Peavey T-40 User's Manual
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1. PROPER RADIUS CURVATURE BETWEEN THE NECK AND STRINGS IF YOU ARE UNFAMILIAR WITH THIS TYPE OF ADJUSTMENT WE RECOMMEND THAT THE SETTING BE PERFORMED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL AT YOUR AUTHORIZED PEAVEY DEALER 3 _Neck Tilt The neck tilt adjustment works in conjunction with the bridge height adjustment to set the overall string playing height This adjustment should be used whenever possible to set string height rather than the bridge height adjustment A Relieve string tension slightly by detuning the guitar approximately one to two full steps B Loosen the two neck screws closest to the headstock of the guitar approximately one turn C Loosen the remaining two screws closest to the bridge approximately two turns D String height may now be adjusted with the neck tilt screw which is located inside the small fifth hole in the neckplate A_1 8 Allen wrench is used to make this adjustment Turning the screw clockwise lowers the strings closer to the fingerboard NOTE STRING HEIGHT SHOULD BE ADJUSTED TOFIT 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 E After adjustment securely tighten all four neck attaching scrows F Tune the guitar or bass to standard pitch Check the strings for proper height and playabil2. TO THE FRETTED NOTE IS MUCH EASIER AHARMONIC IS PLAYED BY PLUCKING THE STRING WITH THE RIGHT HAND WHILE THE TOUCHING THE STRING WITH THE LEFT INDEX FINGER AS LIGHTLY AS POSSIBLE DIRECTLY ABOVE THE 12th FRET THE LEFT INDEX I DRAWN AWAY AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE AFTER THE STRING IS PLUCKED PRODUCING A CHIME AFFECT THIS CHIME 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 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 THE STRING INTONATION AT THE BRIDGE A Ensure that the torsion rod bridge height and neck tilt adjustments have been made and are accurate B Tune the T 608 T 40 to standard A 440 pitch C Hold the instrument in a normal playing position Do not exert any undue pressure on the neck as it will affect intonation settings D Play the first string open and compare it to the pitch of the same string when itis played atthe 12th fret These notes should be the same one octave apart E Using a Phillips head screwdriver adjust the length of the string saddle so that the open note and the fretted note or harmonic are
3. of phase sound is a hollow sound and is available only when the pickup switch is in the middle position This is logical since the switch is thore to put one pickup out of phase in relation to the other pickup The up position is in phase while the down position places the pickups out of phase In this mode the volume and tone controls can be usec to alter the tone of the instrument by controlling cancellation How the Circuit Works Our unique tone circuitry enables dual or single coil operation of each pickup independently through the rotation of the pickup tone controls Rotating the tone controls fully clockwise position 10 achieves the single coil mode and produces a greater degree of highs from the instrument Rotating the tone controls counterclockwise to approximately the 7 position brings the second coil into operation for full range humbucking tonalities Further counterclockwise rotation of the tone controls from position 7 to 0 yield conventional tone contouring action Adjustments Your T 60 T 40 guitar or bass has been carefully adjusted for accurate intonation and playing ease at the Peavey factory However your playing style choice of strings 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 adjustm
4. 01 A Tune the instrument to standard A 440 pitch B Check for clearance between the strings 1 through 4 and the first fret IMPORTANT USE AN ACCURATE RULER OR SIMILAR GAUGE FOR THIS MEASUREMENT This clearance should be no less than 1 32 and no more than 1 16 at the first fret D Check for clearance between the strings and the twelfth fret E This clearance should be ne less than 1 16 and no more than 7 4 at the twelfth fret F To increase clearance loosen the torsion rod nut counterclockwise To decrease the clearance tighten the torsion rod nut clockwise The torsion rod nut is located under 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 REFER TO CAUTION NOTE UNDER T c0 G Repeat steps A through F until proper clearance has been reached 2 _ Saddle Height Adjustment The T 60 and T 40 feature individual bridge saddles which work in conjunction with the neck tilt adjustment to determine the overall string height Ordinarily the neck tilt should be used to set the string height However individual string saddles can be adjusted to follow the curvature 12 radius of the neck to maximize string fret distance Use a 3 64 T 60 and 1 16 T 40 Allen wrench to make the adjustment for each string NOTE THIS ADJUSTMENT REQUIRES ACCURATE GAUGES TO MEASUSRE PROPER STRING FRET DISTANCES AND THE
5. 7 60 T 40 owner s manual FEATURES Pickups Two full range humbucking pickups with blade pole pieces utilizing a unique duai single coil circuit U S Patent No 4 164 163 allowing humbucking or single coil operation of either or both pickups through rotation of the tone controls see Circuit explanation and Controls Tone T 608 and T 40 pickups are fully potted with epoxy to reduce unwanted hum and noise Any attempt to disassemble the pickup will void any warranty on the electronics of your instrument Circuit The circuit utilized in the T 603 T 40 is unparalleled for its ability to obtain maximum tonal variations without the use of battery powered preamps or other active circuitry For operating instructions see Controls How the Circuit Works The volume controls are frequency compensated to retain high end at low volume level and switching between or combining pickups is accomplished with a three position toggle switch Further tone variations can be obtained via a two position phase switch See Controls Pickup Selector and Phase Switch Body Select hardwood body with double cutaways and deep contoured shape for superb comfort and feel The finish is an ultra tough polyester urethane that is highly mar and weather resistant See Caring for your Guitar or Bass Finish Neck Select rock maple utilizing our patented U S Patent No 4 237 944 bi lamination construction to prevent twisting and warp
