Peavey Dyna-Bass Unity LTD. User's Manual
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1. Dyna Bass NITY LTD 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 FEATURES 34 scale 21 frets Ebony fingerboard with 8 radius Fully humbucking P J Pick up configuration On board active 3 band EQ G volt powered battery not included Schaller bridge standard All gold finished hardware Medium 1 i neck width Premium machine heads 22 1 ratio Extra deep rib cage contour for maximum comfort Fully radiused body contour top amp bottom Unity neck thru body construction Schaller Security Locks Low Impedance Output The Dyna Bass preamp is designed to offer the bass player maximum flexibility and tonal variation Its discrete circuitry and full shielding offers wide dynamic range and ultra low noise operation 70 dB CONTROL OPERATION See picture on page 1 1 Blend Control The Blend Control is offered for a wider variety of sounds than available from con ventional pickup selector switches It may be varied from the neck pickup full clockwise CW to the center detent both pickups to the bridge pickup full counterclockwise CCW or any blend in between Due to the nature of this control neither pickup is turned fully off Volume Control This control is conventional with full output in the GW position and no output in th2. IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE PROVIDED HOWEVER THAT IF THE OTHER TERMS AND CON DITIONS NECESSARY TO THE EXISTENCE OF THE EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY AS HEREINABOVE STATED HAVE BEEN COMPLIED WITH IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE NOT OISCLAIMED 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 LIMITA TIONS 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 ISTHE ONLY EXPRESS 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 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 notified I you move from the address shown on the WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD you should notify Peavey
3. cover plate on the back of the Dyna Bess This control sets the amount of signal gain available and should be adjusted so the Dyna Bass will not overorive or distort the input of your bass guitar amplifier Clockwise adjustments increase the out puts and counterclockwise adjustments decrease the output Those who have a heavy picking style or who play heavy pop bass may nood to use the Low Gain or 2 Input on their bass amplifier 8 Battery The Dyna Bass preamplifier is powered by a 9 volt transistor radio battery Peavey battery type 05013 or a Substitute which is accessible by means of the battery compartment cover plate located on the back of the body There are no other user serviceable parts contained inside this instrument H other problems occur take your instrument to a local Peavey dealer or authorized service agent for ser vicing as tampering may void your warranty NOTE Heavy duty oralkaline batteries are recommended for reliability and longest battery life Low battery voltage will be indicated by fuzzy or distorted sound especial ly with higher tone and volume settings Itis recom mended the battery be changed every 80 to 100 hrs of use or every 6 months to help ensure a battery doesn t leak and damage the instrument NOTE Peavey Electronics assumes no responsibility for damage resulting from a leaking or defective battery Power is supplied to the preamp when a standard mono guitar cable is plugged into the
4. CRTANT TINK FOROPTINUNPERFORMANCE A MISH ALAL TY MELL SNELDE CORO SKOUL DBE USEIN mS aPuCATON atures and specifications are subject 1a change without notice PEAVEY ELECTRONICS CORPORATION 711 A Street Meridian MS 39301 U 5 A Telophone 601 483 5368 Fax 007 484 4278 Telex 504115 71986 Printed in USA eosoors0o 3 88
5. S EQUIPPED WITH HIGH QUALITY PEAVEY STRINGS THE INTONATION AND ACTION OF YOUR INSTRUMENT HAS BEEN CAREFULLY ADJUSTED FOR MAXIMUM PLAY ABILITY WITH THESE STRINGS WHEN STRING REPLACEMENT BECOMES NECESSARY WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND OUR FIELD PROVEN HIGH QUALITY AND LONG LASTING PEAVEY STRINGS Case A durable molded case provides maximum protection and road durability The case features large storage areas at latchlock to facilitate locking forair shipment The case may be cleaned with a damp Cloth with or without soap Care should be taken to avoid wetting the plush lined interior Finish Your instrument has a polyester urethane finish which is both durable and weather resistant but nevertheless needs care Automotive grade waxes will protect clean and shine it Between waxings 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 re trom defects in material and workmanship fora 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 conditions exclusions and limitations hereinafter sol forth CONDITIONS EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS OF LIMITED WARRANTY This limites warranty shall be VOID ang of NO EFFECT i The first purchase of the product is for the purpose of resale or 2 Thecrginal etal purchase lanot ma
