Peavey T-30 User's Manual
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1. 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 PLAY THIS INSTRUMENT WITH YOUR FACE IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE STRINGS AS SERIOUS INJURY COULD RESULT IF A STRING SHOULD BREAK Due to our efforts for constant improvement features and specifications aro supject to change without notice Nd 711 A Street 1982 Printed n USA PEAVEY ELECTRONICS CORPORATION Meridian MS 39301 USA2. IT SHOULD BE NOTED THAT SETTING THE STRING HEIGHT TOO LOW WILL RESULT IN EXCESSIVE STRING BUZZ AND RATTLE ESPECIALLY WITH A HEAVY PLAYING TECHNIQUE EXCESSIVE HIGH ACTION WILL RESULT IN INTONATION PROBLEMS AND DECREASED PLAYABILITY 5 After adjustments securely tighten all four neck attaching screws 6 Tune guitar to standard pitch and check strings for correct height and playability If necessary repeat steps 1 through 5 until action is correct BRIDGE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT The bridge height adjustment works in conjunction with neck tiit adjustment to determine the overall string playing height Ordinarily this adjustment should be used to set the string height The bridge height is adjusted with the two forward bridge mounting screws Rotating the screws clockwise lowers the bridge and the string height Rotating counterclockwise will raise the bridge and the string height 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 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 itis playedone octve higher at the 12th fret The actual vibrating length of that string is varied until the notes are both at the right pitch The vibrating lenght of
3. 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 ELECTRICAL APPARATUS IF IT HAS IMPROPER GROUNDING FACILITIES WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED 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 EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY AS HEREINABOVE STATED HAVE BEEN COMPLIED WITH IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE NOT DISCLAIMED 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 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 FROMHIM OF THIS GUITAR SHOULD BE ACCURATELY COMPLETED MAILED TO AND RECEIVED BY PEAVEY WITHIN FOURTEEN 14 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF YOUR
4. AND HUMIDITY It is important that your T 30 be protected from any extremes or 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 NOTE Your T 30 is equipped with Peavey Glider electric guitar strings The intonation and action of your instrument has been carefully adjusted for maximum playability with these strings When string replacement becomes necessary we recommend our high quality and long lasting Peavey Glider strings FINISH Your T 30 has a polyurethane finish which is both durable and weather resistant but nevertheless needs caro Automotive grade waxes will protect clean and shine it Between waxings the instrument should be wiped with a dry soft cloth CASE A unique moided plastic case patent applied for provides maximum protection and road durability The T 30 case features large storage areas and a padlock tab to facilitate locking f
5. DJUSTMENT TO MAKE ON A GUITAR UNLESS YOU HAVE PRIOR EXPERIENCE WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU LEAVE THIS ADJUSTMENT TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL ALLEN WRENCH ADJUSTMENTS BASS SIDE TREBLE SIDE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT SCREWS SETTING INTONATION NOTE ALL GUITAR ADJUSTMENTS 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 bridge height and neck tilt adjustments have been made and are accurate 2 Tune guitar to standard A 440 pitch 3 Hold the guitar in a normal playing position Do not exert any undue pressure on the neck as it will effect intonation settings 4 Play the 1st string open small E and compare it to the pitch of the same string when it is played at the 12th fret The notes should be the same pitch 5 Using an allen wrench adjust the string so that the pitch of the open note and the fretted note are the samo NOTE IT WILL OFTEN BE NECESSARY TO RE TUNE THE OPEN STRING TO STANDARD PITCH AFTER SADDLE POSITION IS ALTERED 6 Repeat step 5 for the sixth string Big E 7 Repeat steps 1 through 6 as necessary until intonation is accurately adjusted CARE FOR THE T 30 The T 30 is a high quality musical instrument constructed from the finest materials and with the most modern production methods available With reasonable care it should provide many years of service and outstanding playability TEMPERATURE
