Peavey Forum Plus User's Manual
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1. Forum Plys BAS S GUITAR a hee aT IHE FPENVEY 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 The system featured on the cover with the Forums isa Peavey Combo 210TX Contents Introduction P a saves Page 2 Features e Construction nee 3 Controls fi 9 4 Adjustments Lad L Ana Pickups sash loo NOE 6 Strimpldionation pere 3 Neck Tilt e eia L HE R E Temperature amp Humidity nai 9 Strings 10 E a A io Accessories 19 Warranty sid Sedaris sii n Warnings ia i Introduction Thank you for buying the Forum Plus Peavey built by the most skilled bass This bass wa raitsmen and made from the finest materials available As with all of our musical equipment we have built our bass guitars using a combination of leading edge technology and traditional hand crafted methods Ask your Peavey dealer for a full list of other Peavey musical equipment and accessories Features Solid poplar body BF radius bilathinated eastern maple neck Rosewood fingerboard 21 nickel silver frets 1 5 topnut width Graphion toprut Two internally active PSJ style humbucking pickups Two volume controls Master tone control Die cast bridge with saddle tracks Extra deep forearm and ribcage contour for maximum comfort C2. dard pitch after the bridge position is altered Repeat steps 4 and 5 for the remaining strings Repeat steps 1 5 as necessary until the intonation of all the strings s accurately adjusted Neck Tilt The neck tilt adjustment works in conjunction with the bridge height adjustment to set the overall stting playing helght This adjustment should be used whenever possible to set string height ratherthan the syjbridge beightadjusiment ONTOURED AT lt 1 Relieve string terision slightly by detuning the instrufifent approximately 1 2 whole steps 2 Loosen two reck screws closest to the headstock approximately 1 tum 3 Loosen remaining Wwaineek Serews closest to the bridge approximately 2 turns Ae String height may now be adjusted with the neck tilf screw Ywhich is located inside the fifth hale in the neck plate a 1 0 allen wrench is used to make this adjustment Tuning the screw clockwis lowers the strings closer to th fingerboard String height should be adjusted to fit younowmparticular playing style It should be noted that setting the string height ob low will result in excessive string buzz and rattle especially with heavier plaving technique Excessively high action Mill result ip intonation problems and decreased E F Iplayability 5 JAfter adjustment secuf ly tighte all our neck screws 6 Retune your instrumentito standard piteh Checkisteings for Xe6rrect height and playabilily If nece
3. ditions 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 FELVELY CORPORATION PEAVEY Street dian ELECTRONICS Printed in USA 12 93 1993 803020
4. er adjustment could result in loss of sustain and possible string buzzing when playing on the upper frets Both pickups have four height adjusiment screws How you adjust the height of your pickups will greatly atfect your tone and output levels Experiment with different combinations until you get the sound you want You ll be surprised at how tonal variance can be achieved with a simple pickup String Intonation Accurate string intonation settings ensure that your instrument will play in tune at any point on the neck Although perfect intonation is a physical impossibility with a fretted instcument 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 12th fret The actual Vibrating length of that string is varied until the notes are both atthe 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 are often tho result of worn stringa t 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 tho s
5. if the body Tone The remaining knob on the instrument operates as a master tone contro Rotating clockwise withFesuit in mor trebta high Frequencies and rotating counterelockwise Will result in less treble anda hanier sound neck pickup volume bridge pickup volume Figure Output Jack The output jack is a genuine Switchcraft 14 phone jack which accepts standard guitar patch cables We recommend high quality Peavey shielded patch cords Switchcraft is a registered trademark bi Switchcraft Inc Adjustments Your instrument has been carefully adjusted Tor accurate intonation and playing ease at the Peavey factory However your playing style or playing requirements may nec additional adjustments 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 Please read the instructions thoroughly before attempting any adjustments Figure 2 Pickups The sensitivity level at the magnetic pickups raising or lov can be adjusted by ring each pickup with its height adjusting screws Raising the pickups loser to the strings will increase the output and sensitivity Lowering the pickups away from the strings will decrease output and sensitivity When making these adjustments be sure to maintain adequate clearance between the pickups and strings Improp
6. ixers 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 ath r means of support Possible injury could result if improper inferior ill fitting or worn out straps arg 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 st el alloys They are designed to be used under tension and under certain conditions they may break and spring away from he 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 tuping especially above concert pitch or when employing string bending or popping playing techniques The possibility of string breakage and personal injury exists under these con
7. l 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 of this guitar should be accurately completed malled 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 are contacted and properly notified li you move from the address da on the warranty t isiration card you should notify Peavey of the change of address to facilitate receipt of any bulletins or other forms of notification which may become necessary in connection with any condition that may require dissemination of The warranty of registration card and subsequent notices f change o address should be mailed Peavey Electronics Corporation P O Box 2898 Meridian MS 39302 2898 Inthe event of any modification 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 shall 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 m
8. llowing greater harmonic and fundamental response to be obtained from each string The volume level of each pickup can be adjusted by raising or lowering the pickup with its height adjustment sefews Raising the pickup closer to the strings will increase output and lowering the pickup away from the strings will decrease the volume Bridge The bridge of this instrument is constructed from heavily plated di cast metal and is securely bolted to the body at five points The four barrel type string saddles are made from heavy duty steel for maximum sustain and string stability and are fully adjustable for RR Neigh Til and ipronation compensation See Adjustments Height and Intonation for iMistructions Battery The pickups are powered by a 9 volt battery not included which is accessible by removing the battery cover plate from the back of the _ instrument Note Heavy duty or alkaline batteries are recommended ofoietelfability and longest battery life Low battery voltage Will result in fuzzy or distorted sound especially with higher tone and volume settings Controls Volume Volume controls for each pickup neck afd bridge operate indep idently Rotating the control knobs clockwise will increase Volume rotating counterclotkWise will decrease volume Theyolume control closest to the neck fegulates the volume of the pickup located on the pickguard The second control regulates the volume Of the pickup milite
