Peavey Nitro III Custom User's Manual
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1. TRO CUSTOM OPERATING GUIDE WARNING TO PREVENT ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE READ BACK COVER FOR FURTHER WARNINGS NITRO III NITRO Ill CUSTOM FEATURES Classic Body Design Bilaminated Maple Nock w Rosowood Fingerboard 22 Nickel Silver Frets 12 Fingerboard Radius 25 Seale One High Output Alnico Humbucking Pickup Three Individual Pickup Selector Switches Two Position O1t On Single Coils Throe Position Single Coll OH Dual Coll For Humbucker 2 High Output Single Coll Pickups One Masior Volume One Master Tone Locking Tremolo System by Kahler 5 Tilted Peghead Floyd Ros CONTROLS 1 Volume Control The volume control acts as a master volumein thatit controls the total signal level delivered from all 3 pickups to the output jack Rotating the control knob clockwise will increase volume rotating counterclockwise will reduce volume 2 Tone Control The tone control ike the volume control acts as a master control Rotating clockwise will result in a brighter tonality more treble Rotating counter clockwise will result in less treble and a bassier type sound 3 Pickup Selector Switch There are three independent selector switches one for each pickup neck single coil on off middle single coil on off Bridge hum bucking humbucking off single coil Pickups can be used2. and covers such usage as is specifically outlined in the warranty and instructions included in the packet provided with the tremolo to which the buyer is directed Due regard must be Observed that this individual warranty may require that no one except American Precision Metalworks can make adjustments or repairs without creating the Sanger af voiding the individual Kahler warranty Any inquires for information concerning warranty service or replacement parts for the Kahler tremolo should be cirected to American Precision Metalworks P O Box 9305 Anaheim California 92802 PEAVEY GUITAR ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY REMEDY PEAVEY ELECTRONICS CORPORATION Poavay warrants this Guitar 10 be free from detects in material and workmanship for amp period of one year from date of purchase PROVIDED however that this limited warranty is extended only to the original retail purchaser and is subject to the conditions exclusions and limitations nereinatter set forth CONDITIONS EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS OF LIMITED WARRANTY This limited warranty shall be VOID and of NO EFFECT if 1 The first purchase of the product is for the purpose of resale or 2 Theoriginal retail purchase is not mace from an AUTHORIZED PEAVEY DEALER or 3 The product has been damaged by accident or unreasonable use neglect improper service or maintenance or other causes not arising out of dafects in material or workmanship This Limited Warranty shail not extend to o
3. accurately adjusted Care for the Instrument This is a high quality musical instrument constructed from the finest materials and with the most up to date production methods available With reasonable care it should provide many many years of service and out standing playability Temperature and Humidity It is important that your instrument be protected trom any extremes of sudden changes in either temperature or humidity The instrument should be stored in its case whenever it is not in use Strings String life may be greatly extended by frequent clean Ing and wiping after use Dirt and perspiration tend to build up on the underside of the strings so it is often necessary to slide a rag between the strings and the fingerboard Dirt lacen strings cause tuning and into nation problems as well as rust and corrosion For best performance strings should be changed ap proximately once a month or avery twenty four playing hours Some piayers may find that they prefer to change strings more often Finish Your instrument has a polyester urethane finish which is both durable and weather resistant but nevertheless needs care Automotive grade waxes will protect clean and shine it Between waxings the instrument should be wiped with a dry soft cloth KAHLER TREMOLO WARRANTY INFORMATION The Kehler tremolo system used on thisinstrumentis warranted by American Precision Metal works manutacturer of Kahler tremolos
