Yamaha TP-3123 Owner's Manual
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- Yamaha TP-3123 | Owner's Manual - Page 1
Thank you for purchasing a Yamaha Timpani. Please read through this manual carefully as it contains important information about your instrument's care. Before using your timpani for the first time be sure to carefully read the instructions on "Initial Preparation" pages 6 and 7. Contents Precautions - Yamaha TP-3123 | Owner's Manual - Page 2
Precautions Always use the timpani in a safe manner. In order to prevent damage or injury, we urge you to carefully read and follow the instructions listed below. In the case of use by young children, we recommend proper guidance be given by a knowledgeable adult. Disregarding these warnings or - Yamaha TP-3123 | Owner's Manual - Page 3
Nomenclature & Lubrication ■ Nomenclature Head Protector Head Tuning Bolt Tuning Indicator Pointer Lock Nut Pointer Adjustment Knob Leg Lock Bolt Handle Kettle Edge Lug Hoop (Counter Hoop) Kettle Spring Tension Adjustment Bolt Sliding Leg Base Caster Pedal Leg Pedal Supplied Accessories - Yamaha TP-3123 | Owner's Manual - Page 4
hole shown in Fig. C and then tighten the lock bolt. Tighten until the large metal washer shown in Fig. B fits completely into the guide hole. Guide Hole Fig. C Lock Bolts Fig. B Loosen the lock bolts until the large metal washer is fully visible. 4 4 Lay the timpani on its side, grasp the - Yamaha TP-3123 | Owner's Manual - Page 5
6 Turn the timpani over and extend and secure the other leg. Make sure that the marks on the sliding leg are aligned with the slit in the leg holder. 7 Return the timpani to an upright position, and then adjust the length of the left and right legs. 8 When it comes time to store or pack up the tim- - Yamaha TP-3123 | Owner's Manual - Page 6
Initial Preparation Your Yamaha timpani is equipped with a plastic head carefully mounted and adjusted at the factory. However, new heads tend to stretch during shipping and storage, so it may be necessary to re-tune the instrument before using. Please perform the following steps to check and, if - Yamaha TP-3123 | Owner's Manual - Page 7
5 Using the supplied timpani key, tighten the tun- ing bolts by 1/4 of a turn (90°) in the order shown below. It is very important to always turn all tuning bolts by the same amount. Timpani key 29", 32" 23", 26" 6 Take your foot off the pedal. • Heel still moves up → Repeat steps 4 through 6. • - Yamaha TP-3123 | Owner's Manual - Page 8
Adjusting the Pitch When using the timpani for the first time, be sure to set it up according to the instructions of "Initial Preparation" on pages 6 and 7. ■ Head Tuning 1 Tuning is adjusted on the lowest note of the tim- pani. For this reason, the heel of - Yamaha TP-3123 | Owner's Manual - Page 9
5 Loosen all over-tightened bolts according to the procedure described in step 3 (*2). When the pitch is approximately the same at each bolt, repeatedly depress the toe and heel of the pedal several times. 6 Repeat steps 3 through 5 until the pitch at each bolt is exactly the same. 7 Check the sound - Yamaha TP-3123 | Owner's Manual - Page 10
Adjusting the Pitch ■ Tuning Indicator Adjustment The tuning indicator shows where to set the pedal for each note. After tuning the instrument, you must set each note on the indicator to its proper position. 1 After you have tuned your timpani to the lowest note of its tonal range, make sure that - Yamaha TP-3123 | Owner's Manual - Page 11
, the head should always be replaced before the sound quality deteriorates dramatically. If a head is left on and used more than two years, the following problems may occur: • It may become impossible to tune the head to the proper pitch range. • It may become impossible to balance the pedal. • The
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Before using your timpani for the first time be sure to carefully
read the instructions on
“Initial Preparation”
pages 6 and 7.
Thank you for purchasing a Yamaha Timpani.
Please read through this manual carefully as it contains impor-
tant information about your instrument’s care.
Contents
Precautions
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2
Nomenclature & Lubrication
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3
Transporting and Setting Up the Timpani ... 4
Setting up the Timpani
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4
Adjusting Pedal Height
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5
Transporting
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5
Relocating the Tuning Indicator
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5
Initial Preparation
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6
Adjusting the Pitch
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8
Head Tuning
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Pedal Adjustment
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Tuning Indicator Adjustment
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10
Replacing the Head
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