6. N 711 A Street Meridian Mississippi 98901 If tho dofect 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 mace for such repair or replacement Peavey s liability to the purchaser for any cost whatsoever and regardless of the form of action whether in contractor in tort including negligence shall be limited to actual damages up toanamountequalto 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 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 not apply to the payment of cost and damage awards for personal injury or damage to real property or tangible personal properly caused by negligence on Peavey s part THIS LIMITED WARRANTY S IN LIEU OF ANY AND ALL DANGER ALL AMPLIFICATION ACCESSORIES MICROPHONES MIXERS ETC MUST BE PROPERLY GROUNDED AND SHOULD BE UTILIZED WITH A 3 WIRE MAINS SYSTEM IN ORDER TO AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK DANGER INTO CONTACT WITH OTHER DO NOT COME ELECTRICAL APPARATUS WHEN PLAYING OR TOUCHING YOUR INSTRUMENT THE
7. PURCHASE Should notification become necessary for any condition thatwould require correction the registration card will help insure that you are contacted and properly notified If_you_move from the address shown on the WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD you should notify Peavey of the change of address so as 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 correction The WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD and subsequent notices of change of address should be mailed to PEAVEY ELECTRONICS CORPORATION P O Box 2898 Meridian Mississippi 39301 In the event any modification or disclaimer 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 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 WARNING DO NOT USE IMPROPER OR POORLY DESIGNED GUITAR STRAPS 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 DANGER
8. T 30 Owner s Manual NECK The select rock maple neck is of a unique bilaminated construction U S Patent number 4 237 944 to provide unmatched rigidity and freedom from warpage Additional reinforcement is provided with a steel torsion rod This neck adjusting rod features high press rolled instead of cut threads for improved strength and freedom from breakage The special 23 4 inch scale length provides a better reach for younger and beginning guitarists and easier faster fretting for the more experienced player The arch of the fingerboard is on a 12inch radius to allow excellent string bending characteristics without the buzzing and fretting out problems associated with the smaller 10 inch radius used by many other manufacturers Frets are 18 nickel silver BODY The T 30 is made from the finest hand selected hardwood A double cutaway design with special forearm and rib cage relief contouring rests comfortably and with good balance against the player s body PICKUPS Three single coil high performance pickups provide both high power and full range operation They may be used singly or in combination and are controlled by master volume and tone controls The exposed blade type polepieces give much better performance than the more common individual magnet designs especially when string bending on the upper frets CIRCUITRY The circuitry of the T 30 is conventional with the exception of the tone c
9. ompensating volume control which minimizes high frequency losses when operating at reduced volume settings However full volume settings will maximize the tonal capabilities The volume level should therefore be controlled at the amplifier whenever possible BRIDGE The die cast alloy bridge is triple chrome plated for durability and resistance to corrosion Support is provided at three points for stability and maximum adjustment of height and tilt HARDWARE Top quality enclosed tuning machines with safety posts Die cast metal top nut Control knobs specially designed and balanced Sturdy five position Gentralab pickup selector switch Switchoraft output jack on face of guitar Cream and black laminated pickguard Stable die cast alloy bridge with individually adjustable bridge saddles Top quality rock n roll gauge strings for light action and good sustain NECK PICKUP MIDDLE PICKUP BRIDGE PICKUP BRIDGE SELECTOR SWITCH TONE OUTPUT JACK VOLUME CONTROL Thevolume control acts as a master volume in that it controls the total signal level delivered from the pickups to the output jacks Rotating the control knob clockwise will increase volume rotating counterclockwise will reduce the volume TONE CONTROL The tonecontrol like the volume control operates as a master control Rotating clockwise will result in more treble high frequencies and a brighter tonality Rotating c
10. or air shipment The case may be cleaned with a damp cloth with or without soap Care should be taken to avoid wetting the foam interior PEAVEY GUITAR ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY REMEDY PEAVEY ELECTRONICS CORPORATION Peavey warrants this Guitar to be free trom detects 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 retail purchaser and ig subject to the conditions exclusions and limitations hereinafter set forth CONDITIONS EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS OF LIMITED WARRANTY This limited warranty shall be VOID and of NO EFFECT if 1 The first purchase of the product is for the purpose of resale or 2 _ The original retail purchase isnot 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 not extend to or cover guitar strings Replacement o guitar strings is deemed to be reasonable anc necessary maintenance Purchaser s exclusive remedy tor breach of this limited warranty is repair of the defect or replacomont of the Guitar at Peavey s option after the Guitar is returned postage prepaid and insured along with a description of the problem proof of purchase and a complete return address to PEAVEY ELECTRONICS CORPORATIO
