English Violin Owner’s Manual 1 02_yvn_wc44220_En.indd 1 08.10.
Thank you for purchasing this fine Yamaha instrument. Before You Start…… In order to maximize performance, and to ensure safety at all times, we recommend you read through this manual thoroughly before playing your instrument. Taking Care of Your Instrument Please follow the guidelines set out below to prolong the lifetime of your violin. • Be careful when transporting the instrument.
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.
Nomenclature Peg Box Scroll Tuning Pegs Fingerboard 3rd string 4th string Nut Top Neck Bridge 2nd string Chin Rest 1st string Rib (Side) “f ” hole Corner Purfling Tailpiece wire Back Fine Tuner Endpin Tailpiece Saddle * Part shapes may differ according to the model (model no.). * Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. 4 02_yvn_wc44220_En.indd 4 08.10.
Before Playing the Instrument ■ About the Bridge The instrument is shipped from the workshop with its bridge properly set and aligned on the instrument’s top. 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.
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.
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.
Changing Strings As the strings get old, sound quality will gradually decrease, and it will become difficult to tune the instrument. Change the strings as soon as you think they are getting old. Always change strings one at a time, even when changing all of the strings. Caution 1 2 • The end of the strings are sharp and can cut fingers. Use caution when changing strings. • When changing or adjusting strings, do not put your face close to the instrument.
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 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. Loop end 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.
Changing Strings If the 1st string (E) is fitted with a protective tube, either remove the tube or position the tube so that it does not hinder string vibration as shown in the illustration below. Protective tube Protective tube [Positioning the protective tube on the bridge] 4 Use a piano, tuning fork, tuner, etc., and adjust the pitch of each string using the tuning pegs. 5 The fine tuner can be used to adjust the pitch of the 1st string.
