Roland TAIKO-1 Replacing the Mesh Head ( Regular Type )
Replacing the Mesh Head
This guide explains how to replace the mesh head on the TAIKO-1. Read this guide carefully before you proceed.
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5. Detach the outer rim.
* Pull the rim apart as you take it o. Use sucient caution when you lift
the pad.
Rim
3. Removing the Mesh Head
from the New Pad
Precautions during replacement
• Prepare an area in which you can perform the assembly safely.
• Make sure to keep screws and any other small parts in a safe location that is out of the reach of small children, so such small
parts won’t accidentally get swallowed.
• If necessary, spread out a blanket or similar material to prevent the TAIKO-1 or oor from being scratched during assembly.
• Do not use a power tool (e.g., an electric screwdriver) during assembly. Doing so may damage the screw.
• To protect your hands, wear gloves when you work.
Checking the Parts
Replacement set
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Tension
2 3
adjustment
screw
Washer
A video is also available that shows you how to replace the mesh head.
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Hex wrench
3. Use the included hex wrench to turn the tension adjustment
1. Getting Ready
screw counterclockwise, loosening until it comes out.
Frame
6. Remove the mesh head that ts into the frame.
* Pull o the mesh head while widening the mesh head frame with your
hands.
1. Following the steps in “2. Removing the Mesh Head
from the Removed Pad,” remove the mesh head from
the replacement set in the same way.
* The replacement set doesn’t have a locking screw or transparent cutout,
so you can skip step 2.2.
* If you leave the mesh head lying around in a disassembled state, the
part may deform and cannot be reattached. For this reason, make sure
to replace it immediately after disassembly.
* You can dispose of the other parts.
4. Attaching the New Mesh
Head onto the Removed Pad
1. Fit the new mesh head onto the frame of the pad you
removed.
* Align the center of the transparent cutout of the frame with the guide
mark (white notch) on the mesh head to do this.
Note that the instrument may not work correctly if the guide mark is not
lined up right.
Guide mark (white notch)
1. Referring to “Disassembly” in the “TAIKO-1 Reference
Manual,” remove the pad for which you want to
replace the mesh head.
* Use sucient caution during removal, as there are some parts that
require a certain amount of strength to remove.
* Remove the pad completely from the rest of instrument.
2. Removing the Mesh Head
from the Removed Pad
Following the steps below, disassemble the rim/frame/mesh head
from the pad you removed, in order to remove the mesh head part.
1. Flip the pad over and set it down.
2. Use the included hex wrench to loosen the locking screw
(counterclockwise).
4. Pull out the tension adjustment screw and washer, being
careful not to damage the transparent cutout.
* If the washer won’t come loose, you can just leave it attached.
* Be careful not to touch the sensors.
Removed parts
Rim
* The frame and the black frame of the mesh head should be the same
height all the way around.
Sensors
Mesh head
2. The rim of the removed pad should be put together so that
the mesh head’s pad face and the top of the rim are the same
height.
Rim
* Use caution, as operating the tension adjustment screw without
loosening the locking screw may damage the instrument.
* The locking screw is not included in the set of replacement parts.
* You don’t need to remove the locking screw.
* The transparent cutout is not included in the set of replacement parts.
Frame
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* Attach the rim by lining up the center of the rim’s opening with the
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guide mark (white notch) on the mesh head.
Guide mark (white notch)
* Adjust the screw tightness so that the opening of the rim is within the
lengths shown below.
Regular Type: 10–13 mm
5. Use the included hex wrench to tighten the locking screw
(clockwise).
3. Put together the new screw
* If the washer is still left on the rim, simply use the screw without
inserting the washer.
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and washer 3 (included).
4. Tighten the head with the tension adjustment screw from
step 3.
* Insert the new tension adjustment screw into the hinge pin where the
locking screw is located.
Locking screw
Hinge pinHinge pin
* Pay attention to the holes on the transparent cutout into which you
insert the screw. Also make sure of the direction of the hinge pin.
Inserting the screw diagonally may damage the screw threads of the
hinge pin.
* The hinge pin holes should face exactly straight with the direction of the
screw.
Use the alignment guide shown in the lower right
corner of this page.
* If the tension adjustment screw is no longer tightening when turned
or if the screw doesn’t go in right, secure the rim while referring to the
illustration and tighten the tension adjustment screw. You don’t need
to secure the rim too tightly if the tension adjustment screw starts to
tighten correctly. When doing this, be careful not to damage the wall or
other surface, and make sure not to injure your ngers or other parts of
your body.
Clamp together the protrusions on
the rim with your ngers
Press in with your body
Secure against a wall
or other surface
6. Smooth out any deformations in the cushion.
When you pull on the mesh head to t it onto the head, the cushion
may get stretched and deform. From the back side of the pad, push
the center area of the mesh head to x the deformations in the
cushion (three places).
* Be careful not to touch the sensors.
* Push inwards enough so that the cushion in the center separates from the
mesh head.
Cushion
You’re now nished attaching the mesh head.
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Alignment guide