Peavey TL-FIVE User manual

L-Five
OPERATING GUIDE
CONTROL OPERATION
1. 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 convienently switch
to the passive mode in the event of battery mal-
function or failure. The up position of the switch is
passive and bypasses the internal preamp. This
allows normal (passive) operation of the TL-Five. In
the passive mode, the Volume and Blend controls are
operational and the High Control is converted
to a standard high rolloif tone control. NOTE: If the
Bypass Switch is operated when signal is present, an
audible "pop" may occur. This is due to the rapid
change in signal level sent to the input of the bass
guitar amplifier. The down position is active and
engages the TL-Five preamp with its active tone
controls.
2. Blend Control. The Blend Control is offered for a
wider variety of sounds than available from con-
ventional 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
counterclockwise - CCW) or any biend in between,
Due to the nature of this control, neither pickup is
turned fully off.
3. Volume Control. This controlisconventional with full
output in the CW position and no output in the CCW
position.
4. High Control, The High Control is centered at2.5 KHz
and has +12 dB boost (CW) and -12 dB cut (CCW).
5. 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)
FEATURES: and 1.5 kHz (CW). Some interaction with the Lowand
34” scale: 24 frets High controls will be noticed at either extreme of the
Unity” Neck Thru Body Construction Mid Control’s operation.
ee Negroni is meee 6 Low Control. The Low Control is centered at 50 Hz
2-Super Ferrite (Hum-Cancelling) Pickups and offers +AA baant (CW) and <E cat (CCW),
On-board active 3-band EQ š $ 3
(8-volt powered) Low impedance output
Schaller §-string bridge
All gold finished hardware
1.9" neck width
Premium die-cast machine heads
Schaller Security locks
Genuine Mother of Pearl Oval Inlays
‘Separate Battery Compartment
The TL-Five™ preamp is designed to offer the bass
player maximum flexibility and tonal variation, its discrete
circuitry and full shielding offers wide dynamic range and
ultra-low noise operation (-70 dB).
(CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE, BEFORE USING THIS
APPLIANCE, READ BACK COVER FOR FURTHER WARNINGS.

7. Preamp Input Control. This is a screwdriver adjusted
control and is accessible through a small hole in the
control cover plate on the back of the TL-Five. This
control sets the amount of signal gain available and
should be adjusted so the TL-Five will not overdrive
or distort the input of your bass guitar amplifier.
Clockwise adjustments increase the outputs and
counterclockwise adjustments decrease the output.
Those who have a heavy picking style or who play
heavy “pop” bass may need to use the Low Gain or #2
Input on their bass amplifier.
8. Battery. The TL-Five preamplifier is powered by a 9
volt transistor radio battery (not included) which has
accessible separate battery compartment. NOTE:
Peavey heavy duty or alkaline batteries are recom-
mended for reliability and langest battery life. Low
battery voltage will be indicated by fuzzy or distorted
sound, especially with higher tone and volume
settings. It is recommended the battery be changed
every 80 to 100 hrs. of use, or every 6 months, to help
ensure a battery doesn’t leak and damage the
instrument. NOTE: Peavey Electronics assumes no
responsibility for damage resulting from a leaking or
defective battery. Power is supplied to the preamp
when a standard (mono) guitar cable is plugged into
the instrument; a stereo cable will not work. It is
recommended that the cable first be plugged into the
TL-Five then into the bass amplifier input, To ensure
longest battery life, be sure to unplug the cable from
the TL-Five when not in use.
BATTERY
COMPARTMENT
Adjustment
Your instrument has been carefully adjusted for accu-
rate intonation and playing ease at the Peavey factory.
However, your playing style or playing requirements may
necessitate additional adjustments at some time in the
fulure. These adjustments should be made by your
Peavey dealer. However, with a little careand by adhering
closely to the following instructions, you may attempt
these adjustments yourself.
CAUTION:
PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE INSTRUC-
TIONS
THOROUGHLY
BEFORE
ATTEMPTING
ANY
ADJUSTMENTS!
Adjusting Torsion Rod:
To set the “straightness” or “relief of the neck, a
Peavey
torsion
rod
wrench
No.
75031001
must
be
used
(available from a Peavey Accessory Center)
1, Tune the instrument to standard (A-440) pitch
2.
Check
tor
clearance
between
the
strings
(1
through
4)
and
the
first
fret.
IMPORTANT:
Use
an
accurate
ruler
or
similar
gauge
for
this
measurement.
3.
