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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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... 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 bass will remove corrosive skin oils and acids, and protect the plating, finish, and strings. * Avoid exposing the guitar to direct sunlight and extremes...
... 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 bass will remove corrosive skin oils and acids, and protect the plating, finish, and strings. * Avoid exposing the guitar to direct sunlight and extremes...
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Clockwise rotation tightens the machine. This adjustment is possible to adjust the amount of pressure required to premature tuning machine wear. Each machine has a tension adjustment screw, as illustrated. Loosen Tighten @F@C@FO@PNJOEE Loosen Tighten 3 Loosen Tighten The tuning machines should be adjusted to the extent that they are firm, but can lead to turn smoothly. TUNING MACHINE TENSION ADJUSTMENT The tuning machines have spring-loaded mechanisms which automatically take up wear, preventing backlash. However, it is normally unnecessary, and excessive ...
Clockwise rotation tightens the machine. This adjustment is possible to adjust the amount of pressure required to premature tuning machine wear. Each machine has a tension adjustment screw, as illustrated. Loosen Tighten @F@C@FO@PNJOEE Loosen Tighten 3 Loosen Tighten The tuning machines should be adjusted to the extent that they are firm, but can lead to turn smoothly. TUNING MACHINE TENSION ADJUSTMENT The tuning machines have spring-loaded mechanisms which automatically take up wear, preventing backlash. However, it is normally unnecessary, and excessive ...
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SETTING THE STRING ACTION String height refers to play. Set too high and the instrument is hard to the space between the string and the last fret measures as follows: Individual height adjustments for each saddle. STRING 5-string bass - 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6-string bass 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th TUNING High C G D A E Low B HEIGHT 2.6 mm 2.7 mm 2.8 mm 2.9 mm 3.0 mm 3.1 mm Height adjustment Saddle NOTE: Be sure to perform any necessary adjustments to the truss rod before performing the following adjustments. 4 @F@C@FO@PNJOEE Adjust so that the space between the strings...
SETTING THE STRING ACTION String height refers to play. Set too high and the instrument is hard to the space between the string and the last fret measures as follows: Individual height adjustments for each saddle. STRING 5-string bass - 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6-string bass 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th TUNING High C G D A E Low B HEIGHT 2.6 mm 2.7 mm 2.8 mm 2.9 mm 3.0 mm 3.1 mm Height adjustment Saddle NOTE: Be sure to perform any necessary adjustments to the truss rod before performing the following adjustments. 4 @F@C@FO@PNJOEE Adjust so that the space between the strings...
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Because the 12th fret is pitched higher than the harmonic, turn the corresponding saddle adjustment screw counter-clockwise, reducing the active string length. Repeat the same procedure for each string in the following way: To check intonation, compare the harmonic tone (12th fret) to the bridge saddles are necessary. If the fretted note is the midway point between the nut and the bridge, a harmonic tone one octave higher than the harmonic, turn the corresponding saddle adjustment screw clockwise, increasing the active string length. If the fretted tone is exactly the same pitch as...
Because the 12th fret is pitched higher than the harmonic, turn the corresponding saddle adjustment screw counter-clockwise, reducing the active string length. Repeat the same procedure for each string in the following way: To check intonation, compare the harmonic tone (12th fret) to the bridge saddles are necessary. If the fretted note is the midway point between the nut and the bridge, a harmonic tone one octave higher than the harmonic, turn the corresponding saddle adjustment screw clockwise, increasing the active string length. If the fretted tone is exactly the same pitch as...
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the higher the pickup, the louder the sound, and vice versa. Make any adjustments gradually. Adjust overall height using the screws located at either side of the magnetic pull on the strings. Counterclockwise rotation of the truss rod nut. If too much convex bend If too much concave bow concave convex Pickup adjustment screws NOTE: Unless you have experience with truss rods, we suggest that you entrust this adjustment to ten minutes for too much convex bend. If the pickup is set too high, sustain and playability will suffer because of the pickup. distance from the ...
the higher the pickup, the louder the sound, and vice versa. Make any adjustments gradually. Adjust overall height using the screws located at either side of the magnetic pull on the strings. Counterclockwise rotation of the truss rod nut. If too much convex bend If too much concave bow concave convex Pickup adjustment screws NOTE: Unless you have experience with truss rods, we suggest that you entrust this adjustment to ten minutes for too much convex bend. If the pickup is set too high, sustain and playability will suffer because of the pickup. distance from the ...
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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. 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 polarity markings as minor chemical waste. * When changing batteries, pay close attention to the +/-
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... strap. And when cleaning the headstock, be the cause other unexpected injuries as swinging it is installed with old. Thank you to read this Yamaha Guitar. Caution Safety Precautions Using your face close to the instrument when changing or adjusting the strings. Using Batteries Properly • For guitars that...a battery, make sure the strap is securely attached to the guitar. • Do not lift the guitar by . • Do not place your Yamaha Guitar in a safe and proper manner. The strap on the sharp string ends. It can be careful not to injure yourself on the guitar may...
... strap. And when cleaning the headstock, be the cause other unexpected injuries as swinging it is installed with old. Thank you to read this Yamaha Guitar. Caution Safety Precautions Using your face close to the instrument when changing or adjusting the strings. Using Batteries Properly • For guitars that...a battery, make sure the strap is securely attached to the guitar. • Do not lift the guitar by . • Do not place your Yamaha Guitar in a safe and proper manner. The strap on the sharp string ends. It can be careful not to injure yourself on the guitar may...
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Accidents such as dropping the guitar, the guitar falling over, or from shocks occurred during transport. For those adjustments that can be performed by into consideration. • Do not keep the instrument close to a fire or flame, and keep the instrument in a place other than those listed below. • Locations subject to direct sunlight. • Locations subject to extremely high or low temperatures. • Locations subject to high humidity, dust, or vibration. • During the summer season, temperatures inside of a car. • Do not treat the instrument in a rough manner ...
Accidents such as dropping the guitar, the guitar falling over, or from shocks occurred during transport. For those adjustments that can be performed by into consideration. • Do not keep the instrument close to a fire or flame, and keep the instrument in a place other than those listed below. • Locations subject to direct sunlight. • Locations subject to extremely high or low temperatures. • Locations subject to high humidity, dust, or vibration. • During the summer season, temperatures inside of a car. • Do not treat the instrument in a rough manner ...
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...31 (0)347 358040 Fax: +31 (0)347 358060 MALTA Olimpus Music Ltd. Postal Address) Tel: +46 (0)31 893400 Fax: +46 (0)31 454026 SWITZERLAND Yamaha Music Europe GmbH, Rellingen, Branch Switzerland in Europe FINLAND (For Musical Instrument) F - Oddział w Polsce (Branch Poland) ul. 17 Stycznia 56... S.A.U. Nakas S.A.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 ...
...31 (0)347 358040 Fax: +31 (0)347 358060 MALTA Olimpus Music Ltd. Postal Address) Tel: +46 (0)31 893400 Fax: +46 (0)31 454026 SWITZERLAND Yamaha Music Europe GmbH, Rellingen, Branch Switzerland in Europe FINLAND (For Musical Instrument) F - Oddział w Polsce (Branch Poland) ul. 17 Stycznia 56... S.A.U. Nakas S.A.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 ...