Yamaha YEV104 Owner's Manual page 8

CAUTION
Make sure that the strings are resting 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 fingers to hold the strings gently in
place when tuning the instrument.
Also, the 1st (E) string is fitted with a protective tube.
Make sure that the tube rests on the bridge.
Always make sure that the bridge is standing
vertically, whether the instrument is being
played or stored. (see diagram on page 6)
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 (YEV105 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 fine tune the strings.
Adjuster
Lower Raise
pitch pitch
• 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.
G
C
[Make sure that the strings do
not come out of their grooves]
3rd string
(D)
4th string
(G)
5th string
(C)
CAUTION
If the adjuster is too
loose, it could produce
noise while playing.
D
A
E
Protective tube on
the 1st (E) string
2nd string
(A)
1st string
(E)
YEV105
Don't loosen
too much.
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