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Changing Your Strings

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Unless you are reconditioning your fretboard (see care and 

cleaning), strings should be changed one at a time to maintain 

proper neck tension. New strings should be free of defects 

(twists, kinks, bends) that can cause sound irregularities or 

breakage. All strings are prone to stretch, particularly upon 

installation. After your first tuning, carefully pull each string 

away from the fretboard, stretching it gently (too much force 

will break thinner strings). Then, retune your guitar.

Peavey recommends that you replace strings in the same 

gauges to maintain proper neck and/or bridge tension. If you 

wish to change strings with different gauges, Peavey recom-

mends that you enlist the services of a qualified technician to 

make the required truss rod and/or bridge adjustments on your 

instrument.

 

Standard Tuning

(thickest string to thinnest)

4-String Bass Tuning

Open note 

E A D G

String 

4 3 2 1

 

5-String Standard Low B

Adds one lower pitched string

Open note 

B E A D G

String 

5 4 3 2 1

5-String Alternative High C

Adds one higher pitched string

Open note 

E A D G C

String 

5 4 3 2 1

6-String Bass Tuning

Open note 

B E A D G C

String 

6 5 4 3 2 1 

 

Summary of Contents for bass guitars

Page 1: ...Bass Guitars Owner s Manual ...

Page 2: ... 3 Pickup Blend Control 4 Strap Button 5 Bridge 6 Bridge Pickup 7 Neck Pickup 8 Position Markers 9 Frets 10 Fingerboard 11 Nut 12 Tuning Keys 13 String Retainer Passive Bass Guitar Configuration 11 9 8 7 3 3 1 12 10 6 5 4 2 13 ...

Page 3: ...dB boost or cut 3 Pickup blend control 4 Strap Button 5 Bridge 6 Bridge Pickup 7 Neck Pickup 8 Position Markers 9 Frets 10 Fingerboard 11 Nut 12 Tuning Keys 13 String Retainer Active Bass Guitar Configuration 11 9 8 7 3 3 1 12 10 6 5 4 2 13 ...

Page 4: ...ers to professionals each with unique qualities and features While our professional luthiers have carefully inspected your guitar every model requires some initial set up and periodic maintenance is required for peak performance To insure proper care of your quality instrument visit www peavey com accessories for Peavey recommended accessories parts and cleaning supplies Congratulations ...

Page 5: ...neral maintenance such as cleaning and proper storage to keep it looking and sounding great Every time you play your bass body oils and perspiration are transferred to the body back of the neck headstock fingerboards strings tuners pickups and bridge After you finish performing but before you put your bass away take a moment to remove these contaminants ...

Page 6: ...e a clean soft lint free dry cotton or Peavey Micro Fiber cloth and specially formulated HP s Axe Wax available at www peavey com accessories Use of an inappropriate rag or polish may result in scratching the finish of your instrument WARNING Use of abrasives or solvents will permanently damage your instrument s finish Cleaning Wood ...

Page 7: ...g a clean soft lint free dry cotton cloth Remove excess oil immediately using a clean soft lint free dry cotton cloth With Lemon Oil like all oils a little goes a long way Make sure to use only a small amount How do you know when it is time to replenish your fingerboard You can watch for a change in the appearance of your wood or set a routine calendar date However do not allow too much time to pa...

Page 8: ...w peavey com acces sories Don t just wipe down the tops of your strings Individually clean strings by wrapping each one in a fold of cloth running it back and forth along the string s entire length until the cloth fails to pick up any more residue Failure to routinely clean and lubricate the metal parts of your instrument including strings may result in rusting WARNING Use of abrasives or solvents...

Page 9: ...bag offers some protection mainly from dust a hard case offers the best protection If you plan to store your bass for a long period of time we don t know why you would want to remember to slightly loosen your strings to relieve pressure on the neck As with any piece of art don t throw it in your trunk and leave it when it s 10 or 110 Keep you bass stored at room temperature and avoid extreme chang...

Page 10: ... available at www peavey com accessories Every player needs a strap for peak performance however straps and strap buttons are designed for ordinary use If you anticipate above ordinary use Peavey recommends that you use Super Strap Locks to secure your strap to your bass See Peavey accessories www peavey com accessories REMEMBER Peavey Care Kits offer the best value for your money Visit www peavey...

