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Tuning and Changing the Strings
The SILENT Cello™ is shipped from the factory with
the bridge unfitted. First, set up the bridge and then
proceed with tuning.
As the strings get old, sound quality will gradually
decrease, and it will become difficult 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 fingers. 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 (A), the
higher side supports the 4th string (C). Make sure the bridge
is placed properly, then set the bridge in the bridge seat.
The side of the bridge with the logo imprint should face the
tailpiece.
• 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.
Make sure that the strings are resting in
their appropriate grooves in the bridge
when playing the instrument.
Strings may come out of their grooves when adjusting the
bridge or changing strings. Since the first (A) and fourth
(C) strings tend to come out of their grooves easily, use
your fingers to hold the strings gently in place when tun-
ing the instrument.
Always make sure that the bridge is standing
vertically, whether the instrument is being played
or stored.
Even if the bridge is standing vertically before tuning,
it may tilt during the tuning process. If so, readjust the
bridge so it stands vertically.
It is very important that the bridge stands vertically. If it
leans in either direction it will impair the sound and risk
damaging the instrument.
[Bridge is placed vertically]
Bridge seat
Bridge feet
[Looking from the tailpiece]
4th string
Logo
imprint
Set up
A
D
G
C
1st string
Slit
Correct
Escutcheon
Tailpiece
Body
Bad
Bad
Vertical
Caution
[Make sure that the strings do not
come out of their grooves]
A
D
G
C
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