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Peavey Axcelerator 5 User's Manual

1. replacement of the guitar at the option of Peavey Serecsvork may be performed by Peavey Authorized Service Center or if te service center is unable to provide the warranty service vou will be directed the nearest Peavey Author iz Service Center which provide such service Or you may retur he guta postage prepaid ong insured along with a description of the problem proof ot purchase and a complete retum address to PEAVEY ELECTRONIGS CORPORATION i International Service Center Hwy 80 East Meridian MS 39301 If the defect is remedial under this warranty and the other terms and onditions expressed herein have been complied wil Peavey will repateor replace the product and return it freight to the purchaser Other the postage and insurance requirement no charge will be assessed for such repair or replacement The liability Peavey to the purchaser for any cost whatsoever and regiedless of the form of action whether in contract or in ton including negligence shall be limited to actual damages up to an amount equal to the purchase price ofthe product or 500 00 Under no circumstances will Peavey Be Ilable 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 ofremerlyawil not apply to the payment of cost an
2. an audible cut boost of 12 decibels Blend Control The Blend contro provides a wider variety of sounds than available from conventional pietip selector switches It may be varied from the neck pickup clockwise the center detent both pickups the bridge pickup counterglockwise or any blend in between Adjustments Your instrument has been carefully adjusted for accurate intonation and playing ease at the Peavey factory However your playing style J or playing requirements may necessitate additional adjbstments These adjustments should be made by your Peavey dealer however with a little andiby adhering closely to the following instructions you may attempt these adjustments yourself Please read tHe instructions thoroughly before attempting any adjustments Torsion Rod To set the straightness or relief of the neck a allen wrench must be used supplied w 1 8 Tune the instrument to standard A 440 pitch 2 Check for clearance between the strings 1 4 and the first fret Important Use an accurate ruler or similar gauge for this measurement 3 This clearance should be no less than 4 and no more than Vi at the first iret 4 Check for clearance between the strings and the 12 fret 5 This cl arance should be no less than i and no more than 14 at the 12 fret 6 To increase clearance loosep counterclockwise the torsion nut Less clearance straighteni
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4. Axcelerator 5 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 is a Peavey Combo 210 TX bass amplifier Contents Introduction Features Construction Controls Adjustients Pickups d a String Intonation Neck Tilt Saddle Height Care Temperafure amp Humidity Strings eire sun Finish 10 Accessories Warranty Warnings Introduction Thank you for buying the Peavey Axcelerator 5 string bass This bass was built by the most skilled craftsmen and made from the finest materials available As with all of our musicatequipment Lie es ic Pu habe guta Marble a ied za tech Palate merada rhv il el esent se be p es A goal dp d aim era ra Pac Tla lea crt per di Moor Peavey rii i la he Features Select Boplar body Bilamisated maple neck Rosewaod fingerbgard with 15 radius 5 scale length 21 frets 35 scale leng fet 8 tilt headstock Graphlon topnut Reduced mass mini bass machine heads Two VFL active humbucking pickups Low impegance output 18 volt powered sese Active high low boost and cut circuit Fully shielded electronics Wil
5. The preamplifier is powered by 2 9 volt batteries not included Which is accessible thraugh the small cover on the back of the instrument Note Heavy duty or alkaline batteries are recommended for celiability and longest battery life Low battery voltage will result in fuzzy or distorted sound especially with higher tone and volume settings Note Peavey Electronics assumes no responsibility for damage resulting from a leaking or defective battery Power is supplied to the preamplifier when standard mono guitar cable is connected to the Instrument To ensure the longest battery life be sure to disconnect any cable from the Instrument when 1118 notin use Controls tone network Wd Figure 1 Volume The volume knob controls the total signal level delivered from the magnetic pickups to the output jack Jone Network The tone networkutilized in the magnetic pickup circuit is an active high low passishelving circuit With both controls at center position output from Both pickups is essehtially flat Rotating the high r knob counterclockwise will decrease roll off control small all frequencies 255 Hz and above Rotating this knob clockwise will increase pass all frequencies 255 Hz and above Rotating the low control large outside knob counterclockwise rolls off all frequencies 96 Hz and below Rotating this knob clockwise passes all frequencies 96 Hz and below This translates into
