Epiphone Tobias User manual

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TOBY™BASS
PERFORMANCE PACK
with
Electar-15B
Bass Amplifier
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Care Of Your
Instrument
We recommend that you always eep your
instrument in a case when transporting or storing
it. This reduces the possibility of damage due to
nic s and jams, and sudden changes in climate or
atmosphere.
Carry the case with the lid towards your body.
In the event that you have not properly fastened the
latches and the case opens, the lid will fall against
your leg and prevent the instrument from falling on
the ground. Never put your instrument in the trun
of your car or place anything on top of it.
Perspiration can damage the finish of your
instrument so always wipe down your guitar after
playing or before storing with a clean soft cloth.
Polishing it with some high gloss guitar polish or a
good quality carnauba wax polish will prolong the
durability of the finish.
Tuning Your
Instrument
Many individuals have their own method of
tuning their instrument. We recommend the follow-
ing method. A Toby bass guitar is tuned to A-440;
utilizing a tuning for , electronic tuner or pitch pipe.
The following chart shows how different instruments
are tuned. The first string, for this purpose, is
considered to be the smallest diameter. Tune the
two outside strings first, then tune towards the
center. This equalizes the pressure on the bridge
and allows rapid tuning. Chec intonation.
Action Adjustment
Action is the distance that a string
must be depressed before it meets the fret. Action
measurements are ta en in 64th’s of an inch, and
are calculated from the top of the 12th fret to the
underside of the string. we set the action on all
instruments at the factory to the optimum playability
setting. On occasion, lower than standard settings
are desired by the player. This can be achieved
by adjusting the bridge studs (See Bridge
Adjustment). Lower than standard action can often
result in “buzz” or “rattle”. This is caused by the
string vibrating against the fret. Buzz or rattle
Bass
4th 3rd 2nd 1st
E A D G
Guitar
6th 5th 4th 3rd 2nd 1st
E A D G B E
caused by lower than standard action is not
considered a defect of the instrument.
For action at the 1st fret, all instruments are
set at the same height. Treble strings are set to
5/64” and the action progresses up to 7/64” for
the bass strings. Be sure that the truss rod is
properly adjusted before setting action.
Trussrod Adjustment
All guitar nec s are subject to great stress as a
result of string tension, humidity or changes in
climate. Occasionally there are times when the nec
may need adjustment. The truss rod is adjustable
at the lower end of the nec , using an allen wrench
or an adjustment wrench. NOTE: This adjustment
should be performed periodically and only by quali-
fied repair personnel Over adjustment can result
in damage to the instrument
Intonation and
Saddle Adjustment
for a Toby™ Bridge
Your Toby Adjustable Bridge equipped bass
guitar comes to you pre-adjusted. But several
adjustment options are available to you:
1. String Height or Action*
The height adjustment of the bridge can be set
by using the two allen screws on either side of the
bass saddles. Cloc wise to raise, counter-cloc wise
to lower.
2. Adjusting The Intonation *
Intonation adjustment is usually only necessary
when different gauge strings are fitted. The saddle
positions are adjusted by the individual philips-head
screws located on the bac of the bridge, sliding the
saddles forward or bac ward. To chec the intona-
tion: Use an electronic tuner and tune the bass to a
standard pitch. NOTE: All Toby bass guitars use
A-440 for standard pitch Play the harmonic at
the 12th fret, compare it to the fretted note at
the 12th fret, these notes should read the same
on the tuner
Action at the 12th fret
Treble Side Bass Side
Electric Guitars 4/64 6/64
Acoustic Guitars 5/64 7/64
Bass Guitars 5/64 7/64
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Control Layouts
Master Volume
Pickup Blend
(with center
detent)
Treble Cut
Bass Cut
Shown: “Toby™ Standard-IV Bass
Before adjusting the intonation, first determine
the direction that the saddle needs to be moved.
If the 12th fret harmonic pitch is lower than the
fretted note, slide the saddle bac .If the 12th fret
harmonic pitch is higher than the fretted note slide
the saddle forward.
* (Adjusting the intonation and string height
will affect the playability of your guitar If you are
unsure of any of the above operations please take
your guitar to an Authorized Epiphone Dealer or
experienced guitar technician )
The Toby Adjustable
Bridge
estringing Your Bass
As simple as it may sound, proper string
installation is critical to the playability of your
instrument. An incorrectly installed string can slip
and cause the instrument to go out of tune.
1. At the Bridge
The bridge end of the instrument is strung as
shown in the image above. Different instruments are
strung according to the bridge and string type. The
bridge end is always strung before the string posts
at the headstoc .
2. At the Headstock
Bring the string from the bridge to the post on
the corresponding tuner located on the headstoc .
