Peavey I User's Manual
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1. Impact Torino I Il Peavey Electronics A blend of fine traditional craftsmanship and leading edge technology A leader in American made musical instruments and equipment for over a quarter of a century Contents Introduction Features Construction Controls Adjustments Care Warranty Warnings Introduction Thank you for buying a Peavey guitar You ll find that our guitars are designed and built by the finest craftsmen and are made from the finest materials available As with all of our musical equipment we have built our guitars using a combination of leading edge technology and traditional hand crafted methods Ask your Peavey dealer for a full list of Peavey musical equipment and accessories Impact Torino Features Solid mahogany body with figured maple top Mahogany neck Set in neck body construction Rosewood fingerboard with 15 radius 3 D block abalone mother of pearl fingerboard inlay 25 scale length 24 medium jumbo frets Graphlon topnut Precision enclosed tuning machines Adjustable fixed bridge and tailpiece assembly 2 high output Alnico magnet loaded humbucking pickups Master volume and tone controls 5 way pickup selector switch Chrome hardware Impact Torino II Features Solid mahogany body with figured maple top Mahogany neck Set in neck bady construction Rosewood fingerboa2. are and by closely adhering to the following instructions you may attempt these adjustments yourself Please read the instructions thoroughly before attempting any adjustments Pickups The volume level between pickups can be adjusted by raising or lowering each pickup with its height adjusting screws Raising the pickups closer to the strings will increase the output and volume Lowering the pickups will similarly decrease output and volume When making these adjustments be sure to maintain adequate clearance between the pickups and strings Improper adjustment could result in loss of sustain and possible string buzzing The manner in which you adjust the height of your pickups will greatly affect your tone and output levels Experiment with different settings until you get the sound you want You ll be surprised at how much tonal variance can be achieved with a simple pickup adjustment Torsion Rod All guitar necks 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 part ho 70900409 should 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 To increase clearance loosen counterclockwise the torsion
3. be adjusted accordingly Saddle Height This instrument features individual bridge saddles which determine the overall string height Individual string saddles can be adjusted to follow the curvature of the neck Use the supplied hex wrench to make the adjustment for each string Bridge Balance The balance of the tremolo bridge is set by adjusting the tension 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 Proper tremolo balance is achieved when the bottom of the tremolo bridge plate js parallel to the top of the surface of the guitar body Turn the tension screws clockwise to decrease the bridge angle and counterclockwise to increase the bridge angle Caution Loosen all string tension before installing or removing tension springs Tremolo springs are designed for high tension Extreme care should be taken when installing and removing these springs Note This instrument should be tuned to proper pitch A 440 before and after making adjustments Note All adjustments closely interact with string intonation These adjustments must be completed before any attempt is made to set string intonation at the bridge if you are unfamiliar with this type of adjustment we strongly recommend that this setting be performed at your authorized Peavey dealer String Intonation Accurate string intonation settings ensure that your instrumen
4. hould provide many years of service and outstanding playability Temperature and Humidity It is important to protect your instrument from any extreme or sudden changes in temperature or humidity You should store the instrument in its case when not using i Strings Your instrument comes from the factory with high quality Peavey nickel wound balanced 4 s String life may be greatly extended by frequent cleaning with Peavey string cleaner Dit 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 optimum performance strings should be changed approximately once a month or about every twenty four hours of playing Some players prefer to change strings more often Finish Your instrument has a polyester urethane finish that is both durable and weather resistant but requires care Regular cleaning with Peavey guitar polish is recommended Between polishes the instrument should be wiped with a dry soit cloth Accessories Peavey offers a full line of accessories for your instruments Cases amplifiers strings polishes straps and more are all available from a Peavey dealer near you Peavey Guitar One Year Limited Warranty Remedy PEAVEY ELECTRONICS CORPORATION Peavey warrants this guitar o be free from defects in material and workmanship f
5. nd 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 FEINEN PEAVEY ELECTRONICS CORPORATION 71 Su demi Meridian MS 39302 2898 USA phone 601 483 5365 telex 504115 fax 601 486 1278 1994 80302097 Printed in USA 3 94
6. nd the other terms and conditions expressed herein have been complied wich Peavey will repair or replace the product and return it freight collect to the purchaser Other than the postage and insurance requirement no charge will be assessed 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 ap to an amount equal to the purchase price of the product or 300 00 Under no circumstances will Peavey be liable for any lost profits any incidental damages or any consequential damages resulting from 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 lor personal injury or damage to real property or tangible personal property caused by negligence on the part of Peavey This limited warranty isin 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 expressed limited warranty as hereinbefore stated have been complied with implied warranties are not disclaimed during the one year period from date of purchase of this product Some states do
7. nic guitar tuners that are available from most music stores 1 Ensure that the torsion rod and string height settings are accurate and the strings are new 2 Tune the instrument 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 the body is in contact with the work surface Any pressure on the neck will affect intonation settings 4 Play the first E sting open and compare it to the pitch of the same string when it is played atthe 12 fret These notes should sound the same actually there isan octave difference Using the supplied hex wrench adjust the string saddle so that both the freted and open notes are the same 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 will often be necessary to retune 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 6 as necessary until the intonation of all the strings is aceurately adjusted Care for your instrument This is a high quality musical instrument constructed from the finest materials using the most up to date production methods With reasonable care it s
