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Graphtech HeliumX User Manual

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  • Page 1 HeliumX ® for Bass User Manual www.graphtech.com...
  • Page 2 A. Adjusting String Height and Intonation Step 1 Step 2 Loosen string to relieve tension on the Saddle. Unscrew Rear Saddle Lock-Down half a turn.
  • Page 3 Step 4: Setting The String Height Step 3: Intonation Adjustment Adjust Intonation Screw, moving Saddle Raise or lower the Front Height Adjustment Post forward/backward to adjust intonation. to make adjustments to string height. IMPORTANT! Do not adjust up or down more than 2 mm (.08”). For adjustments greater than this, please remove the Saddle first (see B.
  • Page 4 Step 5 Step 6 Tighten the Rear Saddle Lock-Down so it secures Install the string into the machine head, making the Saddle. sure the string is lying on the String Ramp Insert. Tune the string to pitch. Do not over-tighten as this can lead to damage to the Saddle and/or the post.

  • Page 5: Removing The Saddle

    B. Removing the Saddle Step 1 Step 2 Loosen string to relieve tension on the Saddle. Unscrew and remove Rear Saddle Lock-Down.
  • Page 6 Step 3 Lift Saddle off the Front and Rear Posts. Proceed to adjust height of posts. Post heights should be even at desired height.

  • Page 7: Installing The Saddle

    C. Installing the Saddle Step 1 Step 2 Ensure proper alignment of Rear Post in relation Place the Saddle onto the posts, with the to the Saddle slot. Intonation Screw closest to the Rear Post. Rear Post should lock into the Saddle slot and not rotate.
  • Page 8 Step 3 Install the string. Through-body String Mount: For a through-mounted string installation, feed Top-loading String Mount: string through the body of the instrument and For a top-mounted string installation, feed the up through the slot of the Saddle, allowing Rear Saddle Lock-Down through the ball end of string to rest on the String Ramp Insert.
  • Page 9 Step 4 Step 5 Screw down the Rear Saddle Lock-Down. Install the string into the machine head, making If needed, slightly loosen Intonation Screw or sure the string is lying on the String Ramp Insert. slide Saddle back, so the ball end does not Tune the string to pitch.