Yamaha System Owner's Manual

FC (FingerClamp) Tremolo System
On the Yamaha FC (FingerClamp) tremolo system, tools are not necessary to tune/change the strings as on other locking
systems. Following is the procedure for changing strings and adjusting the tremolo system.
Part 1 : Setting up the tremolo arm & tremolo unit holder
■ Popping-in/out the arm
The tremolo arm can be attached or detached simply by popping it in or
out. (Fig. )
Pop in/out the arm
Tremolo arm
■ Adjusting the torque of the tremolo arm
To adjust the torque of the tremolo arm, tighten or loosen the screw on
the side of the "arm base" with a hexagonal wrench. (Fig.
* Attach the tremolo arm before adjusting the torque.
Adjust the arm torque
Loosen
Tighten
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Out
In
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Arm Base
■ Setting the "Tremolo Unit Holder"
1
Turn the tremolo arm towards the body end. (Fig.
Turn the arm this way
2
Set the "Tremolo Unit Holder" as shown in illustration. (Fig.
* The "Tremolo Unit Holder" helps to keep the tremolo unit
stable and horizontal for easy string change and re-tuning.
Set "Tremolo Unit Holder"
* When setting the "Tremolo Unit Holder", Adjust the height
by rotating the head so the tremolo unit is parallel to the top
of the guitar body. (Fig.
Adjust holder height
Raise
)
)
Tremolo Unit Holder
)
Lower
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