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MIXED OUT

MAGNETIC PU

 DIRECT OUT

Magnetic PU

direct out

Mixed out

Overdrive gain

Drive volume

Acoustic 

volume

Master

volume

Clean volume

Pickup 
selector

1

2

3

4

5

E

E

A

D

B

G

E

E

A

D

B

G

LOW

-

+

-

+

M O N T A G E

MID

HIGH

-

+

NOTCH-B

NOTCH-A

REVERB

TUNER

PHASE REV.

CHORUS

Chorus On/Off

Notch-B freq.

Tuner On/Off

Reverb mix

Note LED

In tune LED

Notch-A freq.

Phase reverse

High

Middle

Low

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BATTERIES

 

Four  AA-type  alkaline  batteries  are  necessary  for  operation.  Battery  life  depends  on 

frequency of usage. 

 

All four batteries should be changed at the same time.

 

When  you  are  not  using  the  guitar,  the  guitar  cable(s)  should  be  removed  from  all  output 

jacks. 

 

Preamp can be turned on only if a guitar cable is plugged into either output. 

 

 switched off before the plug is inserted.

B-Band and UST are trademarks of B-Band Ltd.

The following products conform to EMC Directive (2004/108/EC) and CE mark Directive (93/68/EEC).

MSC750-NT, MSC700-NT, MSC650-VV, MSC550-TRD, MSC500-MBK

Chorus and Electronic tuner must be

M-JAN08-001

OUTPUTS

OUTPUT SIGNAL ASSIGNATION

Mixed output

Basic  mixed  signal  output,  includes  guitar  amplifier  cabinet 
simulator  and  all  effects  and  controls.    Works  well  with  flat 
frequency  response  amplification  such  as  acoustic  amplifier  or 
PA system.  

Magnetic PU direct output

DSP-free,  pure  analog,  magnetic  pickup  signal  output.  Works 
well  with  electric  guitar  amplifier. This  output’s  signal  does  not 
include notch filter, tone control, phase reversal, reverb or chorus 
effect.

 

Insert guitar cable into Mixed Output only, and selected pickups and all DSP effects will be 
amplified.

 

Insert  guitar  cables  into  both  Mixed  Output  (acoustic  guitar  amp  or  PA  system)  and 
Magnetic Pickup Direct output (electric guitar amp), and pickup selector switch will decide 
amplified output routing as follows:

 

1.

Clean magnetic pickup sound from MAGNETIC PU DIRECT only, no signal comes from the 

Mixed out.

2.

Clean  magnetic  pickup  sound  from  the  MAGNETIC  PU  DIRECT  and  B-band  UST  signal 

from the Mixed out.

3.

B-band UST signal from the Mixed out only, no signal from the MAGNETIC PU DIRECT.

4.

Overdriven  magnetic  pickup  sound  from  the  MAGNETIC  PU  DIRECT  and  B-band  UST 

signal from the Mixed out.

5.

Overdriven magnetic pick-up sound from the MAGNETIC PU DIRECT only, no signal from 

the Mixed out.

 

Insert  guitar  cable  into  Magnetic  Pickup  Direct  only  (to  electric  guitar  amplifier),  output 
routing is assigned by the pickup selector switch as follows:

1.

Clean magnetic pick-up sound from the MAGNETIC PU DIRECT, no signal comes from the 

Mixed out.

2.

Same as position 1.

3.

No signal from output.

4.

Overdriven  magnetic  pick-up  sound  from  the  MAGNETIC  PU  DIRECT,  no  signal  comes 

from the Mixed out.

5.

Same as position 4.

Clean volume

Clean  magnetic  pickup  sound  can  be  adjusted  while  on  pickup  selector 
position 1 or 2.

Acoustic volume

B-band UST sound can be adjusted while on pickup selector position 2, 
3 or 4.

Drive volume

Overdriven  magnetic  pickup  sound  can  be  adjusted  while  on  pickup 
selector position 4 or 5. 

Overdrive gain

Overdrive effect depth can be adjusted while on pickup selector position 
4 or 5. 

