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1. STANDARD BRIDGE K5 To replace strings thread the new strings through the string holes located on the back of the tailpiece Lee and bring them up and over the saddle The AK on intonation can be adjusted by moving the saddle oe ey a forward or backward using a Phillips head screwdriver on the adjustment screw at the rear of o the bridge Staring height is controlled by using a wrench to raise or lower the small Allen screws on either side of the saddle EDGES BEECH RONIES All 2 pickups models Pickup Balancer The pickup balance control pot allows the user to blend between the front and back pickups using a single pot The center position of the pot has a de tent which will set both mm BRIDGE NECK PICKUP PICKUP pickups to equal output Turning the knob clockwise increases the neck pickup while decreasing the output of the bridge pickup Turning the knob counter clockwise decreases the neck pickup and increases the output of the bridge pickup EDGES CONORONS Each of the Ibanez pre amps are specifically voiced to bring out the distinctive tone of each model VARI MID 3BAND EQ BTB with VARI MID IIIB 18V Mid Boost Cut K5 with VARI MID III Mid Boost Cut Balancer Volume A Bass Boost Cut Treble Boost Cut Balancer Volume Mid Frequen Bass Boost Cut Treble Boost Cut BARTOLINI EQ SR with BARTOLINI2. Rear PU Volume GSR with 1V 1T Tone Volume RD with 1V 1B 1T Balancer Volume Tone gt GAXB with 1V TONE CHARACTER SW Volume o 7 Tone Character Switch ICB with 2V 1T Front PU Volume Tone Rear PU S Volume G
3. SSE S4 EAA BRIDGES BIOO BIOS BIOS BRIDGE SR SRX RD BTB GWB35 The B100 B105 and B106 bass bridges were designed for easy string change The strings are installed by hooking the ball end into the string catch at the rear of the bridge The intonation can be adjusted by moving the saddle forward or backward using a Phillips head screwdriver on the adjustment screw at the rear of the bridge String height is controlled by using a 1 5mm Allen wrench to raise or lower the Allen screws on either side of the saddle BIO BIS BRIDGE SR GSR ICB GAXB To replace strings thread the new strings through the string holes located on the back of the tailpiece and bring them up and over the saddle The intonation can be adjusted by moving the saddle forward or backward using a Phillips head screwdriver on the adjustment screw at the rear of the bridge String height is controlled by using a 1 5mm Allen wrench to raise or lower the Allen screws on either side of the saddle ACCU CAST B200 B205 SRX DWB3 RD FIGURE 1 REPLACING THE STRINGS The Accu Cast B200 and B205 bass bridges allow two styles of string installation The strings are installed by lowering the ball end bA into the bridge and hooking the ball end below the string catch at the rear of the FIGURE 2 bridge Figure 1 In this method the strings are installed by lowering the ball end into the bridge and holing the string catch directly be
4. MAING ENONGE Our congratulations and deepest thanks on making Ibanez your choice of instrument Ibanez standards are second to none All Ibanez instruments are set up to our strict quality control standards before shipping The purpose of this manual is to explain how to maintain your instrument s finish and to keep your guitar playing as well as it did when it left our factory CLEANING Regular cleaning of your bass is one of the most important ways you can maintain the finish and lengthen string life After playing wipe down your instrument to remove any perspiration from the instrument Perspiration can actually contain acids that can be corrosive to the strings and metal parts of the bass Gloss finish basses should be polished with polish formulated specifically for musical instruments and a soft treated guitar cloth or a cotton rag Abrasive rags such as polyester can scratch the finish Oil finished basses should be wiped clean immediately after playing with a dry cotton rag only If your bass has become discolored due to extended use or heavy perspiration factory appearance see a qualified bass repair person about methods to restore the oil finish to its original factory appearance STRINGS AND TUNING MACHINES If strings become dirty discolored or produce a dull sound or buzz replace the strings with new ones For best results we recommend replacing one string at a time this will help to avoid removing the string t
