User manual YAMAHA SPX990

[. . . ] These will damage the lacquer and general condition of the instrument. · 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. It may make repair impossible. · Avoid leaving the instrument in a car for any extended period of time. [. . . ] It may make repair impossible. · Avoid leaving the instrument in a car for any extended period of time. Extreme temperatures, such as during the summer and winter months, can be harmful to the instrument. 2 Cautions Relating to the Instrument The instrument's body is made from natural woods (spruce, maple, ebony, etc. ) that are held together with glue. For this reason, there may be some cases in which sudden changes in temperature or humidity cause the glue to fail, or tuning or performance related problems. Please pay close attention to the environment and manner in which you use the instrument. · In summer or winter seasons, wait until the instrument has adjusted to room temperature before playing. · Make sure you wipe the rosin dust off from the instrument after you finish playing. The violin is a very delicate instrument. Any of the following can lead to damage and should be avoided. · Playing or leaving the instrument where it is exposed to direct sunshine. · Playing or leaving the instrument in places with high humidity. · Playing or leaving the instrument close to heat sources such as heaters, etc. · Playing or leaving the instrument where it is in direct contact with cold air coming from air conditioners, etc. Plated parts such as the adjusters, metal brackets on the chin rest, etc. , may tarnish over time due to the makeup of the metal plating. This, however, will have no influence on the performance of these parts. · After tuning is complete, make sure that the tailpiece side of the bridge is still properly aligned. If the bridge is leaning in either direction, slightly loosen the strings and carefully re-align the bridge using both hands. 6 Before Playing the Instrument · The fine tuner on the 1st string can be used for fine tuning the pitch of the string. Caution · · When tuning the strings, do not over loosen or over tighten the fine tuner. Doing so may result in damage to the instrument, or cause noise during performance. Please note that the fine tuner can come into contact with the body and cause damage if the bridge is removed from the instrument. · Periodic tuning during performance or practice may be necessary. Please tune the instrument in the following manner. [Holding the Pegs] The 3rd String [D] · Avoid contact or putting pressure on the 4th string (G) tuning peg with your thumb. The 2nd String (A) · Avoid contact or putting pressure on the 1st string (E) tuning peg with your thumb. The 4th String (G) · Avoid contact or putting pressure on the 3rd string (D) tuning peg with your index finger. The 1st String (E) · Avoid contact or putting pressure on the 2nd string (A) tuning peg with your index finger. 7 Changing Strings As the strings get old, sound quality will gradually decrease, and it will become difficult to tune the instrument. Always change strings one at a time, even when changing all of the strings. Caution · · The end of the strings are sharp and can cut fingers. 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. 1 Use a piano, tuning fork, tuner, etc. , and adjust the pitch of each string using the tuning pegs. Before you string the instrument, set the fine tuner so that it is in the middle of its adjustment range. [. . . ] The string may suddenly break resulting in eye or other unexpected injuries. 1 Use a piano, tuning fork, tuner, etc. , and adjust the pitch of each string using the tuning pegs. Before you string the instrument, set the fine tuner so that it is in the middle of its adjustment range. (1st string only) The fine tuner should be set to the middle of its adjustment range. 2 Setting the Strings in the Tailpiece. · Insert the ball ends of the 4th (G), 3rd (D) and 2nd (A) strings into the hole on the tailpiece from above (or thread the string through the hole from underneath the tailpiece), then slide the string into the narrow notch and pull up. [Attaching the 4th (G), 3rd (D), and 2nd Strings (A)] Inserting the string from the top. 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. [. . . ]