This
clearance
should
be
no
less
than
1/32"
and
no
more
than
1/16"
at
the
first
fret.
4.
Check
for
clearance
between
the
strings
and
the
twelfth
fret
5.
This
clearance
should
be
no
less
than
1/16”
and
no
more
than
1/4”
at
the
twelfth
fret.
6.
To
increase
clearance,
loosen
(counterclockwise)
torsion
rod
nut.
To
decrease
clearance,
tighten
(clockwise)
the
torsion
rod
nut.
(The
torsion
rod
nut
is
located
underneath
the
plastic
cover
plate
on
the
head
stock.)
CAUTION:
IT
IS
NOT
USUALLY
NECESSARY
TO
ROTATE
THE
TORSION ROD NUT MORE THAN ONE FULL TURN
IN EITHER DIRECTION. ONE-QUARTER TO ONE-
HALF
TURN
IS
NORMALLY
SUFFICIENT
TO
MAKE
MOST
ADJUSTMENTS.
EXCESSIVE
ROTATION
MAY
CAUSE
DAMAGE
TO
THE
NECK
AND
TORSION
ROD. IF EXCESSIVE FORCE IS NECESSARY TO
ROTATE
THE
TORSION
ROD
NUT,
YOU
SHOULD
CONSULT YOUR PEAVEY DEALER OR THE PEAVEY
FACTORY
BEFORE
ANY
FURTHER
ADJUSTMENT
IS
MADE.
7.
Repeat
steps
1
through
6
until
proper
clearance
has
been
reached,
NOTE:
STRING
HEIGHT
SHOULD
BE
ADJUSTED
TO
FIT
YOUR OWN PARTICULAR PLAYING STYLE. IT
SHOULD
BE
NOTED
THAT
SETTING
THE
STRING
HEIGHT TOO LOW WILL RESULT IN EXCESSIVE
STRING
BUZZ
AND
RATTLE,
ESPECIALLY
WITH
A
"HEAVY" PLAYING TECHNIQUE. EXCESSIVELY HIGH
ACTION
WILL
RESULT
IN
INTONATION
PROBLEMS
AND DECREASED PLAYABILITY.
String Spacing Adjustment:
The
fully-articulated
Schaller
bridge
allows
for
max-
imum
flexibility
when
adjusting
spacing
between
strings.
To
adjust,
loosen
string,
then
rotate
saddle
roller
to
desired
position,
Retune
string.
Strings:
String life may be greatly extended by frequent
cleaning
and
wiping
efter
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
fingerboard.
Dirt-laden
strings
cause
tuning
and
into-
nation problems as well as rust and corrosion. For best
performance,
strings
should
be
changed
approximately
once
a
month,
or
every
twenty-four
hours
of
playing
Some players 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
PLAY-
ABILITY WITH THESE STRINGS. WHEN STRING
REPLACEMENT
BECOMES
NECESSARY,
WE
Last
Fret
12th
Fret
TORSION ROD NUT
First Fret
"E $
hen

STRONGLY RECOMMEND OUR FIELD-PROVEN
HIGH QUALITY AND LONG LASTING PEAVEY
STRINGS.
Case:
A durable, molded case provides maximum protection
and road durability. The case features large storage areas
atlatchlock to facilitate locking for air shipment. 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 hasa polyester/urethane finish which
is both durable and weather resistant, but nevertheless
needs
care.
Automotive
grade
waxes
will
protect,
clean,
and shine it. Between waxings, the instrument should be
wiped with a dry, soft cloth
Saddle Height Adjustment:
“The five individual bridge saddles work to determine the
overall string height. individual string saddles can be
adjusted to "follow" the curvature (12” 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
(curvature) 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 authorized Peavey dealer.
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
bridge
and
saddle
combination
of
the
instrument
will
maximize 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 the samesiring when itis 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 is sharper or fiatterin pitch than the open note. 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 pickup If the fretted note
is flat, the vibrating length must be shortened, move the
bridge forward, toward the pickup to sherten the length.
The 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 COMPARING THE TWELFTH
FRET HARMONIC OF THE STRING (RATHER THAN
THE OPEN NOTE) TO THE FRETTED NOTE IS MUCH
EASIER. A HARMONIC 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 AS QUICKLY AS POS-
SIBLE AFTER THE STRING IS PLUCKED, PRO-
DUCING A “CHIME” EFFECT. THIS CHIMED NOTE
IS THEN COMPARED TO THE FRETTED NOTE. FOR
EVEN GREATER EASE AND A HIGH DEGREE OF
ACCURACY, WE RECOMMEND ONE OF THE MANY
TYPES OF ELECTRONIC GUITAR TUNERS THAT
ARE AVAILABLE FROM MOST MUSIC STORES. THE
TUNERS WHICH USE EITHER A METER OR A
MOVING LED DISPLAY ARE USUALLY EASIER TO
USE THAN THE TYPE WITH A NUMERICAL FRE-
QUENCY READOUT.
