Peavey humbucker model User's Manual
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1. Electric Guitar Owner s Manual 1 Pickup Height Screw 2 5 Way Pickup Selector 3 Volume 4 Tone Controls 5 Strap Button 6 Bridge 7 Bridge Pickup 8 Middle Single Coil Pickup Guitar Configuration 9 Neck Pickup 10 Position Markers 11 Fret 12 Fingerboard 13 Nut 14 Tuning Keys 15 String Retainer So you are the owner of a new Peavey Electric Guitar Congratulations Your purchase proves your taste in musical instruments is superb Peavey offers a wide va riety of guitars for beginners to professionals each with unique qualities and features While our professional luthiers have carefully inspected your guitar every model re quires some initial set up and periodic maintenance is required for peak performance To ensure proper care of your quality instrument visit www peavey com accessories for Peavey recommended accessories parts and cleaning supplies Cleaning amp Care When properly cared for your Peavey guitar will offer you years of pleasure Playing your guitar means that you will need to perform regular general main tenance such as cleaning and proper storage to keep it looking and sounding great Every time you play your guitar body oils and perspiration are transferred to the body back of the neck headstock fingerboards strings tuners pickups and bridge After you finish performing but before you put your guitar away take2. are designed for ordinary use If you anticipate above ordinary use Peavey recom mends that you use Super Strap Locks to secure your strap to your guitar See Peavey accessories www peavey com accessories REMEMBER Peavey Care Kits offer the best value for your money Visit www peavey com accessories locate the order form in the back of this manual or call 866 443 2333 to place your order 10 Strings Old strings produce dull buzzing or dead notes while a new set of strings ring clear and true If you play often you will need to change your strings often A good rule of thumb is that if you play daily you should change strings every two or three weeks Replace your strings as you notice them becoming dirty or discolored be fore you experience a disappointing loss of performance See page 12 for detailed instructions on changing strings 11 f N Unless you are reconditioning your fretboard see care and cleaning strings should be changed one at a time to main tain proper neck tension New strings should be free of de fects twists kinks bends that can cause sound irregularities or breakage All strings must be stretched upon installation After your first tuning carefully pull each string away from the fretboard stretching it gently too much force will break thinner strings Then retune your guitar Peavey recommends that you replace strings in the same gauges to maintain proper neck and
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4. adjustment to restore your guitar to factory specifications Undesirable low action causes buzzing while abnormally high action makes your guitar difficult to play 20 Factory settings place pickups at the same volume level however many players change the height of one or more neck or bridge pickups to create their own output levels Should you choose to alter the height of a pickup remember that it is magnetic To keep your factory warranty intact Peavey suggests you take your guitar to an Authorized Peavey Service Center to have the pickup adjust ments made 21 A properly intoned guitar will sound in tune no matter where you play along the fretboard Into nation is determined by the length of each string as controlled by the location of each string s saddle To check intonation complete all adjustments to the truss rod and string action and tune your guitar Then compare the fretted sound of the 12th fret to the open harmonic of the 12th fret Harmonics are created by lightly placing a finger against a string in this case at the 12th fret and striking normally with your picking hand You ve done it correctly if you hear a clear loud bell like tone If the notes are the same no adjustment is required If they do not match you will need to fine tune each offending string using the adjustment screws to move the saddle location If the fretted 12th note is flat adjust the saddle
5. hand thumb where the neck and body meet typically around the 16th fret Then stretch your picking hand index finger as far as you can to fret the middle area of the neck somewhere around fret 7 8 9 The distance your string travels to meet the fret is the bow Peavey recommends a 3 mm to 5 mm 010 to 020 bow easily measured and set with a steel rule Too much bow leads to buzzing in the middle of the neck because the strings are too far away from the frets while too little bow backbow causes excessive buzzing on open notes and notes near the nut To make adjustments for neck bow or relief backbow adjust the truss rod in 1 4 turn increments and then recheck If your neck is backbowed loosen the truss rod by turning it counterclockwise If it has too much bow tighten the truss rod by turning clockwise Remember a little truss rod adjustment makes a big change in how your guitar plays Improper adjustment may damage your neck and void your Peavey warranty 24 This control determines the master output level of your instrument Rotating the knob clockwise in creases volume Turning the knob counterclockwise decreases the volume Some guitars feature multiple volume controls one assigned to each pickup When the three way pickup selector switch is set to the middle position and one of the volume controls is set to OFF the instrument will be off The tone control determines the presence of high frequencies in your outgoing signa
