Yamaha Electric Bass User manual

ELECTRIC BASS
OWNER'S MANUAL
CONTENTS
CARE AND MAINTENANCE ..................................................... 2
TUNING MACHINE TENSION ADJUSTMENT ....................... 3
SETTING THE STRING ACTION ............................................. 4
INTONATION ADJUSTMENT ................................................... 5
PICKUP HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT ............................................. 6
TRUSS ROD ADJUSTMENT .................................................... 6
CORRECT USE AND HANDLING OF BATTERIES ................ 7
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Congratulations on your choice of the
Yamaha electric bass.
With reasonable care, your Yamaha electric
bass will age gracefully and provide many
years of superlative musical service.
*When connecting or disconnecting cables, turn off the ampli-
fier and other equipment or reduce the volume.
*After playing, wipe the entire guitar down, including strings,
with a good polishing cloth. This will remove corrosive skin
oils and acids, and protect the plating, finish, and strings.
*Avoid exposing the guitar to direct sunlight and extremes of
heat and humidity.
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TUNING MACHINE TENSION ADJUSTMENT
The tuning machines have spring-loaded mechanisms which
automatically take up wear, preventing backlash. However, it is
possible to adjust the amount of pressure required to turn the
machines. Each machine has a tension adjustment screw, as
illustrated.
Clockwise rotation tightens the machine. The tuning machines
should be adjusted to the extent that they are firm, but can turn
smoothly. This adjustment is normally unnecessary, and exces-
sive tightening can lead to premature tuning machine wear.
Loosen
Tighten
Tighten
Loosen
Tighten
Loosen
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SETTING THE STRING ACTION
Set one end of the 15cm rule on top of the Final fret with the flat
side of the rule against the string and measure the space be-
tween the top of the Final fret and bottom of each open string.
The recommended height for each string should be as above.
Individual height adjustments for each string are provided in the
form of two set screws on each saddle. Clockwise rotation
raises saddle height and counter-clockwise lowers the saddle.
STRING
4-string 5-string 6-string TUNING HEIGHT
bass bass bass
——1st High C 2.6 mm
1st 1st 2nd G 2.7 mm
2nd 2nd 3rd D 2.8 mm
3rd 3rd 4th A 2.9 mm
4th 4th 5th E 3.0 mm
—5th 6th Low B 3.1 mm
Height adjustment
NOTE:Be sure to perform any necessary adjustments to the
truss rod before performing the following adjustments.
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INTONATION ADJUSTMENT
When the string gauge and/or bridge height is changed, or the
truss rod is adjusted, it is usually necessary to reintonate the
bridge saddles. If the bass plays out of tune in the higher
registers, this adjustment is needed. Check each string in the
following way:
To check intonation, compare the harmonic tone (12th fret) to
the fretted tone (12th fret). Because the 12th fret is the midway
point between the nut and the bridge, a harmonic tone one
octave higher than the fretted tone can be generated. This is
done by barely touching the string directly above the 12th fret
(left hand) and simultaneously plucking the same string (right
hand). If the fretted tone is exactly the same pitch as the har-
monic tone, no adjustments to the bridge saddles are neces-
sary. However, if the fretted tone is higher in pitch (sharp) or
lower in pitch (flat) than the harmonic tone, apply the appropri-
ate adjustment as shown below. Repeat the same procedure for
each string.
If the fretted note is pitched higher than the harmonic, turn the
corresponding saddle adjustment screw clockwise, increasing
the active string length.
Conversely, if the fretted note is pitched lower than the har-
monic, turn the corresponding saddle adjustment screw counter-
clockwise, reducing the active string length.
When lower
than harmonic
When higher
than harmonic
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PICKUP HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT TRUSS ROD ADJUSTMENT
The curvature of the neck should be slightly concave.
Clockwise rotation of the nut tightens the rod and corrects for
too much concave bow. Counterclockwise rotation of the nut
loosens the rod and corrects for too much convex bend. Make
any adjustments gradually. Allow five to ten minutes for setting,
and check the curvature after each 1/2 turn of the truss rod nut.
Proper pickup adjustment ensures maximum output level and
uniform response on all strings. To make adjustments, follow the
directions below:
Using your left hand, depress each string at the last fret, while
setting one end of the 15cm rule on top of the pickup section
directly under each string. The flat side of the rule should be
against the string. The space between the bottom of each string
and the top of the corresponding pickup section should be 2mm.
NOTE:Unless you have experience with truss rods, we sug-
gest that you entrust this adjustment to your dealer.
Pickup adjustment screws
Pickup adjustment screws
concave
convex
If too much
concave bow
If too much
convex bend
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Battery
(6LR61 : 9V,
S-006P)
When these run out, don’t just
throw them away, but dispose of
them as minor chemical waste.
CORRECT USE AND HANDLING OF BATTERIES
*When changing batteries, pay close attention to the +/- polarity markings as
shown in the illustration above.
Battery
(6LR61 : 9V,
S-006P)
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SERVICE
If your guitar should need any parts or service, or if you need any information, including the address of your nearest YAMAHA dealer, contact:
YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA
Guitar Service Department
6600 Orangethorpe Avenue
Buena Park, Calif. 90620 Calif. U.S.A.
TEL: [phone]
YAMAHA EUROPA G.M.B.H.
2084 Rellingen, b. Hamburg
Siemensstr. 22/34 Germany
TEL: [phone]
YAMAHA-KEMBLE MUSIC (U.K.) LTD.
Sherbourne Drive, Tilbrook,
Milton Keynes MK7 8BL, England
TEL: [phone]
YAMAHA MUSIQUE FRANCE S.A.
Parc D’activités De Paris Est
Rue Ambroise Croizat
77183 Croissy Beaubourg France
TEL: [phone]
YAMAHA CANADA MUSIC LTD.
135 Milner Avenue Scarborough
Ontario MIS 3R1 Canada
TEL: [phone]
YAMAHA DE MEXICO S.A. DE C.V.
Apdo. Postal No.28-207
Mexico 1, D.F., Mexico
TEL: [phone]
YAMAHA MUSIC LATIN AMERICA CORP.
6303 Blue Lagoon Drive, Suite 330
Miami Florida 33126 U.S.A.
TEL: [phone]
YAMAHA SCANDINAVIA A.B.
Box 300 53 400 43 Göteborg, Sweden
TEL: [phone]
YAMAHA-HAZEN ELECTRONICA MUSICAL S.A.
Jorge Juan 30, 28001 Madrid Spain
TEL: [phone]
YAMAHA MUSICA ITALIA S.P.A.
Viale Italia 88, 20020 Lainate (Milano)
Italia
TEL: [phone]
YAMAHA MUSIC AUSTRALIA PTY., LTD.
17-33 Market Street
South Melbourne, Vic. 3205 Australia
TEL: [phone]
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