Peavey RSB Bass User's Manual
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1. RSB BASS OPERATING GUIDE TORE BEFORE H APPLIANCE READ BACK COVER RSB FEATURES Select Poplar Body Bilaminated Rock Maple Neck Maple Fingerboard with 8 Radius 34 Scale Length 24 Frets 8 Tit Headstock Graphlon Topnut Reduced Mass Mini Bass Machine Heads Two VFU Active Humbucking Pickups Volume Balance and Tone Controls Fully Shielded Electronics Solid Milled Bridge with Saddle T acks RSB Koa Specifications same as above except with solid koa wood body and Pau Ferro fingerboard The electronics in the RSB bass are designed to offer the bass player maximum flexibility in a straightferward no nonsense package CONTROL OPERATION 1 Volume Control This contro is conventional with full output in the CW position and no output in the CCW position 2 Tone Control The tone control operates as a passive master control Rotating CW will result in more treble and brigter tonality Rotating CCW will resultin less tre ble and a bassier sound 3 Blend Control The blend control offers a wider varie ty of sounds than conventional pickup selector swit ches It may be varied from the neck pickup full clockwise CW to the center detent both pickups to the bridge pickup counterclockwise CCW or any blend in between NOTE Peavey Electronics assumes no responsibili ty for damage resulting from a leaking or defective battery Power is supplied to the prea2. ANY INCIDENTAL DAMAGES OR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE GUITAR EVEN IF PEAVEY HAS BEEN AD VISED GF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES The foregoing imitation of remedy will not apply to the payment of costand damage awards tor personal injury or camage to real proper ty or tangible personal property caused by negligence on the part of Peavey THIS LIMITED WARRANTY 8 N LIEU OF ANY AND ALL WARRAN TIES 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 EXSTENCE OF THE EXPRESSED 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 QUITAR 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 WAR RANTY 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 EXPRESSED WARRAN TY ON THIS GUITAR AND NO OTHER STATEMENT REPRESENTA TION WARRANTY OR AGREEMENT BY ANY PERSON SHALL BE VALID AS TO OR BINDING UPON PEAVEY THE WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD AND A LEBIGLE COPY OF THE PROOF OF PURCHASES SUPPLIED TO YOU BY
3. LINK FOR OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE A HIGH QUALITY WELL SHIELDED CORD SHOULD BE USED IN THIS APPLICATION AZTEAVEY Features and specifications subject to change without notice Peavey Electronics Corporation 711 Street Meridian MS 39902 2898 U S A 601 483 5365 Telex 504115 Fax 484 4278 01993 80301970 Printed in USA 6 93
4. SOME PLAYERS FIND THAT COMPARING THE TWELFTH FRET HAR MONIC 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 POSSI BLE AFTER THE STRING IS PLUCKED PRODUC ING 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 USUAL LY EASIER TO USE THAN THE TYPE WITH A NUMERICAL FREQUENCY READOUT Setting Intonation on gt a NOTE ALL GUITAR ADJUSTMENTS INTERACT CLOSELY WITH STRING INTONATION THESE ADJUSTMENTS MUST BE COM PLETED BEFORE ANY ATTEMPT IS MADE TO SET STRING INTONATION AT THE BRIDGE Ensure that the torsion rod and bridge height ad justments have been made and are accurate Tune the instrument to standard A 440 pitch Hold the instrument in a normal playing position Do not exert any undue pressure on the neck as it wil affect intonation settings Play the first string open G and compare it to the pitch of the same string when itis played at the twelfth fret These notes should be the same Using a Phillips scre
5. ID 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 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 IMPROPER OR POORLY DESIGNED GUITAR STRAPS OR OTHER MEANS OF SUPPORT POSSIBLE INJURY COULD RESULT IF IM 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 DANGER GUITAR STRINGS ARE MADE FROM VERY STRONG STEEL ALLOYS THEY ARE DESIGNED TO BE USED UNDER TENSION AND UNDER CER TAIN 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 WARNING BASS GUITAR STRINGS ARE UNDER CONSIDERABLE TENSION WHEN THEY ARE TUNED TO CONCERT A 440 PITCH EXEACISE 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 EX ISTS UNDER THESE CONDITIONS NOTE THE PATCH CORD BETWEEN THE GUITAR AND THE AMPLIFIER IS AN EXTREMELY IMPORTANT
6. THE AUTHORIZED PEAVEY DEALER IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR PUR CHASE 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 wil help ensure that you are contacted and properly i you move from the address shown on the WARRANTY REGISTRA TION CARD you should notify Peavey cf tho change of address eo as to faciltate your receipt of any buletins other orms 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 maled to PEAVEY ELECTRONICS CORPORATION PO Box 2898 Meridian 5 39302 2808 In the event ary modification or disclaimer o expressed or implied warranties or eny limitation of remedies contained herein contlite wth applicable law then such modification disclaimer or limitation es the case may be shell be deemed to be modified to the extent necessary to comply with such law The imted warranty is given by Peavey Electronics Corporation wih 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 AVO
7. UR FIELD PROVEN HIGH QUALITY LONG LASTING PEAVEY STRINGS Case A durable molded case provides maximum protection The case features large storage areas at latchlock to facilitate locking for air shipment The case may be clean ed with a damp cloth with or without soap Care should be taken to avoid welling the plushined interior Finish Your instrument has a polyester urethane finish that is both durable and weather esistant but nevertheless needs care Regular cleaning with Peavey guitar polish is recommended Between waxings the instrument should be wiped with a dry soft cloth PEAVEY GUITAR ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY REMEDY PEAVEY ELECTRONICS CORPORATION Peavey warrants this Guitar to be free detects in materal and workmanship for a period of one year from date of purchase PROVIDED however that this limited waranty s extended only to the original retail purchaser and ts subject to the conditions exclusions and limitations hereinaller 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 produat is for the purpose cl resale or 2 The original retail purchase Is not made trom an AUTHORIZ ED 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
