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BRIDGE PLATE ANGLE:
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Stringing:
3. Remove old string.
4. Attach new string by feeding thru hole in string post.
Pull excess slack out of string and lock in place by
turning knurled lock screw clockwise until snug. "Leave
about 1 or 2 turns of slack
String Intonation:
Accurate string intonation settings ensure that your
instrument will play in tune at any point on the neck.
Although "perfect intonation" is a physical impossibility
with a fretted instrument, the correct settings will maxi-
mize the accuracy of individual notes up and down the
nack.
NOTE:
IT IS OFTEN DIFFICULT FOR THE UNTRAINED
EAR TO DETERMINE WHEN THE OPEN NOTE
AND THE FRETTED NOTE ARE AT PRECISELY
THE SAME PITCH. SOME PLAYERS FIND THAT
COMPARING THE 12TH FRET HARMONIC OF
THE STRING (RATHER THAN THE OPEN NOTE)
TO THE FRETTED NOTE IS MUCH EASIER. A
HARMONIC |S PLAYED BY PLUCKING THE
STRING WITH THE RIGHT HAND WHILE TOUCH
ING THE STRING WITH THE LEFT INDEX FINGER
(AS LIGHTLY AS POSSIBLE) DIRECTLY ABOVE
'THE TWELFTH FRET. THE LEFT INDEX FINGER IS
DRAWN AWAY AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE AFTER
THE STRING IS PLUCKED, PRODUCING A
"CHIME" EFFECT. THIS CHIMED NOTE IS THEN
COMPARED TO THE FRETTED NOTE.
For even greater
ease and high degree of accuracy, we
recommend one of the many types of electronic guitar
tuners that are available from most music stores. The
tuners which use either a meter or a moving LED display
are usually easier to use than the type with a numerical
frequency readout
NOTE:
BOTH TORSION ROD AND STRING HEIGHT
SETTINGS INTERACT CLOSELY WITH STRING IN-
TONATION. THESE ADJUSTMENTS MUST BE
COMPLETED BEFORE ANY ATTEMPT IS MADE
TO SET STRING INTONATION AT THE BRIDGE.
1, Ensure that torsion rod and string height settings are
accurate.
2. Tune guitar to standard (A-440) pitch.
3, Hold the instrument in a normal playing position or
place the guitar ona clean flat surface
so that onlythe
body isin contact with the work surface. Any pressure
on the neck will affect intonation settings.
4. Play the 1st string open and compare it to the pitch of
the same string when it is played at the 12th fret,
These notes should be the same (one octave apart).
5. Using wrench supplied, adjust the string saddle so
that both the fretted and open notes are the same.
NOTE:
IT WILL OFTEN BE NECESSARY TO RETURN THE
OPEN STRING TO STANDARD PITCH AFTER THE
BRIDGE POSITION IS ALTERED.
6. Repeat stops 4 and 5 for the remaining strings.
7. Repeatsteps 1 through 6 as necessary until intonation
of all the strings is accurately adjusted
Gare for the Instrumen
This is a high quality musical instrument constructed
from the finest materials and with the most up-to-date
production methods available. With reasonable care, it
should provide many, many years of service and out-
standing playability.
Temperature and Humidity:
It is important that your instrument be protected from
any extremes of sudden changes in either temperature or
humidity. The instrument should be stored in its case
whenever it is not in use.
Strings:
String life may be greatly extended by frequentcleaning
and wipingafter use. Dirt and perspiration tend to build up
on the underside of the strings, so it is often necessary to
slide a rag between the strings and the fingerboard. Dirt-
laden strings cause tuning and intonation problems, as
well as rust and corrosion
For best performance, strings should be changed ap-
proximately once a month or every twenty-four playing
hours. Some players may find that they prefer to change
strings more often.
Finish:
Your instrument has a polyester/urethane finish which
is both durable and weather-resistant, but nevertheless
needs care. Automotive-grade waxes will protect, clean,
and shine it. Between waxings, the instrument should be
wiped with a dry, soft cloth
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