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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 adjuster should be set
to the middle of its adjust-
ment range.
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 (C), 3rd (G) and 2nd (D) 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 (A) string, hook the ball end of the
string into the notch on the adjuster. At this
time, make sure that the ball is properly seated
in the notch on the adjuster.
•In some cases, the string’s ball end may be too
large to insert into the hole on the tailpiece from
above. If this is the case, pass the opposite end
of the string through the hole from 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 under-
side of the tailpiece.
Ball end
Ball end
String
Ball end
Adjuster’s notch
[Attaching the 4th (C), 3rd (G) and 2nd (D) strings]
Caution
String
[Attaching the 1st (A) string]
Tailpiece
Endpin
Tailpiece wire
•Make sure that the tailpiece wire is
properly positioned around the
endpin.
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