4. down the neck Intonation is set by comparing the pitch of an open string to the pitch of the same string when itis played one octave higher at the 12th fret The actual vibrating length of that string is varied until the notes are both at the right pitch The vibrating length of the string is altered by adjusting the bridge saddle either forward or backward depending on whether the fretted note is sharper or flatter in pitch than the open note Ifthe fretted note is sharper than the open nots the vibrating length of the string must be increased move the bridge saddle to the rear away from the pickups If the fratted note is flat the vibrating length must be shortened move the bridge saddle forward toward the pickups to shorten the length Refer to enclosed Kahler literature package for saddle adjustment instructions NOTE IT IS OFTEN DIFFICULT FOR THE UNTRAINED EAR TO DETERMINE WHEN THE OPEN NOTE AND THE FRETTED NOTE ARE AT PRECISELY THE SAME PITCH SOME PLAYERS FIND THAT COMPARING THE 12TH FRET HARMONIC OF THE STRING RATHER THAN THE OPEN NOTE TO THE FRETTED NOTE IS MUCH EASIER A HARMONIC IS PLAYED BY PLUCKING THE STRING WITH THE RIGHT HAND WHILE TOUCH ING THE STRING WITH THE LEFT INDEX FINGER AS LIGHTLY AS POSSIBLE DIRECTLY ABOVE THE TWELFTH FRET THE LEFT INDEX FINGERIS DRAWN AWAY AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE AFTER THE STRING IS PLUCKED PRODUCING A CHIME EFFECT THIS CHIMED NOTE IS THEN COM PARED TO T
5. AD AND UNDERSTAND INSTRUC TIONS THOROUGHLY BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY ADJUSTMENTS Adjusting Torsion Rod All guitar necks must have a slight amount of bow to keep the strings from buzzing on the frets To set the straightness of the neck a Peavey torsion rod wrench No 75031006 must be used available from a Peavey Accessory Genter 1 Tune the instrument to standard A 440 pitch Fret the sixth string E at the first and last frets Check for clearance between the string and the eighth fret Clearance should be no less than 012 and no more than 025 5 To increase clearance loosen counterciockwise the torsion rod nut Less clearance straightening of the neck is accomplished by tightening the nut CAUTION IT IS NOT USUALLY NECESSARY TO ROTATE THE TORSION ROD NUT MORE THAN ONE FULL TURN IN EITHER DIRECTION ONE QUARTER TO ONE HALF TURN IS NORMALLY SUFFICIENT TO MAKE MOST ADJUSTMENTS EXCESSIVE ROTATION MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO NECK AND TORSION ROD IF EXCESSIVE FORCE IS NECES SARY TO ROTATE TORSION ROD NUT YOU SHOULD CONSULT YOUR PEAVEY DEALER OR THE FACTORY BEFORE ANY FURTHER ADJUST MENT IS MADE 6 Repeat Steps 1 through 5 until proper clearance has been reached Neck Tilt The neck tilt adjustment works in conjunction with the bridge height adjustment to set the overall string playing height This adjustment should be used whenever pos sible to set string height rather than the bridge height adjustmen
6. AGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE GUITAR EVEN IF PEAVEY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES The foregoing imitation of remedy will not apply to the payment of cost anc damage awards for personal injury or damage to real property or tangible personal property caused by negligence on the part of Peavey DANGER ALL AMPLIFICATION ACCESSORIES MICROPHONES MIXERS ETC MUST BE PROPERLY GROUNDED AND SHOULD BE UTILIZED WITH A 3 WIRE MAINS SYSTEM IN ORDER TO AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK DANGER DO NOT COME INTO CONTACT WITH OTHER ELECTRICAL APPARATUS WHEN PLAYING OR TOUCHING YOUR INSTRUMENT THE METAL PARTS OF THIS IN STRUMENT ARE GROUNDED ACCORDING TO PROPER AND ACCEPTED INDUSTRY PRACTICE BUT IT IS POSSIBLE TO ENCOUNTER AN ELECTRICAL SHOCK WHEN COMING INTO CONTACT WITH ANOTHER ELECTRICAL APPARATUS IF IT HAS IMPROPER GROUNDING FACILITIES WARNING DONOT USE IMPROPER OR POORLY DESIGNED GUITAR STRAPS OR OTHER MEANS OF SUPPORT POSSIBLE INJURY COULD RESULT IF IMPROPER INFERIOR ILL FITTING OR WORN OUT STRAPS ARE USED THE INSTRUMENT COULD POSSIBLY FALL CAUSING BODILY INJURY OR DAMAGE TO THE INSTRUMENT OR ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT IF THE HOLDING DEVICES FAIL FOR ANY REASON THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY ANDFITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE PROVIDED HOWEVER THAT IF THE OTHER TERMS AND CON DITIONS NEC
7. ESSARY TO THE EXISTENCE OF THE EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY AS HEREINABOVE STATED HAVE BEEN COMPLIED WITH IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE NOT DISCLAIMED DURING THE ONE YEAR PERIOD FROM DATE OF PURCHASE OF THIS GUITAR SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATION ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITA TIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE ONLY EXPRESS WARRANTY ON THIS GUITAR AND NO OTHER STATEMENT REPRESENTATION WARRANTY OR AGREEMENT BY ANY PERSON SHALL BE VALID AS TO OR BINDING UPON PEAVEY THE WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD AND A LEGIBLE COPY OF THE PROOF OF PURCHASE SUPPLIED TO YOU BY THE AUTHORIZED PEAVEY DEALER IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR PURCHASE FROM HIM OF THIS GUITAR SHOULD BE ACCURATELY COMPLETED MAILED TO AND RECEIVED BY PEAVEY WITHIN FOURTEEN 14 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF YOUR PURCHASE Should notification become necessary for any condition that would require correction the registration card will help insure that you are contacted and properly notified If you move from the address shown on the WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD you should notify Peavey of the change of addross so as to facilitate your receipt of any bulletins ar other forms of notification which may become necessary in connection with any condition that
