Yamaha EV-205 Owner's Manual - Page 9

■ Changing Strings As the strings get old, sound quality will gradually degrade, and the instrument will become difficult to tune. Change the strings as soon as you think they are getting old. When changing strings, use Yamaha strings designed especially for the instrument. These strings are specially designed to eliminate electric noise. Always change the strings one at a time, even if all strings must be changed. • 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. 1 Attach the string to the tailpiece. • From above the tailpiece, insert the ball end of the string into the hole on the tailpiece and hook the ball end into the notch of the string hole. • At this time, make sure the string's ball end comes in contact with the shielding sheet attached to the underside of the tailpiece. String Ball end Tailpiece Ball end shielding sheet [Looking from the underside of the tailpiece] Caution • Make sure that the tailpiece wire is properly positioned around the endpin. Tailpiece Tailpiece wire Endpin 9