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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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... plating, finish, and strings. * Avoid exposing the guitar to direct sunlight and extremes of the Yamaha electric bass. 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. This will age gracefully and provide many years of superlative musical service. With reasonable care, your...
... plating, finish, and strings. * Avoid exposing the guitar to direct sunlight and extremes of the Yamaha electric bass. 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. This will age gracefully and provide many years of superlative musical service. With reasonable care, your...
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... extent that they are firm, but can lead to turn smoothly. Loosen Tighten @F@C@FO@PNJOEE Loosen Tighten 3 Loosen Tighten Clockwise rotation tightens the machine. TUNING MACHINE TENSION ADJUSTMENT The tuning machines have spring-loaded mechanisms which automatically take up wear, preventing backlash. This adjustment is possible to adjust the amount of pressure required to premature...
... extent that they are firm, but can lead to turn smoothly. Loosen Tighten @F@C@FO@PNJOEE Loosen Tighten 3 Loosen Tighten Clockwise rotation tightens the machine. TUNING MACHINE TENSION ADJUSTMENT The tuning machines have spring-loaded mechanisms which automatically take up wear, preventing backlash. This adjustment is possible to adjust the amount of pressure required to premature...
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... the strings and frets, and has an affect on each string are provided in fret noise. Clockwise rotation raises saddle height and counter-clockwise lowers the saddle. 4-string bass - 1st 2nd 3rd 4th - SETTING THE STRING ACTION String height refers to the truss rod before performing the following adjustments. 4 @F@C@FO@PNJOEE Set too high and the instrument is hard to play.
... the strings and frets, and has an affect on each string are provided in fret noise. Clockwise rotation raises saddle height and counter-clockwise lowers the saddle. 4-string bass - 1st 2nd 3rd 4th - SETTING THE STRING ACTION String height refers to the truss rod before performing the following adjustments. 4 @F@C@FO@PNJOEE Set too high and the instrument is hard to play.
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... the bass plays out of tune in the following way: To check intonation, compare the harmonic tone (12th fret) to the fretted tone (12th fret). If the fretted note is pitched higher than the harmonic, turn the corresponding saddle adjustment screw counter-clockwise, reducing the active string length. When lower than harmonic When higher than the fretted tone can be generated. Because...
... the bass plays out of tune in the following way: To check intonation, compare the harmonic tone (12th fret) to the fretted tone (12th fret). If the fretted note is pitched higher than the harmonic, turn the corresponding saddle adjustment screw counter-clockwise, reducing the active string length. When lower than harmonic When higher than the fretted tone can be generated. Because...
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... truss rod nut. Make any adjustments gradually. Allow five to your dealer. 6 @F@C@FO@PNJOEE the higher the pickup, the louder the sound, and vice versa. Adjust overall height using the screws located at either side of the magnetic pull on the strings. distance from the strings. The polepieces should... the rod and corrects for setting, and check the curvature after each 1/2 turn of the neck should normally be slightly concave. If the pickup is set too high, sustain and playability will suffer because of the pickup. PICKUP HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT The height of the nut ...
... truss rod nut. Make any adjustments gradually. Allow five to your dealer. 6 @F@C@FO@PNJOEE the higher the pickup, the louder the sound, and vice versa. Adjust overall height using the screws located at either side of the magnetic pull on the strings. distance from the strings. The polepieces should... the rod and corrects for setting, and check the curvature after each 1/2 turn of the neck should normally be slightly concave. If the pickup is set too high, sustain and playability will suffer because of the pickup. PICKUP HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT The height of the nut ...
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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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... this Owner's Manual before using a strap, make sure that require two or more batteries, do not mix new batteries with a soft, dry cloth. Using Batteries Properly • For guitars that use it in a rough manner such as the instrument dropping, etc., or injuring persons close to the instrument when changing or adjusting the strings. To get the most out of this fine instrument, and to use a battery, make sure...
... this Owner's Manual before using a strap, make sure that require two or more batteries, do not mix new batteries with a soft, dry cloth. Using Batteries Properly • For guitars that use it in a rough manner such as the instrument dropping, etc., or injuring persons close to the instrument when changing or adjusting the strings. To get the most out of this fine instrument, and to use a battery, make sure...
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... fall over resulting in injury. • If the instrument is not going to be used , make sure the guitar amplifier's power is switched OFF, or the amplifier's volume is necessary, contact the dealer from whom you connect your guitar to. 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...
... fall over resulting in injury. • If the instrument is not going to be used , make sure the guitar amplifier's power is switched OFF, or the amplifier's volume is necessary, contact the dealer from whom you connect your guitar to. 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...
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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...