8. HE FRETTED NOTE For even greater ease and high degree of accuracy we recommend one of the many types of electronic guitar tuners thai are available from most music stores The tuners which use either a meter or a moving LED display are usually easier to use than the type with a numerical frequency readout NOTE BOTH TORSION ROD AND STRING HEIGHT SET TINGS INTERACT CLOSELY WITH STRING IN TONATION THESE ADJUSTMENTS MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE ANY ATTEMPT IS MADE TO SET STRING INTONATION AT THE BRIDGE 1 Insure that torsion rod and string height settings are accurate 2 Tune guitar to standard A 440 pitch 3 Hold the instrument in a normal playing position or place the guitar on aclean flat surtace so that only the body is in contact with the work surface Any pres sure on the neck will affect intonation settings 4 Play the 1st string open and compare itto the pitch ot the same string when it is played at the 12th fret These notes should be the same one octave apart 5 Using wrench supplied with Kahler tremolo unit adjust the string saddle so that both the fretted and open notes are the same Refer to enclosed Kahler literature package for saddle adjustment instructions NOTE ITWILL OFTEN BE NECESSARY TO RETURN THE OPEN STRING TO STANDARD PITCH AFTER THE BRIDGE POSITION IS ALTERED 6 Repeat steps 4 and for the remaining strings 7 Repeat steps 1 through 6 as necessary until into nation of all the strings is
9. ORD SHOULD BE USED IN THIS APPLICATION KAHLER IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF AMERICAN PRECISION METAL WORKS INC Due to our efforts for constant improvement features and specications are subject to change without notio PEAVEY ELECTRONICS CORPORATION 711 A Street Meridian MS 38201 U S A Telephone 601 483 5365 Fax 601 488 7903 Telex 504115 1987 Printed in U S A 480300761 azer
10. ews remove the spring cover on the back of the guitar Turn the tension screws clockwise to decrease the bridge angle Turn the tension screws counterclockwise to inorease the bridge angle The recommended bridge angle measured from the surtace of the body is 5 to 8 Bridge Height Adjustment Bridge height may be adjusted by means of the bridge pivot bolts Turn the pivot bolts clockwise to reduce bridge height Turn the pivot bolts counterclockwise to increase hridae height TENSION SCREWS craw Last Fret 8th Fret TORSION ROD NUT First Fret SS BRIDGE PLATE ANGLE 5 8 NOTE CORRECT BRIDGE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT IS NECESSARY TO ENSURE PROPER OPERATION OF THE TREMOLO SYSTEM INCORRECT ADJUST MENT WILL CAUSE TREMOLO SYSTEM MAL FUNCTION IT IS THEREFORE HIGHLY RECOM MENDED THAT ALL STRING HEIGHT AND AC TION ADJUSTMENTS BE MADE BY MEANS OF THE NECK TILT ADJUSTMENT FEATURE AND THAT THE BRIDGE HEIGHT NOT BE CHANGED FROM ITS FACTORY SETTING Saddle Height Adjustment All saddle height and intonation adjustments must be mace prior to tightening string lock Refer to enclosed Kahler literature package String Intonation Accurate string intonation settings insure that your instrument will play in tune at any point on the neck Although perfect intonation is a physical impossibility with a fretted instrument the correct settings will maxi mize the accuracy of individual notes up anc
11. individually or in any combination see diagram PICKUP ADJUSTMENT The height of the pickups may be adjusted by turning the height adjusting screws on the pickup trim rings Turning the screws clockwise will raise the pickups Turning the screws counterclockwise will lower the pickup NOTE CARE MUST BE TAKEN TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE PICKUPS AND STRINGS INADEQUATE CLEARANCE WILL RESULT IN LOSS OF SUSTAIN AND POSSIBLE STRING BUZZING WHEN PLAYING ON THE UPPER FRETS MINIMUM RECOM MENDED CLEARANCE IS 14 125 When adjusting pickup height care should be taken to ensure that the top surface of the pickup is parallel to the string plane Improper adjustment can cause reduced pickup output and reduced hum cancellation SINGLE Con BRIDGE orp PICKUP orp mote Oj piecon VOLUME ON oF 1 Ms on The six individual pole piece screws on the bridge pickup allow critical pickup adjustment tor each string Raising or lowering screws will increase or decrease sensitivity Adjustments Your instrument has been carefully adjusted for accu rate intonation and playing ease at the Peavey factory However your playing style or playing requirements may necessitate additional adjustments at some time in the future These adjustments should be made oy your Peavey Dealer However with alittle careand byadhering closely to the following instructions you may attempt these adjustments yourself CAUTION PLEASE RE
