Yamaha Silent Violin SV250 Owner's Manual page 15

Make sure that the strings are rest-
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ing in their appropriate grooves in the
bridge when playing the instrument.
Strings may come out of their grooves when adjusting the
bridge or changing strings. Since the 1st (E) and 4th (G)/5th
(C) strings tend to come out of their grooves easily, use
your fi ngers to hold the strings gently in place when tuning
the instrument.
Also, the 1st (E) string is fi tted with a protective tube. Make
sure that the tube rests on the bridge.
Always make sure that the bridge is standing ver-
tically, whether the instrument is being played or
stored. (see diagram on page 12)
Even if the bridge is standing vertically before tuning, it
may tilt during the tuning process. If so, readjust the bridge
so it stands vertically.
It is very important that the bridge stands vertically. If it
leans in either direction it will impair the sound and risk
damaging the instrument.
• String tunings are, 1st string E, 2nd string A, 3rd
string D, 4th string G, 5th string C (SV255 only).
Push in on the tuning peg and rotate to tune. Use a
piano, tuning fork, or tuner to tune the instrument.
• Finally, use the adjuster to fi ne tune the strings.
If the adjuster is too loose, it could pro-
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duce noise while playing.
• When the instrument is not going to be used for an extended period of time, loosen the strings until
the pitch drops a whole tone.
• Before using the instrument, make sure that the bridge is positioned vertically. Damage to the bridge
and poor sound quality may result if the bridge is not properly positioned.
Don't loosen
too much.
G
D
C
[Make sure that the strings do not
come out of their grooves]
Protective tube on
the 1st (E) string
[Bridge is placed vertically]
3rd string (D)
4th string (G)
5th string (C)
SV255
A
E
2nd string (A)
1st string (E)
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