The output level of the instrument as wellas the quality of the
signal can be affectedby the pickup height. Pickup height shouldbe
adjusted until the volume of neck andbridge pickups are almost
equal with bothvolumes wide open. The volume may dropdrastically if
the pickup height is too low.As the pickups are magnetic, fret
buzzingand distortion may occur if the pickup is tooclose to the
strings. Use a smallscrewdriver to make adjustments to raiseor
lower the pickup.
*Instruments that have adjustable pole pieces can be adjusted to
balance the output of each string.
PICKUPS
Intonation adjustment isthe operation of adjustingthe location
of the string atthe saddle to compensatefor different tuning.
Followthe instructions of theparticular bridge intonationbelow.
Intonation isproperly set when the 12th fret note and the 12th fret
harmonic are exactly thesame note. This is the center point of the
scale and the most accurate way ofsetting a standard scale length.
With the harmonic note as the standard, if thefretted note is flat
move the bridge saddle forward toward the headstock (a) todecrease
the string length. If the fretted note is sharp, move it back away
fromthe headstock (b) to increase the string length intonation
adjustments.
*Please note that strings can be broken when the saddle is
moved, so always loosen the strings beforemaking adjustment.
INTONATION
ACTION
NECK
STRINGS AND TUNING MACHINES
CLEANING
IIbanez steel string models are equipped with adjustable truss
rods. The purposeof a truss rod is to adjust the neck to counteract
string tension. There are manyreasons for truss rod adjustments.
One of the most frequent reasons is changingstring gauges or tuning
pitch which can affect string tension. String tensionchanges may
affect the string height and cause fret buzz or incorrect notes.
Toadjust the truss rod, locate the truss rod nut and adjust it by
inserting the correctwrench into the nut and tightening (clockwise)
or loosening (counter clockwise)the rod. Truss rod tension can be
measured by installing a capo at the first fret,holding the string
down at thefret position where the neckjoins the body. Insert a
thicknessgauge between the string andthe fret at the 8th fret.
Thereshould be between 0.3 mm to0.5 mm clearance. Thatclearance is
referred to as "neckrelief" Too much neck relief cancause the neck
to have higheraction in the middle of the neckcausing poor
intonation anduncomfortable playability. Noneck relief can cause
fret buzz.
*Appropriate care must be taken whenadjusting the neck and we
recommend onlyqualified technicians perform this procedure.
Regular cleaning of your bass isone of the most important
waysyou can maintain the finish andlengthen string life. After
playing,wipe down your instrument toremove any perspiration from
theinstrument. Perspiration canactually contain acids that can
becorrosive to the strings and metal parts of the bass. Gloss
finish basses should bepolished with polish formulated specifically
for musical instruments, and a softtreated guitar cloth or a cotton
rag. Abrasive rags such as polyester can scratchthe finish. Oil
finished basses should be wiped clean immediately after playingwith
a dry cotton rag only. If your bass has become discolored due to
extendeduse or heavy perspiration, factory appearance, see a
qualified bass repair personabout methods to restore the oil finish
to its original factory appearance.
If strings become dirty, discolored, orproduce a dull sound or
buzz, replacethe strings with new ones. For bestresults we
recommend replacing onestring at a time, this will help to
avoidremoving the string tension from theneck. When replacing
strings withdifferent gauge strings, it may benecessary to adjust
the truss rodtension. (We recommend onlyqualified technicians
perform this.)Ibanez basses are factory equippedwith the following
string gauges. Please follow theinstructions below for your
particular model. The stringsshould be tightly wound on to the
tuning machines fromtop to bottom with 2 to 3 string wraps around
the post. Incase of tuning machines, where the string ends
areinserted into the posts, the string can be cut to length
inadvance using a pair of string cutters. If the tuningmachines are
sealed gear units, they are self-lubricatingtypes. The set screws
for the tuning knob are adjustmentscrews that can be tightened with
a small Phillips headscrewdriver to increase the tension.
*The use of coarse strings may lead to buzzing and sound
distortion. Using stringsthat have twists or kinds may cause
buzzing or decreased sustain. Make surethat the strings are smooth
and free from any defects before installing.
IIbanez bass string action is set atthe factory. However, there
aremany reasons that an instrument'sstring height can
change.Instruments can be affected by changes in temperatureand
moisture. High string action can make the guitardifficult to play.
If the string action is too low, fret buzz orunclear notes can
occur. To remedy this, follow theinstructions for the particular
type of bridge installed. Inthe case of string action, make sure
the guitar is in tuneand the truss rod is adjusted properly. Ibanez
action is setto 2.0mm for treble side and 2.5mm for bass side at
the12th fret. The action may also need to be readjusted afterthe
neck is adjusted or strings are changed to a different gauge.
Follow theinstructions in the relevant bridge manual to make
adjustments.
* If strings other than those described above are used,
gradually increase the action clearance from the treble sidethrough
to the bass side.
INSTRUCTION MANUALELECTRIC BASSES
LOOSEN
TIGHTEN
8TH FRET
0.3~0.5mm
This is to certify that the aforementioned equipments
fullyconform to protection requirements of the following EC
PRINTED IN KOREA 04001NOV © 2004
MaintenanceOur congratulations and deepest thanks on
makingIbanez your choice of instrument. Ibanez standardsare second
to none. All Ibanez instruments are set upto our strict quality
control standards before shipping.The purpose of this manual is to
explain how tomaintain your instrument's finish and to keep
yourguitar playing as well as it did when it left our factory.
