Peavey Nitro I Active User's Manual
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1. NITRO ACTIVE OPERATING GUIDE BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE READ BACK COVER FOR FURTHER WARNINGS WARNING TO PREVENT ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE AE NITRO I ACTIVE NITRO ACTIVE FEATURES Classic Body Design Bilaminated Maple Neck w Rosewood Fingerboard 22 Nickel Silver Frets 15 Fingerboard Radius 254 Scale High Output Humbucking Pickup with Bi FET Surface Mounted Active Circuitry One Master Volume and Tone Control KAHLER Floyd Rose Lic Double Locking Tremolo System 5 Tilted Sculpted Peghead Low Impedance Output CONTROLS Master Volume and Tone Controls Contro s the signal level deliverad from the pickup to the output jack Rotating the control clockwise will increase volume Rotating the control counterclockwise will decrease volume Thetonecontrol when rotated clockwise will resultin more treble high froquencias and a brighter tonality Rotating counter ciockwise will result in less treble and a bassier type of sound 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 counterclockwise will lower the pickup NOTE CARE MUST BE TAKEN TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE CLEAR ANCE BETWEEN THE PICKUPS AND STRINGS INADE QUATE CLEARANCE WILL RESULT IN LOSS OF SUSTAIN AND POSSIBL2. GUITAR EVEN IF PEAVEY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES The foregoing limitation of remedy will not apply to the paymentof 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 3 WIRE MAINS SYSTEM IWOROER TO AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK DANGER 100 NOT COME INTO CONTACT WITH OTHER ELECTRICAL APPARATUS WHEN PLAYING OR TOUCHING YOUR INSTAUMENT 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 ELECTAICAL 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 OA 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 IMPLIED 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 WA
3. thetpitch of an open string to the pitch of the same string wher itis played one octave higher at the 12th fret The actual vibrating fongth 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 It ihe 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 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 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 S 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
4. 6d in the warranty and instructions included in the packet provided with the tremolo to which the buyer is directed Due regard must be observed that this individual warranty may require that no one except American Precision Metalworks can make adjustments or repairs without creating the danger ef voiding the individual Kahler warranty Any inquiries far information concerning warranty service or replacement parts for the Kahler tremolo should be directed to Ameri an Precision Metalworks P O Box 9305 Anaheim California 92802 PEAVEY GUITAR ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY REMEDY PEAVEY ELECTRONICS CORPORATION 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 conditions exclusions and limitations hereinafter set forth CONDITIONS EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS OF LIMITED WARRANTY This limited warranty shall be VOID and of NO EFFECT it 1 The tirst purchase of the produet is for the purpose of resale or 2 The original retal purchase is not mace from an AUTHORIZED PEAVEY DEALER or 3 The product has bean damaged by accident or unreasonable use neglect improper service or maintenance or other causes not arising out of detects in material or workmanship This Limited Warranty shall not extend to or cover quitar strings Replace mont of guitar st
5. E STRING BUZZING WHEN PLAYING ON THE UPPER FRETS MINIMUM RECOMMENDED CLEAR ANGE IS 3 32 When adjusting pickup height care should be taken to ensure that the top surface of the pickup is parallel to the string plane Improper adjustment can cause reduced pickup output Because the pickup contains active circuitry itis powered by a 9 volt battery Peavey battery type 05013 This battery is not included with the gu tar We recommend replacement every 1000 hours of operation If this Instrument develops a fuzzy sound or has low output the battery should be changed To replace the battery simply remove the retaining screws trom the control panel cover at the rear of the body remove the old battery and replace it the cover and the screws Thero are no other user serviceable parts contained inside this instrument If other problems occur take your instrument to loca Peavey dealer or authorized service agent for servicing as tampering may void your warranty 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 alittle care and by adhering closely to the following instructions you may attempt these adjustments yourselt CAUTION PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND INSTRUC TIONS THOROUG
6. HLY 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 counterciockwise the torsion 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 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 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 sl
7. LER IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF AMERICAN PRECISION METAL WORKS INC Due to our ettonts for constant improvement features anc specications are subject 1o change witout notice PEAVEY ELECTRONICS CORPORATION 711 A Street Meridian MS 39301 U S A Telephone 601 483 5365 Fax 801 484 4278 Telex 504115 1998 Printed in USA 80200791 3 88
8. RRANTY AS HEREINABOVE STATED HAVE BEEN COMPLIEO 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 A LEGIBLE COPY OF THE PROOF OF PURCHASE SUPPLIED TO YOU BY THE AUTHORIZED PEAVEY DEALER I 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 thal you are contacted and properly notified I you move from the address shown on the WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD you should notify Peavey 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 corre
9. 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 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 fraquent clean ing and wiping alter 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 iaden strings cause tuning and into nation 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 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 instrument is warranted by American Precision Metalworks manufacturer of Kahler tremolos and coverssuch usage as is specifically out 1
10. ction The WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD and subsequentnotices ol change of address should be mailad to PEAVEY ELECTRONICS CORPORATION P O Box 2898 Meridian MS 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 to comply with suen 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 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 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 IS AN EXTREMELY IMPORTANT LINK FOR OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE A HIGH QUALITY WELL SHIELDED CORD SHOULD BE USED IN THIS APPLICATION Ter KAH
11. emove the spring cover on the back of the guitar Turn the tension screws clockwise to decrease 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 2 to 5 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 y TORSION ROD NUT First Fret pa e NOTE CORRECT BRIDGE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT S 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 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 Saddle Height Adjustment 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 perfect 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
12. 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 eithera 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 S MADE TO SET STRING INTONATION AT THE BRIDGE 1 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 piaying position or place the guitaron aclean flat surface so that only tne body is in contact with the work surface Any pres sure on the neck will affect intonation settings 4 Play the Tat string open and compare it to the pitch of the same string when it is played at the 12th frot These notes should be the same one octave apart 5 Using wrench supplied with Kahler tremolo uni 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 ITWILL 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
13. ightly 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 which is located inside the fifth hole in the neck plate A s 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 in excessive string buzz and rattle espe cially with a heavy playing technique Excessively high action will result in intonation problems and decreased playability 5 Alteradiustment securely tighten all fourneck altach ing serows 6 Tune guitar to standard pitch Check strings for correct height and playability H necessary repeat steps 1 through 5 until action is correct KAHLER Floyd Rose Lic Double Locking Tremolo System Your instrument is equipped with a genuine KAHLER Floyd Rose Lic Double Locking Tremolo System Instruc tions regarding use of the string lock and tuning mecha nisms 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 piace To gain access to the spring claw and spring claw screws r
14. rings is deemed to be reasonable anc nacossary maintenance Purchaser s exclusive remedy for breach of this limited warranty is repair of the defect or replacement of the guitar at the option of Peavay Service work may be performed by any Peavey Authorized Service Genter or if rhe service center is unable to provide the necessary warranty service you willbe directed tothe 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 711A Street Meridian MS 39301 Ifthe detects 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 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 tne product causing the damage or 50 00 UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL PEAVEY BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOST PROFITS ANY INCIDENTAL DAMAGES OR ANY GONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE
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