Yamaha L Series Owner's Manual
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4. O gt TUNING MACHINE TENSION ADJUSTMENT The tuning machines have spring loaded mechanisms which automatically take up wear preventing backlash However it is possible to adjust the amount of pressure required to turn the machines Each machine has a tension adjustment screw as illustrated e Clockwise screw rotation tightens the machine The tuning machines should be adjusted to the extent that they are firm but can turn smoothly This adjustment is normally unnecessary and excessive Loosen tightening can lead to premature tuning machine wear TRUSS ROD ADJUSTMENT The curvature of the neck should be slightly concave Clockwise rotation of the nut tightens the rod and corrects for too much concave bow Counterclockwise rotation of the nut loosens the rod and corrects for too much convex bend Make
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6. Cutaway Body Venetian cutaways offer access to the upper frets while adding beauty to these fine instruments Bridge The bridges on all new L Series guitars offer more overall mass than their predecessors to deliver greater tone from these instruments Their designs feature smooth lines and edges to keep the playing surface unencumbered Tuners The vintage style brass tuners found on all 26 model guitars present these instruments with a classic look RE 07 26 Multilayered Reinforced Neck The five piece necks on the 36 and 26 models are carved from a single laminated block that features two layers of padauk an extremely hard wood used
7. mine SS Del E a gt caution Safety Precautions Using your Yamaha Guitar in a Safe Manner Preventing Unexpected Injuries and Accidents e When using a strap make sure the strap is securely attached to the guitar e Do not treat the instrument in a rough manner such as swinging it about etc gt The strap on the guitar may detach causing unexpected accidents such as the instrument dropping etc or injuring persons close by e Do not place your face close to the instrument when changing or adjusting the strings gt Strings may suddenly break Causing injuries to eyes etc It can be the cause other unexpected injuries as well e After changing the s
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9. YAMAHA a CREATING KANDO TOGETHER ACOUSTIC GUITARS KANDO Inspiring the Heart and Spirit WH37180 Printed in China YAMAHA Introducing the All New Series As it passes the quarter century mark the L Series undergoes a major revision resulting in 16 all new models In redesigning the series our master craftsmen have produced instruments that deliver robust low end response even when using light gauge strings Excellent playability outstanding quality and a their unique Yamaha sound are sure to satisfy all 25 FA OE New L L 25 16 New L L New Bracing Designs All L series guitars benefit from a new non scalloped bracing design that delivers tone that is thick and well focused The
10. any effect on the instrument s sound or quality Caring for your guitar s lacquer finish 36 models The lacquer coating is thin and delicate making it an optimum finish for fine instruments such as this guitar However the finish is susceptible to changes in temperature humidity and the handling of the instrument To keep your guitar both looking and sounding beautiful for as long as possible please pay close attention to the following points Do not place the guitar directly onto the rubber cushions often found on guitar stands etc Such contact can damage the lacquered surface If such a stand is used place some cloth over the rubber cushions to prevent contact between the rubber and guitar s surface When storing the instrument in its hard case place a few packets of silica gel inside the case and store the case in a location where it will not be exposed to direct sunlight Also storing the instrument in the hard case for long periods of time is not advised Open up the case occasionally to let the air circulate through the case
11. for marimba tone bars sandwiched between three layers of mahogany Using a mixture of woods in this manner creates a neck that is exceptionally strong and stable The 16 and 6 model instruments utilize similar 3 ply design of rosewood between two layers of mahogany 36 26 5 16 6 3 Caring For Your Yamaha Guitar Wood is a living material and this fine acoustic instrument being made from wood will naturally react to changes in humidity by contracting and expanding For this reason humidification is a very important issue in caring for your guitar When making guitars we pay very close attention to the wood s moisture content carefully managing it throughout the entire manufacturing process After purchasing the wood we allow it to dry naturally until its moisture content reaches 12 to 13 The wood is then moved into a seasoning room where further drying brings the moisture content down to a level somewhere between 6 and 8 From this point we start manufacture of the instrument and maintain moistur
12. 36 and 26 model instruments feature a square bracing design which utilizes side braces to connect the top brace with its opposite brace on the back This arrangement transmits string resonance to the back much quicker causing the entire instrument to come alive with bass response which the player feels as well BLP Ee aC die kia HoO H26 Ea Clan AGL D Square Bracing Body Selection Whether you prefer a full sized LL dreadnought small sized LS body auditorium sized LJ or versatile LX acoustic electric the choice is yours Each of these body styles is represented in each class letting you choose the instrument that meets your requirements for sound style and affordability 3 LL LS LJ 3
