Peavey Nitro C-3 User's Manual
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1. 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 ERE Due to our efforts for constant improvement features and specifications are subject to change without notice Peavey Electronics Corporation 711 A Street Meridian MS 39302 2898 U S A 801 4835365 Talx 504115 Fax 484 4278 1990 80301309 Printed in U S A 8 902. ANTY 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 114 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF YOUR PURCHASE Should notification become necessary for any condition that would require correction the registration cars wil help insure tnat you are contacted and properly notified It youmove fromthe address shown on the WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD youshouid notify Peavey ot the change ot address so asto facilitate your receipt ofany bulletins or oiner forms of notilication hich may become necessary in connection witk any condition that may requite dissemina ton of information cr corroction The WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD and subsequent notices ot change of aaatess shouid be malad to PEAVEY ELECTRONICS CORPORATION P O Box 2098 Meridian MS 39302 2898 Inthe event any modification or disclaimer of express or impliec warranties or any limitation of remedies contained herein conflicts with applicable law Then such moditication iacta mor or imitation 38 the case may be shall ba Geemod to be modiied to tae extent necessary to comply With uch law The limited warranty ia givan by Peavey Electronics Corporation with respect to equipment purchased in the United States of America DANGER ALL AMPLIFICATION ACCESSORIES MICROPHONES MIXERS ETC MUST BE PROPERLY GROU
3. AYED BY PLUCK ING THE STRING WITH THE RIGHT HAND WHILE TOUCHING THE STRINGS 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 THEM COMPARED 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 SETTINGS 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 torsion rod and string height settings are accurate Tune guitar to standard A 440 pitch Hold the instrument in a normal playing position or place the guitar on a clean flat surface so that only the body is in contact with work surface 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 5 Using wrench supplied adjust the string saddle so that both the fretted and open notes are the same Refer to enclosed literature for saddle adju
4. E IS NECESSARY TO ROTATE TOR SION ROD NUT YOU SHOULD CONSULT YOUR PEAVEY DEALER OR THE FACTORY BEFORE ANY FURTHER ADJUSTMENT 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 possible to set string height rather than the bridge height adjustment 1 Relieve string tension slightly by detuning guitar ap proximately 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 3 allen wrench is used to make this adjust ment Turning the screw clockwise lowers the strings closer to the fingerboard String height should be ad justed 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 at taching screws 6 Tune guitar to standard pitch Check strings for correct height and playability if necessary repeat steps 1 throug
5. NDED AND SHOULD BE UTILIZED WITH A 3 WIRE MAINS SYSTEM IN 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 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
6. Thepreducties boen damaged by aceldont or unreasonable uo nealect improper service or maintenance or other causes not arising ou of dafactsin matarial or workmanship his Limit Warranty shali not extend to or cover guitar strings Replacement a guitar strings is deemad to be reasonable and necessary maintonance Purchaser s exclusive remedy for breach of this limited warranty isrepair of the defect or replacement ot he guitar at Paaey s option Servico work may be performed by any Peavey authorized Service Conter or the service center s unableto provide he necessary warranty Servico you wil Be droctod to the noarost other Peavey Authorized Serv ce Comer which Cen plovice such servie Or you may return me guitar postage prepaid and inured along with a description ofthe problem proof of purchase snd a complete return address to PEAVEY ELECTRONICS CORPORATION intemational Service Center Hwy 80 East Meridian MS 39301 tthe detects remedial underthis limited warranty andene atner terms and conditions axpressoharoinihavo baen complied with Peavey will repair or replace the product and will returns i eight calles to the purchaser Other an the postage and insurance recuirement no charge wil be made for such repair or replacement Penvey s liability tothe purchaser for any cost whatsoovar and regardas ofthe form ofaction whether in contract orin ort including negligence shail be limitedto actua domages upto an amount aqual to ino greater of tne
7. Zi NITRO C 2 ty NITRO 3 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 E NITRO 2 FEATURES Streamlined Body Design Bilaminated Maple Neck w Rosewood Fingerboard 22 Nickel Sliver Frets 45 Fingerboard Radius 25 14 Scale Two High Output Alnica Humbucking Pickups Neck amp Bridge Three Individual Pickup Selector Switches wo Position Oft On Single Coils ry Three Position Single Col Oft Dual Coll For Humbucker 1 HRS High Output Pickup One Master Volume Floyd Rose Lic ouble Losking Tremolo Sy loyd Rose LIC Double Locking Tremolo System NITRO 2 ki 3 Tiled Peghead NITRO 3 FEATURES Streamlined Design Bilaminated Maple Neck w Rosewood Fingerboard 22 Nickel Sliver Freta 15 Fingerboard Radius 2512 Scale One High Output Alnico Humbucking Pickup Three Individual Pickup Selector Switches Iwo Position OfffOn Single Coils Three Posilion Single Col Otf Dual Coll For Humbucker 2 High Output HRS Pickups One Master Volume One Master Tone Floyd Rose LIC Double Locking Tremolo Systam 5 Tied Peghead NITRO C 3 CONTROLS 1 Volume Control The volume control acts as a master volume in that it controls the total signal level delivered from all 3 pickups to the output jack Rotating the con trol kn
