String Adapter Instructions
Remove all the double-ball strings now on the instrument. On the bridge, turn the tuning knobs so that the jaw claws (what the string ball goes into) are fully open and exposed.
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Check that all the set screws on the String Adapter are fully open and not blocking the holes.
SYNAPSE INSTRUMENTS ONLY: Remove all set screws from the instrument headpiece.
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ALL INSTRUMENTS EXCEPT SYNAPSE: String Adapter set screws should face up. 6-string guitar adapters have two locating pins on one side of the adapter that fit into their corresponding holes on the headpiece.
SYNAPSE INSTRUMENTS ONLY: String Adapter set screws should face down.
SYNAPSE 6-STRING INSTRUMENTS ONLY: Two locating pins on the string adapter should face away from the headpiece
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Turn the tuning knob to tighten the string a little so that there is just enough tension on the string to hold the String Adapter in place. Don’t bring the string up to tune just yet.
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Once all the strings are on, and all set screws are tight, you can bring all the strings up to tune and cut off the excess string.
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Check that all the set screws on the String Adapter are fully open and not blocking the holes.
SYNAPSE INSTRUMENTS ONLY: Remove all set screws from the instrument headpiece.
![](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0416/2109/4563/files/open-set-screws-1.jpg?v=1596015970)
ALL INSTRUMENTS EXCEPT SYNAPSE: String Adapter set screws should face up. 6-string guitar adapters have two locating pins on one side of the adapter that fit into their corresponding holes on the headpiece.
SYNAPSE INSTRUMENTS ONLY: String Adapter set screws should face down.
SYNAPSE 6-STRING INSTRUMENTS ONLY: Two locating pins on the string adapter should face away from the headpiece
![](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0416/2109/4563/files/A-String-2.jpg?v=1596016024)
Turn the tuning knob to tighten the string a little so that there is just enough tension on the string to hold the String Adapter in place. Don’t bring the string up to tune just yet.
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Once all the strings are on, and all set screws are tight, you can bring all the strings up to tune and cut off the excess string.
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That’s it… you’re done! String tension will easily hold the String Adapter properly in place.
The next time you change strings, just change them one at a time. This way the String Adapter is held firmly against the headpiece by the remaining strings, which makes the whole process easier and quicker.
NOTE: Remember to always loosen the tuning machine first before loosening the String Adapter set screw.