Peavey Unity Passive User's Manual
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1. FREQUENCY READOUT SETTING INTONATION NOTE ALL GUITAR ADJUSTMENTS INTERACT CLOSELY WITH STRING INTONATION THESE ADJUSTMENTS MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE ANY ATTEMPT IS MADE TO SET STRING INTONATION AT THE BRIDGE 1 Ensure that the torsion rod bridge height and neck tilt adjustments have been made and are accurate 2 Tune the instrument to standard A 440 pitch 3 Hold the instrument in a normal playing position Do not exert any undue pressure on the neck as it will affect intonation settings 4 Play the first string open G and compare it to the pitch of the same string when it is played at the twelfth fret These notes should be the same 5 Using a Phillips head screwdriver adjust the length of the first string saddle so that the open note and the fretted note or harmonic are the same NOTE IT WILL OFTEN BY NECESSARY TO RETUNE THE OPEN STRING TO STANDARD PITCH AFTER THE BRIDGE SADDLE POSITION IS ALTERED 6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 for the 2nd 3rd and 4th strings 7 Repeat steps 1 through 6 as necessary until intonation of all strings is accurately adjusted Temperature and Humidity It is important that your instrument be protected from any extremes or 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 cleaning and wiping after use Dirt and perspiration tend to build up on the2. for increased sustain Body The body of the Unity is constructed from the finest select hardwood with double cutaways for easy access to the highest tet A special forearm and rib cage relief contour allows weight reduction proper balance and maximum playing ease The instrument features our polyester urethane finish which is mar and weather resistant Pickups Unity Passive The instrument s two split coil Alnico loaded humbucking pickups provide high output and wide frequency response Pickups The pickups may be used singly or in unison and are controlled by individual volume controls and one master tone control Each volume control is tone compensated to minimize high frequency loss at low volumes Humbucking mode is retained when one or both pickups are on Bridge The four barrel type string saddles are made from heavy duty steel for maximum sustain and string stability and are fully adjustable for string height tilt and intonation com pensation see Adjustments Height and Intonation for instructions The bridge base is milled brass with saddle tracks Controls 1 Volume Controls Volume controls for each pickup neck and bridge operate independently Rotating the control knobs clockwise will increase volume rotating counterclockwise will reduce volume When both pickups are at maximum volume settings they are combined to give the noise free operation and fullness of one humbucking pickup
3. 2 Tone Control The tone control operates as a master control Rotating clockwise will result in more treble high frequencies and a brighter tonality Rotating counterclockwise will result in less treble and a bassier type sound 3 Output Jack The output jack is a genuine Switchcraft Va phone jack which accepts standard guitar patch cords We recommend high quality shielded patch cords 4 Pickups The volume level of the pickups can be adjusted by raising or lowering each pickup with its height adjustment screws Raising the pickup closer to the strings will increase the output and volume Lowering the pickup away from the strings will decrease output and volume NOTE CARE MUST BE TAKEN TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE PICKUP AND THE STRINGS INADEQUATE CLEARANCE CAN RESULT IN POSSIBLE LOSS OF SUSTAIN AND POSSIBLE STRING BUZZING WHEN PLAYING THE UPPER FRETS Adjustments Your instrument has been carefully adjusted for accurate 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 THE INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY ADJUSTMENTS Switeneratt is a registered t
4. IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS 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 LIMITEO WARRANTY ISTHE 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 8Y PEAVEY WITHIN FOURTEEN 14 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF YOUR PURCHASE Should notification become necessary for any condition thet would require correction tho rogistration card will neip insure that you are contacted and property notified Ifyou mova irom tho address shown on the WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD you should notify Peavey of the change of address soas to facilitate your receipt of any bulletin or other Torms of notification which may become necessary in connection with any condition that may require cisseminetion 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 2698 Meridian MS 29902 2098 Inthe event any modification or disclaimer of
