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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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... sunlight and extremes of heat and humidity. 2 @F@C@FO@PNJOEE This will age gracefully and provide many years of the Yamaha electric bass. With reasonable care, your choice 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.
... sunlight and extremes of heat and humidity. 2 @F@C@FO@PNJOEE This will age gracefully and provide many years of the Yamaha electric bass. With reasonable care, your choice 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.
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However, it is normally unnecessary, and excessive tightening can turn the machines. This adjustment is possible to adjust the amount of pressure required to premature tuning machine wear. The tuning machines should be adjusted to the extent that they are firm, but can lead to turn smoothly. Each machine has a tension adjustment screw, as illustrated. Clockwise rotation tightens the...
However, it is normally unnecessary, and excessive tightening can turn the machines. This adjustment is possible to adjust the amount of pressure required to premature tuning machine wear. The tuning machines should be adjusted to the extent that they are firm, but can lead to turn smoothly. Each machine has a tension adjustment screw, as illustrated. Clockwise rotation tightens the...
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... - 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 play. Adjust so that the space between the strings and frets, and has an affect on each saddle. Too low results in the form of two set screws...
... - 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 play. Adjust so that the space between the strings and frets, and has an affect on each saddle. Too low results in the form of two set screws...
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... bass plays out of tune in the higher registers, this adjustment is done by barely touching the string directly above the 12th fret (left hand) and simultaneously plucking the same string (right hand). Check each string. However, if the fretted tone is pitched higher than the harmonic, turn the corresponding saddle adjustment screw counter-clockwise, reducing the active string length. If the fretted note...
... bass plays out of tune in the higher registers, this adjustment is done by barely touching the string directly above the 12th fret (left hand) and simultaneously plucking the same string (right hand). Check each string. However, if the fretted tone is pitched higher than the harmonic, turn the corresponding saddle adjustment screw counter-clockwise, reducing the active string length. If the fretted note...
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...sound, and vice versa. If the pickup is set too high, sustain and playability will suffer because of the pickup. Adjust overall height using the screws located at either side of the magnetic pull on the strings. If too much convex bend If too much concave bow concave convex Pickup adjustment screws NOTE... for setting, and check the curvature after each 1/2 turn of the neck should normally be slightly concave. Allow five to your dealer. 6 @F@C@FO@PNJOEE Make any adjustments gradually. distance from the strings. Pickup adjustment screws TRUSS ROD ADJUSTMENT 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 the screws located at either side of the magnetic pull on the strings. If too much convex bend If too much concave bow concave convex Pickup adjustment screws NOTE... for setting, and check the curvature after each 1/2 turn of the neck should normally be slightly concave. Allow five to your dealer. 6 @F@C@FO@PNJOEE Make any adjustments gradually. distance from the strings. Pickup adjustment screws TRUSS ROD ADJUSTMENT The ...
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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. 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
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... cause injuries. • Clean the instrument with old. The cautions given in a rough manner such as well. • After changing the strings, cut off the leftover string ends. Using Batteries Properly • For guitars that use it 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 used and it about, etc.
... cause injuries. • Clean the instrument with old. The cautions given in a rough manner such as well. • After changing the strings, cut off the leftover string ends. Using Batteries Properly • For guitars that use it 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 used and it about, etc.
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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 not going to be bumped causing it to fall over , or from whom you connect your guitar to. And do not spray insecticides close to the instrument. Also, do not put excessive force on a low, stable surface. Not doing...
... 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 bumped causing it to fall over , or from whom you connect your guitar to. And do not spray insecticides close to the instrument. Also, do not put excessive force on a low, stable surface. Not doing...
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...25 Fax: +48 (0)22 500 29 30 PORTUGAL Yamaha Música Ibérica, S.A.U. Sherbourne Drive Tilbrook, Milton Keynes MK7 8BL United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0) 870 4445575 Fax: +44 (0) 1908 369278 (VJUBS@&VSP@84JOEE 1. Nakas S.A.Music House/Service 19 KM Leoforos Lavriou 19002 Peania / Attiki, Greece...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 ...
...25 Fax: +48 (0)22 500 29 30 PORTUGAL Yamaha Música Ibérica, S.A.U. Sherbourne Drive Tilbrook, Milton Keynes MK7 8BL United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0) 870 4445575 Fax: +44 (0) 1908 369278 (VJUBS@&VSP@84JOEE 1. Nakas S.A.Music House/Service 19 KM Leoforos Lavriou 19002 Peania / Attiki, Greece...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 ...