Peavey TL-Five User's Manual
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1. Purchaser sexclusive remedy for breach of this limited warranty is repair of the defect or r placomont of the guitar at the option of Peavey Service work may be perlormed by any Peavey Authorized Service Center or ifthe service center is unable to provide the necessary warranty service you willbedirected to thenearest 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 10 PEAVEY ELECTRONICS CORPORATION 711 A Stroot Meridian MS 39802 2898 ithe defects ramedialunder this limited warranty andthe other terms 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 o Peavey to the purchaser for any cost whatsoever end regardless of the form of action whether in contract or in tor including negligence shall be limited to actual damages up to an amount equal to the greater of the purchase price of the product causing the damage or 500 00 UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL PEAVEY BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOST PROFITS ANY INCIDENTAL 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 POSSIBILITY2. 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 FEATURES and 1 5 kHz CW Some interaction with the Lowand 34 scale 24 frets High controls will be noticed at either extreme of the Unity Neck Thru Body Construction Mid Control s operation ee Negroni is meee 6 Low Control The Low Control is centered at 50 Hz 2 Super Ferrite Hum Cancelling Pickups and offers AA baant CW and lt E cat CCW On board active 3 band EQ 3 8 volt powered Low impedance output Schaller string bridge All gold finished hardware 1 9 neck width Premium die cast machine heads Schaller Security locks Genuine Mother of Pearl Oval Inlays Separate Battery Compartment The TL Five preamp is 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 CAUTION 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 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 Five This control sets the amount of signal gain available and should be adjusted so the TL Five will not overdrive or distort the input of you
3. C 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 Intonatio 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 compareitto the pitch of the same string when it is played at the twelfth fret These notes should be the same 5 Using a flat 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 BE NECESSAR
4. H 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 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 YOUBY THE AUTHORIZED PEAVEY DEALER IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR PURCHASE FRON 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 thet would recuire 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 ot address so as to facilitate your receipt of any bulletins or ote forms of notification which may become necessary in connectionwith any condition that may require dissemination of information or correction Tho WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD andsubsequon noticesof c
5. L Five OPERATING GUIDE CONTROL OPERATION 1 Bypass Switch The Bypass Switch is a two position mini toggle located on the face of the instrument its purpose is to allow the player to convienently switch to 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 Five In the passive mode the Volume and Blend controls are operational and the High Control is converted to a standard high rolloif tone control NOTE If the Bypass Switch is operated when signal 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 Five preamp with its active tone controls 2 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 biend in between Due to the nature of this control neither pickup is turned fully off 3 Volume Control This controlisconventional with full output in the CW position and no output in the CCW position 4 High Control The High Control is centered at2 5 KHz and has 12 dB boost CW and 12 dB cut CCW 5 Mid Control A Mid Control has
6. OF SUCH DAMAGES The foregoing limitation of renedy will not apply to the paymentofcost end damage awards for personal injury or damage to raal property or tangible personal property caused by negligence on the part of Peavey DANGER ALL AMPLIFICATION ACCESSORIES MICROPHONES MIXERS ETC NUST 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 STRUNENT 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 MPROPER OR POORLY DESIGNED GUITARSTAAPS OR OTHER MEANS OF SUPPORT POSSIBLE INJURY COULD RESULT IF IMPROPER INFERIOR ILL FITTING OR WORN OUT STRAPS ARE USED THE INSTRUNENT COULD POSSIBLY FALL CAUSING BODILY INJURYOR DAMAGE TO THE INSTRUMENT OR ASSOCIATE 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 AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE PROVIDED HOWEVER THAT IF THE OTHER TERMS AND CON DITIONS NECESSARY TO THE EXISTENCE OF THE EXPAESS LIMITED WARRANTY AS HEREINABOVE STATED HAVE BEEN COMPLIED WIT
7. STRING REPLACEMENT BECOMES NECESSARY WE Last Fret 12th Fret TORSION ROD NUT First Fret E hen STRONGLY RECOMMEND OUR FIELD PROVEN HIGH QUALITY AND LONG LASTING PEAVEY STRINGS Case A durable molded case provides maximum protection and road durability The case features large storage areas atlatchlock 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 interior Finish Your instrument hasa 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 12 radius of the neck to maximize string fret distance Use supplied Allen wrench to make the adjustment for each string NOTE This adjustment requires accurate gauges to measure proper 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 instrume
8. TATE 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 Schaller bridge allows for max imum flexibility when adjusting spacing between strings To adjust loosen string then rotate saddle roller to desired position Retune string Strings String life may be greatly extended by frequent cleaning and wiping efter 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 ADJUSTED FOR MAXIMUM PLAY ABILITY WITH THESE STRINGS WHEN
9. Y 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 5th 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 this Guitar to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a 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 me conditions exclusions and limitations hereinafter set forth CONDITIONS EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS OF LIMITED WARRANTY This limitad warranty shall be VOID and of NO EFFECT if 1 The first purchao 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 product has been damaged by accident or unreasonable use neglect improper service or maintenance or other causes not arising out of detects in materal or workmanship This Limitec Warranty shall not extend to or cover guitar strings Replace mentof guitar strings is deemed tobe reesonableand necessary maintenance
10. ey Electronics Corporation 711 A Street Meridian MS 39302 2898 U S A 601 483 5365 Telex 504115 Fax 484 4278 1988 Printed in the U S A 80300932 11 88
11. hange ol address should be mailed to PEAVEY ELECTRONICS CORPORATION P O Box 2898 Meridian MS 39302 2898 In the event any modification or disclaimer of express or implied warranties or ary limitation of remedies contained herein conflicts with applicable law Then such modification disclaimer or limitation as the case may bo shall bo doomed 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 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 OA PLAY THIS INSTRUMENT WITH YOUR FACE IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE STRINGS AS SERIOUS INJURY COULD RESULT IF A STRING SHOULD EREAK 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 AHIGH QUALITY WELL SHIELDED CORD SHOULD RE USED IN THIS APPLICATION E Features and specifications subject to change without notice Peav
12. nt 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 Intonation is set by comparing the pitch of an open string to the pitch of the samesiring when itis 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 or fiatterin 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 pickup If the fretted note is flat the vibrating length must be shortened move the bridge forward toward the pickup to sherten 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 THAN THE OPEN NOTE TO THE FRETTED NOTE IS MUCH EASIER A HARMONI
13. r 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 to use the Low Gain or 2 Input on their bass amplifier 8 Battery The TL Five 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 langest 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 the instrument a stereo cable will not work It is recommended that the cable first be plugged into the TL Five then into the bass amplifier input To ensure longest battery life be sure to unplug the cable from the TL Five when not in use BATTERY COMPARTMENT Adjustment 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 a
14. t some time in the fulure These adjustments should be made by your Peavey dealer However with a little careand 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 ADJUSTMENTS Adjusting Torsion Rod To set the straightness or relief of the neck a Peavey torsion rod wrench No 75031001 must be used available from a Peavey Accessory Center 1 Tune the instrument to standard A 440 pitch 2 Check tor 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 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 TORSION ROD IF EXCESSIVE FORCE IS NECESSARY TO RO
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