H P™ S P E C I A L G U I T A R O P E R AT I N G GUIDE
Warnings All amplification accessories, microphones, mixers, etc., must be properly grounded and should be utilized with a 3-wire mains system in order to prevent electrical shock. Do not come into contact with other electrical apparatus when playing (or touching) your instrument.
Contents: 2 Introduction......................................................................................................... 3 Features Body....................................................................................................... 3 Electronics........................................................................................... 3 Neck....................................................................................................... 3 Hardware....................................
Introduction Thank you for buying a Peavey® HP™ Special guitar. This guitar was built by the most skilled craftsmen and made from the finest materials available. As with all of our musical equipment, we have built our guitars using a combination of leading-edge technology and traditional handcrafted methods. Ask your Peavey dealer for a full list of other Peavey musical equipment and accessories.
Construction Body The body of this instrument is constructed of select basswood chosen specifically for tonal qualities as well as for weight characteristics. The HP Special with transparent finishes also feature a beautiful AAA maple top. The offset, asymmetrical body design offers comfort, proper balance and maximum playing ease. Neck The select hard rock maple neck is crafted to provide unmatched rigidity and freedom from warpage.
Tone Control (3) Simple passive tone control. Rotating clockwise increases treble while rotating counterclockwise decreases treble. Output Jack (4) The output jack accepts standard guitar patch cords. ( We recommend high-quality Peavey “shielded” patch cords.) Adjustments Your instrument has been carefully adjusted at the Peavey factory for accurate intonation and playing ease. However, your playing style and requirements may necessitate additional adjustments.
4. 5. 6. Clearance should be no less than .005" and no more than .015". To increase clearance‚ loosen (counterclock- wise) the torsion rod adjustment wheel. Less clearance (straightening of the neck) is accomplished by tightening (clockwise) the torsion rod adjustment wheel. Retune the instrument and repeat steps 1-5 until proper clearance has been achieved.
String Installation After loosening topnut screws (at headstock), use tuning machines to remove string tension. Loosen string lock bolts at bridge approximately three turns using the 3mm hex wrench. Insert string end through tuning machines and locking topnut. Cut off excess string length approximately one inch past string of lock bolts. Insert string end into bridge saddle (between saddle housing and lock block) and tighten until snug. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN. Adjust fine tuning knobs to middle position.
Note CAUTION: Loosen all string tension before installing or removing tension springs. Tremolo springs are designed for high tension. Extreme care should be taken when installing and removing these springs. Tremolo Arm The tremolo arm is inserted and screwed into the tremolo arm socket on the bridge plate. This assembly can be adjusted to control the amount of torque required to rotate the tremolo arm. Some players prefer the tremolo arm to stay in place when used.
also allows for a combination of ways to string the instrument. For instance all treble strings thru the body, and all bass strings thru back of tailpiece, or any combination of the two, allowing you to customize string tension for each string. SAccurate tring Intonation string intonation settings ensure that your instru- ment will play in tune at any point on the neck.
5. Using a 2.5mm hex wrench for the tremolo or mini blade style screwdriver for the string-thru, adjust the string saddle so that both the fretted and open notes are the same. 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 pickups. If the fretted note is flat, the vibrating length must be shortened. Move the bridge saddle forward, toward the pickups to shorten the length. Note 6. 7.
Finish Your instrument has a polyester/urethane protective finish that is both durable and weather resistant, but requires care. Regular cleaning with Peavey guitar polish is recommended. Between polishes, the instrument should be wiped with a dry, soft cloth. Accessories Peavey offers a full line of accessories for your instruments. Cases, amplifiers, strings, polishes, straps and more are all available from a Peavey dealer near you.
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PEAVEY ELECTRONICS CORPORATION LIMITED WARRANTY Effective Date: June 14, 2006 What This Warranty Covers Your Peavey Warranty covers defects in material and workmanship in Peavey products purchased and serviced in the U.S.A. and Canada.
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Features and specifications subject to change without notice. Peavey Electronics Corporation • 5022 Hartley Peavey Drive • Meridian, MS • 39305 (601) 483-5365 • FAX (601) 486-1278 • www.peavey.com 2009 Printed in the U.S.A.
