Tuning And Changing The Strings - Yamaha Silent Violin SV250 Owner's Manual

■ Tuning and Changing the Strings

Because the bridge includes a built in sensor,
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 diffi cult to tune the instrument. Change
the strings as soon as you think they are getting
old.
• The end of the strings are sharp and can
Caution
cut fi ngers. 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)/5th string
(C). Make sure the bridge is placed properly, then set
the bridge in the bridge seat.
• 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 slits in the
bridge.
Bad
Body
Bridge seat
12
Correct
Bad
Vertical
Tailpiece
Set up
4th string
5th string
[Bridge is placed vertically]
D
A
G
Groove
SV250
D
G
C
Groove
SV255
[Looking from the tailpiece]
Bridge seat
Bridge feet
[Make sure the bridge feet do not
come in contact with the bridge seat]
E
1st string
A
E
1st string