Peavey Mantis LT User's Manual
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1. OPERATING GUIDE E CAUTION To PREVENT ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS INSTRUMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE BEFORE USING THIS INSTRUME 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 This instrument features a full scale length which is 24 and there are 23 frets The arch of the fingerboard is on a 12 radius to allow excellent string bending characteristics without the buzzing and frettingout problems associated with smaller 10 radius fingerboards Frets are 18 nickel silver medium and high crowned for a more secure grip when bending strings Body The body is made from the finest hand selected hardwood which is finished in a choice of gloss custom colors The deep lower cutaway offers greater access to all 23 frets See Care For The Instrument Pickup The pickup is a high output fully adjustable 12 pole humbucking designed to greatly increase tonal range and flexibility of the instrument This pickup employs our patented tone circuit dual single coil U S Patent No 4 164 163 allowing humbucking or single coil operation of the pickup thru rotation of the tone control see How the Circuit Works The pickup2. in the United States of America Kahler Flyer Tremolo Warranty Information rhe Kahler tremolo system used an this instrumentis warranted by American Precision Metalworks manufacturer of Kahler remoles and cavers such usage sis specifically outlined in ine warranty and instructions includedin the packet provided with the tremolo to which the buyer is rected Due regard must be observed that this individual warranty may require that na one except American Precision Metalworks can make adjustments or repairs without Any inquiries tor information concern ng warranty service or replacement parts for Ine Kahler Araneim Calitornis 92802 DANGER ALL AMPLIFICATION ACCESSORIES MICROPHONES MIXERS ET PROPERLY GROUNDED AND SHOULD BE UTILIZED WITH amp 3 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 INSTRUMENT ARE GROUNDED ACCORDING TO PROPER AND ACCEPTED INDUSTRY PRACTICE BUT IT 1 POSSIBLE TO ENCOUNTER AN ELECTRICAL SHOCK WHEN COMING INTO CONTACT WITH ANOTHER ELECTRICAL APPARATUS IF IT HAS IMPROPER GROUNDING FACILITIES WARNING 00 NOT USE IMPROPER OR POORLY DESIGNED GUITAR STRAPS OR OTHER MEANS OF SUPPORT POSSIBLE INJURY COULD AESULT IF IMPROPER INFERIOR ILL FITTING OR WORN OUT STRAPS ARE USED THE INSTRUMENT GOULD POSSIBLY FALL CAUSING BODILY INJURY OR DAMAGE TO THE INSTRUMENT OR ASSOCIATED E
3. QUIPMENT IF THE HOLDING DEVICES FAIL FOR ANY REASON creating the danger of voiding the individual Kahler warranty tremolo shouid be directed to American Precision Metalworks P O Box 9903 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 TONED YO CONCERT A 440 PITCH EXERC GE EXTREME CARE WHEN TUNING ESPECIALLY ABOVE CONCERT PITCH OR WHEN EMPLOYING STRING BENDING OR POPPING PLAYING TECHNIGUES THE POSSIBILITY OF STRING BREAKAGE AND PERSONAL INJURY EXISTS UNDER THESE CONDITIONS NOTE THE PATCH CORD BETWEEN THE GUITAR ANO THE AMPLIFIER IS AN EXTREMELY IMPORTANT LINK FOR OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE A HIGH QUALITY WELL SHIELDED CORD SHOULD BE USED IN THIS APPLICATION Dus to our efforts for constant improvement toaturos ang epacinestions are subject to change without notice PEAVEY ELECTRONICS CORP A Street Meridian Printed in USA m 483 5365 Telex 504115 1785 80300054 MS 39301 Telephone 601
4. STMENTS MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE ANY ATTEMPT IS 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 playing position or place the guitar on a clean flat surface so that only the body is in contact with the 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 a wrench supplied with Kahler Flyer unit adjust the string saddle so that both the fretted and open notes are the same see Adjusting the Kahler Flyer Tremolo NOTE IT WILL OFTEN BE NECESSARY TO RETURN THE OPEN STRING TO STANDARD PITCH AFTER THE BRIDGE POSITION IS ALTERED 8 Repeat steps 4 and 5 for the remaining strings 7 Repeat steps 1 through 6 as necessary until intonation of all the strings are 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 outstanding playability Temperature and Humidity It is important that your instrument be protected from any extremes or sudden changes in either temperature or humidity The instrument shoul
5. TATION 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 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 notitied If 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 correction The WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD and subsequent notices of change of address should be mailed to PEAVEY ELECTRONICS CORPORATION P O Box 2808 Meridian Mississippi 39201 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 tothe extent necessary to comply with such law The limited warranty is given by Peavey Electronics Corporation with respect to equipment purchased
6. ZED 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 deemec to be reasonable and necessary maintenance Purchaser s exclusive remedy for breach of this limited warranty is repair of the defect ar 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 directed 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 proot of purchase and a complete return address to PEAVEY ELECTRONICS CORPORATION 711 A Street Meridian MS 39301 If the detect 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 contract or in tort including negligence shall be l
