Peavey 141211105 owner manual Intonation, Neck and Truss Rod

Intonation

A properly intoned guitar will sound in tune no matter where you play along the fretboard. Intonation is determined by the length of each string as controlled by the location of each string’s saddle. To check intonation, complete all adjustments to the truss rod and string action, and tune your guitar. Then, compare the fretted sound of the 12th fret to the open harmonic of the 12th fret. (Harmonics are created by lightly placing a finger against a

string—in this case, at the 12th fret—and striking normally with your picking hand. You’ve done it correctly if you hear a clear, loud, bell-like tone.) If the notes are the same, no adjustment is required. If they do not match, you will need to fine-tune each offending string using the adjustment screws to move the saddle location. If the fretted 12th

note is flat, adjust the saddle toward the neck. If sharp, move it away from the neck. Note that on some guitars, you will need to loosen strings before making saddle adjustments. Repeat the process until the fretted sound of the 12th fret matches the open harmonic of the 12th fret.

Neck and Truss Rod

Every Peavey steel-string guitar features an adjustable truss rod inside the neck. Truss rods allow for adjustments in the neck to accommodate changes in string tension caused by humidity, changing string gauges or tuning. As the backbone of your instrument, the truss rod should always be adjusted first during instrument setup. (Peavey recommends that you enlist the services of a qualified technician to make

the required truss rod and/or tremolo adjustments on your instrument. Improper adjustment may damage your neck and void your Peavey warranty.) To gain access to the truss rod, look for a 4 mm or 8 mm allen wrench adjustment screw either at the end of the neck near the body or at the opposite end near the headstock. Note that some guitars may require neck removal to gain access to the neck pocket truss

rod. The goal of truss rod adjustment is to create the correct amount of bow in your guitar’s neck to facilitate optimal playability.

To check the neck’s bow, hold the guitar in normal playing position and follow this procedure for both E strings (string 1 and string 6). Fret and hold the string at the first fret, while fretting and holding the same string with your picking- hand

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