Ibanez APEX2, Instruction Manual

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TREMOLO SPRINGS
When the guitar is shipped from the factory, it is set up with three tremolo
springs installed in parallel.
If the balance of tension between the strings and the tremolo springs has
changed signifi cantly, such as when you
ʼ
ve switched string gauges or are
using a dropped tuning, you may need to change the number of tremolo
springs or change the way in which they are installed.
1
If you want to increase the tension, install the outer two tremolo springs
diagonally.
2
If you want to decrease the tension, remove the center tremolo spring.
Memo
Loosen the strings suffi ciently before you install or remove tremolo springs. •
Be aware that if you remove all of the springs, the tremolo unit will detach from the guitar.
To reattach the tremolo, insert the knife edge of the tremolo securely into the groove of the stud bolts,
•
and then install the tremolo springs.
ADJUSTING THE ACTION
To adjust the height of the entire tremolo unit, use an Allen wrench (3mm) to turn the stud
bolts located at the left and right of the tremolo unit. (It is not possible to make adjustments
for each string individually.)
ADJUSTING THE INTONATION
1
Use an Allen wrench (3 mm) to loosen the pressure pad bolts of the locking
nut, and loosen the strings suffi ciently.
2
Use an Allen wrench (2 mm) to loosen the saddle lock bolts, and adjust
the saddle position.
Before checking the intonation, fi rmly tighten the saddle lock bolts and
※
tune the guitar correctly. When you
ʼ
ve fi nished making adjustments,
tighten the saddle lock bolts and the pressure pad bolts of the locking nut.
REPLACING THE STRINGS
1
Use an Allen wrench (3 mm) to loosen the pressure pad bolts of the locking
nut, and remove the string from the tuning peg.
2
Use an Allen wrench (3 mm) to loosen the string stopper bolt of the
tremolo unit; then pull the string out of the saddle and remove it.
3
Use wire cutters to cut off the ball end of the new string.
4
Insert the tip of the string from which you cut off the ball end between the
saddle and the string holder block, and tighten the string stopper bolt to
fasten the string.
5
Wind the string onto the tuning peg, and tune it.
6
When you
ʼ
ve fi nished tuning, tighten the pressure pad bolts of the locking nut.
Removing all strings at the same time will cause the tremolo attachment
※
angle to change signifi cantly, so we recommend that you replace the
strings one at a time. If you remove all strings at the same time, tuning will
be easier if you wedge a piece of cloth below the tremolo to secure it so
that the tremolo attachment angle won ʼ t change signifi cantly.
Memo
Before you tune, make sure that the string stopper bolts are fi rmly tightened. •
FINE TUNING
Even after you
ʼ
ve used the locking nuts to lock the strings, you can use
the fi ne tuners to fi ne-tune each string.
The range of adjustment after the strings are locked will be widest if you leave all fi ne-tuning
bolts near the center of their adjustable range before you tune.
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