6. or tremolo tension If you wish to change strings with different gauges Peavey recom mends that you enlist the services of a qualified technician to make the required truss rod and or tremolo adjustments on your instrument Some Peavey guitars feature ACM page 13 or double locking tremolos page 15 12 Standard Tuning 6th string is the heavey topmost string Open note BAD GBE String 65435 A a Mnemonic memory aid for string tun ing Beginning with the 6th string Eddie Ate Dynamite Good Bye Eddie Quick Tips To change intonation adjust saddles To align tremolo in relation to the body adjust spring tension To change string action height adjust tremolo studs Changing strings on a Peavey guitar featuring an ACM Bridge is a simple task that will bring new life to your instrument Tools Needed Wire cutters Electronic tuner or pitch pipe optional Note Peavey recommends changing one string at a time to maintain proper tension on the neck and bridge Replace strings with the same gauges or you will need to make truss rod spring tension and intonation adjustments as described in this manual First detune the 6th string the thickest top string using the machine head tuner two or three turns should remove the tension on the string Remove the string from the tuning peg at the other end of the string push the string back through the string saddle until the ball end of the string comes out the hole in the b
7. strings are prone to stretch when first installed you should gently stretch the string by pulling it away from the neck and retune again To replace strings thread the new strings through the string holes located on the back of the tailpiece and bring them up and over the saddle The intonation can be adjusted by moving the saddle forward or backward using a Phillips head screwdriver on the adjustment screw at the rear of the bridge Raise or lower the two height adjustment spinners on either side of the bridge to adjust string height The height adjustment of the bar tailpiece can be raised or lowered by using the two height adjustment studs on either side of the tailpiece 18 Tuning Machine Adjustments Over time tuners can become loose Get in the habit of checking the tension with every string change If you notice a change in the tension of a tuner use a small flathead or Phillips screwdriver to tighten it turn clockwise or loosen it turn counterclockwise accordingly Warning While the screw should be Snug do not overtighten as you may strip the screw String action refers to the distance between the strings and the frets on a stringed instrument Peavey technicians carefully set optimal string action on every guitar before it leaves our factory however changes in temperature and moisture humidity changing string gauges making neck adjustments or tuning can alter string action enough to require a height
8. toward the neck If sharp move it away from the neck Note that on some guitars you will need to loosen strings before making saddle adjustments Repeat the process until the fretted sound of the 12th fret matches the open harmonic of the 12th fret Every Peavey steel string guitar features an adjustable truss rod inside the neck Truss rods allow for adjustments in the neck to accommodate changes in string tension caused by humidity changing string gauges or tuning As the backbone of your in strument the truss rod should always be adjusted first step during instrument setup Peavey recommends that you enlist the services of a qualified technician to make the required truss rod and or tremolo adjustments on your instrument Improper adjustment may damage your neck and void your Peavey warranty To gain access to the truss rod look for a 4 mm or 8 mm allen wrench adjustment screw either at the end of the neck near the body or at the opposite end near the headstock Note that some guitars may require neck removal to gain access to the neck pocket truss rod The goal of truss rod adjustment is to create the correct amount of bow in your guitar s neck to facilitate optimal playability To check the neck s bow hold the guitar in normal playing position and follow this procedure for both E strings string 1 and string 6 Fret and hold the string at the first fret while fretting and holding the same string with your picking 23
