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Electric Guitar/Electric Bass/Acoustic Guitar/Classic Guitar
Produced by ARIA
Owner’s Manual
Thank you for choosing an Aria instrument. Please take a moment to read through this owners manual. We will
not be responsible for personal injury or damage to your instrument, which may result from incorrect use.
CAUTION
HOW TO AVOID INJURY AND INSTRUMENT DAMAGE
1. It is advisable not to attempt to dismantle or repair your instrument, seek professional advice through your
local music dealer.
2. To prevent electric shock avoid playing your Aria in a damp conditions.
3. To avoid damage caused by leaking batteries, remove old batteries as soon as possible and do not store
your instrument for long periods of time with the batteries installed.
4. Do not dispose of old batteries in a fire.
5. It is normal for the fingerboard to shrink, which will leave the fret ends exposed, be aware that these fret ends
can be sharp enough to cause injury.
6. It is advisable to change strings regularly, tied and tarnished strings will sound dull and break more easily.
Overtuning strings will also break them. To avoid injury, be aware that ends of strings are sharp.
9. Be aware that guitar vibratos use strong springs to counter string tension, when changing strings or adjusting
the vibrato keep your fingers clear of the back edge of the vibrato and the springs.
10. If you use a strap attach it securely to the strap buttons.
11. To avoid injury be aware that some pick guards have sharp edges.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. You should keep your Aria instrument in an area which is not excessively dry or wet and since temperature
effects relative humidity, somewhere which is not excessively hot or cold. Avoid storing your guitar near to
heating radiators or vents and in your car.
When traveling with your Aria, try to give time for it to acclimatize when you reach your destination, leaving
it in a case is a good idea.
2. Hold the jack plug on your guitar cable when you unplug, this will help avoid damaging the cable.
3. Use appropriate polish on your guitar, your local music dealer can advise you. Never use solvents.
4. Before lifting your guitar case or gig bag make sure that the catches or zippers are secure, a guitar can
easily fall from an open case, causing damage.
5. Always store your guitar in a case or gig bag and avoid leaning it against chairs or tables.
