Peavey 25th User's Manual
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1. ODYSSEY JODYSSEY EEI 25th ANNIVERSARY 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 ODYSSEY 25th ANNIVERSARY PICKUP ADJUSTMENT The height of the pickup may be adjusted by turning tho height adjusting screws on the pickup trim ring Turning the screws clockwise will raise the pickup Turning the screws counterclockwise will lower the pickup CONTROLS 1 Volume Each pickup has its own individual volume control Rotating the control knob clockwise will increase volume rotating counterclockwise will reduce volume Tone Control The tone controls like the volume con trols Operate individually for each pickup Rotating clockwise will result in more treble high frequencies and a brighter tonality Rotating counterclockwise will result in less treble and a bassier type sound When the selector switch is in the middle position each volume and tone control affects the overall tone by altering its own pickups sound Pickup selector switch This three position switch allows selection of each individual pickup or a combina tion of both pickups The available selection possibilities are as follows Up Position Selects output of the neck pickup only Middle Position Selects output of both the neck and bridge pickups Down Position Select output of bridge pi2. 24 18 Nickel Silver Frets 24 Scale Bound Ebony Finger Board w 15 Fingerboard Radius Two Frequency Tailored Distortion Class Alnico Humbucking Pickups 3 Way Pickup Selector Switch fay Mini Toggle Switch Single Coll Oft On Dual Coll For Humbucker Two Volume and Two Tone Controls individual Volume and Tone for Each Pickup Fixed Fully Adjustable Bridge With Separate Stud Mounted Acfustable Tailpiece 10 Tilted Bound Peghead Design w 3 Gears Per Side Graphion Topnut 2 D Block Pearl Fingerboard Inlay Black Pearl Tuning Machine Buttons Straplocks Black hardware z Wvorold Body Neck and Peghead Binding Adjustments Your instrument has been carefully adjusted for ac curate intonation and playing ease at the Peavey faciory 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 care and by adhering closely to the following instructions you may attempt these adjustments yourself CAUTION PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY ADJUST MENTS Adjusting Torsion Rod All guitar necks must have a slight amount of bow 10 keep the strings from buzzing on the irets To set the straightness of the neck a Peavey torsion rod wrench No 75031006 must be used available from a Peavey Accessory Center 1 Tune the instrument to s
3. 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 Last Fret 8th Fret TORSION ROD NUT First Fret NOTE BOTH TORSION ROD AND STRING HEIGHT SET TINGS INTERACT CLOSELY WITH STRING INTONA TION THESE ADJUSTMENTS MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE ANY ATTEMPT IS MADE TO SET STRINGIN TONATION AT THE BRIDGE 1 Ensure that torsion rod 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 on a clean tlat surface so that only the body is in contact with the work surlace Any pressure on the neck will affect intonation settings 4 Play the 1st string 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 NOTE IT WILL OFTEN BE NECESSARY TO RETURN THE OPEN STRING TO STANDARD PITCH AFTER THE BRIDGE POSITION IS ALTERED Repeat steps 4 and 5 for the remaining strings 6 Repeat steps 1 through 6 as necessary until intonation of all the strings is accurately adjusted Care for the Instrument This is a high quality musical instrument constructed rom the finest materials and with the most up to date pro duction methods available With reasonable care it sho
4. VOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER AIGHTS WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE THISLIMITED WARRANTY ISTHE ONLY EXPRESS WARRANTY ON THIS GUITAR AND NO OTHER STATEMENT REPRESENTATION WARRANTY CR 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 G4 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF YOUR PURCHASE Should notitication become necessary for any condition that would require correction tne registration card will nlp insure that you are contacted and properly note Ifyou move from headdress shown an the WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD you should notify Peavey ot tne change of address so as to facilitate your receipt of any bulletins or other Torms af 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 30302 2898 Inthe event any modification or disclaimer of express or implied warranties or any imitation of remedies contained herein conflicte with applicable taw Thon such mocitication aisotaimor or limitat on as the case may be shal be deeme
5. requirement no charge will be made for such repair or replacement Peavey siiabilityto tnepurchaser tar any cost whats ever and regardless of tho form of aclion whether in contractor in tort including negligence shall be limited to actual damages upto an amountequal to the greater ot tno purchase prico ol tne product causing tne damage o 500 00 UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WiLL PEAVEY BELIABLEFOR ANY LOST PROFITS ANY INCIDENTAL DAMA GES OR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF ORINABILITY TOUSE THE GUITAR EVEN IF PEAVEY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES The foregoing limitation of remedy wil notappiy tothe payment of cost and damage awards for personal injury or damage to real property or tangible personal property caused by nogiigenes on Peavey s pars THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU GF 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 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 D0 NOT ALLOW LIMITATION ON HOW LONG ANIMPL IED 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
6. ABLE TENSION WHEN THEY ARE TUNED TO CONCERT A 430 PITCH EXERCISE EXTREME CARE WHEN TUNING ESPECIALLY ABOVE CONGERT 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 Features and specifications subject to change without notice ERE Peavey Electronics Corporation 711 A Street Meridian MS 39302 2898 U S A 601 489 5366 Telex 504115 Fax 484 4278 1990 80301279 Printed in U S A 8 90
