Peavey Dyna-Bass User Manual

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DYNA BASS 5-STRING FEATURES:
34' scale; 21 frels
Rosewood fingerboard with 8 ’ radius
Two Super Ferrite pickups
On-board active 3-band EQ
(9-volt powered; battery not included)
5-string Schaller bridge (standard)
1 %" neck width
Premium machine heads
5th string tuned to low B
Extra deep rib-cage contour for maximum comfort
The Dyna-Bass preamp is designed to offer the bass
player maximum flexibility and tonal variation. Itsdiscrete
circuitry and full shielding offers wide dynamic range and
ultra-low noise operation (-70 dB).
CONTROL OPERATION
1. Blend Control. The Blend Control is offered for a
wider variety of sounds than available from conven¬
tional pickup selector switches. It may be varied from
the neck pickup (full clockwise - CW) to the center
detent (both pickups) to the bridge pickup (full coun¬
terclockwise- CCW) orany blend in between. Due to
the nature of this control, neither pickup is turned
fully off.
2. Volume Control. Thiscontrol is conventional withfull
output in the CW position and no output in the CCW
position.
3. Low Control. The Low Control is centered at 50 Hz
and offers +8 dB boost (CW) and -8 dB cut (CCW).
4. Mid Control. A Mid Control has been included and is
of the peak/notch variety. This control operates from
100 Hz to 2 kHz with notch centers at 300 Hz (CCW)
and 1.5 kHz (CW). Some interaction with the Low and
High controls will be noticed at either extreme of the
Mid Control’s operation.
5. High Control. The High Control iscentered at 2.5 kHz
and has +12 dB boost (CW) and -12 dB cut (CCW).
6. Bypass Switch. The Bypass Switch is a two-position
mini-toggle located on the face of the instrument. Its
purpose is to allow the player to convienentiy switch
to the passive mode in the event of battery malfunc¬
tion or failure. The up position of the switch is passive

Peavey Dyna-Bass Specifications

General

Brand	Peavey
Model	Dyna-Bass
Category	Guitar
Language	English

Summary

Dyna-Bass 5-String Features

Control Operation

Blend Control

Explains how the Blend control works for tonal variation between pickups.

Volume Control

Details the function of the Volume control, from full output to no output.

Low Control

Specifies the Low Control's frequency center and boost/cut range.

Mid Control

Explains the Mid Control's peak/notch variety and frequency range.

High Control

Details the High Control's center frequency and boost/cut range.

Bypass Switch

Explains the Bypass Switch's function for switching to passive mode.

Preamp Input Control

Details the screwdriver-adjusted control for setting preamp gain.

Battery

Explains the preamp's power source and battery replacement.

Adjustments

Torsion Rod Adjustment

Guides on adjusting the neck's straightness using the torsion rod wrench.

Neck Tilt Adjustment

Explains how to adjust neck tilt for string height.

String Spacing Adjustment

Details adjusting string spacing using the Schaller bridge.

Saddle Height Adjustment

Guides on adjusting individual bridge saddles for string height.

String Intonation

Explains how to set string intonation accurately.

Maintenance and Care

Temperature and Humidity

Importance of protecting the instrument from environmental extremes.

String Care and Replacement

Tips on string cleaning, life extension, and replacement.

Case Care

Describes the protective features of the instrument's case.

Finish Care

Guidance on caring for the instrument's polyester/urethane finish.

Warranty Information

Kahler Tremolo Warranty

Details the warranty specific to the Kahler tremolo system.

Peavey Guitar Limited Warranty

Outlines conditions, exclusions, and limitations of the limited warranty.

Safety Precautions

Electrical Safety

Warnings regarding electrical shock and proper grounding.

String Breakage Hazard

Precautions about string tension, breakage, and potential injury.

Instrument Support Safety

Advises against using improper or worn-out straps to prevent falls.

Patch Cord Recommendation

Recommends using a high-quality, well-shielded patch cord.