Yamaha BB405 Owner's Manual - Page 4
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String height refers to the space between the strings and frets,
and has an affect on playability.
Set too high and the instrument is hard to play. Too low results
in fret noise.
Adjust so that the space between the string and the last fret
measures as follows:
Individual height adjustments for each string are provided in
the form of two set screws on each saddle. Clockwise rotation
raises saddle height and counter-clockwise lowers the saddle.
STRING
4-string
5-string
6-string
bass
bass
bass
—
—
1st
1st
1st
2nd
2nd
2nd
3rd
3rd
3rd
4th
4th
4th
5th
—
5th
6th
SETTING THE STRING ACTION
TUNING
HEIGHT
High C
2.6 mm
G
2.7 mm
D
2.8 mm
A
2.9 mm
E
3.0 mm
Low B
3.1 mm
4
Height adjustment
Saddle
NOTE: Be sure to perform any necessary adjustments to
the truss rod before performing the following adjust-
ments.