Yamaha Weddington SeriesWeddington Custom User manual

YAMAHA ELECTRIC GUITAR

1 CONTENTS 1
FEATURES
WEDDINGTON CUSTOM
.............. 112
WEDDINGTON CLASSIC
.............. 314
WEDDINGTON SPECIAL
.............. 516
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR
ADJUSTMENT MAINTENANCE
.......... 7
TUNING MACHINE
TENSION ADJUSTMENT
............... 8
TRUSS ROD ADJUSTMENT
............. 9/10
PICKUP HEIGHT
..................... 1111 2
SETTING THE STRING ACTION ........ 13/14
INTONATION ADJUSTMENT
........... 1511 6
CARE AND MAINTENANCE ............ 17/18
SERVICE
........................... 19120

WEDDINGTON CUSTOM
% 5~ P.U. Selector SW
I
\
Front Tone
Tone
When the P.U. Selector SWs position is
0. you can contrd D cdrs mixing level.

US? 5-P P.U. Selector SW
@ COILS A+B SERIES
@ @ COILS A+B PARALLEL
pp COILS A+B SERIES PARALLEL
COILS c+D SERIES)
@ COILS B+C SERIES
COIL D
Broughtin parallel by rear
tone
control.
(3 COILS C+D SERIES

WEDDINGTON CLASSIC
5-P F.u. Selector sw
\
Front Tone
Rear Tone
When the P.U. Selector SWs position is
@, you CM control D cdrs mixing level.

Rear Volume
cQ? 5-P P.U. Selector SW
a COILS A+B SERIES
a @ COILS A+B PARALLEL
@ COILSA+B SERIES
c+O SERIES}
COILS B+C SERIES
COIL D Brought
in parallel by rear
tone control.
(B COILS C+D SERIES

I WEDDINGTON SPECIAL (
COIL A
Selector SW US?
Rear Tone
When the P.U. Selector SWs position is
@, you can control D coil's mixing level.

aS 5-P P.U. Selector SW
@ COILS A+B SERIES
@ (29 COILS A+B PARALLEL
a
o coes A+B SERIES PAwLLEL
COILS c+D SERIES}
@ COILS B+C SERIES
COIL D Brought in parallel
by rear
tone control.
COILS C+D SERIES

We recommendan extra light string set (0.009 - 0.042) for
the Weddington series.
Naturally, individual preferences may
vary, and different
string gauges can be used, and even mixed
to match the.
players taste and purpose.
String
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TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ADJUSTMENT
MAINTENANCE
1
2
3
Capo (not included)
Automotive mm feeler gauge (not induded)
15 cm rule calibratedin 1 - 10 mm (not included)
Screwdrivers (included)
Hexagonaltruss rod wrench (included)
0.009"
__.
0,011"
- "' ": '*CCIII
0.0 16'
Note: Automotive feeler gauge and 15 cm rule can be '
found at hardware and automotive stores.
1
4 1 0.024"
5
6
0.032"
0.042'

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
requiredto turn the machines. Each machine has a tension
adjustment screw, as illustrated.
Clockwise
screw rotation tightens the machine. The tuning
machines should
be adjusted to the extent that they are
firm,
but can turn smoothly. This adjustmentis normally un-
necessary, and excessive tightening can lead to premature
tuning machinewear.

TRUSS ROD ADJUSTMENT
The curvature of the neck should be slightly concave. The
practice of sighting down the neck to see whether there isa
bow or bend is unreliable, and even experienced guitar
technicians
can be misled by optical illusions. A better
method to check for proper curvature is as follows:
1) To check the extentof warp, press a string down simul-
taneously at the first fret and at the 16th fret The extent
of warp is the space between that string and the top of
the fret lyinghalf way between the two frettedpoints. (To
free on hand for this method, you might use a capo at
the first fret.)
2) There should be approximately 0.002' to 0.008' (0.05 to
0.20 mm) space between the bottom of the string and
the top of the fret. This
can be checked by slipping an
automotive feeler gauge under the string.
3) If the spaang indicates that the curvature is not correct.
remove the buss rod cover with the screwdriver end of
the tool providedwith the guitar. Then adjust the truss
rodnut with the hexagonalwrench. Clockwise rotationof

the nut tightens the rod and corrects for too much con-
cave 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 112 turn of
the wss
rod nut.
concave
Note: Unless you have experience with truss rods, we
suggest that you entrust this adjustment
to your
dealer.