9. LECT TO REPLACE THE PRODUCT THE REPLACEMENT MAY BE A RECONDITIONED UNIT PEAVEY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES BASED ON INCONVENIENCE LOSS OF USE LOST PROFITS LOST SAVINGS DAMAGE TO ANY OTHER EQUIPMENT OR OTHER ITEMS AT THE SITE OF USE OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES WHETHER INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHERWISE EVEN IF PEAVEY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation may not apply to you This Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state If you have any questions about this warranty or services received or if you need assistance in locating an Authorized Service Center please contact the Peavey International Service Center at 877 732 8391 toll free or customerservice peavey com Features and specifications subject to change without notice 31 y Features and specifications subject to change without notice Peavey Electronics Corporation 5022 Hartley Peavey Dr Meridian MS 39305 601 483 5365 FAX 601 486 1278 www peavey com O 2006 EX000049
10. a moment to remove these contaminants To clean and care for the major wood parts of your guitar body headstock or the back of the neck Peavey recommends that you use a clean soft lint free dry cotton cloth and specially for mulated guitar polish available at www peavey com acces sories Use of an inappropriate rag or polish may result in scratching the finish of your instrument WARNING Peavey recommends that you do not use abrasives or solvents on your instrument Properly caring for your fingerboard requires special attention Over time a fingerboard may lose its natural oils and shrink or exhibit a worn or faded appearance Peavey recommends that you periodically apply a small amount of Lemon Oil available at www peavey com accessories to your fingerboard after removing strings using a clean soft lint free dry cotton cloth taking care to remove excess oil immedi ately A little goes a long way How do you know when it is time to reapply You can watch for a change in the appearance of your wood or set a routine calendar date However do not allow too much time to pass as permanent damage may occur If you allow the wood on the fingerboard to dry out and shrink the frets will stand out and feel rough to the touch To clean and lubricate the major metal parts of your guitar strings pickups bridge tuners Peavey recommends that you use a different clean soft lint free dry cotton c
11. ack of the guitar You may wish to cut off the portion of the string previously wound around the tuning peg to make this task easier 13 Insert a new string through the hole in the back of the guitar and pull through until the ball end of the string rests tightly against the underside of the bridge Thread the other string end across the string saddle across the nut and into the small hole in the cor responding machine head tuning post Allow two inches of slack for turning around the machine head post Each winding should be beneath the one before it to prevent slippage Keep a light pressure on the string with the fingers of your other hand while tightening using the tuners An inexpensive optional peg winder makes winding much easier Cut off the excess string using wire cutters Tune to pitch Be cause new Strings are prone to stretch when first installed you should gently stretch the string by pulling it away from the neck and retune again Repeat this procedure for the remaining strings 5 1 remembering to tune each to pitch before proceed ing to the next string Retune each string until strings hold their relative pitch to one another 14 The Peavey double locking tremolo system allows for pushing and pulling because the tremolo does not rest on the instrument body Instead it uses powerful springs which are attached in the back of the body to balance the tension created by the strings so that the tremolo floats within t
12. and bends that can cause sound irregularities or breakage Insert the freshly cut end of the string into the saddle tighten the saddle lock screws at the rear of the tremolo until snug View 1 TIP For easier access to the tremolo screws and to protect the finish of your guitar tilt the rear of the tremolo upward using an attached tremolo arm whammy bar Do not overtighten the screws or you may permanently damage the saddles or strip the Allen sockets View 1 Use allen wrench to secure string 16 Thread the other string end under the nut and into the small hole in the corresponding machine head tuning post Allow two inches of slack for turning around the machine head post View 2 For the thicker strings E A D wrap the string end clockwise around post then run under string at post entry and pull string tightly over itself creating a knot Strings G B and E should be wound and secured in the same manner counterclockwise on a three a side headstock as in View 2 To avoid slippage wind strings tightly from top to bottom on each post completing 2 3 wraps around each post Keep a light pressure on the string with the fingers of your other hand while tightening the tuners An inexpensive optional peg winder makes winding much easier Tune strings to correct pitch checking post wraps for smooth wind ing String ends can then be bent down and trimmed near the knot View 2 Insert string in machine head Because new