7. ITIONS EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS OF LIMITED WARRANTY Ths limited warranty shall be VOID and of NO EFFECT it 1 The ist purchase ofthe product is for the purpose of resale or 2 The origina retal purchase I not mage from an AUTHORIZED PEAVEY DEALER or The product has been damaged by accident or unreasonable use nagiact improper Service or maintananco or ather causos not arising out of defects inmaterial or workmanship This Limited Warranty shal not extend to or cover guitar strings Replacement ot guitar strings is deemed to be reasonable and necossary maintenance Purchasers exclusive remedy for breach ofthis limited warranty isrepair ofthe defect or replacement of the guitar at Peavey s option Service work may be performed by any Peavey Authorized Servies Genter or ithe service center is unable to provide the necessary warranty service you wil be directedto the nearest other Peavey Authorized Service Genter wnich can proviso such sovica Or you may return ths guitar postage prepaid and insured along with a description ofthe problem proof of purchase and a complete return address 1o PEAVEY ELECTRONICS CORPORATION International Service Center Hwy B0 East Meridian MS 39301 1mo dofect is remedial under thie limites warranty and the other terms and conditions expressed herein have been complied with Peavey wili repair or replace the product and wil return it Height collect to the purchaser Other than tne postage and insurance
8. ckup only Coil Tap Switch This two position switch simultaneously selects both pickups to be either a hum bucker or a single coil pickup Pushing the switch toward the neck selects the pickups as single coil Pushing the switch away from the neck selects the pickups as hum bucking When the pickup selector switch is in the mid dle position and the coil tap switch is toward the neck both inside coils of each pickup are operative This pro duces an out of phase type tonality which is also hum cancelling All controls and pickups are fully shielded to minimize noise and provide quietness of operation ODYSSEY FEATURES Mahogany Body Carved Book Matched Flame Maple Top Bilaminateo Mahogany Neck Heel less Setin Neck Body Construction 18 Nickel Sliver Frets 24 Scale Bound Ebony Finger Board w 15 Fingerboard Radius Two Frequency Tallored Distortion Class Alnico Humbucking Pickups 3 Way Pickup Selector Switch 2 Way Mini Toggle Switch Single Coll Off 0n Dual Coil For Humbucker Two Volume and Two Tone Controls Individual Volume and Tone for Each Pickup Fixed Fully Adjustable Bridge With Separate Stud Mounted Adjustable Tailpiece 10 Tilted Bound Peghead Design w 3 Gears Per Side Graphion Topnut Genuine Mother of Pearl Inlay Straplocks Gold hardware ODYSSEY 25th ANNIVERSARY FEATURES Mahogany Body Cervea Book Matched Quilted Maple Top Bilaminated Mahogany Neck Heel less Satin Neck Body Construction
9. d 1o be modified to the extent necessary to comply with Such law The limited warranty is given by Peavey Electronics Corporation with respect 1o equipment purchased in the United States of America DANGER ALL AMPLIFICATION ACCESSORIES MICROPHONES MIKERS ETC MUST BE PROPERLY GROUNDED AND SHOULD SE UTILIZED WITH A 3 WIRE MAINS SYSTEM IM 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 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 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 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 WARNING BASS GUITAR STRINGS ARE UNDER CONSIDER
10. f 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 of 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 short ened move the bridge saddle forward toward the pickups to shorten the length The intonation screw is used to move the bridge saddle forward raise pitch or back flatten pitch 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 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 PLUCK ING THE STRING WITH THE RIGHT HAND WHILE TOUCHING THE STRING WITH THE LEFT INDEX FINGER AS LIGHTLY AS POSSIBLE DIRECTLY ABOVE THE 12TH 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 high degree of accuracy we
11. tandard A 440 pitch 2 Fret the sixth string E at the first and last frets 3 Cheek for clearance between the siring and the eighth fret 4 Clearance should be no less than 012 and no more than 025 5 To increase clearance loosen counterclockwise the tor sion 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 EX CESSIVE FORCE IS NECESSARY TO ROTATE TOR SION ROD NUT YOU SHOULD CONSULT YOUR PEAVEY DEALER OR THE FACTOR BEFORE ANY FURTHER ADJUSTMENT IS MADE 6 Repeat Steps 1 through 5 until proper clearance has been reached Bridge Height Bridge height may be adjusted by means of the bridge thumbwheel bolts Turn the thumbwheel bolts clockwise to reduce bridge height Turn the thumbwheel bolts counter clockwise to increase bridge height String Intonation Accurate string intonation settings ensure that your in strument will play in tune at any point on the neck Although perfect intonation is a physical impossibility with a fret ted instrument the correct settings will maximize the ac curacy of individual notes up and down the neck Intonation is set by comparing the pitch of an open string to the pitch o
12. uld provide many many years of service and outstanding 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 it is 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 necessery to slide a rag between the strings and the fingerboard Dirt Jaden 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 prefer to change strings more often Finish Your instrument has a polyester urethane finish which is both durable and weather resistant but never the less needs care Automotive grade waxes will protect clean and shine it Between waxings the instrument should be wiped with a dry soft cloth PEAVEY GUITAR ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY REMEDY PEAVEY ELECTRONICS CORPORATION Poavoy warrants this Guitar to be tree from detects in material and workmanship tor a period of one year from date of purchase PROVIDED however that hs limited warranty is extanded oniy tothe original retall purchaser and ia subject 10 the Goncitione oxclusions and limitations hereinafter se forth COND
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