Changing the battery
The active electronics for the bridge transducer sys-
tem are powered by a single 9-volt battery accessible
via a small compartment on the back of the guitar. The
preamp is activated when you plug the guitar in.
Therefore, to avoid draining the battery please make
sure to unplug your jacks when the guitar will not be
used for a long period of time. If the sound of the
bridge transducers starts to sound thin and fuzzy you
are overdue for a battery change. Battery life is
approximately 300 hours.
Care and Maintenance
The Multiac Jazz neck is reinforced by a sophisticated
truss rod system, the truss rod provides for easy
adjustment when the neck reacts to changes in rela-
tive humidity.
Truss rod adjustments should only be
made by a qualified guitar technician.
To avoid dry-
ing out your fingerboard apply lemon oil on a soft cloth
and then to your fingerboard. Allow the ebony to soak
in the oil for a few minutes before removing the
excess. This should be done with the strings removed
and at least once every year. The easiest way to keep
your guitar clean is by simply using a polishing cloth
without using any polishes at all. However if you are
going to use a polish please use a non-abrasive non-
wax based polish. Apply the polish on a cloth first. Do
not spray it directly on to the guitar. After you have pol-
ished the area you are working on turn the cloth over
to a 'dry' side and remove any excess residue.
Wood reacts to changes in humidity. Too much dry-
ness or moisture in the air can have a negative affect
on your guitar.
Here are a few suggestions:
Maintain a relative humidity of approximately 45%.
This is easily accomplished with a small case humidifi-
er available at any music store. They are affordable
and a great investment.
If your guitar is exposed to extreme temperature
changes do not open your case without first allowing
the temperature in the case to slowly return to normal.
This will help prevent finish checking.
Enjoy your new guitar.
