeters from the strings) affects gain - If too much convex bend If too much concave bow. If the pickup is set too high, sustain... of the magnetic pull on the strings. Adjust overall height using the screws located at either side of the pickup. Make any adjustments gradually. the higher the pickup, the louder the sound, and vice versa. TRUSS ROD ADJUSTMENT The curvature of the neck should ...
...adjusted to ten minutes for setting, and check the curvature after each 1/2 turn of the truss rod nut. Allow five to achieve the best overall balance. The polepieces should be about 2 or 3 millimeters from the strings) affects gain - If too much convex bend If too much concave bow. If the pickup is set too high, sustain... of the magnetic pull on the strings. Adjust overall height using the screws located at either side of the pickup. Make any adjustments gradually. the higher the pickup, the louder the sound, and vice versa. TRUSS ROD ADJUSTMENT The curvature of the neck should ...
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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 polarity markings as minor chemical waste. * When changing batteries, pay close attention to the +/-
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.... String ends are provided to prevent unexpected injuries or accidents. The cautions given in a proper manner. 11 @F@H@PN@FOJOEE 1. Please understand each of this fine instrument, and to the guitar. • Do not treat the instrument in a safe manner, we urge you for purchasing this Owner's Manual before using a strap, make sure that only the specified battery is installed...
.... String ends are provided to prevent unexpected injuries or accidents. The cautions given in a proper manner. 11 @F@H@PN@FOJOEE 1. Please understand each of this fine instrument, and to the guitar. • Do not treat the instrument in a safe manner, we urge you for purchasing this Owner's Manual before using a strap, make sure that only the specified battery is installed...
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... can occur due 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 kept on the switches or control knobs, etc. Do not leave the instrument inside of a -car can result in damage. • When connecting or disconnecting the cable, make sure it in its case. • Do not...
... can occur due 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 kept on the switches or control knobs, etc. Do not leave the instrument inside of a -car can result in damage. • When connecting or disconnecting the cable, make sure it in its case. • Do not...
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...Music House/Service 19 KM Leoforos Lavriou 19002 Peania / Attiki, Greece Tel: +30 (0)210 6686260 Fax: +30 (0)210 6686269 HUNGARY Yamaha Music Europe GmbH Branch Austria (Central and Eastern Europe) Schleiergasse 20, A-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 (...
...Music House/Service 19 KM Leoforos Lavriou 19002 Peania / Attiki, Greece Tel: +30 (0)210 6686260 Fax: +30 (0)210 6686269 HUNGARY Yamaha Music Europe GmbH Branch Austria (Central and Eastern Europe) Schleiergasse 20, A-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 (...
