If you are unfamiliar with this type of adjustment, we recommend that this setting be performed by qualified personnel at youi authorized Peavey dealer. String Intonation: Accurate string intonation settings ensure that your instrument will play in tune at any point on the neck. Although “perfect intonation" is a physical impossibility with a fretted instrument, the correct settings with the bridge and saddle combination of the instrument will maximize the accuracy of individual notes up and down the neck. Intonation is set by comparing the pitch of an open string to the pitch of thesame string when it is played one octave higher at the twelfth fret. The actual “vibrating length" of that string is varied until the notes are both at the right pitch. The "vibrating length” of the string is altered by adjusting the individual bridge saddles either forward or backward, depending on whether the fretted note is sharper or flatter in pitch than the open note. If the fretted note is sharper than the open note, the vibrating length of the string must be increased; move the bridge saddle to the rear, away from the pickup. If the fretted note is flat, the vibrating length must be shortened; move the bridge forward, toward the pickup to shorten the length. This instrument features four individual bridge saddles to allow accurate intonation/compensation on each string. NOTE IT IS OFTEN DIFFICULT FOR THE UNTRAINED EAR TO DETERMINE WHEN THE OPEN NOTE AND THE FRETTED NOTE ARE AT PRECISELY THE SAME PITCH (EXACTLY ONE OCTAVE APART). SOME PLAYERS FIND THAT COMPARING THE TWELFTH FRET HARMONIC OF THE STRING (RATHER THAN THE OPEN NOTE) TO THE FRETTED NOTE IS MUCH EASIER. A HARMONIC IS PLAYED BY PLUCKING THE STRING WITH THE RIGHT HAND WHILE TOUCHING THE STRING WITH THE LEFT INDEX FINGER (AS LIGHTLY AS POSSIBLE) DIRECTLY ABOVE THE TWELFTH FRET. THE LEFT INDEX FINGER IS DRAWN AWAY AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE AFTER THE STRING IS PLUCKED. PRODUCING A “CHIME” EFFECT. THIS CHIMED MOTE IS THEN COMPARED TO THE FRETTED NOTE. FOR EVEN GREATER EASE AND A HIGH DEG1EE OF ACCURACY, WE RECOMMEND ONE OF THE MANY TYPES OF ELECTRONIC GUITAR TUNERS THAT ARE AVAILABLE FROM MOST MUSIC STORES. THE TUNERS WHICH USE EITHER A METER OR A MOVING LED DISPLAY ARE USUALLY EASIER TO USE THAN THE TYPE WITH A NUMERICAL FREQUENCY READOUT. 5. Using a fla: head screwdriver, adjust the length of the first string saddle so that the open note and the fretted note (or harmonic) are the same. NOTE IT WILL OFTEN BE NECESSARYTO RETUNE THE OPEN STRING TO STANDARD PITCH AFTER THE BRIDGE SADDLE POSITION IS ALTERED. 6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for the 2nd, 3rd. and 4th strings. 7. Repeat steps 1 through 6 as necessary until intonation of all strings is accurately adjusted. Temperature and Humidity: It is important that your instrument be protected from any extremes or sudden changes in either temperature or humidity. The instrument should be stored in its case whenever it is not in use. Strings: String life may be greatly extended by frequent cleaning and wiping after use. Dirt and perspiration tend to build up on the underside of the strings, so it is often necessary to slide a rag between the strings and the fingerboard. Dirt-laden strings cause tuning and intonation problems as well as rust and corrosion. For best performance, strings should be changed approximately once a month, or every twenty-four hours of playing. Some players may find that they prefer to change strings more often. NOTE: YOUR INSTRUMENT IS EQUIPPED WITH HIGH QUALITY PEAVEY STRINGS. THE INTONATION AND ACTION OF YOUR INSTRUMENT HAS BEEN CAREFULLY ADJUSTED FOR MAXIMUM PLAYABILITY WITH THESE STRINGS. WHEN STRING REPLACEMENT BECOMES NECESSARY, WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND OUR FIELD-PROVEN HIGH QUALITY AND LONG LASTING PEAVEY STRINGS. Case: A durable, molded case provides maximum protection and road durability. The case features large storage areas at latchlock to facilitate locking for air shipment. The case may be cleaned with a damp cloth with or without soap. Care should be taken to avoid wetting the plush-lined interior. Finish: Your instrument has a polyester/urethane finish which is both durable and weather resistant, but nevertheless needs care. Automotive grade waxes will protect, clean, and shine it. Between waxings, the instrument should be wiped with a dry, soft cloth Setting Intonation: NOTE: ALL GUITAR ADJUSTMENTS INTERACT CLOSELY WITH STRING INTONATION. THESE ADJUSTMENTS MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE ANY ATTEMPT IS MADE TO SET STRING INTONATION AT THE BRIDGE. 1. Ensure that the torsion rod and bridge height adjustments have been made and are accurate. 2. Tune the instrument to standard (A-440) pitch. 3. Hold the instrument in a normal playing position. Do not exert any undue pressure on the neck as it will affect intonation settings. 4. Play the first string open (G) and compare it to the pitch of the same string when it is played at the twelfth fret. These notes shculd be the same. PE...