Setting Intonatio
NOTE:
ALL GUITAR ADJUSTMENTS INTERACT CLOSELY
WITH STRING INTONATION. THESE ADJUST-
MENTS MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE ANY
ATTEMPT IS MADE TO SET STRING INTONATION
AT THE BRIDGE,
1. Ensure that the torsion rod and bridge height adjust-
ments 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 compareitto the pitch
of the same string when it is played at the twelfth fret.
These notes should be the same.
5. Using a flat head screwdriver, adjust the 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 NECESSARY TO RETUNE THE
OPEN STRING TO STANDARD PITCH AFTER THE
BRIDGE SADDLE POSITION IS ALTERED.
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for the 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th
strings.
7. Repeat steps 1 through 6 as necessary until intonation
of all strings is accurately adjusted
Temperature and Humidity:
It is important that your instrument be protected from
any extremes or sudden changes in either temperature or
humidity. The instrument should be stored in its case
whenever it is not in use.

PEAVEY GUITAR ONE-YEAR
LIMITED WARRANTY/REMEDY
PEAVEY ELECTRONICS CORPORATION ("Peavey") warrants this Guitar
to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year
from date of purchase; PROVIDED, however, that this limited warranty is
extended only to the original retail purchaser and is subject to me conditions,
‘exclusions and limitations hereinafter set forth
CONDITIONS, EXCLUSIONS AND
LIMITATIONS OF LIMITED WARRANTY
This limitad warranty shall be VOID and of NO EFFECT if:
1. The first purchao of the product is for the purpose of resale; or
2. The original retail purchase is not made from an AUTHORIZED PEAVEY
DEALER: or
3. The product has been damaged by accident or unreasonable use,
neglect, improper service or maintenance, or other causes not arising
out of detects in materal or workmanship.
‘This Limitec Warranty shall not extend to or cover guitar strings. Replace-
mentof guitar strings is deemed tobe reesonableand necessary maintenance.
Purchaser'sexclusive remedy for breach of this limited warranty is repair of
the defect or rəplacomont of the guitar, at the option of Peavey. Service work
may be perlormed by any Peavey Authorized Service Center, or ifthe service
center is unable to provide the necessary warranty service, you willbedirected
to thenearest other Peavey Authorized Service Center which can provide such
service. Or... you may return the guitar, postage prepaid and insured, along
with a description of the problem, proof of purchase, and a complete return
address 10.
PEAVEY ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
711 A Stroot
Meridian, MS 39802-2898
ithe defects ramedialunder this limited warranty, andthe other terms and
conditions expressed herein have been complied with, Peavey will repair or
replace the product and will return it freight collect, to the purchaser. Other
than the postage and insurance requirement, no charge will be made for such
repair or replacement.
The liability o! Peavey to the purchaser for any cost whatsoever, end
regardless of the form of action, whether in contract or in tor, including
negligence, shall be limited to actual damages up to an amount equal to the
greater of the purchase price of the product causing the damage or $500.00.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL PEAVEY BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOST
PROFITS, ANY INCIDENTAL DAMAGES OR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE
GUITAR, EVEN IF PEAVEY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
SUCH DAMAGES.
The foregoing limitation of renedy will not apply to the paymentofcost end
damage awards for personal injury or damage to raal property or tangible
personal property caused by negligence on the part of Peavey.
DANGER
ALL AMPLIFICATION ACCESSORIES, MICROPHONES, MIXERS, ETC. NUST BE
PROPERLY GROUNDED AND SHOULD BE UTILIZED WITH A 3-WIRE MAINS SYSTEM,
IN ORDER TO AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK.
DANGER
DO NOT COME INTO CONTACT WITH OTHER ELECTRICAL APPARATUS WHEN
PLAYING (OR TOUCHING) YOUR INSTRUMENT. THE METAL PARTS OF THIS IN-
STRUNENT ARE GROUNDED ACCORDING TO PROPER AND ACCEPTED INDUSTRY
PRACTICE, BUT IT IS POSSIBLE TO ENCOUNTER AN ELECTRICAL SHOCK WHEN
COMING INTO CONTACT WITH ANOTHER ELECTRICAL APPARATUS IF IT HAS
IMPROPER GROUNDING FACILITIES.