6. ANTY REGISTRATION GARD you should notify Peavey of the change of addre9s so as to facilitate your rece pt of any bulletins or other forms of notification which may become necessary in connection with any condition that may require dissemination of information or carraction The WARRANTY REGISTRATION GAAD and subsequent notices of change of address should be mailed to PEAVEY ELECTRONICS CORPORATION P O Box 2698 Meridian Mississippi 39301 In the event any modification or disclaimer of express or implied warranties or any limitation of remedies contained herein conflicts with applicable law then such modification disclaimer or limitation as the case may be shall bedeemed to be modified to theextent necessary to comply with such law The limited warranty is given by Poavey Electronics Corporation with respect to equipment purchased in the United States of America PEAVEY ELECTRONICS CORPORATION 711 A Street Meridian MS 39301 U S A 1962 Printed in U S A estos ans apociticstions ited
7. RANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES EXPRESS 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 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 FRON STATE TO STATE THIS LIMITED 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 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 l you move from the address shown on the WARR
8. TRAPS 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 PEAVEY GUITAR ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY REMEDY PEAVEY ELECTRONICS CORPORATION Peavey warrants this Gutter to be free trom defects in material and workmanship era period of one year from date of purchase PROVIDED however thal hig imited watranty is extended only to the original etal purchaser bra le subject to the conditions exclusions and limitations Nerainater et forth CONDITIONS EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS OF LIMITED WARRANTY This limited warranty shall bo VOID and of NO EFFECT if T rna tist purchase othe product Is for tho purpose of resale or 2 The original retai purchase is not made fiom ar AUTHORIZED PEAVEY DEALER or Tre product has veen damaged by aceiJont or unreasonable use neglect improper service or maintenance or tthe auses rot arising out of detects in material or workmanship This limited warranty shall not oxtend to or caver guitar strings Replacement of guitar strings deemed 10 be reasonable end necessa
9. YABILITY WITH THESE STRINGS WHEN STRING REPLACEMENT BECOMES NECESSARY WE RECOMMEND OUR HIGH QUALITY AND LONG LASTING PEAVEY GLIDERS FOR ROCK STYLES OR GLIDERS FOR COUNTRY STYLES OUR GLIDER STRINGS ARE MANUFACTUR ED TO EXACTING TOLERANCES UTILIZING THE FINEST COMPOUND AND REFINED ELEMENTS WOUND ON A HEX CORE THE RESPONSE CHARACTERISTICS OF OUR STRINGS ARE UNMATCHED FOR REPRODUCING THE TONALITIES AND TEXTURES FOR COUNTRY ROCK JAZZ ROCK AND OTHER CROSSOVER STYLES Finish Your instrument has a polyester urethane finish which is both curable 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 CAUTIONS DANGER ALL AMPLIFICATION ACCESSORIES MICRO PHONES 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 INSTRUMENT ARE GROUNDED ACCORDING TO PROPER AND ACCEPTED INDUSTRY PRACTICE BUTIT 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 S
10. age Additional reinforcement is caution TO PREVENT ELECTRICAL SHOCK 0O NOT EXPOSE THIS INSTRUMENT TO RAIN OF MOISTURE BEFORE USING THIS INSTRUMENT READ BACK COVER FOR FUTHER WARNINGS supplied by a fully adjustable steel torsion rod with rolled threads See Adjustments Torsion Rod Neck Frets Medium size high crowned 18 nickel silver fret wire to provide excellent intonation compensation characteristics and superb string bending popping hammering etc techniques Hardware Triple chrome plated die cast bridge with fully adjustable individual saddles for string height tilt and intonation See Adjustments Intonation Bone hard polycarbonate top nut premium tuning machines 22 1 ratio on bass and 14 1 on guitar and contoured metal control knobs All switches are military grade toggles Neck Tilt Both the T 60 and T 40 feature our neck tilt adjustment which when used in conjunction with the torsion rod adjustment allows optimum string fret clearance See Adjustments Neck Tilt Scale Standard 25 scale on the guitar long 34 scale on the bass guitar Phasing Both instruments have out of phase capabilities between pickups controlled by a two position switch Phasing works only when both pickups are in use Case Plush lined double walled and molded custom contoured case with large storage area secure latches and lock Neck Rhythm Pickup 1 Lead Neck Bridg