6. de ronan AUTHORIZED PEAVEY DEALER or 3 The product has been damaged by accident or unreasonable use neg lect improper service or maintenance or other causes not arising out ot defects in material or workmanship This Limited Warranty shall not extend to or cover guitar strings Replace ment 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 detect or replacement af the guitar at the option of Peavey Service work may be performed by any Peavey Authorized Service Cantar or if the service conter is unable to provide the necessary warranty service you willbe directed totnenearest other Peavey Authorized Service Center which can provida suc service Or youmay return the guitar postage prepaid and insured along with a description of the problem proof of purchase and a complete return address to PEAVEY ELECTRONICS CORPORATION THA Street Meridian MS 39301 the detect is remedial under this limited warranty and the other terms and conditions expressed herein nave 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 The liability of Peavey tothe purchaser far any cost whatsosvar and rogard less of the form of action whalher in contract erin tat including negli
7. e Use supplied Allen wrench to make the adjustment for each string NOTE This adjustment requires accurate gauges to measure proper string fret distances and the proper radius curva ture between the neck and strings If you are unfamiliar with this type of adjustment we recommend that this setting be performed by qualified personnel at your authorized Peavey dealer 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 instrument the correct settings with the bridge and saddle combination of the instrument will maximize the accuracy of individual notes up and down the neck intonation is set by comparing the pitch of an open string tothe pitch of thesame string when it is played one octave higher at the twelfth 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 bridge saddles 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 pickup Ifthe fretted note is flat the vibrating length must be shortened move the bridge forward toward the pick
8. e CCW position 3 Low Control The Low Control is centered at 50 Hz and offers 8 dB boost CW and 8 dB cut CCW Mid Control A Mid Control has been included and is of the peak notch variety This control operates trom 100 Hz to 2 kHz with notch centers at 300 Hz CCW and 1 5 kHz GW Some interaction with the Low and High controls will be noticed at either extreme of the Mid Control s operation 5 High Control The High Control is centered at 2 5 kHz and has 12 dB boost CW and 12 dB cut CCW 6 Bypass Switch The Bypass Switch is a two position mini toggle located on the face of the instrument Its purpose is to allow the player to convienently switch to the passive made in the event of battery mal function or failure The up position of the switch is passive and bypasses the internal preamp This allows normal passive operation of the Dyna Bass OD sar COMPARTMENT iC In the passive mode the Volume and Blend controis are operational and the High Control is converted toa standard high rolloff tone control NOTE if the Bypass Switch is operated when signal is present an audible pop may occur This is due to the rapid change in signal level sent to the input of the bass guitar amplifier The down position is active and engages the Dyna Bass preamp with its active tone controls 7 Preamp Input Control This is a screwdriver adjusted control and is accessible through a small hole in the control
9. gence shall be limited to actual damages up to an amount equal to the greater ofthe 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 notapply tothe paymentol cost and damage awards for personal injury or damage to real property or tangible personal property caused by negligence on the part of Peavey DANGER ALL AUPLFCRTION ACCESSORIES MICROPHONES MIERS EC MUST BE PROPERLY GROUNDED AND SOULE BE UTED WITH A AE WANS SYSTEMIN ORDER TO AVOID LTR sock DANGER DO NOT CONE INTO ONTACT WITH OTHER LETRA APPARATUS WHEN PLANG OF TOUCHING YOUR INSTRUNENT THE METAL PARTS OF TMS MSTHUMENT a5 GROUNDED ACCORDING TO PROPER AND ACCEFTED NOUSTRY PRACTICE UT TIS FOSSLE TO Ne aUTERANELECTAICA SHOO WHEN COMNGINTOCONTECTTHANDTHERELECTHICAL EPARATUSIF IT AS MEROFERGROUNDNGFAC LTS WARNING DOMOT USE MPROPER ORPO AL DESIGNED GUITAR STRAPS OR OTHER ENNS OF SLPFORT POSSIBLE NUUR COULO ESL IF PROPER INFER OA A ATING OR MORN CUT STRAPS APE USED TAE NS TUNENT COULD POSIBL PAL CAUSING BODE Y MURY OR DANSE TO TE NESTAUMENT ONASSOCIATEOEQUPUENT I THEHOLING DEVICES FAL FORANYREASON THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR
