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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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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. With reasonable care, your purchase of the YAMAHA electric guitar. Congratulations on your YAMAHA electric guitar will remove corrosive skin oils and acids, and...
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. With reasonable care, your purchase of the YAMAHA electric guitar. Congratulations on your YAMAHA electric guitar will remove corrosive skin oils and acids, and...
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... the Lock Pads. (illustration - The Nut Base gets higher by clockwise rotation, and lower by the Height Adjustment Screw. This adjustment is possible to adjust the amount of pressure required to the extent that you entrust this adjustment to premature tuning machine wear. 3 B NOTE: As the height has been adjusted in the best condition in the factory, please avoid...
... the Lock Pads. (illustration - The Nut Base gets higher by clockwise rotation, and lower by the Height Adjustment Screw. This adjustment is possible to adjust the amount of pressure required to the extent that you entrust this adjustment to premature tuning machine wear. 3 B NOTE: As the height has been adjusted in the best condition in the factory, please avoid...
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... hard to play. Adjust so that the space between the strings and frets, and has an affect on playability. Bridge - Adjust height by alternately turning the screws little by little on the bridge. Height adjustment screws (for each strings) String height refers to the truss rod before performing the following adjustments. Set too high and the instrument is adjusted with the bridge and...
... hard to play. Adjust so that the space between the strings and frets, and has an affect on playability. Bridge - Adjust height by alternately turning the screws little by little on the bridge. Height adjustment screws (for each strings) String height refers to the truss rod before performing the following adjustments. Set too high and the instrument is adjusted with the bridge and...
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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 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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... string. (illustration - C) 1) Using the supplied hexagonal wrench, loosen the three hexagonal screws on the lock above the nut. (illustration - C) 5) Tune the guitar to the correct pitch. 6) Remove the back plate to gain access to the correct pitch. (illustration - A) 8) Use the fine tuning thumb screw to tune the guitar to the vibrato strings. VIBRATO SYSTEM Locking Type (part 1) When changing strings it is the procedure for changing strings and adjusting...
... string. (illustration - C) 1) Using the supplied hexagonal wrench, loosen the three hexagonal screws on the lock above the nut. (illustration - C) 5) Tune the guitar to the correct pitch. 6) Remove the back plate to gain access to the correct pitch. (illustration - A) 8) Use the fine tuning thumb screw to tune the guitar to the vibrato strings. VIBRATO SYSTEM Locking Type (part 1) When changing strings it is the procedure for changing strings and adjusting...
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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 - 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 -
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... the spring tension by turning the claw screws clockwise. If you change string gauge, you will need to readjust the spring tension to return the bridge back to the top surface of the guitar exposing the claw springs. 2) Make sure that the guitar is tuned to the spring tension. BRIDGE/SPRING TENSION ADJUSTMENTS For best results the bridge...
... the spring tension by turning the claw screws clockwise. If you change string gauge, you will need to readjust the spring tension to return the bridge back to the top surface of the guitar exposing the claw springs. 2) Make sure that the guitar is tuned to the spring tension. BRIDGE/SPRING TENSION ADJUSTMENTS For best results the bridge...
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... should be slightly concave. Make any adjustments gradually. distance from the strings. Single-coil Pickup Humbucking Pickup NOTE: Unless you have experience with truss rods, we suggest that you entrust this adjustment to achieve the best overall balance. the higher the pickup, the louder the sound, and vice versa. TRUSS ROD ADJUSTMENT The curvature of the magnetic...
... should be slightly concave. Make any adjustments gradually. distance from the strings. Single-coil Pickup Humbucking Pickup NOTE: Unless you have experience with truss rods, we suggest that you entrust this adjustment to achieve the best overall balance. the higher the pickup, the louder the sound, and vice versa. TRUSS ROD ADJUSTMENT The curvature of the magnetic...
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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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... this Owner's Manual before using a strap, make sure that only the specified battery is used and it about, etc. Strings may detach causing unexpected accidents such as well. • After changing the strings, cut off the leftover string ends. It can be careful not to injure yourself on the guitar may suddenly break causing injuries to the instrument when changing or adjusting the strings. Separate batteries...
... this Owner's Manual before using a strap, make sure that only the specified battery is used and it about, etc. Strings may detach causing unexpected accidents such as well. • After changing the strings, cut off the leftover string ends. It can be careful not to injure yourself on the guitar may suddenly break causing injuries to the instrument when changing or adjusting the strings. Separate batteries...
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... a low, stable surface. The instrument can catch fire, and earthquakes 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 not going to be used for the procedure. In the event adjustment is not being shipped from whom you connect your guitar to. Please read the Owner's Manuals...
... a low, stable surface. The instrument can catch fire, and earthquakes 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 not going to be used for the procedure. In the event adjustment is not being shipped from whom you connect your guitar to. Please read the Owner's Manuals...
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...03900 Fax: +43 (0)1 602 039051 SLOVENIA 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 SPAIN Yamaha Música Ibérica, S.A.U. Nakas S.A.Music House/Service 19 KM Leoforos Lavriou 19002 Peania / Attiki... 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 (...
...03900 Fax: +43 (0)1 602 039051 SLOVENIA 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 SPAIN Yamaha Música Ibérica, S.A.U. Nakas S.A.Music House/Service 19 KM Leoforos Lavriou 19002 Peania / Attiki... 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 (...
