Peavey Patriot Plus User's Manual
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1. PATRIOT PLUS OPERATING GUIDE CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS INSTRUMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE BEFORE USING THIS INSTRUMENT READ BACK COVEA FOR FURTHER WARNINGS Neck Tho select rock maple neck is of a unique bi lamineted construction U S Patent 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 rolled threads tor improved strength and freedom from breakage This instrument features a full scale length which is 24 and there are 23 frets The arch of the fingerboard is on a 12 radius to allow excellent string bending characteristics without the buzzing and frettingout problems associated with the smaller 10 radius used by many other manufacturers Frets are 18 nickel silver medium and high crowned fora more secure grip when bending strings Body The body is made from the finest hand selected hardwood which is finished in either a satin natural or gloss custom color The new Naturalite body shape offers greater access to cutaways and all 29 frets The special rib cage contour allows ease of handling and more comfort when the instrumentis used with a guitar strap see Care For The Instrument Pickup One of the two pickups is a high output single coil design utilizing a unique molded housing which allows critical adjustment near the strings for maximum2. Graphlon top nut Heavy duty control knobs Military Grade pickup selector switch with comfortable bat handle Output jack on face of guitar Black White Black laminated pickguard Top quality rock and roll gauge strings for light action and good sustain amose eiceuo QUTPUT Jac lt voLuMe CONTROL TONE CONTROL Controls 1 Volume Control The volume control acts as a master volume in thatit controls the total signal level delivered from both pickups to the output jack Rotating the control knob clockwise will increase volume rotating counterclockwise will reduce volume 2 Tone Control The tone control like the volume control operates as a master control Rotating clockwise will result in more treble high frequencies and a brighter tonality Rotating counterclockwise will result in less trable 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 pickup the miele position activates both pickups simultaneously Output Jack The output jack is a conventional phone jack which accepts standard guitar patch cords Pickup Adjustment The volume level between pickups can be adjusted by raising or lowering each pickup with its height adjus
3. require correction the registration card will neip insure that you are contacted and properly notified Ht_you_move from the address shown on the WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD you should notify Peavey of the change of addrose so as to facilitate your rocoipt 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 Tne 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 disclaimor of express or implied warranties or any limitation of remedies contained nerein conflicte with applicable law then such modification disclaimer or limitation as the case may be shall be deemed to be modified tothe extent necessery 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 70 BE USED UNDER TENSION AND UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS THEY MAY BREAK AND SPRING AWAY FRON THE GUITAR DO NOT TUNE OR PLAY TUIS INSTRUMENT WITH YOUR FACE IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE STRINGS AS SERIOUS INJURY COULD RESULT IF A STAING SHOULD BREAK WARNING BASS GUITAR STRINGS ARE UNDER CONSIDERABLE TENSION WHEN THEY ARE TUNED TO CONCERT A 440
4. CY READOUT Setting Intonati NOTE BOTH TORSION ROD AND STRING HEIGHT SETTINGS 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 to standard A 440 pitch 3 Hold the instrument in a normal playing position or place he 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 a Phillips head screwdriver adjust the length of the siring saddle so that the open note and the fretted note or harmonic are the same NOTE IT WILL OFTEN BE NECESSARY TO RETURN THE OPEN STRING TO STANDARD PITCH AFTER THE BRIDGE POSITION IS ALTERED 6 Repeal 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 trom the finest materials and with the most up to date production methods available With reasonable cara it should provide meny many years of service and outstanding playability Temperature and Humidity It is important that your instrument b
5. D 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 HEAVY PLAYING TECHNIQUE EXGESSIVELY HIGH ACTION WILL RESULT IN INTONATION PROBLEMS AND DECREASED PLAYABILITY 5 After adjustment securely tighten all tour neck attaching screws 6 Tune guitar to standard pitch Check strings for correct height and playability If necessary repeat steps 1 through 5 until action is correct Saddle Height Adjustment This instrument features individual bridge saddles which work in conjunction with the neck tilt adjustment to determine the 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 12 radius of the neck to maximize string fret distance Use a 3 64 Allen wrench to make the adjustment for each string 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 it is played one octave higher at the 12th fret The actual vibrating length of that string is vari
