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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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... 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. 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...
... 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. 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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... 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 your dealer. @F@H@PN@FOJOEE Loosen HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE LOCKING NUT 1) Remove 3 pcs. of hexagonal screws fixing the Lock Pads. (illustration - The Nut Base gets higher...
... 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 your dealer. @F@H@PN@FOJOEE Loosen HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE LOCKING NUT 1) Remove 3 pcs. of hexagonal screws fixing the Lock Pads. (illustration - The Nut Base gets higher...
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... has an affect on playability. String height is hard to the truss rod before performing the following adjustments. NOTE: Be sure to perform any necessary adjustments to play. Set too high and the instrument is adjusted with the bridge and/or the saddle on the left and right sides. SETTING THE STRING ACTION - Adjust height by alternately turning the screws little by little on...
... has an affect on playability. String height is hard to the truss rod before performing the following adjustments. NOTE: Be sure to perform any necessary adjustments to play. Set too high and the instrument is adjusted with the bridge and/or the saddle on the left and right sides. SETTING THE STRING ACTION - Adjust height by alternately turning the screws little by little on...
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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. 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.
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... - 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 - A) 2) Loosen the individual string locks using the supplied hexagonal wrench. (illustration - C) 5) Tune the guitar to the correct pitch. 6) Remove the back plate to gain access to the correct pitch. (illustration - VIBRATO SYSTEM Locking Type (part 1) When changing strings it is tuned to correct pitch...
... - 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 - A) 2) Loosen the individual string locks using the supplied hexagonal wrench. (illustration - C) 5) Tune the guitar to the correct pitch. 6) Remove the back plate to gain access to the correct pitch. (illustration - VIBRATO SYSTEM Locking Type (part 1) When changing strings it is tuned to correct pitch...
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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 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 - 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 ensure that its position stays stationary. (illustration -
VIBRATO SYSTEM Locking Type (part 2) Intonation Adjustment in Vibrato Bridge 1) Loosen the hexagonal screw located in front of each saddle 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 - 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 ensure that its position stays stationary. (illustration -
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... to check string pitch after each adjustment to proper pitch. 3) If the bridge is tilted forward (up), tighten spring tension by turning the claw screws clockwise. The adjustment procedures are: 1) Remove the screws that attach the tremolo cavity back plate from the back side of the guitar as shown in illustration (below). If you change string gauge, you will...
... to check string pitch after each adjustment to proper pitch. 3) If the bridge is tilted forward (up), tighten spring tension by turning the claw screws clockwise. The adjustment procedures are: 1) Remove the screws that attach the tremolo cavity back plate from the back side of the guitar as shown in illustration (below). If you change string gauge, you will...
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...louder the sound, and vice versa. If the pickup is set too high, sustain and playability will suffer because of the truss rod nut. Single-coil Pickup Humbucking Pickup NOTE: Unless you have experience with truss rods, we suggest that you entrust this adjustment to ... setting, and check the curvature after each 1/2 turn of the magnetic pull on the strings. distance from the strings. The polepieces should be about 2 or 3 millimeters from the strings) affects gain - TRUSS ROD ADJUSTMENT The curvature of the neck should normally be slightly concave. Make any adjustments gradually...
...louder the sound, and vice versa. If the pickup is set too high, sustain and playability will suffer because of the truss rod nut. Single-coil Pickup Humbucking Pickup NOTE: Unless you have experience with truss rods, we suggest that you entrust this adjustment to ... setting, and check the curvature after each 1/2 turn of the magnetic pull on the strings. distance from the strings. The polepieces should be about 2 or 3 millimeters from the strings) affects gain - TRUSS ROD ADJUSTMENT The curvature of the neck should normally be slightly concave. Make any adjustments gradually...
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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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... the instrument when changing or adjusting the strings. Improper use it in a Safe Manner Preventing Unexpected Injuries and Accidents • When using the instrument. Caution Safety Precautions • Do not place your Yamaha Guitar in a safe manner, we urge you for purchasing this Yamaha Guitar. String ends are provided to prevent unexpected injuries or accidents. Thank you to read this Owner's Manual before using a strap, make...
... the instrument when changing or adjusting the strings. Improper use it in a Safe Manner Preventing Unexpected Injuries and Accidents • When using the instrument. Caution Safety Precautions • Do not place your Yamaha Guitar in a safe manner, we urge you for purchasing this Yamaha Guitar. String ends are provided to prevent unexpected injuries or accidents. Thank you to read this Owner's Manual before using a strap, make...
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For those adjustments that you purchased the instrument, if possible, as special skills may be used outdoors in bad weather, or in a place with the devices, such as power amplifiers, etc., that can 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. And do not spray insecticides close...
For those adjustments that you purchased the instrument, if possible, as special skills may be used outdoors in bad weather, or in a place with the devices, such as power amplifiers, etc., that can 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. And do not spray insecticides close...
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... 602 039051 DENMARK YS Copenhagen Liaison Office (Yamaha Scandinavia AB Filial Denmark) Generatorvej 6A, 2730 Herlev, Denmark Tel: +45 44 92 49 00 Fax: +45 44 54 47 09 ESTONIA Yamaha Music Europe GmbH Sp. Nakas S.A.Music House/Service 19 KM Leoforos Lavriou 19002 Peania / Attiki, Greece Tel...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 (Box 300 ...
... 602 039051 DENMARK YS Copenhagen Liaison Office (Yamaha Scandinavia AB Filial Denmark) Generatorvej 6A, 2730 Herlev, Denmark Tel: +45 44 92 49 00 Fax: +45 44 54 47 09 ESTONIA Yamaha Music Europe GmbH Sp. Nakas S.A.Music House/Service 19 KM Leoforos Lavriou 19002 Peania / Attiki, Greece Tel...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 (Box 300 ...
