User manual YAMAHA YVN100S

[. . . ] · Prior to shipping the instrument has been adjusted and is ready for use. However, should you feel that additional adjustments are needed please contact your local Yamaha dealer, as some alterations require specialist skills. [. . . ] After confirming that the bridge is in proper alignment, tune the instrument. · Four notches in the bridge provide proper spacing between the strings. Make sure that each string is set in its corresponding groove as shown in the illustration below. D G Groove 4th string 1st string Body top A E [Looking from the tailpiece] · Using the notches in the left and right side f holes as a guide, refer to the diagram below and make sure that the bridge is properly positioned. If the bridge is not properly positioned, place the instrument on a stable surface, slightly loosen the strings, then gently position the bridge using both hands. Also, make sure that each string is set in its groove. [On the YVN100G/200G/500G] The center of the bridge should be aligned with a line running between the two f hole notches that face the center of the violin. [On the YVN100S/200S/500S] The side of the bridge with the trademark (the side facing the tailpiece, the vertical side) should be aligned with a line running between the two f hole notches that face the center of the violin. Bridge Bridge Bridge Bridge "f " hole Caution · "f " hole To obtain the best tone quality and performance from the YVN100S/200S/500S, it is important that the bridge is properly set as shown in the diagram above. Refer to the illustrations above when adjusting the bridge. 5 Before Playing the Instrument · Make sure that the side of the bridge facing the tailpiece is standing at a right angle to the top of the instrument. If the bridge is leaning either direction, place the instrument on a stable surface, slightly loosen the strings then using both hands, gently adjust the bridge's angle. Make sure that the strings do not come out of their notches. * Playing with a poorly aligned bridge can result in poor sound quality, and deformation or damage to the bridge. Correct Bad Bad Right Angle The side of the bridge facing the tailpiece should be at a right angle to the body of the instrument. [Bridge is placed vertically] Tuning · The strings are tuned to the following pitches; The 1st string is tuned to E, the 2nd string to A, the 3rd string to D, and the 4th string to G. [. . . ] Threading the string from underneath. * Looking from the underside of the tailpiece. String Ball End String Ball End Ball End Tailpiece Tailpiece 8 Changing Strings · Hook the loop end of the 1st string (E) onto the hook on the fine tuner. [Attaching the 1st String (E)] Loop end String Fine Tuner Loop end Fine Tuner Tailpiece Caution · · Make sure that the endpin is inserted completely into the violin. Make sure that the tailpiece wire is properly hooked onto the endpin. Tailpiece wire Tailpiece Endpin Saddle 3 Insert the other end of the string into the hole on the peg, then wrap the string onto the peg. · On the 1st (E) and 2nd (A) strings, make two windings to the left of the hole, then the remaining windings to the right as shown in the illustration on the far right. [. . . ]