8. liar with this type of adjustment we recommend that this setting be per formed by qualified personnel at your authorized Peavey dealer String Intonation Accurate string intonetion settings ensure strument will play in tune at any point on the neck The correct settings with the bridge and saddle combination of tho 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 same string when it is played one oc tave higher at the twelfth fret The actual vibrating length of that string is varied untl the notes are beth at the right pitch The vibrating length of the string is altered by ad justing the individual bridge saddles either forward or backward depending on whether the fretted note is sharper or flatter 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 shorten the length This instrument features four individual bridge saddles to allow accurate intonation compensation on each string NOTE IS OFTEN DIFFICULT FOR THE UNTRAIN ED EAR TO DETERMINE WHEN THE OPEN NOTE AND THE FRETTED NOTE ARE AT PRECISELY THE SAME PITCH EXACTLY ONE OCTAVE APART
9. mp 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 instru ment then into the bass amplifier input To ensure longest battery life be sure to unplug the cable from the instrument when not in use Adjustments Your instrument has been carefully acjusted for accurate intonation 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 ad justmerts should be made by your Peavey dealer though with a little care and by adhering cosely to the following instructions you may attempt these adjustments yourself CAUTION PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE IN STRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY ADJUSTMENTS Adjusting Torsion Rod To set the straightness or relief of the neck a Sha allen wrench must be used supplied 1 Tune the instrument to standard A 440 pitch 2 Check for 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 Vee and more than Vis at the frst fret 4 Check for clearance between the strings and the twellth fret 5 This clearance should be no less than ts and more 94 at the twelfth fret 6 To increase clearance loosen countercockwise torsi
10. on rod nut To decrease clearance tighton 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 DIREC TION 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 PEAVEY FAC TORY BEFORE ANY FURTHER ADJUST MENT IS MADE 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 SET TING THE STRING HEIGHT TOO LOW WILL RESULT IN EXCESSIVE STRING BUZZ AND RAT TLE ESPECIALLY WITH A HEAVY PLAYING TECHNIQUE EXCESSIVELY HIGH ACTION WILL RESULT IN INTONATION PROBLEMS AND DECREASED PLAYABILITY Saddle Height Adjustment The four individual bridge saddles work to determine the overall string height Individual string saddles can be adjusted to follow the curvature 8 radius of the neck maximizing stiingfret distance Use supplied allen wrench to make the adjustment for each string NOTE This ad justment requires accurate gauges to measure proper string fret distances and the proper radius curvature be tween the neck and strings If you are unfami
11. shall not extend to cr cover guitar strings Replacement c gular strings is deemed be reasonable end necessery maintenance Purchaser s exclusive remedy for breach of this limited warranty is repair of the defect or replacement of the guitar at the option ol Peavey Service work may be performed by any Peavey Authorized Service Canter or ifthe sarvice center is unable to provide the necessary war ranty service you wil be directed to the nearest other Peavey Authoriz ed 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 0 PEAVEY ELECTRONICS CORPORATION International Service Center Hwy 80 East Merician MS 39301 if the defect is remedial under this imited warranty and the other terms and conditions expressed herein have been compled with Peavey will repair or repiace the product and will return it fright collect to the pur chaser Other than the postage and insurance requirement no charge wil be made for such reneir or replacement The lability of Peavey to the purchaser for any cost whalsoever and regardless of the form of action whether in contract or in tert including negligence shall be limited to actual damages up to an amount equal tothe greater of the purchase price of the product causing the damage or 500 00 UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL PEAVEY LIABLE FOR ANY LOST PROFITS
12. wdriver 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 NECESSARY TO RETUNE THE OPEN STRING TO STANDARD PITCH AFTER THE BRIDGE SADDLE POSI TION IS ALTERED 6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 for the 2nd 3rd and 4th strings 7 Repeat steps 1 through 6 as necessary until in tonation 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 when not in use Strings String life may be greatly extended by frequent cleaning and wiping after use Regular cleaning with Peavey guitar string cleaner is recommended 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 intonation problems as well as rust and corrosion For best performance strings should be changed approximately once a month 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 PLAYABILITY WITH THESE STRINGS WHEN STRING REPLACEMENT BECOMES NECESSARY WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND O
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