11. ounterclockwise will result in less treble and a bassier type sound PICKUP SELECTOR SWITCH This fivetposition switch determines which pickup s are operational NOTE POSITION NUMBER ONE IS THE POSITION NEAREST THE NECK POSITION NUMBER FIVE IS THE POSITION NEAREST THE BRIDGE END OF THE GUITAR Position 1 Neck pickup only single coil operation Position 2 Neck and middle pickup humbucking mode out of phase tonality Position 3 Middle pickup only single coil operation Position 4 Bridge and middle pickup humbucking mode out of phase tonality Position 5 Bridge pickup only single coil operation WARNING TO PREVENT ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS INSTRUMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE BEFORE USING THIS INSTRUMENT READ BACK COVER FOR FURTHER WARNINGS NOTE HUMBUCKING MODE REFERS TO TWO SINGLE COIL PICKUPS POSITIONS 2 AND 4 BEING WIRED IN A SPECIAL DUAL COIL CONFIGURATION THIS UNIQUE CONFIGURATION PATENT ALLPLIED FOR RESULTS IN HIGHER OUTPUT RETENTION OF HIGH FREQUENCY RESPONSE AND HUM CANCELLATION OUTPUT RETENTION OF HIGH OUTPUT JACK The output jack is a conventional 4 inch Switchcraft phone jack which accepts standard shielded guitar paich cords PICKUPS The volume levels 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 pickup
12. s 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 ADJUSTMENTS The T 30 guitar has been carefully adjusted tor accurate intonation and playing ease at the Peavey factory However your playing style or playing require ments may necessitate additional adjustments at some time in the future These adjustments should be made by your Peavey dealer or a qualified repairman However with alittle care and by adhering closely to the following instructions you may attempt these adjustments yourself Torsion Rod Nut First fret CAUTION THESE ADJUSTMENTS ARE CRITICAL PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE INSTRUC TIONS THOROUGHLY BE FORE ATTEMPTING ANY ADJUSTMENTS ADJUSTING TORSION ROD The torsion rod adjustment is used to set the straightness of the neck A Peavey torsion rod wrench number 75031001 must be used available from a Peavey Accessory Center 1 Tune the instrument to standard A 440 pitch Fret the sixth string Big 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 1 64 inches and no more than 025 3 32 inches 5 To increase clearance loosen counterclockwise the torsion rod nut Lessening clearance
13. straightening of the neck is accomplished by tightening the nut CAUTION IT IS NOT USUALLY NECES SARY TO ROTATE THE TORSION ROD NUT MORE THAN ONE FULL TURN IN EITHER DIRECTION ONE QUARTER TO ONE HALF Last TURN IS NORMALLY SUFFI er CIENT TO MAKE MOST 8th fret ADJUSTMENTS EXCESSIVE ROTATION MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO NECK AND TORSION ROD IF EXCESSIVE FOR IS NECESSARY TO ROTATE TORSION ROD NUT YOU SHOULD CONSULT YOUR PEAVEY DEALER OR THE FACTORY BEFORE ANY FURTHER ADJUSTMENT Ig MADE 6 Repeat steps 1 through 5 until proper clearance has been reached NECK TILT The neck tilt adjustment works in conjunction with the bridge height adjustment to set the overall string playing height Proper adjustment of the neck tilt has been accomplished at the factory and ordinarily should require very little additional adjustment However if necessary adjust the neck tilt as follows 1 Release string tensions slightly by detuning guitar approximately 1 to 2 full steps 2 Loosen two neck screws closest to headstock of guitar approximately 1 turn 3 Loosen remaining two screws 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 inch allen wrench is used to make this adjustment Turning the screw clockwise lowers the strings closer to the fingerboard NOTE STRING HEIGHT SHOULD BE ADJUSTED TO SUIT YOUR OWN PARTICULAR PLAYING STYLE
14. the string is altered by adjusting the bridge saddle either forward or backward depending on whether the fretted note is sharper higher or flatter lower 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 pickups If the fretted note is flat the vibrating length must be shortened move the bridge saddie forward 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 touching the string with the lift index finger as lightly as possible directly above the 12th tret The left index fingeris drawn away as quickly as possible after the siring is plucked producing a chime effect This chimed note is then compared to the fretted note For even greater ease and higher degree of accuracy 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 THIS IS ACRITICAL AND OFTEN THE MOST DIFFICULT A
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