Peavey Detonator User's Manual
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1. The amplifier featured on the cover is a Peavey Classic 50 Introduction Thank you for buying a Peavey guitar You ll find that our guitars are designed anchbuilt by the finest craftsmen and are made from the tinest 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 Sg esuipment and accessories Features Poplar body with forearm and ribcage contours Hardrock maple neck Rosewood fingerboard with 15 r dius 25 Vg scale length 24 medium jumbo frets Locking Nut Peavey Floyd Rose licensed doubl locking tremolo Precision die cast enclosed machineheads High output ceramic magnet loaded humbucking pickups bridge and neck position Ceramic magnet loaded single coil pickup middle Volume and tone controls S way pickup selector switch Chrome hardware White laminated pickguard Construction weather resistant le unmatched pagi ipped for ultra low noise operation and ic feedback Controls Volume The volume knob contrls the total signal delivered from both pickups Rotating clockwise will increase volume rotating countercldekWwise will reduce volume Tone Rotating eloekwise will result in more treble higher frequencies and a brighter tonality ro2. and action adjustments be made by means of the neck tilt adjustment feature and that you do not change the bridge height from the factory setting 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 is 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 instrument will play in tune at any point on the neck Although perfect intonation is an impossibility with a fretted instrument the proper adjustments w
3. arranty of registration card and subsequentinoticesof changeofaddress should be mailed 10 Peavey Electronics Corporation P O Box 2898 Meridian MS 39302 2898 In the event of any modification of disclaimer of expressed or implied warranties or any limitation ofremedies contained herein conics with applicable law then such modification disclaimer or limitation as dhe case may be shall be deemed tobe modified to the extent necessary to comply with such law The limited warranty ls given by Peavey Electronics Corporation with respect to equipment purchased in the United Slates of America Warnings Danger All amplification accessories microphones properly grounded and should be u in order to prevent electrical st cepted industry ical shock when apparatus if it has uitar straps or other means proper inferior ill under considerable tension when they are 0 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 i FELVEY PEAVEY ELECTRONICS CC oh vo 65 telex 5041 1994
4. e 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 string open ad compare it tothe pitch of the same string when it is played at the 12 fret These notes should sound the same actually there is an octave difference Using the supplied 2 5 nm hex wre ch adjust the string saddle so that both the fretted and open notes are Ihe same If the fretted note is sharper than the open aote 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 mustbeyshortened 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 Repeat steps 1 6 as necessary until the intonation of all the strings is accurately 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 should provide many years of service and outstanding playability Temperature and Humidity It is important to protect enty tour
5. 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 egal rights and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to 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 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 coriit n that would require correction the registration card will help ensure that you are contacic and properly notified N you move from the address shown on Ihe waranty registration card you should natty Peavey of the change of address to facilitate receipt of ant bulletins or oiher forms of notification which may become necessary in connection wita anyconcition that may require dissemination of infomation oF correction Tre w
6. hours of more often ER rable ted Peavey Guitar One Year Warranty Remedy PEAVEY ELECTRONICS CORPORATION Peaves warrans this guitar to be free tom defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from date of purchase PROVIDED however that this limited warranty is extended only to the original real purchaser and is subject to the following conditions Conditions Exclusions and Limitations of Limited Warranty This limited warranty sh ll be void and of NO EFFECT i 1 The first purchase of he 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 or unreasonable use neglect improper service or maintenance or other causes not arising out of defects in material or workmanship This Limited Warranty shall nat extend to or cover guitar sings Replacement of guitar strings is deemed to be reasonable and necessary maintenance Purchaser s exclusive remetiy for breach o this limited warnt is repair of he defector placemant af the guitar at the option of Peavey Service work may be performed by any Peavey Authorized Serice Center ot ilhe service center isunable to proviene necessary Warranty service you will e directed tothe nearest Peavey Authorized Service Center which an provide such services Or you may retum the gular postage prepaid and insured along with description of the prob
7. ill maximize the accuracy ef individual notes up and down the neck Intonation is set by comparing the pitch of an open string to the pitch of the samevstring when played onsioctave higher at the 12 fret The actual vibrating length of that strings 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 fon whether the fretted note is sharper or flatter in pitch than the open Note This process should always be performed with new strings Intonation problems can often result from worn strings Iti 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 12 fret harmonic ofthe 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 12 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 electronic 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 Tun