5. NOTED THAT SETTING THE STRING HEIGHT TOO LOW WILL RESULT IN EXCESSIVE STRING BUZZ AND RATTLE ESPECIALLY WITH A HEAVY PLAYING TECHNIQUE EXCESSIVELY HIGH ACTION WILL RESULT IN INTONATION PROBLEMS AND DECREASED PLAYABILITY Saddle Height Adjustment The four individual bridge saddles work in conjunction with the Torsion Rod adjustment to determine the overall string height Individual string saddles can be adjusted to follow the curvature 8 radius of the neck to optimize string fret distances and the proper radius curvature between the neck and strings If you are unfamiliar with this type of adjustment we recommend that this setting be performed by qualified personnel at your authorized Peavey dealer 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 with the bridge and saddle combination of the instrument will maximize the accuracy of individual notes up and down the neck Last Fret 12th Fret y TORSION ROD NUT First Fret a Intonation is set by comparing the pitch of an open string to the pitch of the same string when it is played one octave higher at the twelfth fret The actual vibrating length of that string is varied until the notes are both at the right pitch The vibrating length of
6. 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 intonation problems as well as rust and corrosion For best performance strings should be changed approximately once a month or every twenty four hours of playing Some players may find that they prefer to change strings more often NOTE YOUR INSTRUMENT IS EQUIPPED WITH HIGH QUALITY PEAVEY STRINGS THE INTONATION AND ACTION OF YOUR INSTRUMENT HAS BEEN CAREFULLY ADJUSTED FOR MAXIMUM PLAYABILITY WITH THESE STRINGS WHEN STRING REPLACEMENT BECOMES NECESSARY WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND OUR FIELD PROVEN HIGH QUALITY LONG LASTING PEAVEY STRINGS 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 Case A durable molded plastic case provides maximum protection and road durability The case features large storage and a lock tab to facilitate locking The case may be cleaned with a damp cloth with or without soap Care should be taken to avoid wetting the foam interior PEAVEY GUITAR ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY REMEDY PEAVEY ELECTRONICS CORPORATION Peavey warrants this Guitar to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year trom date of purchase PROVIDED howev
7. AY 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 IMPORTANT LINK FOR OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE A HIGH QUALITY WELL SHIELDED CORD SHOULD BE USED IN THIS APPLICATION Features and specifications subject to change without notice EE Peavey Electronics Corporation 711 A Street Meridian MS 39302 2898 U S A 601 483 5365 Telex 1990 80301315 04115 Fax 484 4278 Printed in U S A 9 90
8. er that ths limited warrenty is extended only tothe original retail purchaser and is subject to the conditions exclusions and limitations hereinafter set forth CONDITIONS EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS OF LIMITED WARRANTY hie Wmited warranty shall be VOID and of NO EFFECT i 4 The first purchase of the product is for the purpose of rosa or 2 The original retail purchase is not made trom an AUTHORIZED PEAVEY DEALER ot 3 Theproduet has been damaged by accident or unreasonable use negloct Improper service or maintenance or other causes not arising out of defects in material or workmanship This Limited Warranty shal not extend to or cover guitar strings Replacement of guitar strings is deemed to be reasonable and necessary maintenance Purchaser sexclusive remedy for breach ofthis limited warranty is repair of the detector replacement a he guitar at Peavey option Service work may be performed by any Peavey Authorized Service Center orif he service centar is Unable to provido the necessary warranty servico you willbe directed tothe nearest other Peavey Authorized Service Center which Can provide cuch service Or you may ret the gu tar postage prepaid ang insured along with a description of the problem proof of purchase anc a complete return address to PEAVEY ELECTRONICS CORPORATION International Servico Center Hwy 30 East Moridian MS 30301 M tne dotoct is ramodial under this limited warranty andthe other terms and conditions exp
9. express or implied warranties or any limitation of remedies contained herein conflicts with applicable law Then such modification disclaimer or imitation as the case may ba shall be deemed fo be mocifiod to the extent necessary to comply with such law Tno limitod warranty fe given by Peavay Electronics 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 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 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 PL
