Peavey Vortex 1 User's Manual
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1. Vortex T amp 2 OPERATING GUIDE APPLIANCE READ BACK COVER FOR FURTHER WARNINGS WARNING TO PREVENT ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARDO DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE BEFORE USING me Graceful balanced body design 25 scale 22 18 nickel silver jumbo frets 12 fingerboard radius Polyglide polymer fingerboard Two P 12 adjustable pole piece humbucking pickups Three position pickup selector switch One volume control One tone control Shocksorb switch and output jack mounting Black hardware Premium Kahler locking tremolo Graphlon topnut VORTEX VORTEX 2 CONTROLS 1 Volume Control The volume control acts as a master volumein that it controisthe total signal level delivered from both pickups to the output jack Rotating the con trol knob clockwise will increase volume rotating counterclockwise will reduce volume Tone Control Thetone control likethe volume control operates as a master control Rotating clockwise result in more treble high frequencies and a brighter tonality Rotating counterclockwise will result in less treble and a bassier type sound 3 Pickup Selector Switch This three position switch determines which pickup is operational With the guitar suspended in normal playing position moving the switch handle upward activates the rhythm neck pickup the extreme downward position activates the lead bridge pic2. P O Box 2898 Meridian Mississippi 39301 in the event any modification or disclaimpr of express 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 tothe 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 GUITAR STRINGS ARE MADE FROM 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 TUNE OR SLAY THIS INSTRUMENT WITH YOUR FACE IN CLOSE PROXIMITY YO THE STRINGS AS SERIOUS INJURY COULD RESULT IF A STRING SHOULD BREAK WARNING BASS GUITAR STRINGS ARE UNDER CONSIDERABLETENSION WHENTHEY ARE TUNED TO CONCERT A 800 PITCH EXERCISE EXTREME CARE WHEN TUNING ESPECIALLY ABOVE CONCERT PITCH OR WHEN EMPLOYING STRING DING OR POPPING PLATING 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 HIGH QUALITY WELL SHIELDED COND SHOULD BE USED IN THIS APPLICATION PEAVEY ELECTRONICS CORPORATION 711 A Street Meridian MS 39301 U S A Telephone 601 483 6365 Telex 504115 Due to ou eff
3. RGHASE 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 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 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 It you move from the address shown on the WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD you should notify Peavey of the change of address soas to facilitate your 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 correct on The WARRANTY REGISTRATION GARD and subsequent notices of change of address should be mailed to PEAVEY ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
4. e foregoing limitation of remedy will not apply to the payment of cost and damage awards for personel injury or damage to real property 5r tangible personal property caused by negligence on Peavey s part DANGER ALL AMPLIFICATION ACCESSORIES MICROPHONES MIXERS ETC MUST BE PROPERLY GROUNDED AND SHOULD BE UTILIZED WITH A WIRE MAINS SYSTEM IN ORDER TO AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK DANGER DO NOT COME INTO CONTACT WITH OTHER ELECTRICAL APPARATUS WHEN PLAYING OR TOUCHING YOUR INSTRUMENT THE METAL PARTS OF THIS INDUSTRY PRACTICE BUT IT 1S POSSIBLE TO ENCOUNTER AN ELECTRICAL SHOCK WHEN COMING INTO CONTACT WITH ANOTHER ELECTRICAL APPARATUS IF IT HAG IMPROPER GROUNDING FACILITIES WARNING 00 NOT USE IMPROPER OR POORLY DESIGNED GUITAR STAAPS OR OTHER MEANS OF SUPPORT POSSIBLE INJURY COULD RESULT 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 THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE PROVIDED HOWEVER THATIF THE OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS NECESSARY TO THE EXISTENCE OF THE EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY AS HEREINABOVE STATED HAVE BEEN COMPLIED WITH IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE NOT DISCLAIMED DURING THE ONE YEAR PERIOD FROM DATE OF PU
5. kup the middle position activates both pickups simultaneously in a humbucking mode 2 Pickup Adjustment The volume level between 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 volume Lowering the pickups away from the strings will decrease output and volume NOTE CARE MUST BE TAKEN TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE PICKUPS AND STRINGS INADEQUATE CLEARANCE WILL RESULT IN LOSS OF SUSTAIN AND POSSIBLE STRING BUZZING WHEN PLAYING ON THE UPPER FRETS The 12 individual polepiece screws on each pickup allow critical pickup adjustment for each string Raising or lowering screws closest to the bridge will increase or decrease treble sensitivity Raising or lowering screws closest to the neck will increase or decrease low end sensitivity 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 some time 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 INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY ADJUSTMENTS Adjusting Torsion Rod All guita
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7. r necks must have a slight amount of bow to keep the strings fram buzzing on the frets To set the straightness of the neck a Peavey torsion rod wrench No 75031001 must be used available from a Peavey Accessory Center 1 Tune the instrument to standard A 440 pitch 2 Fret the sixth string E at the first and last frets 3 Check for clearance between the string and the eighth fret 4 Clearance should be no less than 012 and no more than 025 5 To increase clearance loosen counterclockwise the torsion rod nut Less clearance straightening of the neck is accomplished by tightening the nut CAUTION IT IS NOT USUALLY NECESSARY TO ROTATE THE TORSION ROD NUT MORE THAN ONE FULL TURNIN EITHER DIRECTION ONE QUARTER TO ONE HALF TURN IS NORMALLY SUFFICIENT TO MAKE MOST ADJUSTMENTS EXCESSIVE ROTA TION MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO NECK AND TOR SION ROD IF EXCESSIVE FORCE IS NECESSARY TO ROTATE TORSION ROD NUT YOU SHOULD CONSULT YOUR PEAVEY DEALER OR THE FAC TORY BEFORE ANY FURTHER ADJUSTMENT 1S MADE 6 Repeat Steps 1 through 5 until proper clearance has been reached Nock 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 possi ble to set string height rather than the bridge height adjustment 4 Relieve string tension slightly by detuning guitar approximately 1 to 2 full steps 2 Loo
