Yamaha BB414 Owner's Manual - Page 6

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PICKUP HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

The height of the pickup (i.e. distance from the strings) affects

gain — the higher the pickup, the louder the sound, and vice

versa. If the pickup is set too high, sustain and playability will

suffer because of the magnetic pull on the strings. Adjust overall

height using the screws located at either side of the pickup.

The polepieces should normally be about 2 or 3 millimeters

from the strings.

Pickup adjustment screws

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

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

convex bend

concave bow

NOTE: Unless you have experience with truss rods, we

suggest that you entrust this adjustment to your

dealer.

concave

convex