Yamaha Sv-200 owner manual Changing Strings

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Changing Strings

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.

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 Before you string the instrument, set the adjuster so that it is in the middle of its adjustment range. (on the 1st string only)

2 Attach the string to the tailpiece.

On the 4th (G), 3rd (D) and 2nd (A) strings,

 

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 string hole.

On the 1st (E) string, hook the ball end of the

The adjuster should be set to the middle of its adjust- ment range.

[Attaching the 4th (G), 3rd (D) and 2nd (A) strings]

string into the notch on the adjuster. At this

time, make sure that the ball is properly seated

in the notch on the adjuster.

Make sure that the tailpiece wire is

Ball end

String

Ball end

Caution

properly positioned around the

 

 

endpin.

 

Tailpiece

Looking from the under-

Tailpiece

 

side of the tailpiece.

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Attaching the 1st (E) string]

String

 

 

 

 

Ball end

Adjuster’s notch

 

 

Ball end

Tailpiece wire

Endpin

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Contents SV-200 ContentsSpecial Message Section Power Supply Main Body/Accessories Front NomenclatureControls VolumeInstalling the Bridge SetupTuning Changing Strings Use a piano, tuning fork, tuner, etc., and adjust Power Supply Power Switch Using the ControlsVolume EQ Mode SwitchPickup Balancer Phones jack Line OUT jackSilent Violin Example ConnectionsConnectors/Controls Specifications