8. 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 NOTE BOTH TORSION ROD AND STRING HEIGHT SET TINGS INTERACT CLOSELY WITH STRING INTONATION THESE ADJUSTMENTS MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE ANY ATTEMPT IS MADE TO SET STRING INTONATION AT THE BRIDGE 1 Insure that torsion rod and string height settings are accurate 2 Tune guitar standard A 440 pitch 3 Hold the instrument in a normal playing position or place the guitar 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 4 Play the 1st string open and compare it to the pitch of the same string when it is played at the 12th fret These notes should be the same one octave apart 5 Using wrench supplied with Kahler tremolo unit adjust the string saddleso that boththe fretted and open notes are the same see adjusting the Kahler tremolo NOTE IT WILL OFTEN BE NECESSARY TO RETURN THE OPEN STRING TO STANDARD PITCH AFTER THE BRIDGE POSITION IS ALTERED 6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 for the remaining strings 7 Repeat steps 1 through 6 as necessary until intonation of all the strings are accurately adjusted Care For The Instrument This is a high quality musical instrument constructed from
9. remolo to which the buyer is directed Due regard must be observed that this individual warranty may require that no one except American Pracision Metal Works can make adjustments or repairs without creating the dangerof voiding the individual Kahler warranty Any inquiries for information concerning warranty service or replacement parts forthe Kehler tremolo should be directed to American Precision Metal Works P O Box 9305 Anaheim California 92802 PEAVEY GUITAR ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY REMEDY PEAVEY ELECTRONICS CORPORATION Peavey warrants this Guitar to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year rom 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 imitations hereinafter set forth CONDITIONS EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS OF LIMITED WARRANTY This limited warranty shall be VOID and of NO EFFECT it 1 The rst purchase of the product is for the purpose of resale or 2 _ The onginal retail purchase is not made froman 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 not extend to or cover guitar strings Replacement of guitar strings is deemed to be reasonable and necessary maintenance Purchaser s excl
10. s up and down the neck Intonation is set by comparing the pitch of an open string to the pitch of the same string when it is played one octave higher atthe 12th 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 bridge saddle either forward or backward depending on whether the fretted note is sharper or flatter in pitch than the open note It 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 pickups If the fretted note is flat the vibrating lenath must be shortened move the bridge saddle tor ward toward the pickups to shorten the length 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 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 TOUCH ING THE STRING WITH THE LEFT INDEX FINGER AS LIGHTLY AS POSSIBLE DIRECTLY ABOVE THE TWELFTH FRET THE LEFT INDEXFINGERIS 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 high degree of accu
11. sen two neck screws closest to headstock of gui tar approximately 1 turn 3 Loosen remaining two neck scews closest to 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 allen wrench is used to make this adjust ment Turning the screw clockwise lowers the strings closer to the fingerboard String height should be adjusted to fit your own particular playing style It shouid be noted that setting the string height t00 low will result in excessive string buzz and rattle especialy with a heavy playing technique Excessively high action will result in intonation problems and decreased playability 5 After adjustment securely tighten all four neck attach ing screws 6 Tune guitarto standard pitch Check strings for correct height and playability If necessary repeat steps 1 through 5 until action is correct Torsion Rod Nut First fret gt ath fret gt Last fret Saddle Height Adjustment All saddle height and intonation adjustments must be made prior to tightening string lock Refer to enclosed Kahler literature package String Intonation Accurate string intonation settings insure 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 will maxim ize the accuracy of individual note
12. the finest materials and with the most up to date production methods available With reasonable care it should provide many many years of service and outstand ing playability Temperature and Humidity It is important that your instrument be protected from any extremes of sudden changes in either temperature or humidity The instrument should be stored in its case whenever it is not in use Strings String life may be greatly extended by frequent cleaning 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 intonation problems as well as rust and corrosion For best performance strings should be changed approximately once a month or every twenty four playing hours Some players may find that they prefer to change strings more often Finish Your instrument has a polyurethane finish whichis 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 KAHLER TREMOLO WARRANTY INFORMATION Tho Kahlor tremolo system used on this instrument is warranted by American Precision Metal Works manufacturer of Kahlor tromolos and covers such usage as is specifically outlined in the warranty and instructions included in the packet provided with the t
13. usive remedy for breach of this limited warranty is repair of the defect ar replacement of the guitar at Peavey s option Service work may be 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 other Peavey Authorized Service Center which can provide such service Or you may 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 711 A Street Meridian MS 39301 If the detect is remedial under this limited warranty and the other terms and conditions expressed herein have 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 tor such repair or replacement Peavey s liability to the purchaser for any cost whatsoever and regardless of the form of action whether in contract orintort including negligence shal be limited to actual damages up to an amount equal to the greater of the 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 GONSEQUENTIAL 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 Th
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