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string chAnge
TAKE OFF OLD STRINGS
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1. Using the fine tuners
, detune strings to their loosest tension with string
retainer blocks
at their innermost position, closest to bridge set screw
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2. Remove string ball end from string retainer block.
3. Loosen string locking screws
in provided set.
4. Pull old strings out of their nut tunnels
CLEAN THE FRETBOARD
5. Wipe graphite fretboard clean with damp rag, rubbing off accumulations,
if any, then wipe with dry rag.
PUT ON NEW STRINGS
6. Place ball end of string in string retainer block
7. Maintain pulling tension while extending other end of string toward
headless nut.
8. Thread uncut end of string through its angled nut tunnel
string inward from under nut
9. Tighten locking screw
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10. Snip off excess string length close to locking screw.
11. Align each string on nut's side-saddle setscrew
melody side of preceding pin
12. Align each string on bridge's side-saddle setscrew
screw to rest on inner side of side-saddle.
13. Tune strings to approximate pitch using fine tuning knobs
of bridge assembly. String retainer block
most position for greatest tuning range.
14. Fine tune to exact pitch.
CHECK YOUR SETUP
1. Before making any setup adjustment, make sure neck is straight by checking
truss adjustment (see below). Latch damper
2. Check string heights at first fret with damper disengaged, viewing close up
from melody side of nut. Adjust nut side-saddle heights if necessary so that
all strings just barely clear the first fret.
3. Check string heights at bridge, viewing close up from melody side. String
tops should form a flat but slight up-slope from melody to bass strings.
Highest pitched melody strings should just barely clear each higher fret
when pressed and held down at each succeeding fret. If fret clearances can
be gotten lower without buzzing against higher frets when string is tapped
medium hard, adjust string height a bit lower at bridge setscrew.
truss AdjustMent
Like all fretboard tapping instruments, the NS/Stick is easiest to play when the neck
is perfectly straight. If string action is too high off the fretboard around 12th fret
then tighten truss rod. If notes are fretting out near nut, then loosen truss rod.
1. Insert the larger hex wrench provided into socket head of truss adjusment
screw
on rear of neck by nut assembly, and turn in small increments to
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straighten neck.
2. Check action after each small adjustment and continue until straight.
cAre And cleAning
1. Use a dry cloth to rub off accumulated dirt on body and around pickups and hardware.
2. Use the nails of your thumb and forefinger to clean each string after playing.
This prevents rust and corrosion, and extends string life of the strings to four months and longer.
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on rear of nut assembly using Allen wrench
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while pulling string tight.
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with string bent toward
and toward bass side of side-saddle.
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travel should start from inner-
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in disengaged position.
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and pull excess
, lifting string over set-
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at outer end
NS/Stick is a trademark of Ned Steinberger and Stick Enterprises, Inc.
operator's Manual
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