10. instrument a stereo cable will not work itis recommended that the cable first be plugged into the Dyna Bass then into the bass amplifier input To ensure longest battery life be sure to unplug the cable from the Dyna Bass when notin use Adjustments Your instrument has been carefully adjusted for accu rate intonation and playing ease at the Peavey factory However your playing style or playing requirements may necessitate additional adjustments at sometime 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 THE INSTRUC TIONS THOROUGHLY BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY ADJUSTMENTS Adjusting Torsion Rod To sot the straightness or relief of the neck a Peavey torsion rod wrench No 75031001 must be used available from a Peavey Accessory Center 1 2 3 4 5 6 Tune the instrument to standard A 440 pitch Check for clearance between the strings 1 through 4 and the first fret IMPORTANT Use an accurate ruler or similar gauge for this measurement This clearance should be no less than 1 32 and no more than 1 16 at the first fret Check for clearance between the strings and the twelfth tret This clearance should be no less than 1 16 and no more 1 4 at the twelfth fret To increase clearance loosen countercloc
11. kwise torsion rod nut To decrease clearance tighten clockwise the torsion rod nut The torsion rod nut is located underneath the plastic cover plate on the head stock 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 TOMAKEMOST ADJUSTMENTS EXCESSIVE ROTA TION MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE NECK AND TORSION ROD IF EXCESSIVE FORCE IS NECES SARY TO ROTATE THE TORSION AOD NUT YOU SHOULD CONSULT YOUR PEAVEY DEALER OR THE PEAVEY FACTORY BEFORE ANY FURTHER ADJUSTMENT S MADE Repeat steps 1 through 6 until proper clearance has been reached 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 TECHNIUE EXCESSIVELY HIGH ACTION WILL RESULT IN INTONATION PROBLEMS AND DECREASED PLAYABILITY String Spacing Adjustment The fully articulated Schaller bridge allows for maxi mum flexibility when adjusting spacing between strings To adjust loosen string then rotate saddle roller to desired position Retune string Saddle Height Adjustment The four individual bridge saddles work to determine the overall string height Individual string saddies can be adjusted to follow the curvature 8 radius of the neck to maximize string fret distanc
12. nt in a normal playing position Do not exert any undue pressure on the neck as it will affect intonation settings 4 Play the first string open G and compare it to the pitch of the samestring when itis playedat the twelfth iret These notes should be the same 5 Using a flathead screwdriver adjust the length of the first string saddie so that the open noteand the fretied note or harmonic are the same NOTE IT WILL OFTEN BE NECESSARY TO RETUNE THE OPEN STRING TO STANDARD PITCH AFTER THE BRIDGE SADDLE POSITION IS ALTERED 6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 for the 2nd 3rd and 4th strings 7 Repeat steps 1 through 6 as necessary until into nation of all strings is accurately adjusted Temperature and Humidity It is important that your instrument be protected from any extremes or sudden changes in either temperatureor humidity The 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 into nation problems as well as rust and corrosion For best performance strings should be changed approximately once a month or every twenty four hours of playing Some players may find that they prefer to change strings more often NOTE YOUR INSTRUMENT I
13. of the change ot address o as to facilitate your receipt of any bulletins or other forms of notification which may become nacessary in connection withany condition that may require dissemmation of information or correction The WARRANTY REGISTRATION GARD andsubsequentratices of change ol address should be mailed te PEAVEY ELECTRONICS CORPORATION P O Box 2888 Meridian MS 9301 Inthe event any modification or disclaimer of express or implied warranties or any limitation of remedies contained herein conflicts with applicable lav 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 DANGER car STRINGS AAE MADE HOM VENY STRONG STEEL ALLOYS THEY ARE DESIGNED TO SE USED INDERTENSIOHAND UNDER CERTAN CONO TIONS THEY WAYBREACANO SPIGA Fw TAE GUAR DO NOT TUNE OR PLAY THS INSTRUMENT WITH YOUR FACE IN CLOSE RORMITY TO THE SANG AS SEROUS MUAY COLAO RESULT IFA STANG SHOULD BREMS WARNING 4S GAR STRINGS AAE UNDER CONSIDERABLE TENSION MHEN THEY ARE TUNED TO CONCERT 4 FTCH NERC ETREME CARE WHEN TUNG ESPECIALLY ABOVE CONCERT TCM ORWHEAEURONNGSTRNCSNOMGOR P 09pm PANG TCHMOUES TME POSSIBILITY GF STNGEREOMEGE SONAL JURY ENS UNDER THESE CONOTIONS NOTE TH PATCH CORD BETWEEN THE GUITAR AND THE NMPLIRER IS AX ETTRENELY WP
14. up to shorten the length This instrument features four individual bridge saddles to allow accurate intonation compensation on each string 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 EXACTLY ONE OCTAVE APART SOME PLAYERS FIND THAT COM PARING THE TWELFTH FRET HARMONIC OF THE STRING RATHER THAN THE OPEN NOTE TO THE FRETTED NOTE IS MUCH EASIER A HAR MONIC 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 COM PARED TO THE FRETTED NOTE FOR EVEN GREATER EASE AND AHIGH DEGREE OF ACCU RACY 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 ALL GUITAR ADJUSTMENTS INTERACT CLOSELY WITHSTRING INTONATION THESE ADJUSTMENTS MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE ANY ATTEMPT IS MADE TO SET STRING INTONATION AT THE BRIDGE 1 Ensure that the torsion rod and bridge height adjust ments have been made and are accurate 2 Tune the instrument to standard A 440 pitch 3 Hold the instrume
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