AMPLIfIcATION
the Vintage Vibe Piano is voiced for a strong fundamental tone under a light touch, with overtones pres-
ent upon heavier playing. these characteristics may be more pronounced by a tube amplifier as opposed to
a solid state model. the technicians at Vintage Vibe prefer and voice all pianos with tube amplification and
reccomend the fender hot Rod series amplifiers. however, as each player has individual tastes, it is recom-
mended to try your piano through a variety of amplifiers to arrive at your desired tone.
always try to plug both the bass piano’s power supply and the amplier of choice into the same outlet.
TUNINg
the Vintage Vibe Piano will rarely require tuning. When it becomes necessary to tune a note:
1. Remove the three screws found under the front lip of the piano that secure the lid to the base.
NOTE
: Do not use a power drill as this may strip the screws.
2. lift the lid upward and remove it from the base.
for Single note / Spot tuning:
3. Strike the key in question and utilize the tuning tool (it fits easily in-between the tone bars and
provides access to the springs) to slide the spring forward or backward along the tine in order to
achieve proper pitch.
to raise the pitch: Slide the spring toward the keys.
to lower the pitch: Slide the spring away from the keys.
for Extensive / full Piano tuning:
4. Remove the screws securing the harp to the harp supports. there are two on the left side of the
harp and one on the right side.
5. lift and raise the harp so that it is standing vertically and seated on the harp supports. (fig. 1)
NOTE
: It is advisable to hold the harp with one hand during the tuning process in order to prevent
mishaps.
6. Pluck the tine by hand and utilize the tuning tool or your fingers (fig. 2), to move the spring
forward or backward along the tine in order to achieve proper pitch.
When tuning is completed:
1. If the harp has been raised, lower it and reinstall the screws to secure it to the harp supports.
2. Place the lid back onto the base of the piano. to replace lid, Place the lid back onto the base of
the piano. align the breakaway hinges on the rear of the lid to those on the base. carefully lower the
front of the lid and be sure no wires or cables are pinched between the lid and base. Ensure the lid is
seated properly behind the name rail (it may be necessary to pull the name rail forward to allow the
lid to be lowered properly).
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