Peavey Vandenberg Custom User's Manual
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1. VANDENBERG 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 VANDENBERG CUSTOM MODEL VANDENBERG CUSTOM MODEL FEATURES Mahogany Body Maple Neck Neck Thru Bridge Construction 24 Nickel Silver Frets 15 Fingerboard Radius 24 Scale One High Output Alnico Humbucking Pickup One High Output HCS Pickup One 3 way Selector Switch Two Master Volume Controls Push Pull Coil Tap Control KAHLER Floyd Rose Lic 2720 Double Locking Tremolo System 5 Sculpted Tilted Reverse Peghead Schaller Security Locks Vandenberg Signature Inlays CONTROLS 1 Volume Controis These act as an individual volume control for each of the two pickups Rotating the control knob clockwise will increase volume rotating counter clockwise will reduce the volume 2 Pickup Selector Switch One 3 Way Selector Switch selects three permutations of pickup arrangement position one Neck Pickup position two both pickups position three bridge pickup 3 Coil Tap Switch The neck pickup volume control has a switch built into it This switch operates a coil tap circuit for the humbucking pickup Pulling the volume control knob outwards will convartthe bridge pickup to single coil operation Pushing the control knob inwards will restore the bridge pickup to its double coil humbucking2. 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 you move rom the address shown an the WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD you should notty Peavey ofthe changeof address so as to facilitate your receiptot eny bulletins or other torma of hotication which may become necessary in eonnaction with any condition that may raquire 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 30302 2898 In the event any modification or disclaimer of express or implied wartantios or any limitation cf remedies contained herein conficts with applicable law Then such modification disclaimer or limitation os the caso may be shar bo Goamed to bo modified 10 the extent necessary to comply with such law Tne limitea warranty 1s given by Peavey Eleeironiee Corporation with respect to equipment purchased in the United States of America 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
3. config uration A slight click will be felt whenever this switch is operated NOTE CARE MUST BE TAKEN TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE PICKUPS AND STRINGS INADEQUATE CLEARANCE WILL RE SULT IN LOSS OF SUSTAIN AND POSSIBLE STRING BUZZING WHEN PLAYING ON THE UPPER FRETS MINIMUM RECOMMENDED CLEARANCE IS is 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 The six individual pole piece screws on the bridge pickup allow critical pickup adjustment for each string Raising or lowering screws will increase or decrease treble 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 by your Peavey Dealer However with a little care and by adhering closely to the following instructions you may attempt these adjustments yourself CAUTION PLEASE READ 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 75
4. subject to change without notice Peavey Electronics Corporation 711 A Street Meridian MS 39302 2898 U S A 601 483 5365 Telex 504115 Fax 484 4278 1989 Printed in the U S A 80301047 4 89
5. 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 danger of voiding the individual Kahler warranty Any inquiries tor information concerning warranty service or replacement parts for the Kahler tremolo should be directed to American Precision Metalworks P O Box 9905 Anaheim California 92802 PEAVEY GUITAR ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY REMEDY PEAVEY ELECTRONICS CORPORATION Peavey warrants this Guitar to be free ftom defects in material and workmanship for a period ot one yaar irom date of purchase PROVIDED however that this limited warranty is extended only 1o the original retail purchaser anc is subject to the conditions exclusions anc limitations hereinafter set forth CONDITIONS EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS OF LIMITED WARRANTY This limited warranty shall be VOID and of NO EFFECT it 4 The firat purchase of tne product Is tor the purpose of resale or 2 The orginal rotal purchaso ie not made from an AUTHORIZED PEAVEY DEALER or 5 The produsthes beon damaged by accident or unreasonable use neglect improper service or maintenance or other causes not arising out of detects in materiel or workmanship This Limited Warranty shall not extend to or cover guitar string
6. 031006 must be used available from a Peavey Accessory Center 1 Tune the instrument to standard A 440 pitch 2 Fret the sixth string E at the first and last frets 3 Check for clearance between the string and the eighth fret 4 Clearance should be no less than 012 and no more than 025 5 To increase clearance loosen counterclockwise 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 KAHLER Floyd Rose Lic Double Locking Tremolo System Ityour instrument is equipped with a genuine KAHLER Floyo Rose Lic Double Locking Tremolo System In structions regarding use of the string lock Tremolo 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 screws remove the spring cover on the
