Peavey Tracer LT User's Manual
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1. electronic guitar tuners that are available from most music stores The tuners which use either ameter 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 ac curate 2 Tune guitar to standard A 440 pitch 3 Hold the instrument in normal playing position or place the guitar on a clean flat surface so that only the body is in contact with the work surface Any pressure on the neck will affect intonation settings 4 Play the tst string open and compare it to the 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 tremolo unit adjust the string saddle so that both the fretted and open notes are the same 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 Intonation of all the strings is accurately adjusted CARE OF 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 r2. herainatter 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 The original retail purchase is not made from an AUTHORIZED PEAVEY DEALER or 3 The produci has been damaged by accident or unreasonable use neglect improper service or maintenance or other causes not aris ing of defects in material or workmanship This Limited Warranty shail not extend to or cover guitar strings Replace ment of gutar sirings is deemed to be reasonable and necessary maintenance Purchaser s exclusive remedy for breach 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 it the service center is unable to provide the necessary warranty service you will te cirected to the nearest other Peavey Authorized Service Center whieh provide such service Or you may return the guitar postage prepaid and insured along with a description of the problem of purchase and complete return address to PEAVEY ELECTRONICS CORPORATION International Service Center Hwy 80 East Meridian MS 39301 If the defect is remedial under this limited warranty and the other terms and conditions expressed herein have been complied with Peavey will repair or replace the product and wil return it frei
3. trom 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 increase clearance loosen counterclockwise the tor sion rod nut Less clearance straightening of the neck is accomplished by tightening the nut TORSION ROD NUT First Fret 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 15 NECESSARY TO ROTATE TORSION ROD NUT YOU SHOULD CON SULT YOUR PEAVEY DEALER OR THE FACTORY BEFORE ANY FURTHER ADJUSTMENT 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 ad justment should be used whenever possible to set string height rather than the bridge height adjustment 1 imately ring tension slightly by detuning guitar 10 2 full steps 2 Loosen two neck screws closest t0 headstock of guitar approximately 1 turn 3 Loosen remaining two neck screws closest to bridge ap proximately 2 tur
4. ENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EX CLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY 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 S THE ONLY EXPRESSED WARRANTY ON THIS GUITAR AND NO OTHER STATEMENT REPRESENTATION WARRAN TY OR AGREEMENT BY ANY PERSON SHALL BE VALID AS TO OR BIN DING UPON PEAVEY THE WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD AND A LEBIGLE COPY OF THE PROOF OF PURCHASES SUPPLIED TO YOU BY THE AUTHORIZED PEAVEY DEALER IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR PURCHASE FROM HIM OF THIS GUITAR SHOULD BE ACCURATE Ly 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 heip ensure that you contacted and properly notified Hf you move from the address shown on the WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD you should notify Peavey of the change of address so as to taciltate your receipt of any bulletins or other forms of notification which may become necessary in connection with any condition that may require dissemination information or correction The WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD and subsequent notices of change of address should be mailed to PEAVEY ELECTRONICS CORPORATION Box 2898 Meridian MS 38302 2808 Inthe event any modification or disclaimer of expressed or implied warran ties
5. NSTRUMENT 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 EXTREME LY IMPORTANT LINK FOR OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE A HIGH QUALITY WELL SHIELDED CORD SHOULD BE USED IN THIS APPLICATION ey Features and specifications subject to change without notice Peavey Electronics Corporation 711 A Street Meridian MS 39302 2898 U S A 601 483 5385 Telex 504115 Fax 484 4278 1991 80301507 Printed in U S A 12 91
6. TRACER LT OPERATING GUIDE WARNING 10 PREVENT ELESTRIGAL SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE READ BACK COVER FOR FUTHER WARNINGS TRACER LT FEATURES Western Poplar Body Tilt Headstock Rock Maple Neck w Rosewood Fingerboard 24 Nickel Silver Frets 15 Fingerboard Radius 2438 Scale Tapped 12 Pole Distortion Class Pickup Two High Output Single Coil Pickups One Master Volume Control and One Master Tone Control Five Position Pickup Selector Switch Recessed Floyd Rose Lic Double Locking Tremolo System Access 5000 Angled Neck Heel TRACER LT CONTROLS 1 Volume Control The volume control acts a master volume in that it controls the total signal level delivered from all pickups to the output jack Rotating the control knob clockwise will increase volume rotating counterclockwise will reduce volume Tone Control The tone control like the volume control operates as a master control Rotating clockwise will result in mare treble high frequencies and a brighter tonality Rotating counterclockwise will result in less treble and a bassior type sound Pickup Selector Switch This five position switch allows selection of any individual pickup or two combinations of multiple pickups The available selection possibilities are as follows First Position Toward the neck Selects output of neck pickup on
7. ation 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 42th fret The actual vibrating length of that string is varied until the notes are both at the right pitch The vibrating length af the string is altered by adjusting the bridge saddle either forward or backward depencing on whether the fretted note is sharper or fiat ter in pitch than the open note If the fretted note is sharper than the open note the vibrating length of the string must be increas ed 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 lenath 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 COM PARING 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 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 high degree of accuracy we recom mend one of the many types of
