String Replacement - Ibanez RGD Instruction Manual

TUNING
When shipped from the factory, Ibanez guitars are set up using the following tunings.
1st
6-strings E4
7-strings E4
Note that following models are set up differently.
RGD APEX2
1st
6-strings D4
7-strings D4
RG8 RGA8 S8 S8QM RGIR28FE
1st 2nd
D#4 A#3
MTM100
1st 2nd
C# G#
Use a tuner or tuning fork to tune up the sound of each open string to the above frequencies. If the pitch
is higher than the above frequency, loosen the string to lower the pitch, and wind the string in small
increments to tune it up. This is an easy way to stabilize your tuning. You may need to adjust the neck or the
intonation if you tune your guitar to pitches other than those shown in these tables, or if you use strings of
other than standard gauge.
For details on adjusting the neck or the intonation, refer to the sections NECK ADJUSTMENT (p. 38) or
INTONATION (p. 38).
Memo
• Please note that extreme tuning or use of strings not intended for electric guitar may cause parts to break,
and may cause unexpected injury.

STRING REPLACEMENT

Strings will deteriorate over time, causing buzzing or inaccurate pitch. Replace the strings whenever your
strings begin to rust or become discolored. We recommend that you replace all of the strings as a set at the
same time. Bent, twisted, or damaged strings will not produce the appropriate quality sound and therefore
should not be used.
Wind the string around the tuning machine post two or three times
from above, using about 5--7 cm of length and taking care that the
string does not cross itself. The strings should be replaced one
by one instead of removing all the strings at once. This is done to
avoid stress on the neck and to reduce the risk of affecting tremolo
balance.
The method for removing and installing strings attached to a tremolo/bridge will differ depending on the type of
For details, refer to the section for the tremolo/bridge installed on your guitar.
tremolo/bridge.
2nd 3rd
B3 G3
B3 G3
2nd 3rd
A3 F3
A3 F3
3rd 4th
F#3 C#3
3rd 4th
E B
4th 5th
D3 A2
D3 A2
4th 5th
C3 G2
C3 G2
5th 6th
G#2 D#2
5th 6th
F# B
6th 7th
E2 -
E2 B1
6th 7th
D2 -
D2 A1
7th 8th
A#1 F1
7th 8th
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