Yamaha System - User Manual

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■ Popping-in/out the arm
The tremolo arm can be attached or detached simply by popping it in or
out. (Fig. )
■ Adjusting the torque of the tremolo arm
To adjust the torque of the tremolo arm, tighten or loosen the screw on
the side of the “arm base” with a hexagonal wrench. (Fig. )
* Attach the tremolo arm before adjusting the torque.
■ Setting the “Tremolo Unit Holder”
1 Turn the tremolo arm towards the body end. (Fig. )
2 Set the “Tremolo Unit Holder” as shown in illustration. (Fig. )
* The “Tremolo Unit Holder” helps to keep the tremolo unit
stable and horizontal for easy string change and re-tuning.
FC (FingerClamp) Tremolo System
On the Yamaha FC (FingerClamp) tremolo system, tools are not necessary to tune/change the strings as on other locking
systems. Following is the procedure for changing strings and adjusting the tremolo system.
Part 1 : Setting up the tremolo arm & tremolo unit holder
Pop in/out the arm
Adjust the arm torque
Turn the arm this way
Set “Tremolo Unit Holder”
Adjust holder height
Out
In
English
Tremolo arm
Arm Base
Tighten
Loosen
Tremolo Unit Holder
Lower
Raise
* When setting the “Tremolo Unit Holder”, Adjust the height
by rotating the head so the tremolo unit is parallel to the top
of the guitar body. (Fig. )
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Summary

Setting up the tremolo arm & tremolo unit holder

Popping-in;out the arm

Attach or detach the tremolo arm by popping it in or out.

Adjusting the torque of the tremolo arm

Adjust tremolo arm torque by tightening or loosening the arm base screw.

Setting the Tremolo Unit Holder

Set the holder to keep the tremolo unit stable and horizontal for string changes.

Removing the old strings

Loosen the locking nut

Loosen the locking lever of the FC (FingerClamp) nut.

Pull up the locking lever

Pull up the locking levers of the FC tremolo.

Remove old strings

Loosen tuning machines and remove strings in the standard manner.

Pull off old strings

Remove the old strings from the body back.

Installing the new strings

Install new strings

Install new strings from the body back without cutting ball ends.

Tune the strings to the pitch

Tune strings to pitch with tuning machines, leaving locking lever up.

Lock the strings at once

Tighten the FC (FingerClamp) nut locking lever to secure strings.

Adjust the lever position

Pull out and rotate lever for desired position and angle.

Lock the strings at bridge

Return FC tremolo locking levers to original position to lock strings.

Adjustments

Adjust string height

Adjust string height (action) by rotating two bolts with a hexagonal wrench.

Intonation adjustment

Adjust intonation by unlocking bridge saddle screw and moving saddle.

Adjust the neck

Rotate truss rod nut to adjust neck curvature, aiming for slight concavity.

Yamaha System Specifications

General

Brand	Yamaha
Model	System
Category	Musical Instrument
Language	English