11. e rithm 2 fag Neck Bridge CONTROLS 1 Volume Each volume control is entirely separate from the other pickup s circuit It reduces the volume of its pickup by rotation counterclockwise It is also compensated so that there is a minimal loss of high frequencies with reduced volume however optimum performance is at maximum volume Special contoured control knobs are used for comfort and smoothness 2 Tone Each pickup has its own tone circuit which operates independently of the other circuit When the selector switch is in the both pickups position each tone control affects the overall tone by altering its own pickup s sound The single dual coil circuit and associated tone controls will be explained under How the Tone Circuit Works 3 Pickup Selector The pickup selector switch a 3 position switch operates in the fashion customary on most guitars With the guitar suspended in normal playing position moving the switch upward activates the rhythm neck pickup and downward movement places the instrument in a lead or bridge pickup mode The middle position activates both pickups NOTE THE PATCH CORD BETWEEN THE GUITAR AND AMPLIFIER IS AN EXTREMELY IMPORTANT LINK FOR OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE A HIGH QUALITY WELL SHIELDED CORD SHOULD BE USED IN THIS APPLICATION Controis Cont 4 Phase Switch The phase switch is a two position switch which reverses the coil relationship in the lead bridge pickup only The out
12. ents yourself CAUTION PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE INSTRUC TIONS THOROUGHLY BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY ADJUSTMENTS 1 Adjusting Torsion Rad To set the straightness or relief of the neck Peavey torsion rod wrench 75031001 must be used This wrench is available from a Peavey accessory center at your authorized Peavey dealer Setting the T 60 Neck A Tune the instrument to standard A 440 pitch B Fret the sixth big E string at the first and last frets C Check for clearance between string and the 8th fret D This clearance should be no less than 1 64 and no more than 3 32 E To increase clearance loosen the torsion rod nut counterclockwise For less clearance straightening of the neck tighten the torsion rod 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 THE NECK AND TORSION ROD IF EXCESSIVE FORCE IS NECESSARY TO ROTATE THE TORSION ROD NUT YOU SHOULD CONSULT YOUR PEAVEY DEALER OR THE FACTORY BEFORE ANY FURTHER ADJUSTMENT IS MADE F Repeat steps A through E until proper clearance has been reached Bih FRET ee to 3732 INCH T 80 Tns ta 1a INCH 7 40 tst fret Adjusting the torsion rod of the T 40 As with the T 60 to set the straightness or relief of the neck utilize a Peavey torsion rod wrench 750310
13. ity If necessary repeat steps A through E until action is correct 4 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 T 60 and T 40 will maximize the accuracy of the individual notes up and down the neck Intonation is set by comparing the pitch of an open string to the pitch of the samestring when itis played one octave higher at the 12th fret The actual vibrating length of that string is varied until the notes are both 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 flatter 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 It the fretted note is flat the vibrating length of the string must be shortened move the bridge forward toward the pickup to shorten the length NOTE IT 1S 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 12th FRET HARMONIC OF THE STRING RATHER THAN THE OPEN NOTE
14. ry maintenance Purchaser s axclusive remedy for breach of this limited warranty S repare of the detest or replacement of the Guitar at Posvey s option titer te Gutar is returned postage prepaid and insured along wit a Geserption of tho problem proof of purchase and a complete return ageress 10 PEAVEY ELECTRONICS CORPORATION THEA Street Meridian Mississippi 3901 Ir the getect is remedial under this limited warranty and the other tormi and conchion expressed herein have been complied with Seavey will repair or replace the product and will return i freight Steel Yo the purchaser Other Inan the postage and insurance quirement no enarge will be mace for such repair oF replacement Peavey liability to tho purchaser for any cost whatsoever and regarciess ofthe torm of action whether In contrast orin tort Inctud ng foaligonee shall be limited to actual damages up to an amaunt equal 1 Mme greater af tne purcnese price of ine product causing Ine damage or 30000 UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WiLL PEAVEY BE LIAELE 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 SEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES The foregoing limitation of remedy will not apply to the payment of cost and damage awards for personal Injury or damage 0 real property Sr Tangible personal property caused by negligence on Peavoy s part THIS LIMITED WAR
15. the same NOTE IT WILL OFTEN BENECESSARY TO RETUNE THE OPEN STRING TO STANDARD PITCH AFTER THE BRIDGE SADDLE POSITION IS ALTERED F Repeat steps D and E for the remaining strings G Repeat steps A through F as necessary until the intonation of all the strings are accurately adjusted 5 _Care of the T 608 T 408 The T 60 and T 40 are high quality musical instruments constructed from the finest materials and with the most modern production methods available With reasonable care they should provide many years of service and outstanding playability Temperature and Humidity It is important that your instrument be protected from any extremes or sudden changesin 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 the Underside of the strings so it is often necessary to slide a rag between the strings and the fingerboard Dirt iaden strings cause tuning and intonation problems as well as rust and corrosion For best performance strings should be changed approximately ance a month or every 24hours of playing Some players may find that they preter to change strings more often NOTE YOUR _1 60 T 40 IS EQUIPPED WITH PEAVEY GLIDERS FOR ROCK STYLES THE INTONATION AND ACTION OF YOUR INSTRUMENT HAS BEEN CAREFULLY ADJUSTED FOR MAXIMUM PLA
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