6. 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 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 CAUTION THE peavey Require OCE ECTAIC CASE HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND CONSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE POWER RESERVE FOR PLAYING MODERN MUSIC WHICH MAY SIONAL PEAK POWER TO HANOLE OCCASIONAL PEAK POWER ADEQUATE POWER HEAOROOM HAS BEEN DESIGNEDINTO THIS SYS EN EXTEN OPERATION AT ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM POWER LEVELS IS NOT RECOMMENDED SINCE THIS COULD DAMAGE THE ASSOCIATED LOUDSPEAKER SYSTEM PLEASE BE AWARE THAT MAXIMUM POWER CAN BE OBTAINED WITH VERY LOW SETTINGS OF THE GAIN CONTAOLS IF THE INPUT SIGNAL IS VERY STRONG PEAVEY ELECTRONICS CORPORATION 985 711 A Stres Dus to our efor tor constant improvement features and specifications are subject to changa without noice t Meridian MS 39801 U S A
7. SIBLY 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 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 Of 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 PURCHASE Should notification become necessary for any condition that would
8. e protected from any extremes or sudden changes in either temperature or humidity The instrument should be stored in its case whenever itis not use Strings String lite may be greatly extended by frequent cleaning and wiping after use Dirt and perspiration tend to build up on the underside of the sirings so it is often necessary to slide a rag between the sirings and the fingerboard Dirt laden strings cause tuning and intonation problems cs 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 preferto change strings more often NOTE YOUR INSTRUMENT IS EQUIPPED WITH HIGH QUALITY PEAVEY 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 STRINGS Finish Your instrument has a polyurethane finish which is both durable and weather resistant but nevertheless needs care Automotive grade waxes will protect clean and shine Between waxing the instrument should be wiped with a dry soft cloth Case A unique molded plastic case Patent applied tor provides maximum protection and road durability The case features large storage areas and a padlock tab to facilitate locking for air shipment The case may be cleaned with a damp cloth with or with
9. e 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 toan amountequalto the greater of the purchase price of the procuct 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 paymentot cost and damage awards for personal injury or damage to real property or 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 3WIRE MAINS SYSTEM IN ORDER TO AYOID 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 1S POSSIBLE TO ENCOUNTER AN ELECTRICAL SHOCK WHEN COMING INTO CONTACT WITH ANOTHER ELECTRICAL 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 RESULT IF IMPROPER INFERIOR ILL FITTING OR WORN OUT STRAPS ARE USED THE INSTRUMENT COULD POS
10. ed 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 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 saddle 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 LEFT INDEX FINGER AS LIGHTLY AS_ POSSIBLE DIRECTLY ABOVE THE TWELFTH FRET THE LEFT INDEX 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 EVEN GREATER EASE AND A HIGH 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 FREQUEN
11. humbucking or single coil unit In the middle position the neck pickup and the bridge pickup are activated With this combination it is possible to have two single coil pickups working together in a humbucking mode or a dual coil humbucking pickup combined with the neck single coil pickup Our unique patented tone circuit enabies dual or single coil operation from the humbucking bridge pickup through the rotation of the rear pickup tone Control Rotating the tone control fully clockwise position no 10 achieves the single coil mode and produces a greater degree of highs from the instrument Rotating the tone control counterclockwise to approximately the 7 position brings the second coil into operation for humbucking tonalities Further rotation counterclockwise of the tone control allaws action typical of humbucking pickups and the bridge pickup is full humbucking all the way back to tho 0 position When rotating the tone control from 0 to 10 you will notice as you pass 7 the overall tonality from the bridge Pickup Decomes much thinner and more highs are apparent noting that one of the coils has been slowly eliminated and from 7 to 10 on the control knob produces single coil operation Bridge The fully articulated 13 gauge steel bridge is triple chrome plated and utilizes solid steel saddles which are both height and length adjustable for eech string Hardware Heavy duty tuning machines with chrome buttons
12. it 1 Tho first purchase of the product is for the purpose of resale or 2 _ The original retail purchase isnot mado fromen 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 detects 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 exclusive remedy for breach of this limited warranty is repair of the defect or roplacemont of the guitar at Peavey s option Service work may be pertormed 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 raturn 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 8201 If the defect is remedial under this limited warranty and the other terms and conditions expressed herein have been complied with Peavey will repair or replace tho product and will roturn it froight collect to the purchaser Other than the postage and insurance requirement no charge will be made for such repair or replacement Peavey s lability to th
