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Yamaha Electone C-40 User Manual

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Summary of Electone C-40

  • Page 2: Introduction

    Thank you for choosing a yamaha guitar! We know that your new instrument is going to provide you with years of musical enjoyment. Your yamaha guitar is built to be reliable and easy to maintain year after year. However there are also things the player must do to keep the guitar in top shape. These a...

  • Page 3: String Replacement

    String replacement steel-string acoustic guitars like the name says, these strings are made of steel or other metals, such as bronze. Steel strings gauges can vary widely, from extra-light tension to heavy tension. Why the difference in gauges? It depends on the player and the style. Heavier strings...

  • Page 4

    Classical guitars classical guitars use strings made of nylon. Strings 1 to 3 are made of plain nylon, while strings 4 to 6 have a nylon core with a steel winding. Classical strings are lower in tension than steel strings, which means less stress on the neck. Classical guitar strings are classified ...

  • Page 5

    However, because guitars are made of wood, they can change shape slightly over time and according to environmental factors. This may result in the need for modification to the action and intonation. Also, frets get worn out and, over time, the fretboard itself may get worn down. This is one reason w...

  • Page 6: Changing Strings

    Step 1: loosen the string to be replaced. Carefully pull the pin out of the bridge using the pin remover slot on the peg winder. You can make this easier by pushing down on the end of the string prior to pulling out the pin. You can also use a set of pliers or wire cutters if necessary. Do this with...

  • Page 7

    Step 2: put the ball end of the string in the hole. Push the pin in the hole, all the way down, with the groove in the pin facing the soundhole (look at the other pins to see how far to push in). With your finger holding the pin down, pull up on the string. This ensures that the ball of the string i...

  • Page 8

    Changing strings on an electric guitar changing strings on a classical (nylon string) guitar classical guitar strings, in almost all cases, do not have a ball end on the string. This means that they must be tied to the bridge. Changing strings on an electric guitar is much like changing strings on a...

  • Page 9

    Classical guitar restringing, cont’d step 1: tie a knot on one end of the unwound strings. Step 2: pass the unknotted end through the hole. Step 3: tie the end of the string as shown. Step 4: pull the string tight. Now you are ready to pass the other end of the string through the tuning peg..

  • Page 10

    Have a great time playing your yamaha guitar! Special thanks to master guitar technician ken newfield for advice and photos. Note: the clear nylon strings have a tendency clear nylon strings have a tendency to slip out of the peg hole when you tighten them. To prevent this, follow steps 5, 6 and 7 b...

  • Page 11: Www

    Www .Yamaha-evolution.Ca troy van leeuwen is a highly respected rock guitar player with great chops and an appreciation for semi-acoustic instruments. Catch him in his new band, queens of the stone age, playing on his new signature model sa503tvl. From janes addiction to the red hot chili peppers, d...