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General| Neck Material | Maple |
|---|---|
| Scale Length | 25.5" |
| Number of Frets | 24 |
| Frets | Jumbo |
| Finish | Gloss |
Details controls for Bronze Series guitars: Volume, Pickup Selector, and Tone.
Outlines controls for Platinum, Pro, Acrylic, NJ, and Classic Series guitars: Volume (Bridge), Selector, Volume (Neck), Tone.
Explains the traditional control setup for Exclusive Series guitars: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, 3-Way Selector.
Details controls for Platinum Series basses: Volume (Bridge), Selector, Volume (Neck), Tone.
Describes controls for NJ and Innovator Series basses with active EQ systems, powered by 9V battery.
Position all fine tuner screws to the middle of their possible movement as the first reset step.
Turn low "E" tuner screw fully up, "D" tuner screw fully down, and "A" tuner screw halfway.
Reposition other fine tuner screws to match the height of the "A" string fine tuner screw.
Adjust Bronze Series one-piece bridge height using two screws on each side with a flathead screwdriver.
Adjust Tune-O-Matic bridges on these series using two finger screws on each side for desired height.
Keep Licensed Floyd Rose Tremolo plate parallel to body using claw screws in back cavity.
Explains changing strings one at a time on a locking tremolo to maintain neck tension for easier tuning.
To replace a string, push down on the back of the saddle of one of the strings.
Pull back the sliding latch by placing fingers on the black knob and thumb on the fin.
Once the sliding latch is pulled back, release the saddle and allow it to rotate forward.
Take the spring cover plate off the back of the guitar to level the base plate.
Inside the spring cavity, find a tremolo stop to check the bridge setup.
Remove the bullet from the saddle when unlatching the pivoting saddle.
If no tension on string, pivot the saddle forward with your finger.
Check the safety catch function; if sliding latch binds, restart to ensure proper alignment.
Slide one bullet into the nut, the other into the saddle, and push down until it snaps.
Ensure the sliding latch snaps into place to prevent strings from being held sharp or releasing.
Seat the new string by pressing down firmly in front of the saddle and nut.
Perform a couple of stretching pulls on the string to help it settle.
Play the string to seat it; use fine-tuning screw for adjustments as needed.
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