13. he enlarged cavity While it is one the most reliable and popular tremolo systems in the world to novice players or even to the uninitiated seasoned player changing strings the first time or two may seem like a overwhelming task Follow these simple steps and you ll soon be able to change strings as easily as playing your favorite licks Tools Needed 3 mm Allen wrench Wire cutters Electronic tuner or pitch pipe Note Peavey recommends changing one string at a time to maintain proper tension on the neck and tremolo Replace strings with the same gauges or you will need to make truss rod spring tension and intonation adjustments as described in this manual 15 First detune the 6th string the thickest top string using the machine head tuner two or three turns should remove the tension on the string Then using a 3mm Allen wrench unlock the corresponding string clamp located at the nut Then back on the bridge reset each Fine Tuner to its middle range Now you are ready to remove the 6th string Using a 3mm Allen wrench unclamp the 6th string at the saddle by loosening the saddle lock screws at the rear of the tremolo Remove string by sliding it out of the nut and unwrapping from the tuning ma chine head Note Broken string pieces can be removed easily with tweezers or a magnetic screwdriver Using wire cutters remove the ball end and extra wrapping of the replace ment string New strings should be free of twists kinks
14. istration Card is completed and returned to Peavey by original retail purchaser within 90 days of purchase What Peavey Will Do We will repair or replace at Peavey s discretion products covered by warranty at no charge for labor or materials If the product or component must be shipped to Peavey for warranty service the consumer must pay initial shipping charges If the repairs are covered by warranty Peavey will pay the return shipping charges How To Get Warranty Service 1 Take the defective item and your sales receipt or other proof of date of purchase to your Authorized Peavey Dealer or Authorized 30 Peavey Service Center OR 2 Ship the defective item prepaid to Peavey Electronics Corporation International Service Center 412 Highway 11 amp 80 East Meridian MS 39301 Include a detailed description of the problem together with a copy of your sales receipt or other proof of date of purchase as evidence of warranty coverage Also provide a complete return address Limitation of Implied Warranties ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE LENGTH OF THIS WARRANTY Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitation may not apply to you Exclusions of Damages PEAVEY S LIABILITY FOR ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT AT PEAVEY S OP TION IF WE E
15. l All frequencies are present when the knob is fully clockwise and the highs diminish as the knob is turned counterclockwise WARNING To prevent voiding your factory warranty Peavey suggests all adjustments be made at an Authorized Peavey Service Center 25 Single coil pickups and dual coil pickups humbuckers convert your guitar s string vibrations into an electronic signal that is processed by your amplifier Selector switches are used to quickly change between pickups or combinations of pickups Typically switches are 3 way slotted 5 way slotted or 3 way toggled Series selections typically found on humbucker models combine two coils of full output Parallel selections combine two coils to simulate a single coil while acting as a hum canceling humbucker Some guitars feature a push pull volume control in place of a switch that allows for single pickup selections To create a specific tone some instruments feature a balance control that determines the mix of pickup signals being sent to the amplifier In the center detented position both pickups send the same vol ume Turning the knob counterclockwise selects more bridge pickup signal while turning it clockwise sends more neck pickup signal When engaged this switch usually located on a Volume Control or Tone Control allows one coil froma dual pickup to be turned off effectively cutting the output in half Note that as the humbucker is now functioning a
16. loth and specially formulated guitar string cleaner available at www peavey com accesso ries Forming a cloth fold and running it up and down the length of each string can quickly clean strings Failure to routinely clean and lubricate the metal parts of your instrument including strings may result in rusting WARNING Peavey recommends that you do not use abrasives or solvents on your instrument Your guitar is a piece of art that must be EE protected When you are traveling with your instrument loosen the tuning knobs a turn or two to take pressure off the neck and protect it with a gig bag or case While a gig bag offers some protection mainly from dust a hardshell case offers the best protection If you plan to store your guitar for a long period of time we don t know why you would want to remember to slightly loosen your strings to relieve pres sure on the neck As with any piece of art don t throw it in your trunk and leave it in 10 or 110 weather Always keep you guitar stored room temperature and avoid extreme chang in temperature or humidity Add on products like stands hangers and straps that are made of plastic rubber or man made materials may chemically or physically react with and damage the finish of your Peavey guitar Peavey offers a full line of accessories at www peavey com accessories Every player needs a strap for peak performance however straps and strap buttons
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