Peavey Predator User's Manual
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1. 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 the following conditions Conditions Exclusions and Limitations of Limited Warranty qe Be a This limitgd warranty GENO ECT E a eee oe N ey re RA The Of the praduct is for the purpose of resale or 2 ae er 7 il purchase not made from an AUTHORIZED PEAVEY gen ne The product hes been damaged by accident or unreasonable use neglect proper service or maintenance or other causes not arising out of defects mi oF workmanship tend to or cover guitar strings Replacement of guitar strings is essary maintenance deemed to be reasonable and ne Purchaser s exclusive remedy for br ach of this limited warranty is repair of the defect or replacement of the guitar at the option of Peavey Service work may be performed by any Peavey Authorized Service Center or if the service center is unable to provide the necessary warranty service you will be directed to the nearest Peavey AuthorizedsService Center which can provide such segyice Or you mayreturn the guitar postage prepaid and insured alongas with a description ofthe problem proof of purchase and a complete return address to PEAVEY ELECTRONICS CORPORATION International Service Center Hwy 80 East Meridian M2. Predator Care Warranty Warnings s a Peavey guitar You ll find I and built by the finest inest materials Construction al features our polyester urethane finish resistant al lect rock mapl freedom from warpage Additional reinforcement is provided with a steel torsion rod The adjustable torsion rod features rolled threads for improved strength and freedom from breakage See Agjustment Torsion Rod for adjustggent ingtructions y e Pickups Kr The high output single coil pickups are frequency tuned for maximum tonal respohhse as well as being fully shielded and wax dipped for ultra low we poration and resistance to microphonic feedback The adjustable by means of the height adjustment screws See pickups are to totafiignal delivered from the pickups B amp volume rotating counterclockwise will It in more treble high ies and a counterclockwise will less treble gt This five position switch allows selection of any individual pickup or two combinations of multiple pickups The middle pickup is reverse wound and reverse polarity to provide humbucking quietness of operation in the 2 and 4 positions The available selection possibilities are as follows 1 toward neck neck pickup only 2 one click back neck and center pickups 3 center center pickup only ee ter and bridge pickups es un Your instrument has refully adjusted for acc
3. S 39301 lf the defect is remedial under this warranty and the other terms and conditions expressed herein have been complied with Peavey will repair or replace the product and return it freight collect to the B rchaser Other than the postage and insurance requirement no charge will be assessed for such tepair or replacement The liability of Peavey to the purchaser for any cost whatsoever and regardless of the form of action whether in Contract or if tor including negligence shall be limited to actual damages up to an amount equal to the purchase price of the product or 500 00 Under n circumstances will Peavey be liable for any lost profits any incidental damages or any consequential damages resulting from 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 not apply to the payment of cost and damage awards for personal injury or damage to real property or tangible personal property caused by negligence on the part of Peavey 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 d that ifthe other terms and conditions A an to and received lat n ition that would require correction the wre contacted and properly notified hewarranty registration card you should notify Peavey receipt f any bulletins o
4. as been achieved 1 V conjinction with the bridge height adjustment to set i THis adjustmer it should be used whenever possible to idge height adjustment lightly by detuning the guitar approximately 1 2 usted with the neck tilt screw which is the neck plate A ve allen wrench is is used to 6 Retune your guitar to standard pitch Check strings for correct height and playability If necessary repeat steps 1 5 until the action is set properly for your playing style Tremolo Bridge Your Power Bend Tremolo has been carefully adjusted for accurate intonation playing ease and pitch change Your instrument has been supplied from the factory with high quality Peavey Nickel Wound Balanced 9s and set up accordingly Should the unit require adjustments first read the following instructions carefully To adjust your Power Bend Tremolo unit properly you must first ially designed to sand freedom from wear E set of strings be required the tremolo e guitar and the intonation must be Individual string saddles can be adjusted to a 2 neck Use the supplied hex wrench to make the adjustment for each string gt Bridge Balance 2 o The balanc of the trenidfo bridge is set by adjusting the tension screws holding the spring claw in place To gain Access to the spring claw and spring claw screws remove the spring cover on the back of the guitar A AS the tremolo e plate is parallel to the top of the surface o