PICKUP HEIGHT I
Pickup Height:
Pickup height from polepiece
to string should be set to 2.5
fl mm.
Plckup Adjustments:
Proper pickup adjustment ensures maximum output level
and uniform response on all strings. To make adjustments,
follow the directions below:
leveling
screw -
leveling
screw
\
leveling
saew

1) The overall height of the entire pickup can be raised or
loweredby turning the leveling screws appropriately with
a screwdriver. Normally, even output and response will
require
the pickupto lay equidistantbeneatheach string.
2) On humbucking pickups it is also possible to 'fine tune"
the individual polepieces to insure uniform electrical out-
put from
all strings. This will be especially true. If normal
conditions,
as outlined above, do not hold, due for ex-
ample to player preferences. In this case, it would be
wise to make the adjustments while listening to the gui-
tar thtough
an amplifier.
3) Play each string in succession, and listen to the volume,
using your screwdriver to adjust the polepieces. The vol-
ume should be about the same for each string. If a string
is relatively too loud, lower its polepiece. If it's not loud
enough, raise its polepiece.
a polepiece, lower the entire assembly using the
pickup mounting screws. Then continue with the
adjustment.
4) Repeat the same procedure for each pickup.

SETTING THE STRING ACTION
Note: Be sure to perform any necessary adjustments to
the truss rod and remove the capo before perform-
ing the following adjustments.
Set one end of the 15 om rule on top of the 22nd fret with
i
the flat side of the tule against the string and measure the
space between the
top of the 22nd fret and bottom of 1 st
string, 6th string. The recommendedheight for each string
should
be as follows:

Note: Any adjustmentto string heightat the nut are contin-
gent on proper truss rod adjustments and bridge
string heights.
Be sure to apply the mentioned pro-
cedures before proceedingwith the nut.
The string height at the nut is measured by inserting the ap-
propriate feeler gauge blade into the space betweenthe top
of the first fret
and the bottom of each string.
The mentionedspace should be as follows.
If the space is less than
0.50 mm and the open string
buzzes, the nut may need to
be replaced. If the space is
higher than
0.6 mrn (CUSTOM, CLASSIC) or 0.65 mm
(SPECIAL)the string slot shouldbe filed down to the correct
CUSTOM,
CLASSIC
0.55 * 0.05 mrn
height.
If corrections to the string nut action are necessary,
please contact a qualified guitar technician.
SPECIAL
0.55 +0.1/-0.05 rnm

INTONATION ADJUSTMENT
When the string gauge and/or bridge height is changed, or
the truss rod is adjusted, it is usually necessary
to rein-
tonate the bridge saddles. If the guitar 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 gener-
ated. This is done by barely touching the string directly
above the 12th fret (left hand) and simultaneously plucking
the same string (right hand).
If thefretted tone is exactly the
same pitch as the harmonic tone, no adjustments to the
bridgesaddles are necessary. However, if the fretted tone is
higher in pitch (sharp) or lower in pitch (flat) than the har-
monic tone, apply the appropriate adjustment as shown
below. Repeat the same procedurefor each string.
- WEDDINGTON SPECIAL -
If lower than

- WEDDINGTON CUSTOM, CLASSIC -
The WEDDINGTON CUSTOM and CLASSIC are equipped
with the saddle
lock type bridge. Before the intonation ad-
justment, release the saddle lock using the supplied hex-
agonal wrench. And locked aaain after adjustment.
Loosen
nten
If higher
than
harmonic

CARE AND MAINTENANCE
With proper treatment, high quality instruments typically re-
tain value well, and often appreciate with age. They also
play, look, and sound better. To get the most out of your
YAMAHA WEDDINGTONSeries be sure to heedthe follow-
ing instructions.
After playing, wipe the entire guitar down, including
strings, with a good polishing doth. This will remove
corrosive skin oils and acids, and protect the plating,
finish, and strings.
Avoid exposing the guitar
to direct sunlight and ex-
tremes of heat and humidity.
Loosen tension on the strings when storing the guitar
for long periods.
When traveling by airplane, special precautions should
be taken.
If in fact, like many musicians, you expect to
do a lot of traveling, it might be prudent
to invest in a
specially reinforcedtravel case.
In any event, when shipping the guitar, be sure to pad
the headstock on both sides. Use a soft doth or
sponges to secure the headstock from moving within
the case. This will minimizedamage to both headstock
and neck
if the case should be dropped or violently
jarred.

Handling Precaution
(WEDDINGTON CUSTOM only)
This guitar is finishedwith lacquer paint to ensure the
rich sound and reverbration inherent in the musical
instrument. Therefore,
do not leave the instrument in
contact with rubber materials other than silicone rub-
ber or in under high temperature and humidity for a
long period of time, or the surface finish may be de-
graded. It is recommended to observe this caution to
maintain the external appearance of the instrument
as well as to ensure its performance at the full condi-
tion.