(A) Stic tip of the string straight down into the hole
in the center of the tuning post. (B) Bend the string
to the side so it rests in the center groove of the
post. (C) Turn the
tuning head to
increase the tension
of the string; ma ing
sure that the string
winds down the post,
with enough winding
to ensure the string
sits firmly in the
groove of the nut.
Control Knobs
Your Tobias electric Bass guitar is capable of
producing a variety of sounds by manipulating
the controls.
Master Volume Control
The Volume nob, controls the amount of vol-
ume the pic ups are putting out. Turning the control
cloc wise produces more volume. Turning the
control countercloc wise produces less volume.
Treble Cut Control
Turning the Treble Cut control countercloc wise
reduces the treble output of the pic ups and
produces a dar er tone. Turning the control fully
cloc wise will produce the brightest sound. This
means that the pic ups full range of harmonic
frequencies are being passed on to your amplifier.
Bass Cut Control
Turning the Bass Cut control countercloc wise
reduces the bass output of the pic ups and
produces a thinner tone. Turning the control fully
cloc wise will produce the thic est sound. This
means that the pic ups full range of harmonic
frequencies are being passed on to your amplifier.
Pickup Blend Control
The Pic up Blend control allows you to sweep
between the two pic ups. The center detent gives
equal response from both pic ups. Turning the
Blend control countercloc wise reduces the pic up
response of the Nec pic up, while turning the
control cloc wise reduces the response of the
Bridge pic up.
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Tuner Post Stringing
Bridge Pickup
Neck Pickup
A
B
C

E piphone Amplifiers are the result of years of extensive research and development by some of the music
industry’s finest musicians and engineers. For decades Epiphone has provided world class products to musicians
everywhere. The Epiphone name stands for quality and this product has been designed to provide years of lasting
musical pleasure.
F ONT PANEL
Your device is equipped with an external AC to DC power adaptor. First, plug the power adaptor’s small
cable end into the Power IN jac located on the bac of the amplifier. Then plug the adaptor into your AC wall soc et.
Turn the power switch to ON. The RED LED should light up indicating power is supplied.
1. Input Jack - Connect your guitar using a standard 1/4” instrument cable to this input. Connect the other
end of the cable to your guitar.
2. Volume - Adjusts the overall volume output of the amplifier
3. Treble - Controls the boost and cut of the upper frequencies. The treble control will ma e the sound brighter.
4. Middle - Controls the boost and cut of the mid-range frequencies.
5. Bass - Controls the boost and cut of the low frequencies. The bass control will ma e the sound dar er.
6. Power Switch - Turns the AC Power on and off.
BACK PANEL
7. Power In - Input jac for external power adaptor. Plus power adaptor jac into here.
8. Extension Speaker - This is a standard 1/4” spea er cable output jac rated for 8 ohms. Use it to connect
an external spea er or spea ers. When connected, the internal amplifier spea er is deactivated.
9. Headphone Jack - For connecting headphones with a mini 3.5mm stereo plug. Always turn the Volume
control to 0 BEFORE engaging headphones. When using the headphone jac , the spea er is disconnected
allowing for private listening.
10. Line Out - This is a standard 1/4” output jac for connecting the amplifier’s signal to a PA systemor
recording console or to connect the amplifier to another guitar amp. Use it to connect one amp to another to
create different tone colors or sound effects. Or use it to connect the amp directly to a PA system or recording
console without the tonal coloration produced from the internal spea er.
11. Aux In - This is a 3.5 mm input jac that allows you to connect external devices such as CD or MP3 players to
play through your amplifier’s spea er. Use it to play along with pre-recorded music.
T OUBLE SHOOTING
NO SOUND - Power LED Indicator light is OFF
• Chec if the Power Switch is ON.
• Ma e sure AC outlet is active by plugging into another electrical outlet.
• Is the AC cord from the amplifier properly plugged in?
NO SOUND - Power LED Indicator light is ON
• Ma e sure the Volume control is set past 3.
• All controls should be set above 3.
• Try a different instrument cord.
WARNING: To prevent fire or electric shoc , DO NOT expose this equipment to rain or moisture.
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ELECTA -15B BASS
AMPLIFIE OWNE S MANUAL
SPECIFICATIONS
Output Power 15 Watts
Treble Control +15dB/-15dB @ 60Hz
Treble Control +15dB/-15dB @ 660Hz
Bass Control +15dB/-15dB @ 6kHz
Input Sensitivity @ 1KHz 40mv
Input Impedance 1 megaohm
Headphone Jack 3.5mm
Aux In Jack 3.5mm
Extension Speaker 1/4” - 8 ohms
Speaker 10” - 8 ohms
Power Consumption 32 Watts