Peavey Nitro I Custom User's Manual
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1. 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 FACTORY SETTING All saddle height and intonation adjustments must be made prior to tightening string lock Refer to enclosed Kahler literature package String Intonation Accurate string intonation settings insure that your instrument will play in tune at any point on the neck Although pertect intonation is a physical impossibility with a fretted instrument the correct settings will maxi mize the accuracy of individual notes up and down the neck Intonation is set by comparing thetpitch of an open string to the pitch of the same string wher 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 Ifthe 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 DIFF2. WARNING 100 NOTUSE 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 THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR MPLIED 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 PURCHASE 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 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 I CONNECTION WITH YOUR PURCHASE FR
3. 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 460 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 1S AN EXTREMELY IMPORTANT LINK FOR OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE A HIGH QUALITY WELL SHIELDED CORD SHOULD BE USED IN THIS APPLICATION Fer KAHLER IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF AMERICAN PRECISION METAL WORKS INC Due to our sorts tor constant improvement teatures ane specications aro subjec 1 change mith out netice PEAVEY ELECTRONICS CORPORATION 711 A Street Meridian MS 39301 U S A Telephone 601 483 5365 Fax 501 405 7903 Telex 504115 1987 Printed in U S A 80300762 12 87
4. and compareit to the pitch of the same string when it is played at the 12th fret These notes should be the same one actave apart 5 Using 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 adjustment instructions NOTE TWILL OFTEN BE NECESSARY TO RETURN THE OPEN STRING TO STANDARD PITCH AFTER THE BRIDGE POSITION IS ALTERED 6 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 Itis 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 necessary to slide a rag between the strings and the fingerboard Dirt laden strings cause tuning and into nation problems as well as rust and corrosion For best performance sir
5. and reduced hum cancellation The individual pole piece screws on the pickup allow AN critical pickup adjustment tor each string Raising or lowering screws closest to the bridge will increase or decrease treble sensitivity Adjustments Your instrument has been carefully adjusted for accu rate 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 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 75031006 must be used available from a Peavey Accessory Center 4 Tune the instrument to standard A 440 pitch 2 Fret the sixth string E at the first and 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 straichtening of the neck is accomplished by tightening the nut CAUTION IT IS NOT USUALLY NECESSARY TO ROTATE THE
6. ICULT 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 PLUCKING THE STRING WITH THE RIGHT HAND WHILE TOUCH ING 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 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 4 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 flatsurface so thatonly the body is in contact with the work surface Any pres sure on the neck will affect intonation settings 4 Play the 1st string open
7. OM 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 property notified you move from the address shown on the WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD you should notity Peavey of the change of address so as to facilitate Your receipt of any bulletins or other forms of notification which may become nocassaryin 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 2098 Meridian MS 39301 Inthe avant any modification or disclaimer of express or implied warranties or any limitation of remedies contained herein conflicts with applicable iaw Then such modification disclaimer or limitation as the case may be shall be deemed to be modified to the extent necessary fo 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
8. 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 DEALER 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 possi ble to set string height rather than the bridge height adjustment 1 Relieve string tension slightly by detuning guitar approximately 1 to 2 full 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 theneck piate A 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 i string buzz and rattle espe cially with a playing technique Excessively high action will result in intonation problems and d
9. chaser and is subject to the conditions exclusions and limitations nereinafter 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 snot 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 Roplace ment of guitar strings is deemed to be reasonable and necessary maintenance Purchaser s exclusive remedy for breach ofthis limited warranty is repair of the defect or replacement ofthe guitar at tne option of Peavey Service work may be parformad by any Peavey Authorized Service Center or if the service Center is unable to provice the necessary warranty service you will be directed to the nearestother Peavey Authorized Service Genter which can provide such service OF 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 Ifthe defect is remedial under this limited warranty and tne other terms and conditions expressed herein hava been complied with Peavey will repair or replace
10. ecreased playability 5 Afteradjust ment securely tighten all fourneck attach ing screws 6 Tune guitar to standard pitch Check strings for correct height and playability If necessary repeat steps 1 through 5 until action is correct Kahler Locking Tremolo System Your instrument is equipped with a genuine Floyd Rose Kahler Locking Tremolo System Instructions re garding use of the string lock and tuning mechanisms will be found in the enclosed Kahler literature package Bridge Angle Adjustment The angle of the tremolo bridge is set by the 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 Turn the tension screws clockwise to decreese the bridge angle Turn the tension screws counterclockwise to increase the bridge angle The recommended bridge angle measured from the surface of the body is 5 to 8 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 counterclockwise to increase bridge height Last Fret 8th Fret TORSION ROD NUT irst Frot Lt Hn 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
11. ings 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 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 this instrumentis warranted by American Precision Metalworks manufacturer of Kahler tremolos and covers such usage as is 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 Sbserved that this individual warranty may require that no one except American Precision Metalworks can make adjustments or repairs without creating the anger of voiding the individual Kahler warranty Any inquires for information concerning warranty service or replacement parts for the Kahler tremolo should be directed to American Precision Metalworks P O Box 9905 Anaheim California 92802 PEAVEY GUITAR ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY REMEDY PEAVEY ELECTRONICS CORPORATION Peavey warrants this Guitar to be free from detects 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 pur
12. mm UTRO 1 BUST ON 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 NITRO CUSTOM FEATURES Classic Body Design Bilaminated Maple Neck wiRosewood Fingerboard 22 Nickel Silver Frets 12 Fingerboard Radius 251 Scale Graphion Top Nut One High Output Alnico Humbucking Pickup One Mester Volume Control Floyd Rose Locking Tremolo System by Kahler 5 Tilled Peghead NITRO 1 CONTROLS Volume Control Controls the signal level delivered from the pickup to the output jack Rotating the contro clockwise will increase volume Rotating the contro counterclockwise will decrease volume PICKUP ADJUSTMENT The height of the pickup may be adjusted by turning the height adjusting screws on the pickup trim ring Turning the screws clockwise will raise the pickup Turning the screws counterclackwise will lower the pickup NOTE CARE MUST BE TAKEN TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE PICKUPS AND STRINGS INADEQUATE CLEARANCE WILL RE SULT IN LOSS OF SUSTAIN AND POSSIBLE i STRING BUZZING WHEN PLAYING ON THE UPPER FRETS MINIMUM RECOMMENDED CLEAR ANCE IS 4 125 When adjusting pickup height care should be tak ensure that the top surface of the pickup is parallel to the string plane Improper adjustment can cause reduced pickup output
13. 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 ropair or replacement The liability of Peavey to the purchaser for any cost whatsoever and regardless of the form 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 notapply tothe payment 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 WIRE MAINS SYSTEM IW 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
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