Best Choice Products SKY732 Electric Guitar Starter Kit Instruction Manual

Best Choice Products SKY732 Electric Guitar Starter Kit

Product Information

The 30-Inch Kids Electric Guitar Starter Kit is designed to provide young aspiring musicians with a high-quality and affordable option to begin their musical journey. This kit includes all the essential components needed to start playing the guitar, including a guitar, gig bag, guitar strap, 5-watt amp, amplifier cable, guitar pick, extra strings, electronic tuner, and a microfiber cloth.
The guitar features a tuning pegs headstock, strings, body, saddle, tuning machine, fret, neck, bridge, and a 1/4 cable input. It requires a 9-volt battery (not provided) and comes with a 3V CR2032 battery for the electronic tuner.

Product Usage Instructions

Warnings

• Small parts – Not for children under 3 years old.
• Adult assembly required.
• Recommended for ages 6 and up.
• Retain these instructions for future reference.
• Battery warning: Dispose of used batteries immediately. Swallowed button or coin cell batteries can cause internal chemical burns and lead to death.

Removing Old Strings:

1. To remove a guitar string, locate the tuning peg and tuning machine to which the string is attached. Loosen the string by winding the tuning peg until there is no tension.
2. Continue winding the string loose until it can be pulled out from the top. The strings can be pulled out via the bridge at the bottom of the guitar.
3. If you don’t intend to reuse the old string, you can cut it near the middle with wire cutters. Be cautious and hold the string securely next to the cut to prevent potential harm.

Installing New Strings:

1. Secure the string to the headstock by using the tuning machine. Ensure that the eye/hole of the tuning machine is parallel to the neck/headstock of the guitar. Feed the string through the eye of the tuning machine and pull it fairly taut, leaving about 1-2 inches of slack.
2. While holding the string taut, secure it to the tuning machine by turning the corresponding tuning peg to wrap the string around. For extra security, route the string through itself on the initial wrap around (see diagram).
3. For treble strings (G, B, E), wind the strings clockwise. For bass strings (E, A, D), wind the strings counterclockwise.
4. Tune the string by winding the tuning peg until you achieve the desired sound. After reaching the desired tone, lightly pull the string to slightly detune it. Readjust the tuning peg until you reach the desired tone again. Repeat this process a few more times to ensure that the string stays in tune while playing.

Guitar String Maintenance

If the strings are difficult to play or do not produce the correct sound, replacing them can often solve these problems. You can change all strings at once or individually. Remember to completely remove the old string before attaching a new one. After attaching a new string, retune the guitar.

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WARNING

• Repairs to an amplifier or electrical components of the guitar should be done by a professional.
• If replacing the fuse or conducting any repairs, unplug the amplifier from electricity or electric mains before replacing the fuse or conducting repairs.
• To avoid the risk of electrical shock, do not be exposed to water or humidity.
• Always connect the instrument cord to the guitar before connecting the cord to the amplifier to avoid damage to the speaker.
• Do not leave the guitar unattended with the volume level turned up.
• Neon or fluorescent lighting near the amplifier may cause a hum from the amplifier.
• To avoid damaging your ears, turn down the volume of the amplifier before plugging in headphones or speakers.
• Plugging in a pair of headphones will turn off your amplifier speaker.
• This product is intended for residential use only.

WARNINGS REGARDING BATTERIES

The following safety hazards may result in serious injury or death:

• Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon zinc) and rechargeable (nickel hydride) batteries.
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Non-rechargeable batteries should not be charged.
• Rechargeable batteries should be charged under adult supervision only.
• Exhausted batteries should be removed.
• The supply terminals should not be short-circuited.
• Do not put batteries next to or in a heat source (fire, electronic heating device, etc.).
• Do not hit batteries against hard objects.
• Do not submerge batteries in water.
• Batteries should be inserted with the correct polarity.

This product contains a Button or Coin Cell Battery. A swallowed Button or Coin Cell Battery can cause internal chemical burns in as little as two hours and lead to death. Dispose of used batteries immediately

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GUITAR DIAGRAM

CHANGING STRINGS

Removing Old Strings:

1. To remove a guitar string, find the tuning peg and tuning machine that the string is attached to. Loosen the string by winding the tuning peg until the string has no tension.
2. Continue to wind the string loose until the string can be pulled loose from the top. The strings can be pulled out via the bridge at the bottom of the guitar.
3. If you do not wish to use the old string again, you can cut the string near the middle of the strings viawire cutters. If you choose to do this, be careful and hold the string securely next to the cut; otherwise, the string will pop up and can potentially harm you.

Installing New Strings:

1. Remove the bridge pin of your guitar. Bridge pins can stick to the guitar, and may take some time to get off; the edge of a peg winder (available at any local music store) can be used to help. Locate the proper string to replace your old string. Then, from the end of the string that does NOT have a ball at the end, feed the string through the bridge via the open hole exposed by removing the pin. Then, press the bridge pin back into place gently with the slot facing forward, and while holding your finger on the pin, run the string through until the ball on the end of the string is flush to the bottom of the pin

2. Secure the string to the headstock via the tuning machine. To do so, make sure the eye/hole of the tuning machine is parallel to the neck/headstock of the guitar. Feed the string through the eye of the tuning machine and pull the string fairly taut. The string should have a bit of slack (about 1-2 inches).

