Yamaha SV150 Owner's Manual - Page 8
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Set up ■ Tuning and Changing the Strings The Silent Violin™ is shipped from the factory with the bridge unfitted. 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. • 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). Make sure the bridge is placed properly, then set the bridge in the bridge seat. The side of the bridge with the logo imprint should face the tailpiece. • 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. D G 4th string Groove A E 1st string Logo imprint [Looking from the tailpiece] Bridge seat Bridge feet [Make sure the bridge feet do not come in contact with the bridge seat] Bad Correct Bad Vertical Body Bridge seat Tailpiece Caution Make sure that the strings are resting in their appropriate grooves in the bridge when playing the instrument. Strings may come out of their grooves when adjusting the bridge or changing strings. Since the first (E) and fourth (G) strings tend to come out of their grooves easily, use your fingers to hold the strings gently in place when tuning the instrument. Also, the 1st (E) string is fitted with a protective tube. Make sure that the tube rests on the bridge. Always make sure that the bridge is standing vertically, whether the instrument is being played or stored. Even if the bridge is standing vertically before tuning, it may tilt during the tuning process. If so, readjust the bridge so it stands vertically. It is very important that the bridge stands vertically. If it leans in either direction it will impair the sound and risk damaging the instrument. D G A E [Make sure that the strings do not come out of their grooves] Protective tube on the 1st (E) string [Bridge is placed vertically] 8