Peavey Series 1 User's Manual
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1. GENERATION SERIES 4 amp 2 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 GENERATION SERIES FEATURES me Maple Tap w Mahocany Back Body Bilaminated Satin Finish Flame Maple Neck w 12 Radius Rosewood Fingerboard and Color Matched Headstock 25 1 Seale 22 Nickol Siver Frats Activ Humbucking Bridge Pickup Hum Cancemng Active Single Coll Neck Pickup Ore Master Volume and Tene Control 2Position Coil Tap Switch For Bricgo Picku Three Postton Pickup Selector Switch Gole Finshed KAHLER Floyd Rose Lic 2720 Double Locking Tromolo Systom Goraration I Modol Only Solid Milled Brass Fixed Bridge Generation 1 Model Only PICKUP ADJUSTMENT The height of the pickup may be adjusted by turning the height adjusting screws on the pickup or trim ring Turning the screws clockwise will raise the pickup Turning the screws counterclockwise will lower the pickup Because the pickups contain active circuitry they are powered by a 9 volt battery Peavey battery type 05013 This battery is not included with the guitar We recom mend replacement every 1000 hours of operation If this instrument develops a fuzzy sound or has low output the battery should be changed To replace the battery simply remove the retaining screws from the control panel cover al the rear2. FIND THAT COMPARING 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 TOUCH ING THE STRING WITH THELEFT INDEX FINGER AS LIGHTLY AS POSSIBLE DIRECTLY ABOVE THE TWELFTH FRET THE LEFTINDEXFINGER IS DRAWN AWAY AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE AFTER THESTRING IS PLUCKED PRODUCING A CHIME EFFECT THIS CHIMED NOTE IS THEN COM PARED TO THE FRETTED NOTE For even greater ease and 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 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 Insure that torsion rod and string height settings are accurate 2 Tune guitar to standard A 440 pitch 3 Hold the instrument in a normal playing position or place the guitar ona clean flat surface so that only the body is in contact with the work surface Any pres sure on the neck will affect intonation settings 4 Play the 1ststring 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
3. 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 Theoriginal 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 defects in material or workmanship This Limited Warranty shall nat extend to or cover guitar strings Replace ment of guitar strings is deemed to be reasonableand necessary maintenance Purchaser s exclusive remedy for breach of this limited warranty is repair ot the defect or replacement of the guitar at the option of Peavey Service work may be parformod by any Peavey Authorized Service Center or if the service canter is unable to provide the necessary warranty service you will be directed tothe nearest other Peavey Authorized Service Center wnich canprovide such sorvice 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 to PEAVEY ELECTRONICS CORPORATION TITA Street Meridian MS 39301 Ithe detect is remedialunder this limited warranty and the 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 m
4. of the body remove the old battery and replace it the cover and the screws There are no other user serviceable parts contained inside this instrument If other problems occur take your instrument to a local Peavey dealer or authorized service agent for servicing as tampering may void your warranty CONTROLS 4 Volume Control The volume controjacts as a master volume in that it controls the total signal level de livered from both pickups to the output jack Rotating the control knob clockwise will increase volume rotating counterclockwise will reduce volume 2 Tone Control The tone control like the volume control operates asa master control Rotating clock wise will result in more treble high frequencies and a brighter tonality Rotating counterclockwise will result In less treble and a oassier type sound 3 Pickup Selector Switch This three position switch allows selection of any individual pickup or two com binations of multiple pickups The available selection possibilities are as follows First Position Towar the neck Selects outputof the neck pickup only Second Position Genter Selects output of the neck and bridge pickups Third Position Toward the bridge Selects output of bridge pickup only 2 position coil tap switch for humbucking pickup this can select between full humbucking to single cail type sound Adjustments Your instrument has been carefully adjusted for accu rate i
5. often 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 KAHLER TREMOLO WARRANTY INFORMATION The Kahler tremolo system used on thi instrument is warranted by American Precision Metalworks manufacturer of Kehler tremolos and covers such usage asis specifically outlined in the warranty and instructions included in the packet provided with the tremolo to which the buyer is directed Due regard must be observed that this individual warranty may require that ne except American Precision Metalworks can make adjustments or repairs without creating the danger of voiding the individual Kahler warranty Any inquiries for information concerning warranty service or replacement parts forthe Kahler tremolo should be directed to American Precision Metalworks P O Box 9306 Anaheim California 92802 PEAVEY GUITAR ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY REMEDY PEAVEY ELECTRONICS CORPORATION Peavey warrants this Guitar tobe 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 the conditions exclusions and limitations hereinafter set forth CONDITIONS EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS OF
6. D RECEIVED BY PEAVEY WITHIN FOURTEEN 14 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF YOUR PURCHASE Should notification became necessary for any condition that would require correction the registration card will help Insure that you are contacted and properly notified 1 you move from the address shown on the WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD you should notify Peavey of the change of address so as to facilitate your receipt of any bulletins or other forms of notification which may become necessary in connection with any condition that may require dissemination 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 2898 Meridian MS 39301 Inthe 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 be deemed to ba 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 OR PLAY THIS INSTRUMENT WITH YOUR FACE IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE STRINGS AS SERIOUS INJUAY COUL
7. D 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 ETAL WORKS INC Features and specifications subject to change without notice Peavey Electronics Corporation 711 A Street Meridian MS 39302 2898 U S A 601 483 5365 Telex 504115 Fax 484 4278 1986 Printed in the U S A 80300927 70 88
