Peavey G - BASS User's Manual
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1. ooo 9 9990 0 9 9990999979999 9 Saddle Temperature amp Humidity e o o 9 9 99 9999709 Strings eenen e 999 9 o 9 0 9 9 55 65 arnings 2 cece ccc cece cece eenn nen LD eeen 2 INTRODUCTION 99 9 99 9 0 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 0 Thank you for buying the Peavey G Bass This bass was built by the most skilled craftsmen and made from the finest materials available As with all of our musical equipment we have built our bass guitars using a combination of leading edge technology and traditional handcrafted methods Ask your Peavey dealer for a full list of other Peavey musical equipment and accessories FEATURES ec c 0c060600000000000006009000000000000009 Solid basswood body 35 scale carbon graphite composite neck adjustable Pau Ferro fingerboard 8 radius 21 nickel silver frets 5 topnut width Graphlon topnut Active bass mid amp treble boost cut 10 Master volume control Chrome plated die cast bridge Extra deep forearm and ribcage contour for maximum comfort e 1 VFL Plus wide aperture internally active pickup e2. or tangible personal property caused by negligence on the part of Peavey This limited warranty is in lieu of any and all warranties expressed 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 condi tions 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 limita tions 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 war ranty 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 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 h
3. type Circuli equalization The mid control is peaking type When the controls are at the center position the response of the preamp is flat Rotating the high control clockwise will boost frequencies above 2 kHz 10dB Rotating the low control clockwise will boost frequencies below 100 Hz 10dB Rotating the mid control clockwise will boost the band of frequencies from 200 Hz to 800 Hz centered amp 400 Hz 10dB Rotating any of the controls counterclockwise will cut those same frequencies by 10 dB OUTPUT JACK The output jack is a genuine Switchcraft 1 4 phone jack which accepts standard guitar patch cables We recommend high quality Peavey shielded patch cords Switchcraft is a registered trademark of Switchcraft Inc ANDJUSTMENTS Your instrument has been carefully adjusted at the Peavey factory for accurate intonation and playing ease However your playing style or playing require ments may necessitate additional adjustments 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 Please read the instructions thoroughly before attempting any adjustments TORSION ROD The 35 graphite composite neck is equipped with an adjustable steel torsion rod neck should neck adjust ments be desired While the neck should need few adjustments ne
4. 00000000000000000000000000000000009 9 99996 9 9 9 6 6e eee 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 e 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 electrical apparatus if it has improper grounding facilities 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 instru ment or associated equipment if the holding devices fail for any reason 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 Bass guitar strings are under considerable tension when they are tuned to concert A 440 pitch Exercise extreme care when tuning especially above concert pitch or when employing string bending
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6. be adjusted with the neck tilt screw which is accessible through an access hole located between the neck screws 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 intona 1 tion problems and decreased playability After adjustment securely tighten all four neck screws Retune your instrument to standard pitch Check strings for correct height and playability If necessary repeat steps 1 until the action is set properly for your playing style 2 5 i zuo MERE ES i I dF C a LE 7 5 N P TH THE EEE Tee Sess nib BEES H S coc TRE TIEFE 3 PE SERIE 22 eW Sco Q IH 2223258 EE Hi THEME HS EE c TEHE D T C 6t EES E ip 25 SHEER 292958 f 5 2 w I 328 Ht 29985 lu vs gt TE ELE 3298 5 an Hii Shed FEEF ce THEE SE GEES og cge CARE FOR YOUR INSTRUMENT 9 9999999999999 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 This is a high quality
7. ck relief string clearance over finger board can be tailored to your particular playing style or string gauge Adjustments can be made by inserting 6 the supplied Allen wrench into the adjustment bullet located in the access slot in top of the peghead Rotating clockwise will tighten the rod thus decreasing the amount of relief underbow Rotating counterclockwise will loosen the rod thus increasing the amount of relief underbow in the neck Adjustments should be made in small incre ments of 1 4 turn or less Overtightening can dam age the rod thus voiding the warranty If you are unfamiliar with making this type of adjustment we recommend that you contact your local Peavey dealer for assistance PICKUP The sensitivity level of the magnetic pickup can be adjusted by raising or lowering the pickup with its height adjusting screws Raising the pickup closer to the strings will increase the output and sensitivi ty Lowering the pickup away from the strings will decrease output and sensitivity How you adjust the height of your pickups will greatly affect your tone and output levels Experiment with different heights until you get the sound you want You ll be sur prised at how much tonal variance can be achieved with a simple pickup adjustment Accurate string intonation settings ensure that your instrument will play in tune at any point on the neck The proper adjustments will maximize the accuracy of individual no
