Peavey Patriot Bass User's Manual
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1. EALER OR THE PEAVEY FACTORY BEFORE ANY FURTHER ADJUSTMENT IS MADE 7 Repeat steps 1 through 6 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 possible to set string height rather than the bridge height adjustment 1 Relieve string tension slightly by de tuning the instrument Approximately 1 to 2 full steps 2 Loosen two neck screws closest to headstock approximately 1 turn 3 Loosen remaining two neck screws closest to the bridge approximately 2 turns TORSION 1st FRET ROD NUT NECK SCREWS AND TILT ADJUSTMENT 4 String height may now be adjusted with the neck tilt screw which is located inside the small hole in the neck plate A 1 8 Allen wrench is used to make this adjustment Turning the screw clockwise raises the end of the neck thus bringing the strings closer to the fingerboard 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 5 After adjustment securely tighten all four neck attaching screws being careful to balance the torque on all four screws equally 6 Tu2. ETWEEN THE GUITAR AND THE AMPLIFIER IS AN EXTREMELY IMPORTANT LINK FOR OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE A HIGH QUALITY WELL SHIELDEO CORD SHOULD BE USED IN THIS APPLICATION PEAVEY GUITAR ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY REMEDY PEAVEY ELECTRONICS CORPORATION Peavey warrants this Guitar to be free from defects in material and workmanship fora 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 exciusions and limitations hereinafter 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 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 defects in material or workmanship This limited warranty shall not extend to or cover guitar strings Replacement of guitar strings is deemed to be reasonable and necessary maintenance Purchaser s exclusive remedy for breach of this limited warranty is repair of the defect or replacement of the guitar at Peavey s option 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 dire
3. GROUNDED AND SHOULD BE UTILIZED WITH A 3 WIRE MAINS SYSTEM IN DADER TO AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT COME INTO CONTACT WITH OTHER ELECTRICAL APPARATUS WHEN PLAYING OR TOUCHING YOUR INSTRUMENT THE METAL PARTS OF THIS INSTRUMENT ARE GROUNDED ACCOADING TD PRGPER 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 OF POORLY DESIGNED GUITAR STRAPS OA OTHER MEANS OF SUPPORT POSSIBLE INJURY COULD RESULT IF IMPROPER INFERIOR ILL FITTING OR WORN OUT STRAPS ARE USED THE INSTRUMENT COULO 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 CEATAIN CONDITIONS THEY MAY BREAK AND SPRING AWAY FROM THE GUITAR 00 NOT TUNE OR PLAY THIS INSTRUMENT WITH YOUR FACE IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE STRINGS AS SERIOUS INJURY COULD RESULT IF A STRING SHOULO BREAK WARNING BASS GUITAA 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 COAD B
4. Gi Patriot Bass OVVNER S MANUAL BRIDGE SADDLES OUTPUT JACK Neck The select rock maple neck is of a unique bi laminated construction U S Patent 4 237 944 to provide unmatched rigidity and freedom from warpage Additional reinforcement is provided with a steel torsion rod This neck adjusting rod features rolled threads for improved strength and freedom from breakage See Adjustment Torsion Rod for instructions The full 34 scale length features 21 18 nickel silver frets which are medium height highly crowned and polished The arch of the fingerboard is on an 8 radius to provide exceptional playing ease and string distance balance characteristics The neck of the instrument also employs four ultra precision machine heads 24 1 ratio a die cast string tree and a durable PEGHEAD CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS INSTRUMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE BEFORE USING THIS INSTRUMENT READ BACK COVER FOR FURTHER WARNINGS Graphton top nut The neck is secured to the body with four screws for maximum stability through a solid steel neck plate which features our neck tilt adjustment See Adjustments Neck Tilt for instructions Body The body of the instrument is constructed from the finest maple gloss finish and southern ash satin finish with deep double cutaways for easy access to the highest fret Forearm and rib cage relief contour plus Naturalite body s
5. S 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 OA 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 FROM 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 ALEGIBLE 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 lf you move from the address shown on the WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD you should notify Pea
6. UNERS 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 STRING INTONATION AT THE BRIDGE 1 Ensure that the torsion rod bridge height and neck tilt adjustments have been made and are accurate 2 Tune the instrument to standard A 440 pitch 3 Hold the instrument in anormal 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 compare it to the pitch of the same string when it is played at the twelfth fret These notes should be the same 5 Using aPhillips head screwdriver adjust the length of the first string saddie so that the open note and the fretted note or harmonic are the same NOTE IT WILL OFTEN BE NECESSARY TO RE TUNE THE OPEN STRING TO STANDARD PITCH AFTER THE BRIDGE SADDLE POSITION IS ALTERED 6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 for the 2nd 3rd and 4th strings 7 Repeat step 1 through 6 as necessary until intonation of all strings are 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 Strings String life may be greatly extended b