13. out soap Care should be taken to avoid wetting the foam Interior The Electric Case The following are some general guidelines if you have purchased your Peavey instrument with our optional Electric Case The Electric Case is our rugged double walled and molded case which contains an extremely sensitive 10 watt preamp power amp and special combination The preamp seciton contains two inputs for the guitar labeled A and B Input A is the most sensitive input and will provide the highest amount of gain volume The B input exhibits somewhat less gain than input A and should be used with guitars which have very high output hot pickups Next are the pre gain equalizer and post gain controls These controls can be adjusted in a variety of ways to obtain many different tonalities and textures For example if you desire a ry clean tonality rotate the post gain control between 8 and 40 and then adjust the pre gain control to the desired normal volume level NOTE WE DO NOT RECOMMEND THAT THE PRE GAIN CONTROL FOR THIS APPLICATION BE SET HIGHER THAN ITS NUMBER 5 POSITION PLACING THE PRE GAIN CONTROL ABOVE THIS SETTING COULD RESULT IN POWER AMP CLIPPING AND POSSIBLE SPEAKER DAMAGE FAILURE The equalizer control can now be adjusted to provide a ier type of sound 0 5 or a brighter tonality 5 10 I you desire a distorted sound for rock type textures rotate the pre gain control bet
14. output The bridge rear pickup is a high output humbucking design to greaily increase tonal range and flexibility of the instrument This pickup employs our patented tone circuit dual single coil U S Patent No 4 164 163 allowing humbucking or single coil operation of the rear pickup thru rotation of the tone control see How the Circuit Works The pickups are fully potted to reduce unwanted microphonics and noise and toallow pickups to remain intact for many years without vibrating loose in transpor or use Note Because of this potting it is virtually impossible to disassemble the pickup without totally destroying the unit Any attompt to disassemble tho pickup will void the warranty on the electronics of your instrument Circuitry The circuit utilized in the instrument is designed for maximum tonal flexibility featuring two pickups one single coil and one humbucking feeding a three way selector switch There is only one volume control which operates the output levei of both pickups and there is one tone control The master pickup tone control allows the unique capability of solecting between humbucking response or single coll tonalities See description of How the Circuit Works and Pickup Selector How the Circuit Works The capabilities of the two pickup 3 position switch circuitry provide Unmatched flexibility for guitars of this type The middle position creates a unique combination with the bridge pickup acting as a
15. ting screws Raising the pickups closer to the strings will increase the output and volume Lowering the pickups away from the strings will docrease 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 Adjustment Your instrument has been carefully adjusted for accurate 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 guitar necks must have a slight amount of bow to keep the strings trom buzzing on the frets To set the straightness of the neck a Peavey torsion rod wrench No 75031007 must be used avilable from a Peavey Accessory Center 14 Tune the instrument to standard A 440 pitch 2 Fret the sixth string BIG at the Tirst 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 Torsion co
16. unterclockwise the torsion rad nut Rod Nut Less clearance straightening of the neck is accomplished by tightening the nut CAUTION IT IS NOT USUALLY NECES First fret SARY TO ROTATE THE TORSION ROD NUT MORE THAN ONE FULL TURN IN EITHER DIRECTION ONE QUARTER TO ONE HALF TURN IS NORMALLY SUFFICI ENT TO MAKE MOST ADJUST MENTS EXCESSIVE ROTA TION MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO NECK AND TORSION ROD IF EXCESSIVE FORCE IS NECESSARY TO ROTATE TORSION ROD NUT YOU SHOULD CONSULT YOUR PEAVEY DEALER OR THE FACTORY BEFORE ANY FURTHER ADJUSTMENT IS MADE ain tret gt 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 ta set the overall string playing height This adjustment should be used whenever possible to set string height rather than the bridge height adjustment 1 Relieve string tension slightly by detuning guitar approximately 1 to 2 full steps li 2 Loosen two neck screws closest to headstock of guitar approximately 1 turn 3 Loosen remaining two neck screws closest to bridge approximately 2 turns 4 String height may now be adjusted with the neck tilt screw whic located inside the fifth hole in the neck plate A si 4 allen wrench is used to make this past adjustment Turning the screw HS clockwise lowers the strings closer to the fingerboard NOTE STRING HEIGHT SHOUL
17. ween its number 5 to 10 positionand then adjust the post gain control between its number 1 to 6 position The equalizer contro can be adjusted for silkior distortion sounds 0 5 or for a greater amount of bite 50 NOTE AS WITH THE SETTINGS FOR OBTAINING A CLEAN SOUND IT IS NOT RECOMMENDED TO ROTATE THE POST GAIN CONTROL HIGHER THAN ITS NUMBER 5 POSITION SETTINGS HIGHER THAN 5 COULD RESULT IN A POWER AMP OVERLOAD AND POSSIBLE SPEAKER DAMAGE AND OR FAILURE COULD LT CAUTION FOR YOUR SAFETY WE HAVE INCORPORATED A THREE WIRE LINE MAINS CABLE WITH PROPER GROUNDING FACILITIES IT IS NOT ADVISABLE TO REMOVE THE GROUND PIN UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES IF IT IS NECESSARY TO USE THE AMP WITHOUT PROPER GROUNDING FACILITIES SUITABLE GROUNDING ADAPTORS SHOULD BE USED MUCH LESS NOISE AND GREATLY REDUCED SHOCK HAZARD EXIST WHEN THE UNIT IS OPERATED WITH THE PROPER GROUNDED RECEPTACLES 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 from date of purchase PROVIDED however that this limited warranty Is extended only to the original retall purchaser and is 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
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