Master volume

Adjusts total output level.

TOP CONTROLS

Pickup selector

You can choose from variations below:

1.

Clean magnetic pickup sound, electric guitar character.

2.

Mix of Clean magnetic pickup and B-band UST (acoustic).

3.

B-band UST only, acoustic guitar character.

4.

Mix of B-band UST and magnetic pickup with overdrive sound.

5.

Magnetic pickup with overdrive sound.

INTRODUCTION

NECK ADJUSTMENT

ELECTRONICS

SIDE CONTROLS

Thank  you  for  choosing  the  revolutionary  Ibanez  Montage.  This  instrument  features  both 
innovative electronics and construction and has been built to offer you years of enjoyment. The 
Montage features both acoustic sounds, electric sounds and the ability to blend the two together. 
As  well,  contemporary  effects  such  as  reverb,  chorus  and  distortion  can  be  added  to  create 
performance-ready textures without the use of stomp boxes or rack devices.
Read  the  manual  to  understand  how  to  use  the  various  controls  to  create  sounds  to  your  own 
personal  taste,  from  pure  acoustic  sparkle  to  overdriven  rock  guitar  tones  and  everything  in 
between.

The Montage Series' innovative F.A.S.T. (Fast Action Set-up Technology) construction allows 
for  easier  and  much  more  flexible  neck  adjustments.  However,  for  achieving  precise  settings, 
you  may  need  professional  assistance  or  a  truss  rod  adjustment.  We  strongly  recommend 
bringing your guitar to the shop where you purchased your instrument or shipping the guitar to 
the Ibanez repair center for adjustments.

The Montage series features Ibanez AP9 magnetic pick-ups for electric guitar-like sound and B-
band UST (under saddle transducer) pick-ups for pure acoustic sound and also a hybrid preamp 
which has DSP digital processing with a fine analog overdrive circuitry combination.
This  preamp's  controls  are  separated  as  “Top  Controls”  which  are  located  on  the  top  board 
(sound  board)  of  the  upper  left  shoulder  on  the  front  of  the  guitar  body,  and  “Side  Controls” 
which are located on the top side of the guitar.
With  the  Side  Controls,  you  can  adjust  the  3-band  tone  controls,  2  notch  filters,  Reverb  and 
Chorus effects and Electronic tuner with muting capability. 
Using  the Top  Controls,  you  can  change  the Volume  of  each  pickup,  Overdrive  Gain,  Master 
Volume and Pickup selection.

REVERB

Adjusts amount of digital reverb signal and mixing balance.

CHORUS 

On or Off of digital chorus effect.

NOTCH-A

Cut-off frequency adjustment of digital notch filter A. Adjustable range is D#2 
to F#4 (Minimum position is Bypass)

NOTCH-B

Cut-off frequency adjustment of digital notch filter B. All functions are same as 
Notch-A.

Notch Filter usage

 

Before  experimenting  with  notch  filters,  turn  each  knob  to  minimum  (lowest  frequency).  Turn 
Notch-A knob slowly to match feedback frequency. If you continue to hear feedback, you can use 
Notch-B knob to tune out secondary feedback frequency.

HIGH

Digital treble tone control, + 8dB / -12dB.

MID

Digital middle tone control, + 8dB / -12dB.

LOW

Digital low tone control, + 8dB / -12dB.

TUNER

Chromatic-type  electronic  tuner  with  On  /  Off  switch.    When  tuner  is  on,  all 
signals are muted.

Tuner usage: 

 

If center LED is blinking, system is still starting up. Please wait a few minutes. If electronic tuner 
is Off, center green LED will be lit. If LEDs are dark, you will need to change batteries.

 

Press tuner button to turn on and play a note. Note: this will mute all output signal.

 

If current note is lower than the target note, left triangle red LED is blinking.

 

If current note is higher than the target note, right triangle red LED is blinking.

 

If current note is matching the target note, center green LED will light.

PHASE REV.

Output  phase  reversing.  Try  phase  reversal  for  feedback  elimination  prior  to 
adjusting the Notch filters.

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