BATTERY
If your guitar has a built-in preamp or equalizer and requires a battery, you will need to
replace the battery when you notice that the volume has decreased or the sound has
become distorted. The battery is housed in a battery compartment or within the control
cavity. (The location may differ depending on the model of the guitar.) Depending on the
model, either 006P (9 V) battery or two AA (1.5 V x 2) batteries are used. When replac-
ing the battery, check the orientation carefully to place it in the battery compartment or
control cavity in the correct orientation. For a guitar that requires two batteries, do not
mix old and new or alkaline and manganese batteries together. Also, do not use a battery
whose voltage or shape is different from that of the initially installed one.
For a guitar that requires a battery (batteries), the output jack also functions as a power
switch, and the power will turn on when you insert a plug into the output jack. To prevent
battery power leakage and depletion, remove the plug from your guitar if you will not be
using it for an extended period of time. To prevent your amp or other equipment from be-
ing damaged when you plug in your guitar, turn off the power of your equipment or turn
down the volume before you make connections.
Caution
The battery shipped with the guitar is for testing.
ADJUSTING THE INTONATION
(STRING lENGTH)
The fret position is set according to a calculation of the correct musical scale existing under
certain conditions, referring to the scale from the nut to the bridge. However, conditions under
which the guitar is played greatly vary depending on the thickness of strings, neck condition,
and tuning. In order to correct subtle interval diversions arising from these differences, you will
need to carry out fine adjustment for the string length (intonation adjustment). When replacing
with new strings, or when adjusting the neck, be sure to adjust intonation.
After completing adjustment of the neck or each section of the strings on the higher
side, you should perform accurate tuning (use of a tuning meter is recommended). Hold
it in playing position, and compare the pitch of the string pressed down at the 12th fret
with the harmonic played at the 12th fret. If the pitch played at the 12th fret is lower than
the harmonic, move the bridge saddle forward (Fig. 5 G) to shorten the string length.
Conversely, if the pitch played at the 12th fret is higher than the harmonic, move the
bridge saddle backward (Fig. 5 H) to lengthen the string length. The method of adjusting
depends on the type of bridge your guitar has, so carry out adjustments referring to the
adjustment manual for your bridge.
Caution
The string may break if the saddle is moved a substantial distance, so be sure
to loosen the string before you adjust the saddle if a major adjustment is re-
quired.
G
H
12F
Fig. 5
