User Manual

12 EN
• String tunings are, 1st string E, 2nd string A, 3rd
string D, 4th string G. Push in on the tuning peg
and rotate to tune. Use a piano, tuning fork, or
tuner as reference when tuning the instrument.
• Finally, use the adjuster to fine tune the strings.
• When the instrument is not going to be used for an extended period of time, loosen the strings until the
pitch drops a whole tone.
• Before using the instrument, make sure that the bridge is positioned vertically. Damage to the bridge and
poor sound quality may result if the bridge is not properly positioned.
CAUTION
Make sure that the strings are resting in their
appropriate grooves in the bridge when play-
ing the instrument.
Strings may come out of their grooves when adjusting
the bridge or changing strings. Since the 1st (E) and 4th
(G) strings tend to come out of their grooves more eas-
ily, use your fingers to hold those strings gently in place
when tuning the instrument.
Also, the 1st (E) string is fitted with a protective tube.
Make sure that the tube rests on the bridge.
Always make sure that the bridge is standing
vertically, whether the instrument is being
played or stored (see diagram on page 11).
Even if the bridge is standing vertically before tuning, it
may tilt during the tuning process. If so, readjust the
bridge so it stands vertically.
It is very important that the bridge stands vertically. If it
leans in either direction, the sound may be impaired and
damage may occur to the instrument.
D
A
E
Make sure that the strings do
not come out of their grooves.
Protective tube on
the 1st (E) string
G
3rd string
(D)
4th string
(G)
2nd string
(A)
1st string
(E)
CAUTION
If the adjuster is too
loose, it could produce
noise while playing.
Don’t loosen
too much.
Adjuster
Raise
pitch
Lower
pitch