Yamaha SLG200 SLG200_Owners Manual - Page 13

Changing the Strings n Caution When Changing Strings CAUTION • When adjusting or replacing the strings, do not put your face close to the instrument. The strings may unexpectedly break injuring your eyes. If you cut the strings when replacing, make sure you loosen the peg sufficiently before cutting. In addition to damaging the neck, the sudden loss of string tension will result in the strings rebounding causing serious injury. • Sensors that pick up string vibrations are installed beneath the saddle. Replace strings one at a time to prevent sensor positions from shifting. If the saddle falls out make sure that the sensors have not changed position. Reattach the saddle making sure that the lower end of the saddle is positioned underneath the first string. n Replacing the Strings (Nylon String Model) When attaching strings, please use the following procedure. 1. Tie the strings to the bridge. neck side Make sure the last knot is positioned over the edge of the bridge. bridge * If the string slips (1st, 2nd, 3rd strings) tie one more knot. 2. Next, tie and wind the strings onto the peg. * The following illustration shows how to attach the 1st string (the 2nd and 3rd strings are the same). To attach the 4th, 5th and 6th strings tie and wind the strings in the opposite direction. * Adjust the position of the string on the peg to keep it from coming into contact with the wood of the head. After wrapping once on the 2nd string side, wrap towards the 1st string's peg. 3. After stringing all six strings, tune the instrument using the built-in tuner, any commercially avail- able tuner, or a tuning fork, etc. 13