5. f the guitar body d tension screws clockwise to decrease the bridge angle and lockwise to increase the bridge angle igned for high tension Extreme care g and removing these springs istrumentshOuld be tuned to proper pitch A 440 before and Notes after m Note All adjustments closely interact with string intonation These adjustments must be completed before any attempt is made to set string intonation at the bridge If you are unfamiliar with this type of adjustment we strongly recommend that this setting be performed at your authorized Peavey dealer EA String Intonation Accurate string intonation settings ensure that your instrument will play in tune at any point on the neck Although perfect intonation is an impossibility with a fretted instrument the proper adjustments will maximize the accuracy of individual notes up and down the neck Intonation is se e an open string to the pitch of the same 28 fret The actual vibrating length of itch The vibrating length of orward or backward string with the left inde left finger is drawn away as quickly 28 g a chime effect This chimed note is er ease and accuracy we recommend one that are available from most music stores standard 4 40 pitch A normal playing position or place the guitar on a anthe body is in contact with the work surface Any illaffect intonation settings B open and compare i
6. r other forms of notification which with any condition that may require dissemination of The limited warranty 1 gt geb nics Corporation with respect to equipment purchased in the United cad Warnings Danger All amplification accessories microphones mixers etc must be properly grounded and should be utilized with a 3 wire mains system in order to prevent electri trical apparatus when Then etal parts of this errand accepted industry acti counter an electrical shock when coming into con with another electrical apparatus if it has improper groundin ning ae x E Bo 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 straps are used The instrument could possibly fall causing bodily injuryor 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 tobe etl a Ae Mea 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 Warnin Bass guitar strings are under considerable tension when they are tuned to concert A 440 pitch Exercise extreme care when tuning especiall ly above concert pitch or when employing s
7. t to the pitch of the same string e 12 fret These notes should sound the same itierence hat both the fretted and open notes are the per than the open note the vibrating length ed Move the bridge saddle to the rear away d note is flat the vibrating length must be saddle forward toward the pickups to KE position is altered 4 and 5 forahe temaini 7 Repeat steps 1 6 asm accurately adjusted Care for your instrument This is igh quality musical instrument constructed from the finest materials using the most up to date production methods With reasonable care it should provide of service and outstanding playability Temperat ind Humidity It is important to Proteetiyou instrument from any extreme or sudden changes in Seatemperature or humidity You should store the instrument in its case when not using it u wir Strings Your instrument comes from the factory with high quality Peavey nickel wound balanced 9 s String life may be greatly extended by frequent cleaning with Peavey string cleaner 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 ould be changed approximately ty four hours of playing Some 4 Peavey Guitar One Year Limited Warranty Remedy PEAVEY ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
8. tring bending or popping playing techniques The possibility of string breakage and personal injury exists under these conditions Note TREE 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 PEWEY PEAVEY ELECTRONICS CORPORATION FAW Se E MS SAADI sr phane 601 483 5965 telex 504113 gt fax POL ARO TENE 1994 80301333 Printed in USA 11 94
9. urate intonation and playing ease at the Peavey factory However your playing style and requirements may necessitate additional adjustments These adjustments should be made by your authorized Peavey dealer hayever with a little care and by closely adhering to the following instructions you may attempt these afjustm hrs yourself m Please read the instructions thoroughly before attempting any adjustments Picku The volume level between pickups can be adjusted by raising or lowering each pickup with its height adjusting screws Raising the pickups clos ipto the strings will increase the output and volume Lowering the Swill similarly decrease output and volume When making these ne be sure to maintain adequate clearance between the pickups and strings Improper adjustment could result in loss Ofsustaln and possible string buzzing gt The manner in which you adjust the height of your pickups will greatly affect your tone and output levels Experiment with different settings until you get the sound you want You ll be surprised at how much tonal variance can be achieved with a simple pickup adjustment Torsion Rod All guitar necks 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 part no 75031006 should be used available from a Peavey accessory center A 440 pitch ckwise the nut per clearance h
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