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Caution
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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
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.
Correct
Bridge seat
Tailpiece
Body
Bad
Bad
Vertical
Bridge seat
Bridge feet
[Make sure the bridge feet do not
come in contact with the bridge seat]
E
E
A
A
D
D
G
G
1st string
1st string
4th string
5th string
[Looking from the tailpiece]
Groove
Groove
[Bridge is placed vertically]
SV250
SV255
C
Set up
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