7. d be stored in its case whenever it is not in use Strings String life may be greatly extended by frequent cleaning and wiping after use Dirt and perspiration tend to build up on the underside of the strings soit 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 playing hours Some players may find that they prefer to change strings more often Finish Your instrument has a polyurethane finish which is both durable and weather resistant but nevertheless needs care Automotive grade waxes will protect clean and shine it Between waxing the instrument should be wiped with a dry soft cloth 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 fhis limited warranty is extended only to the original retail purchaser and ie subject to the conditions ekciusions 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 first purchase of the product is for the purpose of resale or 2 The original retail purchase is not made from an AUTHORI
8. d 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 fretted note is flat the vibrating length must be shortened move the bridge saddle forward toward the pickups to shorten the length 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 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 AHIGH 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 Setting Intonation NOTE BOTH TORSION ROD AND STRING HEIGHT SETTINGS INTERACT CLOSELY WITH STRING INTONATION THESE ADJU
9. imited to actual damages up toan 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 EXPRESS 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 OR 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 REPRESEN
10. is fully potted to reduce unwanted microphonics and noise and to allow pickups to remain intact for many years without vibrating loose in transport or use Note Because of this potting it is virtually impossible to disassemble the pickup without totally destroying the unit Any attempt to disassemble the pickup will void the warranty on the electronics of your instrument Clreultry The circuit utilized in the instrument is designed for maximum tonal flexibility There is only one volume control which operates the output level of the single humbucking pickup The master pickup tone control allows the unique capability of selecting between humbucking response or single coil tonalities See description of How the Circuit Works How the Circult Works Our unique patented tone circuit enables dual or single coil operation from the humbucking pickup through the rotation of the pickup tone control Rotating the tone control fully clockwise position no 10 achieves the single coil mode and produces a greater degree of highs from the instrument Rotating the tone contro counterclockwise to approximately the 7 position brings the second coil into operation for humbucking tonalities Further rotation counterclockwise of the tone control allows action typical of humbucking pickups and the pickup is full humbucking all the way back to the 0 position When rotating the tone control from 0 to 10 you will notice as you
11. l pickup adjustment for each string Raising or lowering screws closest to the bridge will increase or decrease treble sensitivity Raising or lowering screws closest to the neck will increase or decrease low end sensitivity and output Raising or lowering the entire pickup will increase or decrease overall output and volume NOTE CARE MUST BE TAKEN TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE PICKUPS AND STRINGS INADEQUATE CLEARANCE WILL RESULT INLOSS OF SUSTAIN AND POSSIBLE STRING BUZZING WHEN PLAYING ON THE UPPER FRETS 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 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 IN STRUCTIONS 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 75031001 must be used avilable from a Peavey Accessory Center 1 Tune the instrument to standard A 440 pitch 2 Fret the sixth string BIG E at the first and last frets 3 Check for cleara
12. nce 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 straightening of the neck is accomplished by Torsion tightening the nut Rod Nut CAUTION IT IS NOT USUALLY NECES SARY TO ROTATE THE TORSION ROD NUT MORE THAN ONE FULL TURN IN EITHER DIRECTION ONE QUARTER TO ONE HALF TURN IS NORMALLY SUF FICIENT TO MAKE MOST ADJUSTMENTS EXCESSIVE ROTATION MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO NECK AND TORSION ROD IF EXCESSIVE FORCE IS NECESSARY TO ROTATE TORSION 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 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 allen wrench is used to make this adjustment Turning
13. pass 7 the overall tonality from the pickup becomes much thinner and more highs are apparent noting that one of the coils has been slowly eliminated and from 7 to 10 on the control knob produces single coil operation Bridge The instrument is equipped with a genuine Kahler Flyer tremolo system W locking string clamp see enclosed Kahler literature package Hardware Premium die cast tuning machines eGraphlon top nut Genuine Kahler locking tremolo system Clear acrylic control knobs with elastomer grip ring Output jack on face of guitar Black White Black pickguard Top quality rock and roll gauge strings for light action and good sustain PICKUP KAHLER FLYER TREMOLO SYSTEM ourpur JACK VOLUME CONTROL CONTROL Controls 1 Volume Control The volume contro acts as a master volume in that it controls the total signal level 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 clockwi will result in more treble high frequencies and a brighter tonality Rotating counterclockwise will result in less treble and a bassier type sound Output Jack The output jack is a conventional phone jack which accepts standard guitar patch cords Pickup Adjustment The 12 individual polepiece screws allow critica
14. the screw clockwise lowers 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 6 Tune guitar to standard pitch Check strings for correct height and playability If necessary repeat steps 1 through 5 until action is correct Saddle Helght Adjustment NOTE ALL SADDLE HEIGHT AND INTONA TION ADJUSTMENTS MUST BE MADE PRIOR TO TIGHTENING STRING LOCK REFER TO ENCLOSED KAHLER FLYER 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 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 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 forwar
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