8. 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 Amarican Procision Metalworks manufacturer of Kahler temolos and covers such usege 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 Observed that this individual warranty may require that no one except American Precision Metalworks can make adjustments or repairs without creating the danger of voiding the individual Kahler warranty Any inquiries for information concerning warranty service or replacement parts for the Kahler tremolo should be directed to American Precision Metalworks P O Box 9305 Anaheim California 92802 PEAVEY GUITAR ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY REMEDY PEAVEY ELECTRONICS CORPORATION Peavey warrants this Guitar 1o be fee from defects in material and workmanship tora period of one year om dato of purchas PROVIDED however that ths Imitod warranty 1s extended ony tothe origina et purchaser and is subject o the conditions exclusions an imitations hereinafter sa orth CONDITIONS EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS OF LIMITED WARRANTY Tis limited warranty shall be VOID and ot NO EFFECT 1 The first purchase of he product is forthe purpose of resale or 2 The original rafal purchase i not made trom an AUTHORIZED PEAVEY DEALER or 5
9. h 5 until action is correct Tremolo System Your instrument is equipped with a Floyd Rose Lic Dou ble Locking Tremolo System instructions regarding use of the string lock and tuning mechanisms will be found in the enclosed literature Bridge Angle Adjustment The angle of the tremolo bridge is set by the screws holding the spring claw in placa 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 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 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 First Fret es pats t NOTE CORRECT BRIDGE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT IS NECESSARY TO ENSURE PROPER OPERATION OF THE TREMOLO SYSTEM INCORRECT ADJUSTMENT WILL CAUSE TREMOLO SYSTEM MALFUNCTION IT IS THEREFORE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT ALL STRING HEIGHT AND ACTION 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 str
10. ing lock Refer to enclosed Kahler literature package String Intonation Accurate string intonation settings ensure that your instru ment 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 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 itis 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 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 trotted note is flat the vibrating longth must be shorten ed move the bridge saddle forward toward the pickups to shorten the length Refer to enclosed literature 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 PL
11. m cancellation Adjustments Your instrument has been carefully adjusted for ac curate intonation and playing ease at the Peavey factory However your playing style or playing requirements may necessitate additional adjustments at somo timo 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 adjustment yourself CAUTION PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND INSTRUCTIONS 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 hiness of the neck a Peavey torsion red wrench No 75031006 must be used available from a Peavey Accessory Center 1 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 Toincrease 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 FORC
12. ob clockwise will increase volume rotating counterclockwise will reduce volume 2 Tone Control The tone control like the volume con trol acts as a master control Rotating clockwise will result in a brighter tonality more treble Rotating counterclockwise will result in less treble and a bassier type sound 3 Pickup Selector Switch There are three independent selector switches one for each pickup neck single coil on off middle single coil on off Bridge humbucking humbucking off single coil Pickups can be used in dividually or in any combination see diagram PICKUP ADJUSTMENT The height of the pickups may be adjusted by turning the height adjusting screws on the pickup trim rings Turn ing the screws clockwise will raise the pickups Turning the screws counterclockwise will lower tha pickup NOTE CARE MUST BE TAKEN TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE PICKUPS AND STRINGS INADEQUATE CLEARANCE WILL RESULT IN LOSS OF SUSTAIN AND POSSIBLE STRING BUZZING WHEN PLAYING ON THE UPPER FRETS MINIMUM RECOM MENDED CLEARANCE IS 1 6 125 When adjusting pickup height care should be taken to The six individual pole piece screws on the bridge ensure that the top surface of the pickup is parallel to the pickup allow critical pickup adjustment for each string Rais string plane Improper adjustment can cause reduced pickup Ing or lowering screws will increase or decrease sensitivity output and reduced hu
13. purchase price of the product causing the damage 9 4500 00 UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL PEAVEY BE LIABLE FORANY LOST PROFITS ANY INCIDENTAL DAMAGES OR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF ORINABILITY TO USE THE GUITAR EVEN IF PEAVEY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES The foregoing limitation of remedy wll not appiy to tne payment ot cost and damage awards or porsona injury or damage loreal property or tangible personal property caused by negligence on Peavey pars 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 CONDITIONS NECESSARY TO THE EXISTENCE OF THE EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY AS HEREINABOVE STATED HAVE SEEN COMPLIED WITH IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE NOT DISCLAIMED DURING THE ONE YEAR PERIOD FROM DATE OF PURCHASE OF THIS GUITAR SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOWLIMI TATION ON HOWLONG AN IMPLIEO WARRANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OF LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OF 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 ISTHE ONLY EXPRESS WARRANTY ON THIS GUITAR AND NO OTHER STATEMENT REPRESENTATION WARRANTY OR AGREEMENT BY ANY PERSON SHALL BE VALI AS TO OR BINDING UPON PEAVEY THE WARR
14. stment instructions NOTE IT WILL 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 intonation 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 pro duction methods available With reasonable care it should provide many years of service and outstanding playability Temperature and Humidi It is important that your instrument be protected from any extremes or sudden changes in either temperature or humidity Tho instrument should be stored in its case whenever it is not in use Strings String lite 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 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 on Your instrument has a polyester urethane finish which is both durable and woathor resistant but nevertheless needs care Automotive grade waxes will protect clean
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