8. EALER OR THE FACTORY BEFORE ANY FURTHER ADJUST MENT 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 adjustment should be used whenever pos sible to set string height rather than the bridge height adjustment 1 Relieve string tension slightly by detuning guitar approximately 7 to 2 tull steps 2 Loosen two neck screws closest to headstock of guitar approximately 1 turn 3 Loosen remaining two neck screws closest to bridge approximately 2 turns 4 String height may now be adjusted with the neck tilt screw whichis located inside the fifth hole in the neck plate A 1 4 allen wrench is used to make this adjust ment Turning 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 in excessive string buzz and rattle espe cially with a heavy playing technique Excessively high action will result in intonation problems and decreased playability 5 After adjustment securely tighten all four neck att aching screws 6 Tune guitar to standard piten Check strings for cor rect height and playability If necessary repeat steps 1 through 5 until action is correct KAHLER Floyd Rose Lic Double Lock
9. PROPER 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 KAHLER S A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF AMERICAN PRECISION 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 EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY AS HEREINABOVE STATED HAVE BEEN COMPLIED WITH IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE NOT DISCLAIMED DURING THE ONE YEAR PERIOD FROM DATE OF PURGHASE 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 TG 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 IS THE ONLY EXPRESS WARRANTY ON THIS GUITAR AND NO OTHER STATEMENT REPAESENTATION 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 AN
10. Y SETTING Saddle Height Adjustment All saddle height and intonation adjustments must be made prior to tightening string lock Refer to enclosed Kabler literature package String Intonation Accurate string intonation settings insure that your instrument will play in tune at any point on the neck Although perfect intonation is a physical impossibility with a fretied instrument the correct settings will maxi mize 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 same string when it is played one octave higher at the 12th 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 bridge saddle either forward or backward depending on whether the fretted note is sharper or flatter in 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 pickups If the fretted note is flat the vibrating length must be shortened move the bridge saddle forward toward the pickups to shorten the length Refer to enclosed Kahler literature package for saddle adjustment instructions 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
11. ade for such repair or replacement The liability of Peavey to the purchaser for any cost whatsoever and regardless of the torm of action whether in contract or in tort 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 POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES The foregoing limitation of remedy will net apply to thepayment of costand damage awards for personal injury or damage to real property or tangible personal property caused by negligence on the part of Peavey 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 00 NOT USE IMPROPER OR POORLY DESIGNED GUITAR STRAPS OF OTHER MEANS OF SUPPORT POSSIBLE INJURY COULD RESULT IF IM
12. ing Tremolo System Ifyourinstrumentis equippedwithagenuine KAHLER Floyd Rose Lic Double Locking Tremolo System Instructions regarding use of the string lock and tuning mechanisms will be found in the enclosed Kahler literature package Bridge Angle Adjustment The angie of the tremolo bridge is set by the screws holding the soring 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 counterclock wise to increase the bridge angle The recommended bridge angle measured from the surface of the body is 2 to 5 TENSION SCREWS TENSION SPRING craw Inertia BLOCK BRIDGE PLATE ANGLE 25e Last Fret ah Fret t TORSION ROD NUT First Fret n 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 counter clockwise to increase bridge height NOTE CORRECT BRIDGE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT IS NECESSARY TO ENSURE PROPER OPERATION OF THE TREMOLO SYSTEM INCORRECT ADJUST MENT WILL CAUSE TREMOLO SYSTEM MAL FUNCTION IT IS THEREFORE HIGHLY RECOM MENDED THAT ALL STRING HEIGHT AND AC TION ADJUSTMENTS BE MADE BY MEANS OF THE NECK TILT ADJUSTMENT FEATURE AND THAT THE BRIDGE HEIGHT NOT BE CHANGED FROM ITS FACTOR
13. ntonation 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 careand by adhering closely to the following instructions you may attempt these adjustments yourself CAUTION PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND INSTRUC TIONS THOROUGHLY BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY ADJUSTMENTS Adjusting Torsion Rod All guitar necks must have a slight amount of bow to keep the strings from buzzing on the frets To set the straightness of the neck a Peavey torsion rod wrench No 75031008 must be used available from a Peavey Accessory Center 1 Tune the instrument to standard A 440 pitch 2 Fret the sixth string E at the first anc 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 To increase clearance loosen counterclockwise the torsion rod nut Less clearance straightening of the neck is accomplished by tightening the 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 NECK AND TORSION ROD IF EXCESSIVE FORCE IS NECES SARY TO ROTATE TORSION ROD NUT YOU SHOULD CONSULT YOUR PEAVEY D
14. wrench supplied with Kahler tremolo unit adjust the string saddle so that both the fretted and open notes are the same Refer to enclosed Kahler literature package for saddle adjustmentinstructions NOTE ITWILL OFTEN BE NECESSARY TO RETURN THE OPEN STRING TO STANDARD PITCH AFTER THE BRIDGE POSITION IS ALTERED 8 Repeat steps 4 and 5 for the remaining strings 7 Repeat steps 1 through 6 as necessary until into nation of all the strings is accurately adjusted Care for 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 reasonable care it should provide many many years of service and out standing playability Temperature and Humidity It is important that your instrument be protected from any extremes of sudden changes in either temperature or humidity The instrument should be stored in its case whenever itis not in use Strings String life may be greatly extended by frequent clean ing 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 fin gerboard Dirt laden strings cause tuning and intonation problems as well as rust and corrosion For best performance strings should be changed ap proximately once a month or every twenty four playing hours Some players may find that they preter to change strings more
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