Peavey Dyna-Bass

Saddle Height Adjustment:
The four individual bridge saddles work in conjunction
with the neck tilt adjustment to determine the overall
string height. Ordinarily, the neck tilt should be used to
set the string height. However, individual string saddles
can be adjusted to “follow 1 ’ the curvature (8" radius) of the
neck to maximize string/fret distance. Use supplied Allen
wrench to make the adjustment for each string. NOTE:
This adjustment requires accurate gauges to measure
proper string/fret distances and the proper radius (curva¬
ture) between the neck and strings. If you are unfamiliar
with this type of adjustment, we recommend that this
setting be performed by qualified personnel at your auth¬
orized Peavey dealer. NOTE: If bass is equipped with
optional Kahler tremolo, refer to supplied Kahler tremolo
manual for adjustments.
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
bridgeand saddlecombination of fhe instrument will max¬
imize 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 issharperorflatter in pitchthan theopen note. Ifthe
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. Ifthe 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 COMPAR¬
ING THE TWELFTH FRET HARMONIC OF THE
STRING (RATHER THAN THE OPEN NOTE) TO
THE FRETTED NOTE IS MUCH EASIER. A HAR¬
MONIC 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 ASQUICKLY AS POSSIBLE AFTER
THE STRING IS PLUCKED, PRODUCING A "CHIME ’
EFFECT. THIS CHIMED NOTE IS THEN COM¬
PARED TO THE FRETTED NOTE. FOR EVEN
GREATER EASE AND A HIGH DEGREE OF ACCU¬
RACY, WE RECOMMEND ONE OF THE MANY
TYPES OF ELECTRONIC GUITAR TUNERS THAT
ARE AVAILABLE FROM MOST MUSIC STORES.
THETUNERS WHICH USE EITHER A METER OR A
MOVtNG LED DISPLAY ARE USUALLY EASIER
TO USE THAN THE TYPE WITH A NUMERICAL
FREQUENCY READOUT.
Setting Intonation:
If bass is equipped with optional Kahler tremolo, referto
supplied Kahler tremolo manual for adjustments.
NOTE:
ALL GUITAR ADJUSTMENTS INTERACT CLOSELY
WITHSTRING INTONATION. THESE ADJUSTMENTS
MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE ANY ATTEMPT
IS MADE TO SET STRING INTONATION AT THE
BRIDGE.
1 . Ensure that the torsion rod, bridge height, and neck
tilt 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 atthetwelfth
fret. These notes should be the same.
5. Using a Phillips head screwdriver, adjustthe 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 intona¬
tion of all strings is accurately adjusted
Temperature and Humidity:
It is important that your instrument be protected from
any extremes orsudden 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 clean¬
ing 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 fin¬
gerboard. Dirt-laden strings cause tuning and intonation
problems as well as rust and corrosion. For best perfor¬
mance. strings should be changed approximately once a
month, or every twenty-four hours of playing. Some play¬
ers 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 PLAYA¬
BILITY WITH THESE STRINGS. WHEN STRING
REPLACEMENT BECOMES NECESSARY, WE
STRONGLY RECOMMEND OUR FIELD-PROVEN
HIGH QUALITY AND LONG LASTING PEAVEY
STRINGS.
Case:
A unique molded and durable plastic case (patent ap¬
plied for) provides maximum protection and road durabili¬
ty. The case features large storage areas and a padlock
tab to facilitate locking for air shipmont. 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 shin© it. Between waxings, the instrument should be
wiped with a dry, soft cloth.