12. may require dissemination of information or correction The WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD and subsequent notices of change of address should be mailed to PEAVEY ELECTRONICS CORPORATION P O Box 2898 Meridian MS 39801 Inthe event any modification or disclaimer of express or implied warranties or any limitation of remedies contained herein conflicts with applicable Iaw Than such modification disclaimer or limitation as the case may be shall be deemed to be modified 10 the extent necossary to comply with such law The limited warranty is given by Peavey Electronics Corporation with respect to equipment purchased in the United States of Amarica DANGER GUITAR STRINGS ARE MADE FROM VERY STRONG STEEL ALLOYS THEY ARE DESIGNED TO BE USED UNDER TENSION AND UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS THEY MAY BREAK AND SPRING AWAY FROM THE GUITAR DO NOT TUNE OR PLAY THis INSTRUMENT WITH YOUR FACE IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE STRINGS AS SERIOUS INJURY COULD RESULT IF A STRING SHOULD BREAK WARNING BASS GUITAR STRINGS ARE UNDER CONSIDERABLE TENSION WHEN THEY ARE TUNED TO CONCERT A 440 PITCH EXERCISE EXTREME CARE WHEN TUNING ESPECIALLY ABOVE CONCERT PITCH OR WHEN EMPLOYING STRING BENDING Of POPPING PLAYING TECHNIQUES THE POSSIBILITY OF STRING BREAKAGE AND PERSONAL INJURY EXISTS UNDER THESE CONDITIONS NOTE THE PATCH CORD BETWEEN THE GUITAR AND THE AMPLIFIER IS AN EXTREMELY IMPORTANT LINK FOR OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE A HIGH QUALITY WELL SHIELDED C
13. r cover guitar strings Replace ment of guitar strings is deemed to be reasonable and necessary maintenance Purchaser s exclusive remedy for broach of this limited warranty is repair of the defect or replacement of the guitar at the option of Peavey Service work may be performed by any Peavey Authorized Service Center or ifthe service centeris unable to provide the necessary warranty service you will be directed fothenearest other Peavey Authorized Service Center which can provide such service Or you may return the guitar postage prepaid and insured along with a description of the problem proof of purchase and a complete return address to PEAVEY ELECTRONICS CORPORATION T11 A Street Meridian MS 39301 Ifthe defects remedial under this limited warranty and the other tars and conditions expressed herein have been complied with Peavey will repair or replace the product and will return it freight collect to the purchaser Other than the postage and insurance requirement no charge will be made for such repair or replacement The liability of Peavey to the purchaser for any cost whatsoever and regardless of the form of action whether in contract or in tort inciuding negligence shall be limited to actual damages up to an amount equal to the greater of the purchase price of tne product causing the damage or 500 00 UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL PEAVEY BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOST PROFITS ANY INCIDENTAL DAMAGES OR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL DAM
14. t 1 Relieve string tension slightly by detuning guitar approximately 1 to 2 ull steps 2 Loosen two neck screws closest to headstock of guitar approximately 1 turn 3 Loosen remaining two neck screws closest to bridge approximately 2 turns 4 String height may now be adjusted with the neck tilt screw which is located inside the fifth hole in the neck plate As allen wrench is used to make this adjust ment Turning the screw clockwise lowers thestrings closer to the fingerboard String height should be adjusted to fit your own particular playing style It an should be noted that setting the string height too low will result in excessive string buzz and rattle espe cially with a heavy playing technique Excessively high action will result in intonation problems and decreased playability 5 After adjustment securely tighten all four neck att aching screws 6 Tune guitar to standard pitch Check strings for correct height and playability If necessary repeat steps 1 through 5 until action is correct Kahler Locking Tremolo System Your instrument is equipped with a genuine Floyd Rose Kahler Locking Tremolo System instructions re garding use of the string lock and tuning mechanisms will be found in the enclosed Kahler literature package Bridge Angle Adjustment The angle of the tremolo bridge is set by the screws holding the spring claw in place To gain access to the spring claw and spring claw scr
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