13. any adjustments gradually Allow five to ten minutes for setting and check the curvature after each 1 2 turn of the truss rod nut If too much concave bow If too much convex bend If too much concave bow If too much convex bend _ _ E L convex e e re 88
14. e content at 8 until the instrument is complete to keep the wood stable all through production So after creating an instrument in optimum conditions such as these we ask that you the owner of this fine instrument consider the environment in which you keep your guitar and provide it with adequate humidification When the guitar is not being used keep it in its hard case and store it ina location that varies little in temperature has a low humidity level and is not exposed to direct sunlight Optimum humidity in the room should be between 40 and 50 In areas or seasons in which humidity is low we recommend that a humidifier be used to control the humidity If you do choose to use a humidifier for this reason please control the humidity level carefully Sudden variations in temperature or humidity can cause irreparable damage to the guitar Never leave the guitar in an automobile for a long period of time likewise never leave the instrument in the car trunk And when traveling by air we recommend that the instrument be carried onto the plane rather than checking it in as baggage at the counter Taking the time to follow the advice given above will extend the life and ensure the quality of your guitar Please be forewarned You may notice a white powder like substance in the finish on the instrument s rosewood sides or back This is lime found naturally in the wood s grain from the soil in which the tree grew and it will not have
15. f children gt The instrument may be bumped causing it to fall over resulting in injury Be Careful When Handling and Other Cautions e The guitar has been properly adjusted before being shipped from the factory In the event adjustment is necessary contact the dealer from whom you purchased the instrument if possible as special skills may be required For those adjustments that can be performed by the owner please closely follow the instructions given in the Owner s Manual for the procedure When playing the instrument pay attention to the volume level Especially late at night take neighbors and those who are close by into consideration Broken guitar necks are mostly the result of accidents such as dropping the guitar the guitar falling over or from shocks occurred during transport When the guitar is not being used make sure it is kept on a sturdy stand where it won t fall over or place it in its case e Do not treat the instrument in a rough manner like throwing objects at the instrument dropping the instrument etc And do not put excessive force on the switches or control knobs etc gt Doing so can result in damage e When connecting or disconnecting the cable make sure the guitar amplifiers power is switched OFF or the amplifiers volume is turned all the way down gt Not doing so can shorten the life of the guitar amplifier e When cleaning the instrument use a soft dry cl
16. oth Also do not spray insecticides close to the instrument gt Doing so can damage the guitars finish e f the instrument is not going to be used for an extended period of time remove the batteries and keep the instrument in a place other than those listed below Locations subject to direct sunlight Locations subject to extremely high or low temperatures Locations subject to high humidity dust or vibration e During the summer season temperatures inside of a car can become extremely hot Do not leave the instrument inside of a car
17. trings cut off the leftover string ends gt String ends are sharp and can Cause injuries e Clean the instrument with a soft dry cloth And when cleaning the headstock be careful not to injure yourself on the sharp string ends Using Batteries Properly e For guitars that use a battery make sure that only the specified battery is used and it is installed with its polarity markings aligned properly e On guitars that require two or more batteries do not mix new batteries with old gt Improper use of batteries can result in the batteries rupturing or leaking causing injury or damage e Never incinerate batteries gt Separate batteries from household garbage and dispose of them in a proper manner 1 Preventing Electrical Accidents e f the instrument must be used outdoors in bad weather or in a place with high humidity please use caution Please read the Owners Manuals that came with the devices such as power amplifiers etc that you connect your guitar to gt Accidents such as fire or electric shock can occur due to lightning strikes Store the Instrument Properly e Do not keep the instrument close to a fire or flame and keep it on a low stable surface gt The instrument can catch fire and earthquakes can cause it to fall if stored in a high location e Do not leave the instrument leaning against the wall etc in the vicinity o
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