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Replacing Strings: General Guidelines
Because each Robo-Tuner turns extremely slowly when tuned by hand, Firebird X's
includes two modes to speed up, simplify, and automate the string-changing process.
Caution!
Remember not use manual or mechanically-powered "string winder" tools.
The two modes are:
Single String Up Mode (for replacing individual strings, or replacing strings one at a
time after removing all strings)
String Down Mode (for removing all strings at the same time)
After re-stringing your guitar, you may want to "break in" your strings by tugging gently on
them, and also perform multiple tunings until they've stabilized—just like changing strings
on a conventional guitar. Also, use strings with ends that fit completely within the bridge
end holes and do not short out to the bridge. For best results when changing strings,
please follow these steps carefully.
1. Manually rotate each Robo-Tuner until the hole in the string binding post provides a
straight path for threading each new string.
2. Guide each string through your tailpiece, over the center of each saddle (where contact
is essential), through the nut slot, then straight through the post hole.
3. Pull the string slightly to take up any slack, then tighten down the post hole's locking
nut.
4. Cut the extra length off each string close to the post; if one string contacts another, the
system may function improperly. Also, do not use any strings which have frayed wraps at
the ball end (Firebird X will not function if any part of the string touches beyond its
insulated holder), and don't let steel bottleneck slides contact the strings during tuning
operations.
5. Manually turn each tuning peg to tighten the string tension—just enough for the Piezo
bridge to accurately "read" the string pitch.
6. Let Firebird X take care of the rest—as we'll find out next.
All Strings Down Mode (Position = D, ID = Down Arrow)
When changing an entire set of strings, String Down Mode causes all Robo-Tuners to de-
tension all strings so that you can remove them all.
Detuning All Strings Step-by-Step
1. Enter the
Red
Bank, then rotate the Gear Shift knob to the D position.
2. Push down on the Digital Varitone knob.
3. All Firebird X strings start tuning down in pairs, until either the user leaves the String
Down function by returning the silver tog-pot to the center position, or until a short circuit
occurs due to a detuned string touching another string.
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