8. 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 expressed 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 in connection with your purchase ofthis 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 ensure that you ate contacted and properly notified It you move from the address shown on the warranty registation card you should notify Peavey ofthe change of address o facilitate receipt of any bulletins or other forms of notification which may become necessary in connection with any condition that may require dissemination of information o correction The warranty of registration card and subsequent notices of change of address should be mailed to Peavey Electronics Corporation P O Box 2898 Meridian MS 39302 2898 Inthe event of any m
9. odification of disclaimer of expressed 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 shal be deemed to be modified to the extent necessary to comply with such law The limited warranty is given by Peavey Electronics Corporation with respect to equipment purchased in the United States of America Warnings Danger All amplification accessories microphones mixers etc must be properly grounded and should be utilized with a 3 wire mains system in order to prevent 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 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 a
10. or 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 following conditions 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 is not made from an AUTHORIZED PEAVEY DEALER or 3 The product has been damaged by accident ar 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 deemed to be reasonable and necessary 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 Peavey Service work may be performed by any Peavey Authorized Service Center or if the service centers unable to provide the necessary warranty service you will be directed to the nearest Peavey Authorized Service Center which an provide such service Or you moy return the guia postage prepaid and insured along with a description of the problem proof of purchase and a complete retum address to PEAVEY ELECTRONICS CORPORATION International Service Center Hwy 80 Fast Meridian MS 39301 ifthe defect is remedial under this warranty a
11. rd with 15 radius 3 D block abalone mother of pearl fingerboard inlay 25 scale length 24 medium jumbo frets Graphion topnut Locking tuning machines Powerbend Ill Fulcrum tremolo system with snap in arm and Graph Tech String Saver bridge saddles 2 high output Alnico magnet loaded humbucking pickups Master volume and tone controls 5 way pickup selector switch Chrome hardware Construction Body The bady of this instrument is constructed from solid mahogany with a beautiful hand selected figured maple top The body is sculpted with special forearm ribeage contours and access scoops which provide a reduction in weight proper balance and maximum playing ease This instrument features our polyester urethane finish which is mar and weather resistant Neck The select rock maple neck is crafted to provide unmatched rigidity and freedom from warpage Additional reinforcement is provided with a steel torsion rod The adjustable torsion rod features ralled threads for improved strength and freedom from breakage See Adjust ment Torsion Rod for adjustment instructions Pickups The two high output humbucking pickups are frequency tuned for maximum tonal response as well as being fully shielded and wax dipped for ultra low noise operation and resistance to microphanic feedback The pickups are height adjustable by means of the height adjustment screws and offer individually adju
12. rod nut Less clearance straightening of the neck is accomplished by tightening clockwise the nut 6 Repeat steps 1 5 until proper clearance has been achieved Bridge Height impact Torino only 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 counterclockwise to increase bridge height Tremolo Bridge impact Torino 11 only Your Power Bend Ill Tremolo has been carefully adjusted for accurate intonation playing ease and pitch change Your instrument has been supplied from the factory with high quality Peavey Nickel Wound Balanced 9s and set up accordingly Should the unit require adjustments first read the following instructions carefully To adjust your Power Bend III Tremolo unit properly you must first understand the operating principle This tremolo features a steel bridge plate with 2 massive inertia block for maximum sustain The Graph Tech String Saver saddles are specially designed to minimize friction and offer maximum durability and freedom from wear Adjustable springs allow easy operation with accurate return to pitch The special design of our Power Bend Ill system allows strings to be pulled above or below pitch and the action of this tremolo is smooth and responsive Should a larger or smaller gauge set of strings be required the tremolo spring tension in the back of the guitar and the intonation must
13. stable pole piece screws for adjustment of the output level for each string Controls Volume The volume knob controls the total signal delivered from both pickups Rotating clockwise will increase volume rotating counterclockwise will reduce volume Tone The tone control like the volume control operates as a master control Rotating clockwise will result in more treble higher frequencies and a brighter tonality rotating counterclackwise will result in less treble and a bassier sound Pickup selector switch This five position switch allows selection of pickups in various modes of operation Due to the unique circuitry a balanced output level is maintained in all positions The selection possibilities are as follows 1 toward neck neck pickup dual coil humbucking 2 one click forward neck pickup single coil hum reducing 3 center both pickups dual coil humbucking 4 one click back both pickups single coil hum cancelling 5 toward bridge bridge pickup dual coil humbucking Output jack The output jack accepts standard guitar patch cords We recommend high quality Peavey shielded patch cords Adjustments Your instrument has been carefully adjusted for accurate intonation and playing ease at the Peavey factory However your playing style and requirements may necessitate additional adjustments These adjustments should be made by your authorized Peavey dealer however with a little c
14. t will play in tune at any point on the neck Although perfect intonation is an Impossibility with a fretted instrument the proper adjustments 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 played one octave higher at the 12 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 individual saddles either forward or backward depending on whether the fretted note is sharper or flatter in pitch than the open note Note This process should always be performed with new strings Intonation problems can often result from wom strings 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 12th fret The left 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 greater ease and accuracy we recommend one of the many types of electro
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