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TUNING
When shipped from the factory, Ibanez guitars are set up using the following tunings.
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th
6-strings E4 B3 G3 D3 A2 E2 - -
7-strings E4 B3 G3 D3 A2 E2 B1 -
8-strings D#4 A#3 F#3 C#3 G#2 D#2 D#2 F1
Note that following models are set up differently.
Baritone guitar
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th
B F# D A E B - -
RGD APEX
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th
6-strings D4 A3 F3 C3 G2 D2 -
7-strings D4 A3 F3 C3 G2 D2 A1
MTM100
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th
C# G# E B F# B - -
TAM10
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th
E B G D A E B E
Use a tuner or tuning fork to tune up the sound of each open string to the above frequencies. If the pitch
is higher than the above frequency, loosen the string to lower the pitch, and wind the string in small
increments to tune it up. This is an easy way to stabilize your tuning. You may need to adjust the neck or the
intonation if you tune your guitar to pitches other than those shown in these tables, or if you use strings of
other than standard gauge.
For details on adjusting the neck or the intonation, refer to the sections NECK ADJUSTMENT (p. 38) or
INTONATION (p. 38).
Memo
Please note that extreme tuning or use of strings not intended for electric guitar may cause parts to break, •
and may cause unexpected injury.
STRING REPLACEMENT
Strings will deteriorate over time, causing buzzing or inaccurate
pitch. Replace the strings whenever your strings begin to rust or
become discolored. We recommend that you replace all of the
strings as a set at the same time. Bent, twisted, or damaged strings
will not produce the appropriate quality sound and therefore should
not be used.
Wind the string around the tuning machine post two or three times from above, using about 5--7 cm of length
and taking care that the string does not cross itself. The strings should be replaced one by one instead of
removing all the strings at once. This is done to avoid stress on the neck and to reduce the risk of affecting
tremolo balance.
The method for removing and installing strings attached to a tremolo/bridge will differ depending on the type of
tremolo/bridge.
For details, refer to the section for the tremolo/bridge installed on your guitar.