5. MK 1 GWB with BARTOLINI NTBT Balancer Volume Volume w EQ Bypass Sw Treble Pull Bypass Boost Cut is 2 Bass Boost Cut Mid Boos Cut 3BAND EQ Bass Boost Cut Treble Boost Cut EDB with EQB III SR with EQB IIIB STYLE SWEEPER Balancer Balancer Volume Volume Treble Treble Boost Cut Boost Cut Style Sweeper Finger lt gt Slap A O Bass Boost Cut gt A Mid Boost Cut 2BAND EQ BTB with EQB IIB Bass Boost Cut SR with EQB IIC Treble Boost Cut Treble Boost Cut Balancer pe dae Bass Boost Cut Bass Volume Boost Cut Balancer N SRX with EQB IIDX q Treble Boost Cut D Bass Boost Cut Balancer Volume RD with EQB IID 2way toggle EQ on off Sw RD900 905 Volume w Push Pull Treble Pickup Coil Selecter Sw Boost Cut DN Bass wae GWB35 with EQB GWII DWB with EQB DW IIB Bass Boost Cut i Bass Boost Cut on re Vol ae Boost Cut Gain Boost Sw Treble Boost Cut Pull Boost PHAT EQ EDB with PHAT Tone Phat EQ Front Pickup 3 ee Rear Pickup Volume GSR with PHAT II Rear Pickup Volume Front Pickup Volume Phat II EQ Tone BTB with PHAT II Phat II EQ Balancer Volume SRX with PHAT II Phat II EQ Volume PASSIVE SR GSR with 2V 1T Tone Volume
6. all end into the bridge and hooking the ball end below the string catch at the rear of the bridge To raise or lower the string action insert the correct Allen wrench into the screw at the saddle A To raise the saddle turn the wrench clockwise and to lower the saddle turn the wrench counter clockwise Intonation adjustments can be made by adjusting the intonation screws B at the rear of the bridge clockwise to move saddle back and counter clockwise to move the saddle forward MONO RAIL Il BTB Mono Rail II bridge allows the bass strings to be isolated for one another by using independent bridge plates for each string The strings are installed by lowering the ball end into the bridge and holing the ball end below the string catch at the rear of the bridge Intonation adjustments can be made by adjusting the intonation screws at the rear of the bridge clockwise to move saddle back and counter clockwise to move the saddle forward l EBIO SSTRING BRIDGE DWB35 EB10 5string bridge was designed for easy string change The strings are installed by holing the ball end into the string catch at the rear of the bridge The intonation can be adjusted by moving the saddle forward or backward using a Phillips heads screwdriver on the adjustment screw at the rear of the bridge String height is controlled by using a 2 0mm Allen wrench to raise or lower the Allen screws on either side of the saddle
7. e Instruments can be affected by changes in temperature and moisture High string action can make the guitar difficult to play If the string action is too low fret buzz or unclear notes can occur To remedy this follow the instructions for the particular type of bridge installed In the case of string action make sure the guitar is in tune and the truss rod is adjusted properly Ibanez action is set to 2 0mm for treble side and 2 5mm for bass side at the 12th fret The action may also need to be readjusted after the neck is adjusted or strings are changed to a different gauge Follow the instructions in the relevant bridge manual to make adjustments If strings other than those described above are used gradually increase the action clearance from the treble side through to the bass side INTONATION Intonation adjustment is the operation of adjusting the location of the string at the saddle to compensate for different tuning Follow the instructions of the a4 b particular bridge intonation below Intonation is properly set when the 12th fret note and the 12th fret harmonic are exactly the same note This is the center point of the scale and the most accurate way of setting a standard scale length With the harmonic note as the standard if the fretted note is flat move the bridge saddle forward toward the headstock a to decrease the string length If the fretted note is sharp move it back away from the headstock b to inc
8. ension from the neck When replacing strings with different gauge strings it may be necessary to adjust the truss rod tension We recommend only qualified technicians perform this Ibanez basses are factory equipped with the following string gauges Please follow the instructions below for your particular model The strings should be tightly wound on to the tuning machines from top to bottom with 2 to 3 string wraps around the post In case of tuning machines where the string ends are inserted into the posts the string can be cut to length in advance using a pair of string cutters If the tuning machines are sealed gear units they are self lubricating types The set screws for the tuning knob are adjustment screws that can be tightened with a small Phillips head screwdriver i to increase the tension 8 10cm TIGHTEN The use of coarse strings may lead to buzzing and sound distortion Using strings LOOSEN that have twists or kinds may cause buzzing or decreased sustain Make sure that the strings are smooth and free from any defects before installing Solid and Semi Acoustic Guitars 009 042 Full Acoustic Guitars 013 054 Flat Wound TIGHTEN 4 String Basses 045 105 y gt 5 String Basses 045 105 130 A LOOSEN NECK Ibanez steel string models are equipped with adjustable truss rods The purpose of a truss rod is to adjust the neck to counteract s
