Peavey TL-Six User's Manual
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1. 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 L Six FEATURES 24 scale 24 trets Unity Neck Thru Body Construction Rock Maplo Nock Ebony fingerboard with 15 radius 2 Frequency Tailored Hum Cancelling Pickups Split Coil On board active 3 band EQ 8 volt powered Low impedance output Kahler 6 string bridge All gold finished hardware 2 250 neck width Premium die cast machine heads Schaller Security locks Genuine Mother of Pearl Inlays rate Battery Compartment Graphite Reintorced Neck Peghead OPERATING GUIDE The TL Six preampis designed to offer the bass player maximum flexibility and tonal variation Its discrete circuitry and full shielding offers wide dynamic range and ultra low noise operation 70 dB CONTROL OPERATION 1 Bypass Switch The Bypass Switch is a two position mini toggle located on the face of the instrument purpose is to allow the player to convienently switch 1o the passive mode in the event of battery mal function or failure The up position of the switch is passive and bypasses the internal preamp This allows normal passive operation of the TL Six In the passive mode the Volume and Blond controls are operational and the High Control is converted to a standard high rolloff tone control NOTE If the Bypass Switch is operated when sign2. or harmonic are the same NOTE IT WILL OFTEN BE 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 4th and Sth 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 PEAVEY GUITAR ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY REMEDY PEAVEY ELECTRONICS CORPORATION Peavey warrants his Guitar to be ree from detects In material and workmanship for a poviad of ono year trom dato of purchase PROVIDED however that this ln fed warranty is tended only Lo the orginal retail purchaser and Is subject o he conditions exclusis and imitations hereinafter se forth CONDITIONS EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS OF LIMITED WARRANTY Thistimited warranty shall be VOID and of NO EFFECT if 1 The frst purchase of the product is for the purpose of resale or Z The origina retai purchase le not made from an AUTHORIZED PEAVEY DEALER or 3 The produc hae boon damaged by sccidentor un reasonable use neglect improper service or maintenance or other causes not arising out of defects in material or workman ship This Limited Warranty shall not extend o or cover guitar strings Replacement of guitar strings is deemed to be r
3. 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 POS SIBLE AFTER THE STRING IS PLUCKED PRO DUCING 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 FRE QUENCY READOUT Setting Intonation NOTE ALL GUITAR ADJUSTMENTS INTERACT CLOSELY WITH STRING INTONATION THESE ADJUST MENTS MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE ANY ATTEMPT IS MADE TO SET STRING INTONATION AT THE BRIDGE 1 Ensure that the torsion rod and bridge height adjust ments 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 itto the pitch of the same siring when it is played at the twelfth fret These notes should be the same 5 Using supplied Allen Wrench adjust the length of the first string saddle so that the open note and the fretted note
4. requirements may necessitate additional adjustments at some time in the future These adjustments should be mace 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 INSTRUC TIONS THOROUGHLY BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY ADJUSTMENT Adjusting Torsion Rod To sot the straightnass cr relief of theneck a Peavey torsion rod wrench No 7031001 must be used available from a Peavey Accessory Center 4 Tune the instrument to standard A 440 pitch 2 Check for clearance between the strings 1 through 4 anc the first fret IMPORTANT Usean accurate ruler or similar gauge for this measurement 3 This clearance should be no less than 1 32 and no more than 1 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 1 4 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 head stock 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 TORS
5. BUT IT I8 POSSIBLE TO ENC OUNTERANELECTAICALSHOCE WHENCMNG WTOCONTACTNITHANOTHERELECTRICAL APFARATUS FIT HAS IMPROPER GROUNDING FACLTIES WARNING DONOT USE PROPER OR POORLY DESIGNED GUITA STRAPS OR OTHER MEANS OF SUPPORT FOSSIILE DURY COULD RESULT F NPROPE NES LL TING CR WORN OUT STRAPS ARE USED THE INSTRUMENT COULD POSSIBLY FALL CAUSING BODILY INJURY OR DAMAGE TO We NSTRUMENT OF ASSOCHATEDECUIPMENT F THE FOLDYNG DEVICES FALFOR ANY EASON DANGER CITAR STINGS ARE MADE FAOU VERY STRONG STEEL ALLONS THEY AAE DESIGNED TO BE REDDER TENS HAN UNDER CERTAM CONDITIONS THEY WAY BNEAKAND SPRING ANAY FROM THE GUITAR DO NOT TUNE OR PLAY THS INSTRUMENT WITH YOUR FACE CoSE RCH TO THE STRINGS AS SERIOUS INA COULO RESULT IFA STAING SHOULD REN WARNING MSS GUTAR STANGS ARE UNDER CONSIDERABLE TENSION WHEN THEY ARE TUNED TO CONCERT 4 PITCH ACIE EXTREME CARE WHEN TUNING ESPECIALLY ABOVE CONCERTO OR WHENENPLYINGSTR WS BENOING OR POPPING PLAYA TECINGUIS THE POSSIBKITY OF STAING AREAKAGE SOHAL INJURY ESTS UNDER THESE CONDTONS NOTE THE PATCH CORD BETWEEN THE GUTAR ANO TME VL S AN EKTRENELY MBORTANT LUNG FOR OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE AHI GHQUALITY WELL SHEL ED CORDSHOULD BEUSEDI THS WRCATION KAHLER IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF AMERICAN PRECISION METAL WORKS INC Foaturos and specifications subject to change PEAVEY ELECTRONICS CORPORATION 711 A Street Meridian MS 39302 2898 U S A 601 493 5365 Telex 504115 Fax 484 4278 1989
