Peavey Spectrum Bass Owner'S Manual Download

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1. Volume

2. Tone Controls

3. Strap Button

4. Bridge

5. Bridge Pickup

6. Neck Pickup

7. Position Markers

8. Fret

9. Fingerboard

10. Nut

11. Tuning Keys

12. String Retainer

Bass Guitar Configuration

Summary of Contents for Spectrum Bass

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

Page 2: ...me 2 Tone Controls 3 Strap Button 4 Bridge 5 Bridge Pickup 6 Neck Pickup 7 Position Markers 8 Fret 9 Fingerboard 10 Nut 11 Tuning Keys 12 String Retainer 11 9 8 7 3 3 1 12 10 6 5 4 2 Bass Guitar Configuration ...

Page 3: ... Control Configuration blend bass volume treble bridge volume tone neck volume neck volume bridge volume tone treble tone ...

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

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: ... you use a clean soft lint free dry cotton cloth and the specially formulated guitar polish available at www peavey com acces sories Use of an inappropriate rag or polish may result in scratching the finish of your instrument WARNING Peavey recommends that you do not use abrasives or solvents on your instrument Cleaning Wood ...

Page 7: ...ssories to your fingerboard af ter removing strings using a clean soft lint free dry cotton cloth taking the care to remove excess oil immediately A little goes a long way How do you know when it is time to reapply 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 pass as permanent damage may occur If you allow the wood o...

Page 8: ...avey com accessories 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 Peavey recommends that you do not...

Page 9: ...ffers some protection mainly from dust a hardshell 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 in 10 or 110 weather Always keep you bass stored at room temperature and avoid extre...

Page 10: ... of safe accessories 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 www peavey com accessories REMEMBER Peavey Care Kits offer the best value for your money Check them out at www pea...

Page 11: ...eed to change your strings often A good rule of thumb is that if you play daily you should change strings every two to three 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 11 ...

Page 12: ...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...

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: ... into the hole 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 running from the fretboard over the nut through the string guides if provided to the post without angling off To avoid slippage wind strings tightly from top to bottom on each post completing 2 3 wraps ...

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 overtighten as you may strip the screw 16 ...

Page 17: ...uitar before it leaves our factory however changes in temperature and moisture humidity changing string gauges making neck adjustments or tuning 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 String Action ...

Page 18: ...many players change the height of one or more neck or bridge pickups to create their own out put 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: ...inger against a string in this case at the 12th fret and striking normally with your picking hand You ve done it cor rectly 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 the fretted 12th note is flat adjust the saddle toward ...

Page 20: ...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 neck s ...

Page 21: ...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 adjus...

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: ...Peavey Electronics Corporation 5022 Hartley Peavey Drive Meridian MS 39305 601 483 5365 FAX 601 486 1278 www peavey com 2006 EX000058 ...

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