A-Recommended care with your instrument
- Never tune the instrument higher than A440 Hz.
- Never tune the instrument higher than A440 Hz.
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- Wipe the instrument well after each use, especially those areas that have contacted the skin.
- Wipe the instrument well after each use, especially those areas that have contacted the skin.
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- When not in use, keep the instrument in its case (the case protects against shock, and minor variations in temperature and humidity).
- When not in use, keep the instrument in its case (the case protects against shock, and minor variations in temperature and humidity).
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- Store the instrument in a cool dry, well-ventilated place.
- Store the instrument in a cool dry, well-ventilated place.
.....Temperature range: 60-85 F
.....Humidity range: 35%- 70%
Frequent measurement of the inside-case humidity with a hygrometer is highly recommended, to ensure that the humidity is within the acceptable range. Long periods of excessively low humidity can cause the wood to crack. Excessively high humidity can cause the glue to deteriorate.
- For long-distance transportation, check the compartment pressure and temperature conditions. For air transport, a pressurized compartment is recommended.
During long - distance transport have the instrument de-tuned 2 or 3 whole tones.
- Never leave the instrument exposed to direct heat or sunlight.
- If the instrument becomes damaged through accident or defect, loosen all strings immediately, and have the instrument repaired as soon as possible. Due to the effect of string tension, some problems can cause irreparable harm to the instrument, if not attended to in time.
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Frequent measurement of the inside-case humidity with a hygrometer is highly recommended, to ensure that the humidity is within the acceptable range. Long periods of excessively low humidity can cause the wood to crack. Excessively high humidity can cause the glue to deteriorate.
- For long-distance transportation, check the compartment pressure and temperature conditions. For air transport, a pressurized compartment is recommended.
During long - distance transport have the instrument de-tuned 2 or 3 whole tones.
- Never leave the instrument exposed to direct heat or sunlight.
- If the instrument becomes damaged through accident or defect, loosen all strings immediately, and have the instrument repaired as soon as possible. Due to the effect of string tension, some problems can cause irreparable harm to the instrument, if not attended to in time.
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B-CARE USING WOODEN PEGS
1- Wooden pegs are conic dowels inserted in a conic hole in the headstock that when well adjusted provide accurate and long lasting tuning. They are the oldest string tensioning system for musical instruments.
B-CARE USING WOODEN PEGS
1- Wooden pegs are conic dowels inserted in a conic hole in the headstock that when well adjusted provide accurate and long lasting tuning. They are the oldest string tensioning system for musical instruments.
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2- In tuning a note, it is recommended that the string should be raised into pitch (from lower to higher frequencies) not lowered. If the pitch is too high, lower the pitch somewhat and then raise it to the desired point.
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3- For instrument safety it is recommended that the peghead should be held with one hand while the other hand tightens the peg.
3- For instrument safety it is recommended that the peghead should be held with one hand while the other hand tightens the peg.
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4- If the peg slips back too easily, you can add small amounts of chalk powder to the parts of the peg and hole that make contact.
4- If the peg slips back too easily, you can add small amounts of chalk powder to the parts of the peg and hole that make contact.
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5- If the peg has stopped turning smoothly, you can add small amounts of graphite powder.
5- If the peg has stopped turning smoothly, you can add small amounts of graphite powder.