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9. elp ensure 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 to facilitate receipt of any bul letins or other forms of notification which may become necessary in connec tion with any condition that may require dissemination of information Or correction The warranty of registration card and subsequent notices of change of address should be mailed to Peavey Electronics Corporation P O Box 2898 Meridian MS 39302 2898 In the event of any modification of disclaimer of expressed or implied war ranties or any limitation of remedies contained herein conflicts with applica ble 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 14 11 805045358 M mmaned p d X d n s B D pra a Denn sm rn LI B R RE
10. lace 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 3 Play the first G string open and compare it to the pitch of the same string when it is played at the twelfth fret These notes should sound the same actually there is an octave difference 4 Using a Phillips head screwdriver adjust the string saddle so 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 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 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 5 as necessary until the intonation of all the strings is accurately adjusted The neck tilt adjustment works in conjunction with the bridge height adjustment to set the overall string playing height Relieve string tension slightly by detuning the instrument approximately 1 2 whole steps Loosen two neck screws closest to the headstock approximately 1 turn Loosen remaining two neck screws closest to the bridge approximately 2 turns String height may now
11. 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 should store the instrument in its case when not using it STRINGS Your instrument comes from the factory with high quality Peavey 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 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 optimum performance strings should be changed approximately once a month or after about every twenty four hours of playing Some players prefer to change strings more often FINISH Your instrument has a polyester urethane finish that is both durable and weather resistant but requires care Regular cleaning with Peavey guitar polish is 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 11 WARNINGS e0e0
12. or popping playing techniques The possibility of string breakage and personal injury exists under these conditions 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 12 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 extend ed 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 The first purchase of the product is for the purpose of resale or 2 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 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 exclusive remedy for breach of this limited warranty is repair of the defect or replacement of the guitar at the option of Peavey Service work may be performed by any Peave
13. tes 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 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 individual saddles either forward or backward depending on whether the fretted note is sharper or flatter in pitch than the open note 7 NOTE This process should always be performed with new strings Intonation problems are often the result of 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 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 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 elec tronic guitar tuners that are available from most music stores 1 Tune the instrument to standard A 440 pitch 2 Hold the instrument in a normal playing position or p
14. xm Md COR x ntents Introduction eatures enn e 9 9 o 90 9 9 99 99 ee 90 9 99 99 97 9 ese 90 9 onstruction 9 9 9 o o 9 09 9 9 7 99 990 ee ee es 9 99 9 9 o 9 9 ee 9 9 9 9 9 9 999 9999 9 099 9999 99 99 9 Neck 9 99 99 9 9 9 999 9 9 0 9 9 99 9 9 4 9 9 9 9 99 9 Pickup Bridge 9 oo 9 9 9 ee 9 5 9 9 9 9 99 9 see 96 9 ese 80 es 9 9 9 9 4 4 enen 4 5 5 Battery 9 e 90 9 9 9 9 99 9 ee ese 6 09 ee 999 9 99 9 9 9 9 9 99 o o 9 90 90 9 0 9 9 ee 99 0 9 ee 909 9 9 9 e 9 Volume e 99 9 o o o o 9 99 696 9 9 99 99 0 99 99 99 99 e Tone Network 599 9 o 9 9 09 9999 9 5 0 9 9 es es eee 99 9 9 9 5 5 6 djustments e 9 9 99 o o 9 9 6 9 9 ee se 9 ee 9 9 9 9 9 Torsion Rod gt gt o o 9 o o 99 9090 909 99 99 99069909 9 75 Fe 9 4 9 9 amp 9 0 9 9 9 ee 9 9 9 9 99 9 779 9 5 Pickups 4 9 99 9 99 9 999 9 20 099 99 9 9 99 9 6 String Intonation Neck Tilt oe 9 9 9 9 oo
15. y Authorized Service Center or if the service center is unable to provide the necessary warranty service you will be directed to the nearest 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 prob lem proof of purchase and a complete return address to PEAVEY ELECTRONICS CORPORATION International Service Center Hwy 80 East Meridian MS 39301 If the defect is remedial under this warranty and the other terms and condi tions 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 for any cost whatsoever and regard less of the form of action whether in contract or in tort including negli gence shall be limited to actual damages up to an amount equal to the pur chase 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 13 The foregoing limitation of remedy will not apply to the payment of cost and damage awards for personal injury or damage to real property
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