by Quebra Madeira
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1. ee 9 dhinahar TAS AAA o A o DRC E 10 NA OT IN asa bests aa aga aaa ag gan Aah NG A agan dia Sn ad RA ette A 10 Bern bau DAS ss SD dcn E MEE UM PME 10 About This Manual This manual contains important information on operating your instrument correctly and safely Please take some time and read this manual to familiarize yourself with the features of this berimbau and to make the full advantage of its use Warnings This symbol is intended to alert the user ofimportant operating and service instructions in the literature accompanying the product We reserve the right to make some changes and improvements in design and construction ofthe berimbaus if they do not significantly change product characteristics Introduction Thank you for purchasing berimbau from www berimbau us We are proud to introduce Berimbau by Quebra Madeira to you This musical instrument is designed thoughtfully to be intensely used and make your berimbau practice convenient and enjoyable Unpacking Carefully open the shipping carton and check for any noticeable damage Every berimbau is tested and inspected before leaving the facility and should arrive in perfect condition Iffound to be damaged or any parts missing notify the shipping company immediately Only consignee may institute a claim with the carrier for damage incurred during shipping Be sure to save the carton and packing materials for the carrier s inspection Item Check List Verga b2. Berimbau DMA Quebra ee 4 7 Contents About I ne Man nenn neuen 3 oo geo LO Coina NR cee cscs A EUR RD OM 3 Bj aaa akah sa nee 3 em Check Bist ee NAN TE E KN AE PEN NE E E 3 CUStoMerSup DOTE AE NEMEN ERANG Am MIR MINE EIU MI na 9 Nomenclat UT o ca GD AA AA ANG AKA A NENG GUNA KAB A ANAA THENG ANGAKEN NGANAN 4 IE a 1 6 aca PRO OR Ag AE A a ane AP DAKA ah A tres rer ere na ANAA ae 5 Installing the Tuning Head and Arame anga aaa ngana a anana a anaa anaa nana ERRE 5 esses dart tC AAC AAA 5 SEINEN EU pranto TUNE MA A PP APP 5 spare the DEN Dal jaka 5 E3clang NED ID saga nana aaa AR TANNA kaa tax a 5 Instr rmenb Maitena E sioe tits omit bre rte RD a t HII tute ann HM UE EHI O m IRIS LIN EIE Gic IM LIE NUS 6 Cleaning the Verga and Ba nn 6 Arne GI A NO ecco A o A 6 Greasime the Run ne Heat een 6 Storage ana Trans Por alone ee DONGA oa 7 Leaving the Instrument On A Ide nasales 7 MOTE Paarasan ai aana PP E UU a 7 LANs DOT O een 7 MT UMNO SS TNO 0 saa a AN NG NANA NAN en E O EE KAN nenne 8 Arne Re ACE Lg A AA A KN EN TK NE r ree atasca 8 Replacement Parts and Accessonles see ss o Dia cai ua aan 9 Pro 9 o 9 PA naaa 9 DODE O aa sanan aa aana AK ek aa ana A kakak cence fu ten aa ajag ka aa Dam e SAK O apaa A NG A NA a AKAN ee
3. erimbau stick Arame string Tuning head with 4 mounting screws Baqueta playing stick Dobr o stone Caba a gourd resonator IF ORDERED UN Due pe De Customer Support For more information about the berimbau use refer to the guidelines provided on our web site www berimbau us With any additional questions please email the Customer Service at mandingabg 2 gmail com Usually you will get a reply within 24 hours Berimbau us User Manual Version 1 13 3 01 2012 3 Page Nomenclature Peg for arame installation see page 8 Arame String see pages 6 and 8 Verga berimbau stick see page 6 EN Dobr o Coi t Baqueta Playing stick 2 obr o Coin or stone see page 6 Tubar o pin Berimbau Caba a Gourd resonator handle see page 8 see page 5 Sound bridge see page 8 Tuning head see pages 5 6 and 8 Berimbau us User Manual Version 1 13 3 01 2012 4 Page Operation Installing the Tuning Head and Arame Tuning gear comes separately to avoid its damage during shipping and must be installed prior to using the instrument Please use the mounting screws and screwdriver provided Do not use power tools as it may damage the tuning gear To install the arame please follow the instructions on page 8 Installing the Caba a Unscrew the mounting nut insert the caba a on the pin and screw the nut back until tight When the caba a is taken off for storage keep the nut screwed on the pi
4. ide In the gym do not hesitate to find a suitable place for your berimbau It is a musical A instrument so put it on a table or chair instead of just placing it on the floor along the wall Do not place clothes or other belongings on top so that everybody is aware and wont sit or step on it Dont rely on gravity leaving your berimbau standing against the wall eventually it will fall Storage Your berimbau is maximally protected from humidity and temperature fluctuations Nevertheless please avoid storing it in humid bathroom places or near heat producing devices radiators heat registers stoves Significant temperature drops distort wooden parts and humidity corrodes the arame and tuning gear and may also cause mold to grow inside the caba a Do not spill water or other liquids on the unit The recommended conditions for berimbau storage are Humidity 20 85 non condensing Temperature 18 35 C 65 95 F Store the instrument in a safe place Make sure that nothing lies or falls on your instrument You may place itin a corner of your closet or hang it on a nail in the wall The caba a is the most fragile part of your berimbau so please take special care of its storage A drawer would be the most convenient place to keep it in Transportation Please use the special bag for your berimbau when travelling Do not leave the berimbau in a car under the hot sun or in freezing conditions it will affect the varnish Do not exp
5. ing screws bushing and screwdriver for installation Mounting Nut Zinc steel mounting nut Available in two options self lock mounting nut shown on the left usual mounting nut shown on the right Berimbau bag Berimbau bag is sewn to fit one standard 60 berimbau It protects the instrument from the elements when carried outside It also prevents scratches and is perfect for transporting your berimbau Caba a is to be carried separately It is made of wind and waterproof nylon and has a flap on top to close the bag securely Bag has a shoulder belt Available in various colors User Manual Version 1 13 3 01 2012 10 Page
