Does anyone know what that white thing near the strings on the body and can it be removed without hurting the finish and instrument?
787561
Mostly likely not because it is very securely attached and you would probably scratch the body and it would also leave marks where it was.
787562
I believe it is called a pick guard. It comes with the uke but isn't attached. You attach it if you want it. I left it off of mine. Hope this helps.
787563
Mostly likely not because it is very securely attached and you would probably scratch the body and it would also leave mamarks where it was.
787564
It is a pick guard to look like the real Les Paul guitars. On the uke version, it is only an adhesive sticker. If you don't want it, you don't have to put it on.
787565
In the unit I bought, the pick guard was attached to the ukulele with a fairly strong adhesive. However, by carefully heating it with a low-powered (300 W) hair dryer and gently but persistently prying, I was able to remove it cleanly. The instrument looks much better without it, in my humble opinion.
1345758
I think it's cow bone but I'm not shure. It sounded good but this nut is 1 11/16 . If your guitars nut is 1 3/4 it will feel different . This nut wont space the strings as much.
1475172
On mine, it is etched into the pickguard. Seems to be done fairly well for an inexpensive guitar. But remember, if you buy this it will need a setup (about $75) to be really playable. They are mass-produced and the adjustments made at the factory in China are not very accurate.
1475171
It's etched. I would also add that if the day comes when your pickguard is so scratched that the design has disappeared (would take a lot of pick wear to do so) you can always buy a new pickguard with the same design and replace it.
850981
Honestly, I think that the anti-rust thing is a marketing ploy. I mean, if it does what it says it does, It keeps the strings from rusting. Really? If you keep your strings long enough to rust then maybe you should consider changing them sooner. :)
1371032
The thingamabob on the end of the string is fairly solid. You can remove it if you wish.
1648940
There's a pressure clamp on the tuner that you clip to the head of the uke. It has soft jaws so it doesn't scratch the finish.
1098666
I've heard that as well. I typically only put it on my guitar while I intend to be playing the guitar. When I'm finished and I hang it up, I take the tuner off just in case. So far, I've had no problems. Also, the part that clips to the guitar has a soft padding, so I don't know why it would take off any finish. It hasn't hurt the finish on my guitar so far. (I have a black gloss colored BC Rich Rave II.)
478495
hi matt , it must be glued on. I must tell you I really like this guitar . if I had to sell all my guitars this is the one I would keep.
1179698
I have assumed it is bone but I have not actually confirmed that. If you go to this link you can pose your question directly to Yamaha. http://ca.yamaha.com/en/products/musical-instruments/guitars-basses/silentguitars/slg130nw_light_amber_burst/?mode=model
1994576
I don't know. I took the strings off and used it for a decorative piece of art. I glued jewelry all over the guitar, and it turned out beautiful. But it seems like it would be an OK guiitar for a beginner.
2185258
I don't feel there's much residue. It's finer and not gritty as the rosin I had used. Consequently, the sound quality is better = not so scratchy. I DO have expensive strings, so this may be a plus in sound quality.
1254052
VERY simple fix. Cut a small strip of felt, and glue it to the strap. That adjusted the tension perfectly on my Martin D-35. I've owned 2 of these now. The first one lasted for 10 years. I played professionally during that period, so LOT'S of usage. I know several players that use them and won't switch. I love them for their quality, and compact size, so when not in use, I can just put it in my shirt pocket instead of forgetting where the heck I left it.
2126610
I found it difficult to remove also. It can be removed. I believe it is with the use of the little silver button.
1738238
High gloss finish on the guitar and there is a button on the guitar to attach a strap. I have a shoelace tie at the top of my strap so i tied it on
1715736
Did you by chance remove the tone and volume knobs on the guitar to remove the clear plastic cover on the pick guard? I knew someone who did that and when he replaced the knobs they were not in the correct postion so when he thought he had it at full volume it was not producing sound, because it was in a postion for no sound .
448587
That sounds like a personal question sir! However, I will give you the benefit of the doubt. The nut on this guitar is, in all likelihood, genuine imitation plastic. Not having rubbed it against my teeth I can only surmise, but I believe it to be a safe bet.