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Tuning and Changing the Strings
Because the bridge includes a built-in pickup, 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 difficult to tune the instrument. Change the strings as soon as
you think they are getting old.
CAUTION
• 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 (E), the higher side supports the 4th string
(G)/5th string (C). Please note the bridge orientation and center the bridge over the pickup cable
hole as shown in the illustration below.
Set up
Correct
Tailpiece
Body
Bad
Bad
Vertical
E
E
A
A
D
D
G
G
1st string
1st string
4th string
5th string
* The illustrations show
the view looking from
the tailpiece.
Groove
Groove
[Bridge is placed vertically]
YEV104
YEV105
C
Pickup Cable
Pickup Cable
Pickup Cable
Bridge
Hole
• 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.