10. my UNITY PASSIVE 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 Unity PASSIVE FEATURES Maple Neck Poplar Wings Unity Neck Thru Body Construction 34 Scale Length 21 Frets Rosewood Fingerboard with 8 Radius 6 Tilt Headstock 22 1 Die Cast Bass Machine Heads 2 Split Coll Fully Hum Cancelling Pickups 2 Volume 1 Master Tone Medium 1 8 Neckwidth with Wide Radius Back Profile All Black Hardware Solid Milled Brass Bridge with Saddle Tracks Neck The select rock maple neck is of a unique bitaminated construction U S Patent 4 237944 to provide unmatched rigidity and freedom from warpage Additional reinforcement is provided with a steel torsion rod This neck adjusting rod features rolled threads for improved strength and freedom from breakage see Adjustment Torsion Rod for instructions The slim neck 1 6 wide at topnut features a full 34 scale length and twenty one 18 nickel siiver frets which are medium height highly crowned and polished The arch of the fingerboard is on an 8 radius to provide exceptional playing ease and string cistance balance characteristics The neck of the instrument also employs four die cast machine heads 22 1 ratio and a durable Graphlon topnut The neck is hardrock maple with Unity neck thru body construction
11. rademark of Switchcraft Inc Adjusting Torsion Rod To set the straightness or relief of the neck a Peavey torsion rod wrench 75031001 must be used available from a Peavey Accessory Center 1 Tune the instrument to standard A 440 pitch 2 Check for clearance between the strings 1 through 4 and the first fret IMPORTANT Use an accurate ruler or similar gauge for this measurement 3 This clearance should be no less than 1 32 and no more than 16 at the first fret 4 Check for clearance between the strings and the twelfth fret 5 This clearance should be no less than 1 16 and no more than at the twelfth fret 6 To increase clearance loosen counterclockwise torsion rod nut To decrease clearance tighten clockwise the torsion rod nut The torsion rod nut is located underneath the plastic cover plate on the headstock 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 THE NECK AND TORSION ROD IF EXCESSIVE FORCE IS NECESSARY TO ROTATE THE TORSION ROD NUT YOU SHOULD CONSULT THE PEAVEY DEALER OR THE PEAVEY FACTORY BEFORE ANY FURTHER ADJUSTMENT IS MADE 7 Repeat steps 1 through 6 until proper clearance has been reached NOTE STRING HEIGHT SHOULD BE ADJUSTED TO FIT YOUR OWN PARTICULAR PLAYING STYLE IT SHOULD BE
12. ressed herein have been complied with Peavey will repair or replace the productand wili return 1t eight collect to the purchaser Other than the postage and insurance requirement no charge willbe mage for such repair or raplecement Peavey labliy tothe purchaser for any cost whatsoever and rogardlessof the form of action whethorin contract orin tort including negligence shal be limited to actual damages Lupton amountequal to the greater ofthe purchase price of the product causing the damage or 00 00 UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL PEAVEY BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOST PROFITE ANY INGIDENTAL DAMAGES OR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES 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 limitation of remedy wili notappiy to the payment of cost and damageawards for personal injury or damage to real property or tangible persona property caused by negligence on Peavey s parts 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 F 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 DISCLAIMED DURING THE ONE YEAR PERIOD FROM DATE OF PURCHASE OF THIS GUITAR SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATION ONHOW LONG AN
13. the string is altered by adjusting the individual bridge saddles either forward or backward depending on whether 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 pickup Ifthe fretted note is flat the vibrating length must be shortened move the bridge forward toward the pickup to shorten the length This instrument features four individual bridge saddles to allow accurate intonation compensation on each string 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 EXACTLY ONE OCTAVE APART SOME PLAYERS FIND THAT COMPARING THE TWELFTH 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 TOUCHING 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 COMPARED TO THE FRETTED NOTE FOR EVEN GREATER EASE AND A 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
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