9. o an amount equal to the purchase price of the product or 500 0 Under no circumstances will Peavey be lable 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 te the payment of cost and damage awards for personal injury or damage to real property or tangible personal property caused by negligence on the part of Peavey This limited warranty ls in lou 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 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 ls the only expressed warranty on this guitar and no other statement representation warranty or agreement by any person hal
10. onstruction Body The body oi i instrumentis constructed from the finest western poplar The deep double cutaway design provides unimpeded access to the highest fret while the extended upper horn balances the instrument thereby avoiding the need to support the instrument with the left hand The instfument features our polyester urethane finish which Te mar and weather resistant Neck The eastern maple neck is constructed of a unique bilaminated Construction U S Patent 4 237 944 to provide unmatched rigidity and freedom from warpage Additional reinforcement is provided witha steel torsion Yad The neck s adjusting rod features rolled threads for improved strength and freedom from breakage The ultra slim peck 11 wide at the top nut features a full 34 scale length 21 18 nickel silver frets which are medium height highly crownedirand polished The rosewood fingerboard features an BF radius to provide exceptional playing ease and sting istancesbalance characteristics The neck of this instrument also employs four precision machine heads a string retainer and a durable Graphlon topnut The neck is secured to the body with four screws for maximum stability through a solid steel neck plate which features our neck tilt adjustment Pickups The Forums two internally active humbucking pickups provide high output and wide frequency response The pickups have been harmonically placed at precise points on the instrument a
11. perspiration tend to build up on the underside of the strings o ibis 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 inish Your instrument lras a polyester urethane finish that is beth durable and weather resistant but requires care Regular cleaning with Peavey guitar polish is recommended Between polishes the instrument should be wiped with a dryyso t cloth Accessories Peavey offers a full line of accessories fot your instruments Cases amplifiers strings polishes straps and more are all available froma Peavey dealer near you Peavey Guitar One Year Limited Warranty Remedy PEAVEY ELECTRONICS CORPORATION bener warrants this guitar to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of ane year from date of purchase PROVIDED however that this limited warranty fsextended only to the original retail purchaser and is subject ta the following conditions Conditions Exclusions and Limitations of Limited Warranty This limite warranty shall be void and of NO EFFECT i 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 prod
12. staly repeat steps 1 5 until the action is S t proper for your playing style 0 Saddle Height This instrument features individual bridge saddles which work in conjunction with the neck tilt adjustment 19 determine overall String heigfit Ordinarily the neck tilt should be used to set the string height However individual string saddles can be adjusted to follow e curvature of the neck o optimize string ret distance Use the supplied hex wrench to make the adjustment for each string sa Note Al instrument adjustments interact Closely with string intonation These adjustments must be completed before any attempt is made to set string inton ation at the bridge If you are untamiliar with this type of adjustment we strongly vo ecommend that this setting be performed by your authorized Peavey dealer 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 should provide many years of service and out standing playability Temperature and Humidity itis 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 it Strings Your instrument comes from the jactory with high quality Peavey bass strings Sting life may be greatly extended by frequent cleaning with Peavey string cleaner Dirt and
13. tring rather than the open note to the fretted note ls 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 index fingers drawn away as quickly as possible after the string is plucked producing a chime effec This chimed note is then compared to the fretted note For greater ease and accuracy wo recommend one of the many types of electronic gutar tuners that aro avaliable from most music stores 1 Tune the instrument to standard A 440 pitch 2 Hol the instrament in a normal playing position or plade it on a clean flat surface so that onl the body is in contact with the work srace Any pressure on the neck will affect intonation settings gt Play the first G string open and compare i to the pitch of the same Sting when it is played at the te fret These notet should sound the same wal there is an octave difference 4 Using a philips head screwdriver adjust the string saddle so that both the fretted and open notes are the same F the feted note is sharper than the open note the vibrating length ofthe ra must be increased Move the bridge saddle to the rear away from the pickups lf the fretted note is flat the vibrating length must be shortened Move the bridge saddle forward toward the pickups to shorten the length Note twill often be necessary to retune the open string to stan
14. uct has been damaged by accident or unreasonable use neglect improper service or maintenance or other causes not arising oul of defects in material or workmanship This Limiti Warranty shall not extend to oF cover guitar strings Replacement of guitar strings i deemed to be reasonable and necessary maintenance Purchasers exclusive remedy for breach of this limited warranty is repair of the defect or replacement of the guitar atthe option oF Peavey Service work may he 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 Peavey Authorized Service Center which Cani provide such service Or you may retug the guitar postage prepaid and insured along withra description of the prablem prod of purchase and a complete return address 10 PEAVEY ELECTRONICS CORPORATION International Service Center Hwy 80 Fast Meridian MS 39301 Hi the defect is remedial under this warranty and the other terms and condito expressed herein have been complied with Peavey will repair or replace the product and reurn 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 af Peavey to the purchaser for ani cost whatsoever and regardless of the form of action whether in contract or in trt including negligence shall be limited 10 actual damages upt
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