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TUNING
The Silent Viola is shipped from the factory with the bridge unfitted.
First, set up the bridge and then proceed with tuning.
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The lower side of the bridge supports the 1st string (A), the higher side supports
the 4th string (C). Make sure the bridge is placed properly, then set the bridge in
the bridge seat. (Make sure the logo side of the bridge is facing the tailpiece.)
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Make sure the entire underside of the bridge's legs is in contact with the pickup.
Also, make sure that the bridge does not slide off of the Bridge Seat or that its
legs are touching the sides of the Bridge Seat. Doing so will result in deterio-
rated sound quality.
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Ensure that the tailpiece side of the bridge stands vertically. If it leans to one
side, use both hands to adjust. Make sure that each string passes over the
corresponding slits in the bridge.
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Playing the viola with a leaning bridge may result in damage to the bridge
or a deterioration in sound quality.
Tuning
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The strings are tuned to the following pitches. The 1st string is tuned to A, the
2nd string to D, the 3rd string to G, and the 4th string to C.
Use a piano, tuning fork, tuner, etc., and adjust the pitch of each string using the
tuning pegs. When rotating the peg, apply firm pressure towards the head stock.
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After tuning is complete, make sure that the tailpiece side of the bridge is still
properly aligned. If the bridge is leaning in either direction, slightly loosen the
strings and carefully re-align the bridge using both hands.
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An adjuster is provided on the 1st string for fine tuning the string's pitch.
G
D
C
A
4th string
Looking from the tailpiece
Bridge Legs (Underside)
Pickup
Bridge seat
Placing the Bridge's Legs
Correct
Bad
Bad
Right angle
Body
Tailpiece
Bridge seat
Bridge is placed vertically
SVV-200
1st string
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