6. cessary for any condition that would require correction the registration card will help ensure that you are contacted and properly notified Ifyou move from the address shown the warranty registration card you should notify Peavey of the change of address to facilitate receipt of any bulletins or ether forms of notification which may become necessary in connection with any condition that May require dissemination of Information or correction The warranty of registration card and stbsequent notices of change of address should be mailed to t Peavey Electronics Corporation P O Box 2898 Meridian MS 39302 2898 In the event ofany mocitieition of disclaimer of extiftssed or implied warranties er 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 sctronies Corporation with respect to equipment The limited warranty is given by Peavey purchased in the United States of America Warnings Danger All amplification accesories 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 fiot come into contet with other electrical apparatus when playing or touching your instrument The metal parts of this instrument are grounded according to proper and accept
7. d damage awards for personal injury or damage to real property or tangible personal property caused by negligence the part of Peavey This limited warranty 16 n lleu of any and all warranties expressed or Implied including but not limited to Implled 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 yy 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 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 malled to and received by Peavey withinfourteen 14 days from the date of your purchase i 1 Should notiicationtbecome ne
8. e recommend one of the many types of electronic guitar tuners that are available from most music stores 1 Tune the instrument fo standard A 440 pitch 2 7 Hold the instrument Ina normal playing position or place it on a clean flat surface so that only the body is in contact with the work surface Any pressure on the neck will affect intonation settings Play the fist C siring open and the pitch Same string when it is played at the twelfth fr t These notes should sour the same actually there is an octave difference i 4 Using a philips head screwdriver adjust the string faddle so that both the fretted and open notes are the same Ifthe fretted note is sharper than the open note the vibrating length of the strifig must be increased Move the bridge saddle to the rear eway from the pickups fretted note Is flat the vibrating length must be shortened Move the bridge saddle forward toward he pickups oen ne enh i Note Iti often ba necessary to ratune the string to standard pitch after th bridge position is altered 5 Repeat steps 4 and 5 forthe remaining strings 6 Repeat steps 1 5 as necessary until the intonation af all the strings is accurately adjusted Neck Tilt a The peck tilt adjustment works in conjunction with the bridge heighy adjdstment to set the overall string playing height This adjustment should be used whenever possible to set string height rather tha
9. e the supplied hex wrench to make the adjustment for each string Note All instrument adjustments interact closely 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 wo strongly recommend 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 outstanding playability Temperature and Humidity It is important to protect your instrument from any extreme or Sudden changes in temperature or humidity You shollld store the instrument in ils case when not using it Strings Your instrument comes from the factory with high quality Peavey AccuWrap bass strings String life may be greatly extended by frequent cleaning with Peavey string cleaner Dirt and perspiration tend to build up on the underside of the strings so it isoften necessary 10 slide a rag between the strings and the fingerboard Dirt laden strings cause tuning and intonation problems as well ag rust and corrosion For optimum performance strings should be changed approximately once a manth or about every twenty four hours of playing Some players prefer to change strings more often Finish Your i
10. ed industry practice but it s possible to encounter an electrica shock when coming into contact anothgr electrical apparatus if it has improper grounding facilities Warning n Do not use improper of poorly designed guitar stjaps or other means of support Possible injury couldsresult if improper inferior ill fitting or Worn but straga are used Thejinsttumeht could possibly amp fall causing bodily or damage ta fhe instrument assogiated equipment if the holding d Vices fail for aay reason vx Danger 3 T 1 Guitar strings are made from very strong steel alloys designed to be used nder tension 484 under certain they mav Bei rips ana Do 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 ar amp under consi erable tension when they are tuned to concert A 440 pitch Exercise extreme care when tuning especially above concert pitch or when employing string bending or popping playing techniques The possibi string breakage andspersonal injury exists under these con 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 AFEAVEY PEAVEY ELECTRONICS CORPORATTON TEYCO Street Meridian MS 393 2898 USA phone 601483736