9. low the saddle This increases string tension and adds sustain Figure 2 STRING HEIGHT To raise or lower the string action insert the correct Allen wrench into the screw A at the saddle To raise the saddle turn the wrench clockwise and to lower the saddle turn the wrench counter clockwise INTONATION Intonation adjustment can be made by adjusting the intonation screws B at the rear of the bridge clockwise to move the saddle back and counter clockwise to move the saddle forward ACCU CAST B20 B25 SR The Accu Cast bass bridge was designed for easy string change durability and accurate string height adjustment To raise or lower the string action insert the correct Allen wrench into the screw at the saddle A To raise the saddle turn the wrench clockwise and to lower the saddle turn the wrench counter clockwise Intonation adjustments can be made by adjusting the intonation screws at the rear of the bridge clockwise to move saddle back and counter clockwise to move the saddle forward R900 905 For slightly more sustain strings can be installed either from the back of the instrument through the string grommets Note When replacing string check with the dealer to make sure the new strings are long enough for the full scale length of the bass B400 B405 BRIDGE RD The strings are installed by lowering the b
10. rease the string length intonation adjustments Please note that strings can be broken when the saddle is moved so always loosen the strings before making adjustment PICKUPS The output level of the instrument as well as the quality of the signal can be affected by the pickup height Pickup height should be adjusted until the volume of neck and bridge pickups are almost equal with both volumes wide open The volume may drop drastically if the pickup height is too low As the pickups are magnetic fret buzzing and distortion may occur if the pickup is too close to the strings Use a small screwdriver to make adjustments to raise or lower the pickup Instruments that have adjustable pole pieces can be adjusted to balance the output of each string IAT ITER The battery should be changed when the volume becomes weak or the sound becomes distorted Use a new 9 volt alkaline not lithium or carbon battery The battery is stored inside battery cavity or control cavity Inserting a plug into the jack activates the power supply Be sure to disconnect the cord when the bass is not in use this will prevent the battery from draining This is to certify that the aforementioned equipments fully conform to protection requirements of the following EC council directives DIRECTIVES 89 336 EEC Electromagnetic compatibility PRINTED IN KOREA 04001INOV 2004
11. tring tension There are many reasons for truss rod adjustments One of the most frequent reasons is changing string gauges or tuning pitch which can affect string tension String tension changes may affect the string height and cause fret buzz or incorrect notes To adjust the truss rod locate the truss rod nut and adjust it by inserting the correct wrench into the nut and tightening clockwise or loosening counter clockwise the rod Truss rod tension can be measured by installing a capo at the first fret holding the string down at the fret position where the neck joins the body Insert a thickness gauge between the LOOSEN string and the fret at the 8th fret Pa TIGHTEN TIGHTEN There should be between 0 3 mm to 0 5 mm clearance That clearance is referred to as neck relief Too much neck relief can cause the neck to have higher action in the middle of the neck causing poor intonation and uncomfortable playability No e arenes neck relief can cause fret buzz Appropriate care must be taken when adjusting the neck and we recommend only e qualified technicians perform this procedure J 0 3 0 5mm J ee benen he f Ee 8TH FRET ACTION TREBLE SIDE BASS SIDE Ibanez bass string action is set at Solid Guitars 15mm 2 OMM the factory However there are Full Acoustic Guitars 1 7mm 2 3mm many reasons that an instrument s _ _ Basses 2 0mm 2 5mm string height can chang
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