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■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.

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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 at-
tached to the underside of the tailpiece.
•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.
Ball end
Tailpiece
[Looking from the underside of the tailpiece]
Ball end
Caution
String
Tailpiece
Endpin
•Make sure that the tailpiece wire is
properly positioned around the
endpin.
Tailpiece wire
shielding sheet
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