Tuning And Changing The Strings - Yamaha SILENT Violin YSV104 Owner's Manual

Tuning and Changing the Strings

Because the bridge includes a built-in pickup, which is connected to the body with a thin
cable, the instrument ships from the factory with the bridge laying down. First, set up the
bridge and then proceed with tuning. As the strings get old, sound quality will gradually
decrease, and it will become difficult to tune the instrument. Change the strings as soon as
you think they are getting old.
WARNING
• The ends of the strings are sharp and can cut fingers. Use caution when changing strings.
• When changing or adjusting strings, do not put your face close to the instrument. The string may
suddenly break resulting in eye or other unexpected injuries.
• The lower side of the bridge supports the 1st
string (E), the higher side supports the 4th string
(G). Please note the bridge orientation and cen-
ter the bridge over the pickup cable hole as
shown in the illustration below.
Pickup cable
• Ensure that the bridge stands vertically. If it leans to one side, use both hands to adjust. Make sure
that each string passes over the corresponding grooves in the bridge.
Wrong
Body
Bridge
Correct
Wrong
Tailpiece
Vertical
D
A
G
Groove
4th string
Pickup cable
* The illustrations show
Hole
Place the bridge vertically.
E
1st string
the view looking from
the tailpiece.
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