11. kinson IoW mass bridge Separate battery compartment Construction Body The body of this instrument is constructed from the finest western Poplar The deep doubl cutaway design provides unimpeded access tthe highest fret whilesthe extended upper horn balances the instrument thereby avoiding the need to support the instrument with the left hand The instrument features our polvester urethane finish which is mar and weather resistant Neck Theveastern maple neckeis constructed by means of a unique bilaminated process U S Patent 4 237 944 to provide unmatched rigidity and freedom from warpage Additional reinforcement is providedwith a steel torsion rod The neck s adjusting rod features rolled threads for improved strength and freedom from breakage The ultra slim neck features a full 34 scale length 21 18 nickel silver frets whicWare medium height highly crowned and polished The rosewood fingerboard features 12 radius to provide exceptional playing ease and string distance balance characteristics The neck of this instrum nt also employs four die cast enclosed machine heads and a durable Graphlon ickups The two VEL activey humbucking pickups were desigied andbuilt by Peaveysto provide the widest range of the tonal spectrum for bass The coils are way dippet then the pickup is shielded and potted to eliminate any afferophonic feedback or external interference Battery o
12. n the bridge height adjustment referta Figure 5 1 Relieve string tension slightly by detuning the instrument approximately 1 2 whole steps 2 Loosen two neck screws closest to the headstaek approximately 1 tri 3 Loosen remaining two 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 plate A 1 8 allen wrench is used to make this adjustment Turning the screw clockwise lowers the strings closer to the fingerboard 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 heavier playing technique Excessively high action will result in intonation problems and decreased playability After adjustment securely tighten all four neck screws 6 Retun your instrument 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 Saddle Height This instrument features individual bridge saddles which work in conjunction with the neck tilt adjustment to determine overall string height Ordinarily the neck tilt should be used to set the string height However individual string saddles can be adjusted to follow the curvature of the neck to optimize string tret distance Us
13. ng of the neck is lished by tightening clockwise the nut The tof ion rod nut is located under the plastic cover plate on the headstock Caution It is not usually necessary to rotate the torsion rod nut more than one full turn in either direction 1 4 to 1 2 turn is usually sufficient Excessive rotation may cause damage to the neck and torsion rod If excessive force is necessary to rotate the torsion rod nut you should consult your Peavey dealer or the factory before any further adjustment is made Repeat steps 1 6 until cl arance has been achieved Pickups The sensitivity level of the magnetic pickups can be adjusted by raising or lowering each pickup with its height adjusting screws Raising the pickups closer to the strings will increase the output and sensitivity Lowering the pickups away from the strings will decrease output andisensitivity When making these adjustments be Sure 10 maintain adequate clearance between the pickups and strings Improper adjustment could result in loss of sustain and possible string buzzing when playing on the upper frets Both pickubs have four height adjustment screws How you adjust the height of your pickups will greatly affect your tone and output levels Experiment with different combinations until you get the sound you want You ll be surprised at how much tonal variance can be achieved with a simple pickup adjustment String Intonation Accurate stringd
14. nstrument has alpolyester urethane finish thai is both durable and weather resistant but requires care Regular cleaning with 4 Peavey guitar polish iy recommended Between polishes the instrument Should be wiped with a dry soft cloth 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 free from defects n material and workmanship for a Beriod of one year from date of purchase PROVIDED however that this limited warranty js extended only to the original retail purchaser and is subject to the following conditions Conditions Exclusions and Limitations of Limited Warranty This limited warranty shall be void and of NO EFFECT if 1 The first purchase of he product is for the purpose of resale or 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 sevice or maenant or ather causes nat arising out of defects iq material or workmanship This Limited Warranty shalkmot extend to cover guitar rines Replacement of guitar stings i deemed to he reasonable and necessary maintenance 1 Purehaser s exclusive remedy for breach of this limited warranty is repair of the defect
15. ntonation settings ensure that your instrument will play in lune at any point on the neck Although perfect intonation is a physical Impossibility with a fretted instrument 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 ret 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 saddles either forward or backward depending omwhether the fretted nate is sharper or flatter in pitch than the gpen note Note This process should always be performed with new strings Intonation problems are often the result of worn strings 18 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 the 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 12th fret The left Index finger is drawn away as quickly as possible after the string plucked producing a chime effect This chimed note ls then compared to the fretted note For greater ease and accuracy w

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