Peavey Axcelerator AX User's Manual
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1. Some players find that comparing the 12 tret harmonic of the string rather than the open ote to the fretted note Is much easier harmonic is played by plucking the string with 4 the right hand while Padres touching the string with the left index finger as light sssible 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 Ensure that the torsion rod and string height settings accurate and the strings are new Tune the instrument ta standard A 440 pitch Hold the instr ment ira normal playing position or place the amp uitar on a clean flatsurface so that the body is in contact with the work surface pressure on the neck will affect intonation settings Play the first Ejstring open ahd it to the pitch of the same string when itis played at the 12 fret These notes should sound the same actually there is an octave difference Using the supplied 2 5mm hex wrench adjust the string saddle that Both the fretted 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 pick2. saddle between lock EN block and saddle housing and tighten string lock 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 fine tune to pitch Bridge Height Bridge height may be Figure 5 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 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 Elockwise 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 taken when
3. system has been carefully adjusted for accurate intonation playing ease and pitch change Proper tremolo action is a result of accurate balancing between string tension and tremolo spring tension Your instrument has been set up at the factory with high quality Peavey nickel wourid balanced 9 s 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 tremolo features a steel bridge plate with massive inertia block for maximum sustain The die cast saddles are designed to minimize friction and are heavily plated for maximum durability The adjustable springs allow easy operation with accurate reluth to pitch The design o this tremolo systerii allows Sitings 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 Figure 4 Floyd Rose patent String Installation Locking at Bridge Loosen lock topnut screws at headstock Loosen string lock bolts on bridge approximately 3 turns Cut off ball end of string string end into bridge
4. Axcelerator AX 55 i 4 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 amplifier pictured on the cover is a Peavey Classic 50 Contents Introduction Features Construction Centrols Adjustments Pickups v LET Torsion Rod i reddere Neck Tilt 4 Tremolo EC String Intonation 10 Care b ces T 14 Temperature amp Humidity 14 Strings 15 Finish 16 Accessories i 17 Warranty 19 21 Warnings ice Introduction Thank you for buying 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 aur 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 Features Select ash body with forearm and ribcage contours Bilaminated rock maple neck Optional rosewood or maple fingerboard 25 1 2 scale length 22 frets Locking Nut Peavey Floyd Rose Licensed double locking tremolo Precision die cast enclosed machine heads Db4 quad blade humbucking pickup bridge 062 dual blade humbucking pickups neck and
5. Pickups The volume 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 autput and volume When making these adjustments be sure maintain adequate clearance between the pickups and strings Improper adjustmentcould result in loss of sustain Figure 2 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 simple pickup adjustment Torsion Rod All guitar necks have a slight affiount of bow to keep the strings from buzzing on the frets To set the straightness of the neck a Peavey torsion rod wrench part 75031006 should be used available from a Peavey accessory center T 1 Tune the instrument to standard A 440 pitch Fret the sixth string E atthe first and last frets ay 3 Check for clearance befivegh string and the eighth fret 4 Clearance should be no less than 1012 and mate thar 025 5 increase clearante loosen counterclockwise the torsion rod nut Less clearance straightening of the neck is Figure 3 accomplished by tightening clock
6. at you are contacted and properly notified ti you move from the address shown on the warranty registation card you should notify Peavey of he 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 information or correction Th warranty of registration card and subsequent notices ol change address should be mailed Peavey Electronics Corporation P O Box 2898 Meridian MS 39302 2898 In the event of any m dificsti n of discf imer of expressed or implied warranties or any imitation 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 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 electri
7. cal 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 tesult 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 ftom very strong steel alloys They are designed to be used under tension and under certain conditions they may break and spring away from the guitar Do not tunevor 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 440 pitch Exercise extreme care when tuning especially above concert pitch or when employing string bending or popping plaving 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 FEAVEY EY ELECTRONICS CORPORATION Meridian MS 39302 2898 USA 501 483 8365 telex 304115 fax 601 48641278 91993 80302022 Printed in USA 11 93
8. ce Genteror ihe servie centers unable to provide the necessary warranty service you will be directed to the nearest Peavey Authorized Service Center which provide such service Or you retary the guitar stage prepaid and insured along with a description of the problem proc of purchase and complete retum addres to PEAVEY ELECTRONICS CORPORATION International Service Center Hwy 80 East Meridian MS 39301 strings Replacement of guitar strings is I the defect is remedial under this warranty and the other terms and conditions expressed herein 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 lor any cost whatever and regardless of the form of action whether in contract or in tort including negligence shall be limited to actual damages up to an amount equal to the purchase price of the product or 500 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 for personal injury or damage to real property or tangible pers