Page 11: ...eed to change your strings often A good rule of thumb is that if you play daily you should change strings every couple of weeks Replace your strings as you notice them becoming dirty or discol ored before you experience a disappointing loss of performance See page 12 for detailed instructions on changing strings 11 Strings ...

Page 12: ... retune your guitar Peavey recommends that you replace strings in the same gauges to maintain proper neck and or bridge tension If you wish to change strings with different gauges Peavey recom mends that you enlist the services of a qualified technician to make the required truss rod and or bridge adjustments on your instrument Standard Tuning thickest string to thinnest 4 String Bass Tuning Open ...

Page 13: ...will need to make truss rod spring tension and intonation adjustments as described in this manual First detune the thickest top string the 6th 5th or 4th string depending on your model using the machine head tuner two or three full turns should remove the tension on the string Remove the string from the tuning peg at the other end of the string pull the ball end of the string and remove the string...

Page 14: ...le in the center of the tuning post Then bend the string at a right angle at the edge of the slot and begin winding the string onto the post Note that the string path should be straight run ning from the fretboard over the nut through the string guides if provided to the post without an gling off To avoid slippage wind strings tightly from top to bottom on each post completing 2 3 wraps around eac...

Page 15: ...ires truss rod and intonation adjustments Repeat this procedure for the remaining strings remembering to tune each to pitch before proceeding to the next string Hint To prevent detuning from slippage always tune UP to the correct pitch Retune each string until strings hold their relative pitch to one another 15 ...

Page 16: ... every string change If you notice a change in the tension of a tuner use a small flathead or Phillips screwdriver some require an allen wrench to tighten it turn clockwise or loosen it turn counterclockwise accordingly Warning While the screw should be snug do not over tighten as you may strip the screw 16 ...

Page 17: ...ng can alter string action enough to require a height adjustment to restore your guitar to factory specifications Undesirable low action causes buzzing while abnormally high action makes your bass difficult to play Before making string action adjustments make sure your truss rod is properly adjusted and your bass is in tune Then refer to the chart below checking each string s height at the 15th fr...

Page 18: ...many players change the height of one or more neck or bridge pickups to create their own output levels To keep your factory warranty intact Peavey suggests you take your bass to an authorized Peavey Service center to have the pickup adjustments made Pickup Adjustments ...

Page 19: ...e 12th fret Harmonics are created by lightly placing a finger against a string in this case at the 12th fret and striking normally with your picking hand You ve done it correctly if you hear a clear loud bell like tone If the notes are the same no adjustment is required If they do not match you will need to fine tune each offending string using the adjustment screws to move the saddle location If ...

Page 20: ...o the truss rod look for a 4 mm or 8 mm allen wrench adjustment screw either at the end of the neck near the body or at the opposite end near the headstock Note that some bass guitars may require neck removal to gain access to the neck pocket truss rod The goal of truss rod adjustment is to create the correct amount of bow in your bass guitar s neck to facilitate optimal playability To check the n...

Page 21: ...ar away from the frets while too little bow backbow causes excessive buzzing on open notes and notes near the nut To make adjustments for neck bow or relief backbow adjust the truss rod in 1 4 turn increments and then recheck If your neck is backbowed loosen the truss rod by turning it counterclockwise If it has too much bow tighten the truss rod by turning clockwise Remember a little truss rod ad...

Page 22: ... the product How Long This Warranty Lasts The Warranty begins on the date of purchase by the original retail purchaser The duration of the Warranty for guitars is 2 years 3 years denotes additional warranty period applicable if optional Warranty Registration Card is completed and returned to Peavey by original retail purchaser within 90 days of purchase What Peavey Will Do We will repair or replac...

Page 23: ...CEMENT OF THE PRODUCT AT PEAVEY S OP TION IF WE ELECT TO REPLACE THE PRODUCT THE REPLACEMENT MAY BE A RECONDITIONED UNIT PEAVEY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES BASED ON INCONVENIENCE LOSS OF USE LOST PROFITS LOST SAVINGS DAMAGE TO ANY OTHER EQUIPMENT OR OTHER ITEMS AT THE SITE OF USE OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES WHETHER INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHERWISE EVEN IF PEAVEY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILI...

Page 24: ...Features and specifications subject to change without notice Peavey Electronics Corporation 5022 Hartley Peavey Dr Meridian MS 39305 601 483 5365 FAX 601 486 1278 www peavey com 2013 EX000058 ...

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