Control Layouts
Master Volume
Pickup Blend
(with center
detent)
Treble Cut
Bass Cut
Shown: “Toby
™
Standard-IV Bass
Before adjusting the intonation, first determine
the direction that the saddle needs to be moved.
If the 12th fret harmonic pitch is lower than the
fretted note, slide the saddle back.If the 12th fret
harmonic pitch is higher than the fretted note slide
the saddle forward.
* (Adjusting the intonation and string height
will affect the playability of your guitar. If you are
unsure of any of the above operations please take
your guitar to an Authorized Epiphone Dealer or
experienced guitar technician.)
The Toby Adjustable
Bridge
Restringing Your Bass
As simple as it may sound, proper string
installation is critical to the playability of your
instrument. An incorrectly installed string can slip
and cause the instrument to go out of tune.
1. At the Bridge
The bridge end of the instrument is strung as
shown in the image above. Different instruments are
strung according to the bridge and string type. The
bridge end is always strung
before
the string posts
at the headstock.
2. At the Headstock
Bring the string from the bridge to the post on
the corresponding tuner located on the headstock.
(A) Stick tip of the string straight down into the hole
in the center of the tuning post. (B) Bend the string
to the side so it rests in the center groove of the
post. (C) Turn the
tuning head to
increase the tension
of the string; making
sure that the string
winds
down
the post,
with enough winding
to ensure the string
sits firmly in the
groove of the nut.
Control Knobs
Your Tobias electric Bass guitar is capable of
producing a variety of sounds by manipulating
the controls.
Master Volume Control
The Volume knob, controls the amount of vol-
ume the pickups are putting out. Turning the control
clockwise produces more volume. Turning the
control counterclockwise produces less volume.
Treble Cut Control
Turning the Treble Cut control counterclockwise
reduces the treble output of the pickups and
produces a darker tone. Turning the control fully
clockwise will produce the brightest sound. This
means that the pickups full range of harmonic
frequencies are being passed on to your amplifier
.
Bass Cut Control
Turning the Bass Cut control counterclockwise
reduces the bass output of the pickups and
produces a thinner tone. Turning the control fully
clockwise will produce the thickest sound. This
means that the pickups full range of harmonic
frequencies are being passed on to your amplifier
.
Pickup Blend Control
The Pickup Blend control allows you to sweep
between the two pickups. The center detent gives
equal response from both pickups. Turning the
Blend control counterclockwise reduces the pickup
response of the Neck pickup, while turning the
control clockwise reduces the response of the
Bridge pickup.
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Tuner Post Stringing
Bridge Pickup
Neck Pickup
A
B
C