7. ED TO THE FRETTED NOTE For even greater ease and high degree of accuracy we recommend one of the many types of electronic guitar tuners that 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 Ensure 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 surface so that only the body is in contact the work surface Any pres sure on the neck will affect intonation settings 4 Play the iststring open and compare it tothe pitch of 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 IT WILL OFTEN BE NECESSARY TO RETURN THE OPEN STRING TO STANDARD PITCH AFTER THE BRIDGE POSITION IS ALTERED 6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 for the remaining strings 7 Repeat steps 1 through 6 as necessary until into nation of all the strings is
8. 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 DO NOT 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 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 OR 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 IMPORTANTLINK FOR OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE A HIGH QUALITY WELL SHIELDED CORD SHOULD BE USED IN THIS APPLICATION Fey Features and specifications
9. TY TO USE THE GUITAR EVEN IF PEAVEY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES The toregaing imitation of remedy willnot apply othe payment of cost and damage awards tor personal injury or damage to real property or tangible personal property caused by rregliganeo on Poavoy s pars THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE PROVIDED HOWEVER THAT IF THE OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS NECESSARY TO THE EXISTENCE OF THE EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY AS HEREINABOVE STATED HAVE BEEN COMPLIED WITH IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE NOT D SCLAIMED DURING THE ONE YEAR PERIOD FROM DATE OF PURCHASE OF THIS GUITAR SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOWL IMITATION ONHOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ASOVE LIMITATIONS OF 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 THISLIMITED 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
10. accurately adjusted Care for the Instrument This is 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 Itis important that your instrument be protected from any extremes of sudden changes in either temperature or humidity The instrument should be stored in its case whenever it is not in use String 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 laden 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 every twenty four playing hours Some players 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 Kahler tremolo system used on this instrument is warranted by American Precision Metalworks manufacturer of Kahler tremolos and covers
11. back of the guitar Turn the tension screws clockwise to decrease the bridge angle Turn the tension screws counterclockwise to increase the bridge angle The recommenced bridge angle measured from the surface of the body is 2 to 5 TENSION SCREWS _ INERTIA atock Bridge Height Adjustment Bridge height may be adjusted by means of the bridge pivot bolts Turn the pivot bolts clockwise to reduce bridge height Tum the pivot bolis counterclockwise to increase bridge height 8th Fret TORSION ROD NUT KAHLER IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF AME CAN PRECISION METAL WORKS ING 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 made prior to tightening string lock Refer to enclosed Kahler literature package String Intonation Accurate string intonation settings ensure 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 no
12. s Replacement of guitar strings is deemed to be reasonable and nacessary maintenance Purchaser s exclusive remedy for breach ofthis limited warranty is repair ofthe defect orplacemont ofthe guitar at Peavey s option Service work may be performed by any Peavey authorized Sera ce Genter ifthe service centeris unable to provide the necessary warranty sorvice you wll be directed to the nearest other Peavey Authorized Service Center which Can provide such service Or you may return the guitar postage propals an Insured along with a description of the problem proof of purchase and a complete return address to PEAVEY ELECTRONICS CORPORATION International Serviee Center Hwy 80 East Meridian MS 39901 tthe cetoctis romodial under this limited warranty andthe other terms and conditions expressed herein havo boon complied with Peavey wil repair or replace the product and will return it aight collect 1o the purchaser Other than the postage and insurance requirement no charge will be made for such repair or replacement Feavey s liability tothe purchaser forany cost whatsoover and regaraloee ot tno form of action whether in contractor in ort including negligence shal be limited toactual damages upoan amount eaual o the greater othe purchase prico ofthe produet causing the damage or 500 00 UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL PEAVEY BELIABLE FOR ANY LOST PROFITS ANY INCIDENTAL DAMAGES OR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RISING OUT OF THE USE OF OF INABILI
13. tes up and down the neck Intonation is set by comparing the pitch of an open string to the pitch of the same string when it is playedone 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 If the fretted note is sharper than the open note the vibrating length of the string must be increased move the bridge saddle to the rear away from the pickups If the fretted note is flat the vibrating length must be shortened move the bridge saddle forward toward the pickups to shorten the length Rofer 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 FINGER IS DRAWN AWAY AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE AFTER THE STRING IS PLUCKED PRODUCING A CHIME EFFECT THIS CHIMED NOTE IS THEN COM PAR
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