9. installing and removing these spring Note This instrument should be tuned to proper pitch A 440 before and after making adjustments Note All adjustments closely interact with string Figure 6 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 n 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 th heck 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 ofthe 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 worn 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
10. middle Volume and tone controls 5 way pickup selector switch 3 way turbo switch single dual turbo Gold hardware Construction Body The body of this instrument is constructed from solid swamp ash with deep cutaways for easy access to the highest fret A special forearm and ribcage contour allows for weight reduction proper balance and maximum playing ease This instrument features our polyester urgthane finish which is mar and weather resistant Neck The select rock maple neck is crafted to provide unmatched rigidity and freedom from warpage Addifional reinforcement is provided with steel torsion rod The adjustable torsion rod features ralled threads for improved strength and freedom from breakage See Adjustment Torsion Rod for adjustment instructions Pickups The Db4 quad blade bridge and Db2 dual blade middle and neck humbucking pickups offer radiused blade pole pieces for high output and improved string balance These are frequency tuned for maximum tonal response as well as being fully shielded and wax dipped for ultra low noise operation and resistance to microphonic feedback Controls OUTPUT JACK Figure 1 Volume The volume knob controls the total signal delivered rom both pickups Rotating clockwise will increase volume rotating counterclockwise will reduce volume Tone Rotating clockwise will result in more treble higher frequencies and a brighter tonalit
11. onal property caused by negligence the part of Peavey This limited warranty is in lleu of any and all warranties expressed or Implled 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 Is the only expressed warranty on this guitar and no other statement representation warranty or agreement by any person shall bo 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 n 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 condition that would require correction the registration card will help ensure th
12. ten ne finish that is both duri e Regular cleaning with een polish clot r polish is recommended Be should be wiped with a dry Peavey instrumei 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 to be from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year rom date of purchase PROVIDED however that his limited warranty is extended only to the original retail purchaser and is subject to he following conditions Conditions Exclusions and Limitations of Limited Warranty This limited warranty shall be vaig and of NO EFFECT i 1 The first purchase of the product is for the purpose of resales 27 The original retail purchase is not made t m an AUTHORIZED PEAVEY DEALER or 13 The product has been damaged by accident or unreasonable use neglect improper service or maintenance or other causes not arising out o defects material or wprkmanship This Limited Warranty shall not extend to ox cover deemed to be reasonable and necessary mainj nance Purchasers exclusive remedy for breach us limited warranty repai bf he defect or replacement of the guitar at the option of Peavey Service work may be per ormed by any Peavey Authorized Servi
13. ups If the fretted Hote 15 flat the vibrating length must be shortened Move the bridge saddle forward toward the pick ps to shorten the length Note It will often be necessary to retune the open string to standard pitch after the bridge position is altered 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 high quality musical instrument constructed fram 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 s 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 rom the factory with high quality Peavey extended by nickel wound balanced 9 s String life may be greatly frequent cleaning with Peavey string cleaner 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 intonation problems as well as fust 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 of
14. wise the nut 6 steps 1 5 until proper clearance has been achieved 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 th 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 screws closest to the bridge approximately 2 turns 4 String height may now be adjusted with the neck tilt screw which is located inside the fifth hole in the neck plates 1 8 allen wrench is used to make the adjustment Tufning the screw Clockwise lowers the strings closer to the fretboard String height should be adjusted to fit your particular playing style It should be noted that setting the string height too low will result lin excessive string buzz and rattle especially with heavier playing technique Excessively high action will result in intonation problems and decreased playability After adjustment securely tighten all four neck screws 6 Retune 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 yaur playing style Tremolo Bridge The double locking tremolo
15. y rotating counterclockwise will result in less treble arid a bassier sound kup selector switch This five position switch allows selection o pickups in various combinations The selection possibilities are as follows 1 toward neck neck pickup 2 one click back from neck peck and center pickups 3 center center pickup 4 one click back ftom cefiter center bridge pickups toward bridge ckap Turbo switch This three position switch allows the bridge pickup to be used in various single dual turbo modes of operation The single and dual coil modes are controlled in conjunction with the picKup selector switch The turbo mode allows full humbucking operation by passing the pickup selector switch The selection possibilities are as follows 1 up single 2 center dual 3 down turbo 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 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 vou may attempt these adjustments yourself Please read the instructions thoroughly before attempting any adjustments
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