Tuning machine tension adjustment

•The strings are tuned to the following pitches. The 1st string is tuned to G, the 2nd string to D, the 3rd string to A, and the 4th string to E.

Use a piano, tuning fork, tuner, etc., and adjust the pitch of each string using the tuning pegs.

•After tuning is complete, make sure that the tailpiece side of the bridge is still properly aligned. If the bridge is leaning in either direction, slightly loosen the strings and carefully re-align the bridge using both hands.

•If, after tuning, the tailpiece is leaning to one side, slightly loosen the strings and use both hands to adjust the tailpiece so its sides are straight and even. After the tailpiece is adjusted, increase string tension evenly and retune. (Refer to the illustration shown below.)

Lower pitch

Raise pitch

2nd string (D)

1st string (G)

3rd string (A)

4th string (E)

Caution

•Make sure that the tail wire is properly posi- tioned in the grooves on the saddle.

Make sure the sides are even.

Tailpiece

Saddle

Tall wire

●Tuning machine tension adjustment

The tuning machine’s tension that regulates the amount of pres- sure required to turn the tuners can be adjusted using the sup- plied Allen wrench.

*If the tuning machine turns with very slight pressure

→Rotate the adjustment screw to the right (clockwise: A).

*If the tension is tight and the tuning machine is hard to turn

→Rotate the adjustment screw to the left (counter-clock- wise: B).

SLB200 specifications

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