WARNING
DO NOT USE|MPROPER OR POORLY DESIGNED GUITARSTAAPS OR OTHER MEANS,
OF SUPPORT. POSSIBLE INJURY COULD RESULT IF IMPROPER, INFERIOR, ILL
FITTING OR WORN OUT STRAPS ARE USED. THE INSTRUNENT COULD POSSIBLY
FALL, CAUSING BODILY INJURYOR DAMAGE TO THE INSTRUMENT OR ASSOCIATE
EQUIPMENT IF THE HOLDING DEVICES FAIL FOR ANY REASON.
£:
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES,
EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
USE, PROVIDED, HOWEVER, THAT IF THE OTHER TERMS AND CON-
DITIONS NECESSARY TO THE EXISTENCE OF THE EXPAESS LIMITED
WARRANTY, AS HEREINABOVE STATED, HAVE BEEN COMPLIED WITH,
IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE NOT DISCLAIMED DURING THE ONE-YEAR
PERIOD FROM DATE OF PURCHASE OF THIS GUITAR.
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATION ON HOW LONG AN
IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, OR THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITA-
TIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY
GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER
RIGHTS WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ISTHE ONLY EXPRESS WARRANTY ON THIS
GUITAR, AND NO OTHER STATEMENT, REPRESENTATION, WARRANTY
OR AGREEMENT BY ANY PERSON SHALL BE VALID AS TO OR BINDING
UPON PEAVEY
THE WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD AND A LEGIBLE COPY OF THE
PROOF OF PURCHASE SUPPLIED TO YOUBY THE AUTHORIZED PEAVEY
DEALER IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR PURCHASE FRON HIM OF THIS
GUITAR SHOULD BE ACCURATELY COMPLETED, MAILED TO AND
RECEIVED BY PEAVEY WITHIN FOURTEEN (14) DAYS FROM THE DATE
OF YOUR PURCHASE.
Should notification become necessary for any condition thet would recuire
correction, the registration card will help insure that you are contacted and
properly notified.
If you move from the address shown on the WARRANTY REGISTRATION
CARD, you should notify Peavey of the change ot address so as to facilitate
your receipt of any bulletins or ote forms of notification which may become
necessary in connectionwith any condition that may require dissemination of
information or correction.
Tho WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD andsubsequon' noticesof change
ol address should be mailed to:
PEAVEY ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
P.O. Box 2898
Meridian, MS 39302-2898
In the event any modification or disclaimer of express or implied warranties
or ary limitation of remedies, contained herein conflicts with applicable law.
‘Then such modification, disclaimer or limitation, as the case may bo, shall bo
doomed to be modified to the extent necessary to comply with such law.
The limited warranty is given by Peavey Electronics Corporation with
respect to equipment purchased in the United States of America
DANGER
GUITAR STRINGS ARE MADE FROM VERY STRONG STEEL ALLOYS. THEY ARE
DESIGNED TO BE USED UNDER TENSION AND, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS,
THEY MAY BREAK AND SPRING AWAY FROM THE GUITAR. DO NOT TUNE OA PLAY
THIS INSTRUMENT WITH YOUR FACE IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE STRINGS, AS
SERIOUS INJURY COULD RESULT IF A STRING SHOULD EREAK
WARNING
BASS GUITAR STRINGS ARE UNDER CONSIDERABLE TENSION WHEN THEY ARE
TUNED TO CONCERT (A-440) PITCH. EXERCISE EXTREME CARE WHEN TUNING
(ESPECIALLY ABOVE CONCERT PITCH) OR WHEN EMPLOYING STRING BENDING
OR "POPPING" PLAYING TECHNIQUES. THE POSSIBILITY OF STRING BREAKAGE
AND PERSONAL INJURY EXISTS UNDER THESE CONDITIONS.
NOTE
‘THE PATCH CORD BETWEEN THE GUITAR AND THE AMPLIFIER IS AN EXTREMELY
IMPORTANT LINK FOR OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE. AHIGH QUALITY WELL SHIELDED
CORD SHOULD RE USED IN THIS APPLICATION.
E
Features and specifications subject to change without notice.
Peavey Electronics Corporation / 711 A Street / Meridian, MS 39302-2898 / U.S.A. / [phone] Telex 504115 / Fax: [phone]
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