8. easonable care it should provide many many years of service and outstanding playability TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY Itis important that your instrument be protected from any extremes of sudden changes in either temperature or humidity The instru ment should be stored in its case whenever it is not in use STRINGS String may be greatly extended by frequent cleaning and wip ing efter use Dirt and perspiretion tend to build up on the under side of the strings so it is often necessary to side 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 approximate ly 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 weather resistant but nevertheless needs care Automotive grade waxes will protect clean and shine it Between waxings the instrument should be wiped with dry soft cloth PEAVEY GUITAR ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY REMEDY PEAVEY ELECTRONICS CORPORATION Peavey warrants this Guitar 1o be free from defects in material and workmanship for period of one year from date of purchase PROVIDED however that this limited warranty is ex tended only to the original retail purchaser and is subject to the conditions exclusions and limitations
9. ght collect to the purchaser Other than the postage and insurance requirement charge will be made for such repair or replacement The liabilty of Peavey to the purchaser any cost whatsoever and regardless of the form of action whether in contract in tort including negligence shal be limited to actual damages up to an amount equal 10 the greater of the purchase price of the product causing the damage or 290000 UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL PEAVEY BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOST PROFITS ANY INCIDENTAL DAMAGES OR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING QUT 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 will not apply to the payment of cost and damage awards for personel injury or damage to real property or tangi ble personal property caused by negligence on the part of Peavey 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 CONDI TIONS NECESSARY TO THE EXISTENCE OF THE EXPRESSED LIMITED WARRANTY AS HEREINABOVE STATED HAVE BEEN COMPLIED WITH IMPLIED WARRANTIES NOT DISCLAIMED DURING THE ONE YEAR ERIOD 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 INCID
10. ly Second Position One click back Selects output of neck and center pickups Third Position Center Selects output of contor pickup only Fourth Position One click back of center Selects output of center and bridge pickups Fifth Position Toward bridge Selects output of bridge pickup only PICKUPS The bridge pick up is of the distortion class 12 pole humbuck ing noise cancelling type The neck and middle pickups are of the hi output single coil type All the pickups are fully height ad justable by means of height adjusting screws and the bridge pickup has individually adjustable pole pieces for adjustment of each strina s output level ADJUSTMENTS Your instrument has been carefully adjusted for accurate intona tion and playing ease at the Peavey factory However your playing sty e 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 ad jusiments yourself CAUTION PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND INSTRUC TIONS THOROUGHLY BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY ADJUSTMENTS Last Fret 8th Fret y ADJUSTING TORSION ROD All guitar necks must have slight amount of bow keep the strings from buzzing on the frets To set the straightness of the neok a Peavey torsion rod wrench No 75031006 must be used available
11. ns TENSION 4 String height may be adjusted with the neck tilt screw which is located inside the fifth hole in the neck plate A allen wrench is used to make this adjustment Tur ning the screw clockwise lowers the strings closer to the fingerboard String height should be adjusted to fit your own particular playing style It should be noted that setting the string height too low will result ex cessive string buzz and rattle especially with a heavy playing technique Excessively high action will result in intonation problems and decreased playability 5 After adjustment securely tighten all four neck at taching 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 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 back of the guitar Turn the tension screws clockwise to decrease the bridge angle Turn the tension screws counterclockwise to increase the bridge angle LOCKING TOPNUT at Headstoc With enclosed wrench loasen 3 locking topnut screws to allow strings to pass through string lock slots Tune to pitch and tighten locking topnut screws until snug NOTE DO NOT overtighten screws STRING INSTALLATION LOCKING AT BRIDGE Lo
12. or any limitation of remedies contained herein conflicts with applicable law then such modification disclaimer or imitation as the case may be shel be deemed to be modified to the extent necessary to comply with such law The limited warranty is given by Peavey 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 IN DUSTRY PRACTICE BUT IT IS POSSIBLE TO ENCOUNTER AN ELECTRICAL SHOCK WHEN COMING INTO CONTACT WITH ANOTHER ELECTRICAL AP PARATUS 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 IN FERIOR ILL FITTING OR WORN OUT STRAPS ARE USED THE INSTRUMENT COULD POSSIBLY FALL CAUSING BODILY INJURY OR DAMAGE TO THE INSTRU 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 I
13. osen locking topnut screws at headstock Loosen string lock bolts on bridge approx 3 turns Cut off ball end of string Insert string end into bridge saddle oetween lock block and saddle hous ing tighten string lock bolts until snug DO NOT overtighten Ad just fine tune knob to middle position Fasten string to machine head stretch strings and tune to pitch Lock strings at headstock stretch strings once more and fine tune to pitch 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 bridge height NOTE CORRECT BRIDGE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT IS NECESSARY TO ENSURE PROPER OPERATION OF THE TREMOLO SYSTEM INCORRECT AD JUSTMENT WILL CAUSE TREMOLO SYSTEM MALFUNCTION IT IS THEREFORE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT ALL STRING HEIGHT AND ACTION ADJUSTMENTS BE MADE BY MEANS OF THE NECK TILT ADJUSTMENT FEATURE AND THAT THE BRIDGE HEIGHT NOT BE CHANGED FROM ITS FACTORY SETTING SADDLE ADJUSTMENT All saddle height and intonation adjustments must be made prior to tightening string lock STRING INTONATION Accurate string intonation settings ensure that your instrument will play in tune at any paint on the neck Although intona tion is a physical impossibility with a fretted instrument the cor rect settings will maximize the accuracy of individual notes up and down the neck Inton
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