Yamaha System Owner's Manual - Page 1

English FC (FingerClamp) Tremolo System On the Yamaha FC (FingerClamp) tremolo system, tools are not necessary to tune/change the strings as on other locking systems. Following is the procedure for changing strings and adjusting the tremolo system. Part 1 : Setting up the tremolo arm & tremolo unit holder ■ Popping-in/out the arm The tremolo arm can be attached or detached simply by popping it in or out. (Fig. ) Pop in/out the arm ■ Setting the "Tremolo Unit Holder" 1 Turn the tremolo arm towards the body end. (Fig. ) Turn the arm this way Tremolo arm Out In ■ Adjusting the torque of the tremolo arm To adjust the torque of the tremolo arm, tighten or loosen the screw on the side of the "arm base" with a hexagonal wrench. (Fig. ) * Attach the tremolo arm before adjusting the torque. Adjust the arm torque 2 Set the "Tremolo Unit Holder" as shown in illustration. (Fig. ) * The "Tremolo Unit Holder" helps to keep the tremolo unit stable and horizontal for easy string change and re-tuning. Set "Tremolo Unit Holder" Loosen Arm Base Tighten Tremolo Unit Holder * When setting the "Tremolo Unit Holder", Adjust the height by rotating the head so the tremolo unit is parallel to the top of the guitar body. (Fig. ) Adjust holder height Raise Lower QC88670 Printed in Taiwan 1