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Setup
Correct
Tailpiece
Bad
Bad
Right angle
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Tuning
The SILENT Bass™ is shipped from the factory with the bridge in place and the strings
slightly loosened. The bridge’s height is set to an average height.
Since the position of the bridge will sometimes shift during transport, please properly
adjust the position of the bridge before tuning the strings.
[Fig. 2 : Bridge stands vertically]
• Before adjusting the bridge’s height, make sure that the strings are loosened so that the legs can turn
easily. If string tension is too tight and the legs are turned by force, it may result in damage to the
bridge, pickup, etc.
• Make sure that both of the bridge’s legs are adjusted to the same height. If both legs are not stable and
string tension is increased, the bottom of the bridge will not have adequate contact with the pickup
resulting in poor sound quality, noise, damage, etc. (Fig. 3-*1)
• The lower side of the bridge supports the 1
st
string (G),
the higher side supports the 4
th
string (E). When look-
ing at the bridge from the side, the surface that has a
sharper curve should face the fingerboard. (Facing up
when in the playing position).
(Fig. 1)
• The side of the bridge facing the tailpiece should be
at a right angle compared to the body.
(Fig. 2)
• The height of the instrument’s bridge is adjustable.
Turning the round legs clockwise will raise the bridge
higher. Turning the round legs counter-clockwise will
lower the bridge’s height.
(Fig. 3)
Body
G
D
A
E
1st string
4th string
[Fig. 1 : Looking from the tailpiece]
Groove
[Fig. 3 : Adjusting bridge height]
Clockwise
Counter-
clockwise
Higher
Lower
*1
Adjust to the
same height.
The bridge’s legs
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