Yamaha Viola/Cello Owner's Manual

Thank you for purchasing this fine Yamaha instrument.
In order to maximize performance, and to ensure safety at all times, we recommend
you read through this manual thoroughly before playing your instrument.
Please follow the rules below to obtain maximum life and provide safe use of the instrument.
• Do not subject the instrument to rough treatment like
bumping it against other objects, dropping it, etc.
• Exposing the instrument to certain environments, par-
ticularly sudden changes of temperature, may cause
severe damage. Please take the necessary precautions
to protect your instrument against the following:
• Direct sunlight.
• Excessively high or low temperatures.
• Excessively high or low humidity.
• Excessive dust or strong vibration.
• Avoid leaving the instrument in a car for any ex-
tended period of time. Extreme temperatures, such
as during the summer and winter months, can be
harmful to both the instrument and bow.
• To clean the instrument, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.
Also, never use spray insecticides in the vicinity of
the instrument. Doing so may result in damage to,
or a change in the condition of the instrument.
• Prior to shipping the instrument has been adjusted
and is ready for use. However, should you feel that
additional adjustments are needed please contact
your local Yamaha dealer, as some alterations re-
quire specialist skills.
■ About the bow
• Using the supplied rosin, apply rosin to the bow hair before use.
Make sure that the rosin is applied evenly over the entire length
of the bow.
• Always loosen the hair on the bow when the bow is not used.
■ About end pin
• The end pin is pointed. Please be careful when using the exposed
end pin.
• Make sure the end pin stopper is secured firmly to prevent the
instrument from falling while you play.
■ About the Case
• The case is equipped with an adjustable divider that adapts to the
size of your viola for better storing. To adjust, loosen screw "A"
and reposition the divider. Once adjusted, firmly tighten the
screw. Do not force the divider when repositioning.
Viola/Cello
Cautions
Before Using the Instrument...
(Cello only)
(15/15.5/16/16.5 viola sizes only)
• The bow's shape can make it a danger to persons
and objects close by. When playing the instrument
make sure sufficient space is provided between you
and the next person or object, etc. Never treat the
bow in a rough manner, such as swinging or throw-
ing the bow.
• Make sure that the bow hair is sufficiently loosened
before placing the bow in the case.
● Tuning the Instrument
• When tuning or changing the strings, never hold the
instrument close to your face. If the string breaks
unexpectedly, it may result in injury to the eyes or
face.
• Always change the strings one at a time, never all at
once. The removal of all four strings from the in-
strument will result in the bridge collapsing, and the
tailpiece falling off. Other problems may occur.
• When tuning the strings, do not over loosen or over
tighten the fine tuner. Doing so may result in dam-
age to the instrument, or cause noise disturbances
during performance.
Rotate the button to adjust
the bow hair tension.
End Pin
Stopper
End Pin
Screw A
Owner's Manual
Rubber Foot
Divider