6. DJUSTED FOR MAXIMUM PLAY ABILITY WITH THESE STRINGS WHEN STRING REPLACEMENT BECOMES NECESSARY WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND OUR FIELD PROVEN HIGH QUALITY AND LONG LASTING PEAVEY STRINGS Last Fret X ain Fret i TORSION ROD NUT Fist Fret Case A durable molded case provides maximum protection and road durability The case features large storage areas atlatcniock to facilitate locking for air shipment The case may be cleaned with a damp cloth with or without soap Care should be taken to avoid wetting the plush lined intericr 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 Saddle Height Adjustment The five individual bridge saddles work to determine the overall string height Individual string saddles can be adjusted to follow the curvature 15 radius of the neck to maximize string fret distance Use supplied Allen j g NOTE This adjustment requires accurate gauges to measure proper string fret distances and the proper radius curvature between the neck and strings If you ere unfamiliar with this type of adjustment we recommend tnat this setting be performed by qualified personnel at your authorized Peavey dealer Refer to Kahler Bridge Manual String Intonation Accura
7. ILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES The foregoing limitation oframedy will not apply to the payment of cost and damage awards for persanalinjury or damage to real property or tangible personal property caused by ragi gence on Peavey 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 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 OF THE EXCLUSION ORLIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE Litt TATIONS CR 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 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 COFY 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 DA
8. ION ROD IF EXCESSIVE FORCE IS NECESSARY TO ROTATE THE TORSION ROD NUT YOU SHOULD CONSULT YOUR 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 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 String Spacing Adjustment The fully articulated Kahler bridge allows for maximum flexibility when adjusting spacing between strings To adjust loosen string then rotate saddle roller to desired position Retune string See Kahler manual Strings String life may be greatly extended by frequent cleaning 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 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 A
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10. TE OF YOUR PURCHASE Shou nottostion become necessary tar any condition that would require correction the registration card wil help insure that you are contacted and propery noite Hyoumoveirom the address shown on the WARRANTY REGISTRATION GARD you should notity Peavey cf the change cf address soas to facilitate your receipt ofany bulletins or ther forms of noli cation which may become necessary in connection with any condition that may requiro dacemination of information or correction The WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD ard subsequent notices of change of address should be mailed tc PEAVEY ELECTRONICS CORPORATION P O Box 2898 Meridian MS 39302 2898 In the event any moditeaion or disclaimer of xpress or implied warranties or any imitation of remecies contained herein conficts with applicable law Then such modification disclaimer or limitation as the case may be shall Be deemed to be modi fad to iha extent necessary to comply with suen iaw Tho limitod warranty is given by Peavey Electronics Corporation with respect to equipment purchased in the United States of America DANGER ALL AMPLIFICATION ACCESSORIES MICROPHONES MILERS ETC MUST BE PROPERLY ROUNDED AND SHOULD BE UTE WIH A ME MAINS SISTER IN ORDER TO OD LECTRCAL 008 DANGER DO NOT COME INTO CONTACT WT OTHER ELECTRICAL APPARATUS WHEN PLAYING OR TOUCHING YOUR INSTRUMENT THE META ARTS OF THS INSTRUMENT ARE GROUNDED ACCORDING TO PROPER AND ACCEPTED INDUSTRY PRACTICE