3. While holding the string taut, secure it to the tuning machine by turning the corresponding tuning peg to wrap the string around. For extra security, route the string through itself on the initial wrap-around (see diagram).
   For treble strings (G,B, E), wind the strings clockwise. For bass strings (E, A, D), wind the strings counter-clockwise

4. Begin to tune the string by winding the tuning peg until the desired sound is produced. After reaching the desired tone, pull the string lightly. The string will go slightly out of tune. Readjust the tuning peg until you receive the desired tone again. Repeat the process a few more times. This will ensure that your string will stay in tune while playing.

5. You may cut off the excess string, but it is important to leave some excess still attached (about ¼-1 inch) in case the guitar string needs to be restrung again. Remember, it is easy to cut more off later, but impossible to add string back

Adjusting String Action:

• If you feel that you have difficulty in fretting or hear a buzzing noise, the strings may be set too high or too low. In this case, the action (the space between the strings and the fretboard) will have to be adjusted.
• Adjusting the action will let you achieve the desired string level. This can easily be remedied by lowering or raising the string saddles located on the bridge. The saddles are the parts in front of the bridge where thestrings sit. You can raise or lower the saddle by turning the hex screws on the saddle with a hex wrench.
• Turn the screw clockwise to raise the saddle and counterclockwise to lower it. If the saddle has two hex screws, be sure to turn them the same amount.

Adjusting String Intonation:

If you notice that your strings are fretting sharp or fretting flat, or that your guitar is in tune near the bottom of the guitar but loses tune the further up the frets you go, you may need to adjust the intonation.
First, determine if all strings are having the issue or a particular string. You can adjust the intonation of a string by moving the saddle away from the nut if the string is fretting sharp, and toward the nut if the string is fretting flat. Don’t forget that adjusting the saddle for a string only corrects that string. You may need to adjust the intonation for each string. Check the strings as you adjust the intonation to keep the guitar in tune.

CHANGING STRINGS

Adjusting Truss Rod:

• The neck of your guitar can go out of adjustment, or you may want to readjust the neck to get a different sound. The neck on every guitar will eventually need to be readjusted – this is normal guitar maintenance.
• Inside the neck of the guitar is a “backbone” of the guitar: a truss rod. This rod helps keep your neck adjusted. If your strings are creating too high a sound and are hard to fret or create a low, buzzing noise, these can signal the guitar neck needs adjustment. If the sound is too high and the strings are hard to fret, the truss should be tightened. If the sound is low or “buzzy,” it should be loosened.
• You can adjust the truss rod with a nut located on one end. It should be located on the headstock, under a cap just behind the nut or where the neck joins the body under the fingerboard. You may need a truss-rod wrench to adjust it, which can be purchased at any local music store. To tighten the truss rod, turn the nut clockwise a quarter-turn at a time, giving the neck a few minutes to adjust. To loosen the truss rod, turn counterclockwise a quarter turn at a time, giving the neck a few minutes to adjust. Remember that over-tightening or over-loosening a truss rod can potentially damage the neck and body, so please do so with care

GUITAR STRING MAINTENANCE

If strings are difficult to play or do not play correctly: Replacing guitar strings can remedy many problems involving poor sound. All strings can be changed at once or strings can be changed individually. To change a guitar string, the old string should be completely removed before attaching the new string. After the new string is attached, the guitar will need to be re-tuned.

GUITAR HARDWARE & CARE

• If there are any electrical components on your guitar that you think need to be fixed, please be aware that we recommend taking your guitar to your local music store to fix it. Beginner musicians and people unfamiliar with repairing the electrical parts of a guitar should not attempt to do so, especially without supervision.
• If you hear any rattling or buzzing noises while playing, some hardware may be loose. You can tighten any hardware with the appropriate tool. It could be possible that a nut on the bridge post may be loose. If you hear a rattling noise, try strumming the guitar with one hand to re-create the noise while touching various parts with your other hand. The rattling should stop once you touch the affected part, and then you can tighten the loose part.
• Dust and other foreign matter can harm the quality of your electric guitar. Make sure to regularly clean and maintain your guitar, including around the tuning pegs and bridge. Do not leave your guitar exposed to the elements, and be aware that guitars are sensitive to changes in temperature, humidity, and altitude

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WARRANTY

PRODUCT WARRANTY INFORMATION

• All items can be returned for any reason within 60 days of the receipt and will receive a full refund as long as the item is returned in its original product packaging and all accessories from its original shipment are included. All returned items will receive a full refund back to the original payment method. All returned items will not be charged a re-stocking fee.
• All returned items require an RA (Return Authorization) number, which can only be provided by a Best
• Choice Products Customer Service Representative when the return request is submitted. Items received without an RA may not be accepted or may increase your return processing time. Once an item has been received by Best Choice Products, refunds or replacements will be processed within 5 business days.
• All returns must be shipped back to the Best Choice Products Return Center at the customer’s expense. If the reason for return is a result of an error by Best Choice Products then Best Choice Products will provide a pre-paid shipping label via email. Boxes for return shipping will not be provided by Best Choice Products, and is the customer’s responsibility to either use the original shipping boxes or purchase new boxes.
• Pictures may be required for some returns to ensure an item is not damaged before its return. Items returned are not considered undamaged until they are received by Best Choice Products and verified as such. All damages to items are the customer’s responsibility until the item has been received by and acknowledged by Best Choice Products as undamaged.
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WARNING
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