First Act Discovery FG500 Maintenance Manual

Brand: First Act

Model: Discovery FG500

Type: Maintenance Manual

Lap Harp

restringing guide

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FG500.M.03

12. Bring the loose end of the string

back to the other side of the harp.

13. Run it through the eyelet of the

next available tuning post.

14. Bend the end with the pliers as

in step #3.

Please use caution while handling

and tuning your strings as string

ends are sharp. Also, increated ten-

sion can break strings and cause

injury, especially to your eyes.

15. Maintain tension and turn

the turning post clockwise with

the tuning key. As in step #8, you

should have a minimum of three

turns by the time the string is being

stretched. Apply just enough tension

so the string stays in place without

your help.

16. Refer to the included tuning

cards to add adequate tension for

accurate tuning.

CHANGING STRINGS

Strings should be replaced when they become dirty, discolored, or

produce a dull sound. Strings should always be changed by an

adult. You can change your strings in these easy steps:

1. Remove the old strings.

2. Take a new string out of the plastic

pouch included with this guide.

Thread the end of the new string

through the hole found on the tuning

post.

3. Measuring 1/8” from the end of the

string, bend it at a right angle with a

pair of pliers.

4. Pull the string so that the bent sec-

tion at the end is resting flat against

the tuning post.

5. Make sure the bent end is pointing

towards the ground.

6. Pull the tuning key, located at the

back of the harp, out of it’s receptacle.

7. Use your left hand and pull lightly

on the string to create tension. At the

same time, use your right hand to

turn the tuning post with the tuning

key in a clockwise motion.

8. The first turn can be above the bent

end. Three turns should go over the

bent end. This will prevent the string

from slipping out of the eyelet.

9. Note the string’s path in the il-

lustration.

10. While maintaining tension, run

the string against the corresponding

anchor post locateed at the other side

of the harp without making a loop.

11. Make one loop around the next

anchor post while still maintaining

tension.

First Act Discovery FG500 Maintenance Manual

First Act Discovery FG500 Maintenance Manual

First Act Discovery FG500 Maintenance Manual

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