Peavey TL-FIVE User manual

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TL-Five
FEATURES:
34' scale: 24 frets
Unity'” Neck Thru Body Construction
Eastern Flame Maple Body and Neck
Ebony fingerboard with 12" radius
2-Super Ferrite (Hum-Cancelling) Pickups
On-board active 3-band EQ
(9-volt powered) Low impedance output
Schaller 5-string bridge
All gold finished hardware
1.9" neck width
Premium die-cast machine heads
Schaller Security locks
Genuine Molher of Pearl Oval Inlays
Separate Battery Compartment
The TL-Fivepreamp 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 cB).
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 allowthe 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 rolloff 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. I* may be variec
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. Thiscontrol isconvenlional with full
output in the CW position and no output in the CCW
position.
4. High Control. The High Control is centered at 2.5 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)
and 1.5 kHz (CW). Some interaction with the Lowand
High controls will be noticed at either extreme of the
Mid Control’s operation.
6. Low Control. The Low Control is centered at 50 Hz
and offers +8 dB boost (CW) and -8 dB cut (CCW).
1 2 3
4 5 6
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRICAL SHOCK OP FIRE HAZARO, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO PAIN OR MOISTURE. BEFORE USING THIS
APPLIANCE. READ BACK COVER FOR FURTHER WARNINGS.

7. Preamp Inpul 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 needto usethe Low Gain or 42
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 longest 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.
Adjustments:
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
future. 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" ol the neck, a
Peavey torsion rod wrench No. 75031001 must be used
{available from a Peavey Accessory Center).
1. T une 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 CAUSEDAMAGETOTHENECKANDTORSION
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" PLAYINGTECHNIQUE 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 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
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
1
TORSION ROD NUT
First Fret
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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
at latcniock to facilitate locking forair 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 has a 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 i ndi vid ua I bridge saddles work to determ i ne 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 Alien
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 sotting 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 samestring when it isplayed 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 frettec
note is sharper or flatter in 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 shorten 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 Intonation:
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.
t. Ensure that the torsion rod and bridge height adjust¬
ments have been mace 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 cn the neck as it will
affect intonation settings.
4. Piaythe first string open (G) and compare it to 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 bo 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
:o be tree from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year
•rom date of purchase; PROVIDED, however, that this limited warranty is
extendec only to the original retail purchaser and is subject to tne conditions,
exclusions and limitations hereinafter set forth.
CONDITIONS, EXCLUSIONS AND
LIMITATIONS OF LIMITED WARRANTY
This limitod warranty shall be VOID and of NO EFFECT if:
1. The first purchase of tho product is for Ihe 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 ot defects n material or workmanship.
This Limitec Warranty shall not extend to or cover guilar strings. Replace¬
ment of guilar strings is deemed lobe reesonableand necessary maintenance.
Purchaser's exclusive remedy for breech of this limited warranty is repair of
tho defect or replacement of tho guitar, at the option cf Peavoy. Service work
may be performed by any Peavey Authorized Service Center, or if the service
center is unable to provide the necessary warranty service, you svill bedirected
to Ihe nea rest other Peavey Authorized Service Center which can provide such
service. Or . you may return the guitar, posiage prepaid and insured, along
with a description ot the problem proof or purchase, and a complete return
address to.
PEAVEY ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
711 A Stroot
Meridian. MS 39302-2898
It the defect is remedial under this limited warranty, and the 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
lhan the postage and insurance requirement, no charge will be madetor such
repair or replacement.
The liability ot Peavey to the purchaser for any cost whatsoever, and
regardless of the form ot action, whether in contract or in ton, including
negligence, shall be limited to actual damages up to an amount equal So she
greater cf 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 NABILITY TO USE THE
GUITAR EVEN IF PEAVEY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
SUCH DAMAGES.
Theforegoing limitation oi remedy will not apply to Ihepaymentofcostand
damage award3 for personal injury or damage to real property or tangible
personal proparly caused by negligence on the part of Peavey
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 EXPRESS 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.
THISLIMITED WARRANTY IS THE 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 YOU BY THE AUTHORIZED PEAVEY
DEALER IN CONNECTION WITH YOUP PURCHASE FROM HIM OF THIS
GUITAR SHOULD BE ACCURATELY COMPLETED. MAILED TO AND
RECEIVED BY PEAVEY WTHIN FOURTEEN 14» DAYS FROM THE DATE
OF YOUR PURCHASE
Should notification become necessary lor any condition that would recuire
correction, the -egistration 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 notity Peavey of the change oi address so as to facilitate
your receipt of any bulleiins or otner forms of notification which may become
necessary in connection with enycondition that may rccuirc dissemination of
information or correction.
Tho WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD and subsequent noticesof change
ol address should be mailed to-
PEAVEY ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
P.O. Bex 2893
Meridian, MS 39302-2898
In -.he even; any modification or disclaimer of express or implied warranties
or ary limitation of remedies, contained herein conflicts with applicable law.
Ther such modification, disclaimer or limitation, as the case may bo, shall bo
deemed to bo modified to tne extent necessary to comply with such law
The limited warranty is giver by Peavey Electronics Corporation with
respect to equipment purchased in Ihe United States of America.
DANGER
ALL AMPLIFICATION ACCESSORIES. MICROPHONES, MIXERS ETC., MUST BE
PROPERLY GROUNDED AND SHOULD BE UTILIZED WITH A 3-WIHE MAINSSYSTEM
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¬
STRUMENT ARE GROUNDED ACCORDING TO PROPER AN0 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 IMPROPER OR POORLY DESIGNED GUITAR STRAPS OR OTHER MEANS
OF SUPPORT. POSSIBLE INJURY COULD RESULT IF IMPROPER. INFERIOR. ILL
FITTING OR WORN OUT STRAPS ARE USED. THE INSTRUMENT COULD POSSIBLY
FALL. CAUSING BODILY INJURYOR DAMAGE TO THE INSTRUMENT OR ASSOCIATED
EQUIPMENT IF THE HOLDING DEVICES FAIL FOR ANY REASON.
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 OR 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 STRINCS 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 CF STRING BREAKAGE
AND PERSONAL INJUHY EXISTS UNDER THESE CONDITIONS.
NOTE
THE PATCH CORD BETWEEN THE GUITAR AND THE AMPLIFIER IS AN EXTREMELY
IMPORTANT LINK TOR OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE. AHIGH QUALITY WELL SHIELDED
CORD SHOULD RE USED IN THIS APPLICATION
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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