6. lace the berimbau into the bag having the end with the tuning head inserted last Berimbau us User Manual Version 1 13 3 01 2012 5 Page Instrument Maintenance We have minimized the amount of the instrument maintenance and care as much as possible so that you can be totally absorbed with playing your berimbau Cleaning the Verga and Baqueta Played in outside rodas berimbau easily gets soiled from capoeiristas palms Clean the verga and baqueta with dry cloth only Do not use paint thinner benzene or other organic solvents to clean the berimbau Doing so may cause instrument damage or a health hazard Arame Cleaning Sometimes arame needs cleaning after being exposed to wet conditions Use super fine sand paper to clean it from rust spots If the rust is already deeply ingrained into arame cleaning is purposeless arame needs to be replaced Greasing the Tuning Head Once a year you may need to lubricate the tuning head with a high quality lithium based gel grease or oil for bearings Please do not use generic products for greasing as it may damage the gear Berimbau us User Manual Version 1 13 3 01 2012 6 Page Storage and Transportation Loosen the arame prior to transportation or when leaving the instrument in a storage place It is not necessary to keep your berimbau in a bag while stored There is also no need to take the arame or caba a off unless you want to store them separately Leaving the instrument on a s
7. n on your verga and put on the protective cap to prevent damaging your carrying bag Stringing Up and Tuning Once the arame is installed stringing up the berimbau takes less than a minute Just follow these easy steps 1 To avoid overstressing the gear first gently bend the verga by pushing with the knee in the middle region of verga 2 Gently turn the tuning head peg to fix arame position Do not apply too much torque to a tuning peg but instead try to bend verga a little bit more ifneeded 3 Check the sound If it is too low repeat steps 1 2 until the desirable tone is achieved Keep in mind that verga has its flexibility limit and may be broken when too much stress is applied It also depends on surroundings temperature and humidity 4 You may loosen the arame using tuning head to adjust the tone to fit into batarea orchestra Please do not overtighten the arame you may break the tuning mechanism or verga With age berimbau may become more flexible but please avoid overexertion for a brand new instrument Loosen the arame after each use when the instrument is left for storage Sharing the Berimbau Always supervise your berimbau especially if inexperienced adults or minors are using the instrument Critical points are stringing up and tuning the berimbau Packing the Berimbau Loosen the arame before packing the instrument Use a special berimbau bag for its transportation refer to p 10 To make it easier p
8. ose your berimbau to rain or snow Please keep the berimbau in your carry on baggage Checked baggage may suffer violent shocks that could damage the instrument Your berimbau is designed to fit in the airplane compartment above the seats You may also place the berimbau by the window unless your seat is by the emergency exit Don t hesitate to ask the crew to find a suitable place for your berimbau In any case make sure to detach the caba a and keep it in your carry on bag under the seat Berimbau us User Manual Version 1 13 3 01 2012 7 Page Troubleshooting Arame Replacement There is nothing abnormal about breaking the arame No matter how firm arame is it will eventually break due to all thestresses it experiences in the musical instrument With the berimbau with a tuning head replacing arame will not take more than 5 minutes of your time You will only need wire cutters Order arame at www berimbau us Place arame loop over the peg and then over the leather pad on the upper end ofthe verga Run the arame through the sound conducting cord loop Let the arame pass the tuning mechanism and using wire cutters cut it exceeding 1 behind the verga end Warning String has sharp edges Wear safety goggles for protection when cutting and installing new arame Turn the tuning peg until the central slit of tuning head is perpendicular to verga Insert the arame into the hole in the center of the tuning head Bend a
9. rame over the edge of tuning head towards the tuning peg Bend the string towards and over the screw Start rotating the tuning head to string up the berimbau Roll the coils over the tuning head as tight as possible as it crucially influences the sound quality Berimbau us User Manual Version 1 13 3 01 2012 8 Page Replacement Parts and Accessories Refer to our website www berimbau us to purchase the replacement parts and accessories Only use accessories specified by the manufacturer Berimbau us Caba a We have a variety of caba as of different sizes designs and color solutions Please notice that the berimbau with tuning head needs a caba a with 1 hole fixture Caba a choice has a major influence on your berimbau tone Gunga Media Viola It also determines its final outlook so take the opportunity to order a custom designed caba a Arame 63 inches 160 cm long arame made from premium grade piano wire made in USA Drawn to international standards from the world s finest steel Exceptional tensile strength and resistance to elongation Arame has a loop on one end for easy set up Baqueta Baquetas are 15 12 long and feature a plastic cap on one end to prevent its sliding from your hand during long rodas Dobr o Traditional stone dobr o User Manual Version 1 13 3 01 2012 9 Page Berimbau us Tuning head High quality tuning head Available in chrome finish Comes with 4 mount
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