Ibanez AM53-SRF Mode D'emploi page 45

TIGHT-TUNE BRIDGE
The Tight-Tune bridge achieves the optimum level of stability and sound transference while suppressing unnecessary
vibrations by allowing each movable part of the bridge to be locked. The bridge has a stud lock function for fi xing the
bridge more securely onto the body. Furthermore, the tailpiece is equipped with a ball-end lock function to retain the
ball end so that it will not come off.
ADJUSTING THE ACTION
Loosen the locking nuts (D) on the right and left sides of the bridge unit,
and adjust the height of the bridge unit by turning the stud lock screws (E)
with a 3 mm HEX key wrench. Note that it is not possible to adjust the height of
individual strings. After completing the adjustment, tighten the locking nuts.
STUD LOCK FUNCTION
After adjusting the action, turn the stud lock bolt (B) clockwise inside the
stud bolt with a 2 mm HEX key wrench. Keep tightening until the stud lock bolt
contacts the anchor bolt (C) and the bolt cannot be turned any further.
Memo
When adjusting the action, be sure to fully loosen the stud lock bolt
(B) beforehand by turning it counterclockwise with a 2 mm HEX key
wrench. Otherwise, damage may occur.
ADJUSTING THE INTONATION
Loosen the saddle lock screws (G) with a Phillips screwdriver, and turn the
intonation adjustment screw (H) with a Phillips screwdriver to adjust the
saddle position. Tune the guitar and check the intonation. Repeat these
adjustments until the required intonation is reached, and then tighten the
saddle lock screws.
Memo
A loose intonation adjustment screw (H) may cause resonance. If
this occurs, gently tighten the intonation adjustment screw, exercis-
ing care not to allow the saddle to move.
REPLACING THE STRINGS
Insert the ball-end of the string into the slot of the tailpiece in the
direction shown by arrow (J). The ball-end lock function retains the ball-
end. To remove the string, pull it toward direction (K).
A
F
G
E
D
K
J
B
C
H
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