Yamaha Cello Owner's Manual

Viola/Cello

Owner’s Manual

Thank you for purchasing this fine Yamaha instrument.

In order to maximize performance, and to ensure safety at all times, we recommend

you read through this manual thoroughly before playing your instrument.

• Do not subject the instrument to rough treatment like

bumping it against other objects, dropping it, etc.

• Exposing the instrument to certain environments, par-

ticularly sudden changes of temperature, may cause

severe damage. Please take the necessary precautions

to protect your instrument against the following:

• Direct sunlight.

• Excessively high or low temperatures.

• Excessively high or low humidity.

• Excessive dust or strong vibration.

• Avoid leaving the instrument in a car for any ex-

tended period of time. Extreme temperatures, such

as during the summer and winter months, can be

harmful to both the instrument and bow.

• To clean the instrument, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.

Also, never use spray insecticides in the vicinity of

the instrument. Doing so may result in damage to,

or a change in the 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 re-

quire specialist skills.

• The bow’s shape can make it a danger to persons

and objects close by.  When playing the instrument

make sure sufficient space is provided between you

and the next person or object, etc.  Never treat the

bow in a rough manner, such as swinging or throw-

ing the bow.

• Make sure that the bow hair is sufficiently loosened

before placing the bow in the case.

● Tuning the Instrument

• When tuning or changing the strings, never hold the

instrument close to your face. If the string breaks

unexpectedly, it may result in injury to the eyes or

face.

• Always change the strings one at a time, never all at

once. The removal of all four strings from the in-

strument will result in the bridge collapsing, and the

tailpiece falling off. Other problems may occur.

• When tuning the strings, do not over loosen or over

tighten the fine tuner. Doing so may result in dam-

age to the instrument, or cause noise disturbances

during performance.

Cautions  

Before Using the Instrument…

Please follow the rules below to obtain maximum life and provide safe use of the instrument.

■ About end pin

 (Cello only)

• The end pin is pointed. Please be careful when using the exposed

end pin.

• Make sure the end pin stopper is secured firmly to prevent the

instrument from falling while you play.

■ About the bow

• Using the supplied rosin, apply rosin to the bow hair before use.

Make sure that the rosin is applied evenly over the entire length

of the bow.

• Always loosen the hair on the bow when the bow is not used.

Rotate the button to adjust

the bow hair tension.

End Pin

Stopper

End Pin

Rubber Foot

■ About the Case

 (15/15.5/16/16.5 viola sizes only)

• The case is equipped with an adjustable divider that adapts to the

size of your viola for better storing. To adjust, loosen screw “A”

and reposition the divider. Once adjusted, firmly tighten the

screw. Do not force the divider when repositioning.

Divider

Screw A

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