User manual YAMAHA FINGER CLAMP TREMOLO SYSTEM

[. . . ] FC (FingerClamp) Tremolo System On the Yamaha FC (FingerClamp) tremolo system, tools are not necessary to tune/change the strings as on other locking systems. Following is the procedure for changing strings and adjusting the tremolo system. Popping-in/out the arm The tremolo arm can be attached or detached simply by popping it in or out. [. . . ] ) 2 Part 3 : Installing the new strings 1 Install the new strings from the body back. * It is not needed to cut off the ball ends. ) 4 Pull out the lever to the direction (Fig. ) ) and rotate the lever to Install new strings Adjust the lever position Pull out Adjust the angle 5 2 Tune the strings to the correct pitch with the tuning machines, leaving the locking lever up. (not returning to the original position) (Fig. ) * Be sure that the strings stay in the string slots of the bridge saddles. * The "Fine Tuners" should be in the middle of their travel range. Return the locking levers on the FC tremolo to the original position to lock the strings. ) Lock the strings at bridge Fine Tuner Tune the strings to the pitch Fine Tuner Locking Lever 6 7 String Slot Remove the "Tremolo Unit Holder" from the tremolo arm. Fine tune the each strings with the "Fine Tuners" on the FC tremolo. 3 Tighten the locking lever of the FC (FingerClamp) nut to lock the strings at the nut. ) Lock the strings at once Tighten * Don't tighten the locking lever with plier or other tools. [. . . ] (Fig. ) * The curvature of the neck should be slightly concave. * Make any adjustments gradually. Remove the truss rod cover Adjust the neck Screw driver If too much convex bend If too much concave bow Truss rod cover 4 [. . . ]