7. cted to the nearest 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 to PEAVEY ELECTRONICS CORPORATION 711 A Street Meridian MS 39301 If the defect is remedial under 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 made for such repair or replacement Peavey s liability to the purchaser for any cost whatsoever and regardless of the form of action whether in contractor 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 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 Peavey s part THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES EXPRES
8. d be made by your Peavey dealer However with a little care and 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 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 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 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 D
9. h 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 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 increase 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 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 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 POSSIBLE AFTER THE STRING IS PLUCKED PRODUCING 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 T
10. l The volume control acts as a master volume in that it controls the total signal level delivered from the pickup 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 as a master control Rotating clockwise will result in more treble high frequencies anda brighter tonality Rotating counterclockwise will result in less treble and a bassier type sound 3 Output jack The output jack is a genuine Switchcraft 1 4 phone jack which accepts standard guitar patch cords We recommend high quality shielded patch cords 4 Pickup The volume level of the pickup can be adjusted by raising or lowering the pickup with its height adjustment screws Raising the pickup closer to the strings will increase the output and volume Lowering the pickup away from the strings will decrease output and volume NOTE CARE MUST BE TAKEN TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE PICKUP AND THE STRINGS INADEQUATE CLEARANCE CAN RESULT IN POSSIBLE LOSS OF SUSTAIN AND POSSIBLE STRING BUZZING WHEN PLAYING ON THE UPPER FRETS BRIDGE PICKUP 12th FRET Adjustments Your instrument has been carefully adjusted for accurate intonation and playing ease at the Peavey factory However your playing style or playing requirements may necessitate additional adjustments at sometime in the future These adjustments shoul
11. ne the guitar to standard pitch Check strings for correct height and playability If necessary repeat steps 1 through 5 until action is correct Saddle Height Adjustment The four individual bridge saddies 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 8 radius of the neck to maximize string fret distance Use a 1 5mm 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 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 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 octave higher at the twelfth fret The actual vibrating length of that string is varied until the notes are bot
12. tyling allows weight reduction proper balance and maximum playing ease The instrument satin and gloss finish features our polyester urethane finish which is mar and weather resistant Pickup The instrument s single coil high output pickup with blade pole piece provides high power and full range operation The pickup has been harmonically placed at a precise point on the body pickguard allowing greater response from the fundamentals and overtones to be obtained from each string New magnetic design eliminates excess string pull Circuitry The circuitry of the instrument is conventional with the exception of the tone compensating volume control which minimizes high frequency losses when operated at reduced volume levels However full volume settings will maximize the tonal capabilities The volume level should therefore be controlled at the amplifier whenever possible Bridge The bridge of the instrument is constructed from triple chrome plated steel and is securely bolted to the body at five points The four barrel type string saddles are made from heavy duty steel for maximum sustain and string stability and are fully adjustable for string height tilt and intonation compensation See Adjustments Height and Intonation for instructions Knobs Clear acrylic control knobs with hi visibility numbers and elastomer grip ring for positive action under all playing conditions Controls 1 Volume contro
13. vey 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 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 be deemed to be modified to the extent necessary ta comply with such law The limited warranty is given by Peavey Electronics Corporation with respect to equipment purchased in the United States of America Due to our efforts for constant improvement features and specifications listed herein are subject to change without notice PEAVEY ELECTRONICS CORPORATION 1984 PRINTED IN U S A 711 A Street Meridian MS 39301 U S A 80370055
14. y 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 laden strings cause tuning and intonation 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 PLAYABILITY WITH THESE STRINGS WHEN STRING REPLACEMENT BECOMES NECESSARY WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND OUR FIELD PROVEN HIGH QUALITY AND LONG LASTING PEAVEY STRINGS Case A unique molded and durable plastic case patent applied for provides maximum protection and road durability The case features large storage areas and a padlock tab 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 foam interior 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 DANGER ALL AMPLIFICATION ACCESSORIES MICROPHONES MIXERS ETC MUST BE PROPERLY
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