11. al is present an audible pop may occur This is due to the rapid change in signal level sent to the input of the bass guitar amplifier The down position is active and engages the TL Six preamp with its active tone controls Blend Control The Blend Control is offered for a wider variety of sounds than available from con ventional pickup selector switches It may be varied from the neck pickup full clockwise CW to the center detent both pickups to the bridge pickup full counterclockwise CCW or any blend in between Due to the nature of this control neither pickup is turned fully off Volume Control This control is conventional with full output in the CW position and no output in the COW position High Control The High Control is centered at 2 5 kHz and has 12 dB boost CW and 12 dB cut CCW Mid Control A Mid Control has been included and is of the peak notch variety This control operates from 100 Hz to 2 kHz with notch centers at 300 Hz CCW and 1 5 kHz CW Some interaction with the Low and High controls will be noticed at either extreme of the Mid Control s operation Low Control The Low Control is centered at 50 Hz and offers 8 dB boost CW and 8 dB cut CCW 7 Preamp Input Control This is a screwdriver adjusted control and is accessible through a small hole in the control cover plate on the back of the TL Six This Control sets the amount of signal gain available and should be adjusted
12. easonable and necessary maintenance Purchaser sexclusive remedy forbreach of his limited warranty is repair ofthe defect or replace men ot he gular at Peavey s option Service work may beportormed by any Peavey thorized Series Contor orifthe servicecenter is nab to provide no nocessary warranty servico you will o directed to e ngaras othar Peavey Author zad Service Center which can provide such service Or you may relur the guitar postage prepaid and insured along wih a description othe problem proof of purchase and a complete etum address o PEAVEY ELECTRONICS CORPORATION Intemationsl Service Center Huy B0 East Merician MS 39301 Ifthe dotectis remedial under this timitos warranty and the other terms and conditions expressed herein have been com plied with Peavey willrepair or replace the product and will return it right collect to the purchaser Otar than the postage end insurance requirement na charge wil be made for such repair or replacement Peavey liability tthe purchaser tor any cost whatsoever tnd regardless othe form of action whetherin contract orin tort including negligence shal lbe limited to actual damages uptoan amount equal to the greater of the purchase priceof the product causing the camage or 500 00 UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL PEAVEY BELIAQLE FOR ANYLOST PROFITS ANY INCIDENTAL DAMAGES OF ANY CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE GUITAR EVEN IF PEAVEY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIB
13. so the TL Six will not overdrive or distort the input of your bass guitar amplifier Clockwise adjustments increase the outputs and counterclockwise adjustments decrease the output Those who have a heavy picking style or who play heavy pop bass may need touse the Low Gain or 2 Input on their bass amplifier B Battery The TL Six preamplifier is powered by a 9 volt transistor radio battery not included which has accessible separate battery compartment NOTE Peavey heavy duty or alkaline batteries are recom mended for reliability and longest battery life Low battery voltage will be indicated by fuzzy or distorted sound especially with higher tone and volume settings It is recommended the battery be changed every 80 to 100 hrs of use or every 6 months to help ensure a battery doesn t leak and damage the instrument NOTE Peavey Electronics assumes no responsibility for damage resulting from a leaking or defective battery Power is supplied to the preamp when a standard mono guitar cable is plugged into ihe instrument a stereo cable will not work It is recommended that the cable first be plugged into the TL Six then into the bass amplifier input To ensure longest battery life be sure to unplug the cable from the TL Six when not in use BATTERY COMPARTMENT Adjustments Your instrument has been carefully adjusted for accu rate intonation and playing ease at the Peavey factory However your playing style or playing
14. te 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 amp fretted instrument the correct settings with the bridge and saddle combination of the instrument will maximize the accuracy of individual notes up and down tne neck 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 the string is altered by adjusting the individual bridge saddles either forward or backward depending on whether the fretted note is sharper orflatier in pitch than the open note Ifthe 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 viorating length must be shortened move the bridge forward toward the pickup to shorten the length The 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
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