8. lem proof of purchase and a complete return address to PEAVEY ELECTRONICS CORPORATION International Service Center Hwy 80 East Meridian MS 39301 Ath defect is remedial under this warranty and the other terms and conditions expressed herin have been complied with 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 contact ein ta including negligence shall be limited to actual damages up to an amount exalt the purchase price ol the product ot 500 0 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 guita even if Peavey has been advised of the possibility of such damages The foregoing limitation of remedy will not apply tothe payment of cost and damage awards for personal injury or damage to real property or tangible personal property caused by negligence Om the part of Peavey This limited warranty is in Je of any and all warranties expressed or implied including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for particular use provided however that if the other terms and conditions necessary to the existence ofthe
9. lo features a steel bridge plate with aimassive inertia black for maximum sustain The heavy duty die cast saddles are designed to minimize friction and are heavily plated for maximum durability The adjustable springs allow easy operation with accurate return to pitch The design of this tremolo system allows sttings to be pulled above or below pitch with a smooth and responsive action Locking Topnut at headstock With the enclosed wrench loosen 3 locking topnut screws to allow strings to pass through string lock slots Tune to pitch and tighten locking topnut screws until snug Do not overtighten screws String Installation Locking at Bridge Loosen lock tapnut screws at headstock Loosen string lock bolts on bridge approximately 3 turns Cut off ball end of string Insert string end into bridge saddle between lock block and saddle housing and tighten string lack bolts until snug Do not overtighten Adjust fine tune knob to middle position Fasten string to machine head stretch strings and tune to pitch Lock strings at headstock stretch strings once mote and fine tune to pitch Bridge Height Bridge height may be adjusted by means of the bridge pivot bolts Turn the pivot bolts clockwise to reduce bridge height Turn the pivot bolts counterclockwise to increase bridge height Note Correct bridge height adjustment is necessary to ensure proper operation of the tremolo system It is recommended that all string height
10. osest to the bride approximately 2 turns 4 String height may now be adjusted with the neckailt screw which is located inside the fifth hole in the neck plate A 1 8 allen wrench is used to make the adjustment Turning the screw clockwise lowers the strings closer to the fretboard String height should be adjusted 1 fit your particular playing style It should be noted that setting the string height 100 low will result in excessive sribg buzz and rattle especially with a heavier playing technique Excessively high action will result in intonation problems and decreased playability 5 Aitepadjusiment securely tighten all four neck screws Refune your guitar to standard pitch Check strings for correct height and playability If necessary repeat steps 1 5 until the action is set properly for your playing style Tremolo Bridge The double locking tremolo system has been carefully adjusted for accurate intonation playing ease and pitch change Proper tremolo action is result of accurate balancing between string tension and tremolo spring tension Your instrument has been set up at the factory wich high quality Peavey nickel wound balanced 95 Should a larger or smaller gauge of strings be desired the spring tension as well as the intonation must be adjusted In case an adjustment needs to be made read the following instructions carefully To adjust this unit properly you must first understand the operating principle This tremo
11. tating counterclockwise result in less treble and a bassier sound Peon switch Ive position switch allows selection of pi kups in various inations The selection possibilities are as follows 1 toward neck neck pickup D 2 one click back from neck neck and center pickups 3 center center pickup 4 one click back from center center and bridge pickups toward bridge bridge pickup Output jack The output jack accepts standard guitarpatch 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 care and by closely adhering to the following instructions you may attempt these adjustments yourself lease read the instructions thoroughly before attempting any adjustments kups The valume level between pickups can be adjusted by raising or lowering each pickup with its height adjusting screws see Figure 2 Raising the pickups closer to the strings will increase the output and volume Lowering the pickups will similarly decrease outputand volume When making these adjustments be sure ta maintain adequate Clearance between the pickups and strings Improper adjustment could result in loss of sustain and possible s
12. tring 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 no 75031006 should be used available from a Peavey accessory center Tune the instrument slap dard A H0 pitch Fret the sixth string Bale fst and Tast reo Check for clearance between the string and the eighth fret Clearance should be no less tha 012 and no more than 025 To increase clearance loosen counterclockwise the torsionsrod nut Less clearance straightening ofthe neck is accomplished by bahiening clockwise the nut Repeat steps 1 5 until proper clearance has been achieved A 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 the string height rather than the bridge height adjustment 1 Relieve string tension slightly by detuning the guitar approximately 1 2 whole steps 2 Loosen two neck Screws closest to the headstock of the guitar approximately 1 turn 3 Loosen two remaining neck serews cl
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