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LOOSEN
TIGHTEN
LOOSEN
TIGHTEN
Solid and Semi Acoustic GuitarsFull Acoustic Guitars4 String
Basses5 String Basses
.009-.042”
.013-.054” Flat Wound
.045-.105”
.045-.105 + .130”
STRING GAUGES
LOOSEN TIGHTEN
LOOSENTIGHTEN
Solid GuitarsFull Acoustic GuitarsBasses
1.5mm1.7mm2.0mm
2.0mm2.3mm2.5mm
BASS SIDETREBLE SIDE
The battery should be changed when thevolume becomes weak or the
sound becomesdistorted. Use a new 9-volt alkaline (notlithium or
carbon) battery. The battery isstored inside battery cavity or
control cavity.Inserting a plug into the jack activates thepower
supply. Be sure to disconnect the cordwhen the bass is not in use;
this will preventthe battery from draining.
BATTERY
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All 2 pickups models : Pickup BalancerThe pickup balance control
pot allows the user to blendbetween the front and back pickups
using a single pot. Thecenter position of the pot has a de-tent
which will set bothpickups to equal output. Turning the knob
clockwise increases the neck pickupwhile decreasing the output of
the bridge pickup. Turning the knob counterclockwise decreases the
neck pickup and increases the output of the bridgepickup.
BRIDGEPICKUP
NECKPICKUP
bass Electronics
Bass Controls
Volume
Bass Boost/Cut
Mid Boost/Cut
Balancer
Treble Boost/Cut
EDB with EQB III
Tone
Front PickupVolume
Rear Pickup Volume
Phat EQ.
EDB with PHAT
Tone
Front PickupVolume
Rear Pickup Volume
Phat II EQ.
GSR with PHAT II
Volume
Balancer
Mid Boost/Cut
Mid Frequency
Treble Boost/CutBass Boost/Cut
K5 with VARI-MID III
Volume
Balancer
Treble Boost/Cut
Bass Boost/Cut
BTB with EQB IIB
Volume
Balancer
Treble Boost / Cut
Bass Boost / Cut
SRX with EQB IIDX
VolumeBassBoost/Cut
Treble Boost/Cut
Balancer
SR with EQB IIC
Bass Bridges
B100, B105, B107 BridgeSR, SRX, RD, BTB
The B100, B105 and B106 bass bridges weredesigned for easy
string change. The stringsare installed by hooking the ball end
into thestring catch at the rear of the bridge. Theintonation can
be adjusted by moving thesaddle forward or backward using a
Phillipshead (+) screwdriver on the adjustmentscrew at the rear of
the bridge. String heightis controlled by using a 1.5mm Allen
wrench to raise or lower the Allen screws oneither side of the
saddle.
B10, B15 BridgeSR, GSR, ICB, GAXB
To replace strings, thread the new stringsthrough the string
holes located on the back ofthe tailpiece and bring them up and
over thesaddle. The intonation can be adjusted bymoving the saddle
forward or backward usinga Phillips head (+) screwdriver on
theadjustment screw at the rear of the bridge. String height is
controlled by using a1.5mm Allen wrench to raise or lower the Allen
screws on either side of the saddle.
ACCU-CAST B200/B205SRX, DWB3, RD
REPLACING THE STRINGSThe Accu-Cast B200 and B205 bass
bridgesallow two styles of string installation. Thestrings are
installed by lowering the ball endinto the bridge and hooking the
ball endbelow the string catch at the rear of thebridge. (Figure 1)
In this method, the strings are installed bylowering the ball end
into the bridge andholing the string catch directly below
thesaddle. This increases string tension andadds sustain. (Figure
2)
STRING HEIGHTTo raise or lower the string action, insert
thecorrect Allen wrench into the screw (A) at thesaddle. To raise
the saddle turn the wrenchclockwise and to lower the saddle turn
thewrench counter clockwise.
INTONATIONIntonation adjustment can be made by adjusting the
intonation screws (B) at therear of the bridge clockwise to move
the saddle back and counter clockwise tomove the saddle
forward.
ACCU-CAST B20/B25SR,
The Accu-Cast bass bridge was designed foreasy string change,
durability, and accuratestring height adjustment. To raise or
lowerthe string action, insert the correct Allenwrench into the
screw at the saddle (A). Toraise the saddle turn the wrench
clockwise and to lower the saddle turn thewrench counter clockwise.
Intonation adjustments can be made by adjusting theintonation
screws at the rear of the bridge clockwise to move saddle back
andcounter clockwise to move the saddle forward.
(A)
2
1
2
1
(FIGURE 1 )
(FIGURE 2 )
(A)
(B)
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Mono-Rail II bridge allows the bassstrings to be isolated for
one another byusing independent bridge plates for eachstring. The
strings are installed bylowering the ball end into the bridge
andholing the ball end below the string catchat the rear of the
bridge. Intonationadjustments can be made by adjustingthe
intonation screws at the rear of thebridge clockwise to move saddle
backand counter clockwise to move the saddle forward.
(A)
MONO-RAIL IIBTB “Vari-mid” 3band eq
3band eq
2Band eq
Volume
Phat II EQ
SRX with PHAT II
phat eq
Each of the Ibanez pre-amps are specifically voiced to bring out
the distinctivetone of each model.
The strings are installed by lowering the ball endinto the
bridge and hooking the ball end below thestring catch at the rear
of the bridge. To raise orlower the string action, insert the
correct Allenwrench into the screw at the saddle (A). To raise
thesaddle turn the wrench clockwise and to lower thesaddle turn the
wrench counter clockwise.Intonation adjustments can be made by
adjustingthe intonation screws (B) at the rear of the
bridgeclockwise to move saddle back and counterclockwise to move
the saddle forward.
To replace strings, thread the new strings throughthe string
holes located on the back of the tailpieceand bring them up and
over the saddle. Theintonation can be adjusted by moving the
saddleforward or backward using a Phillips head (+)screwdriver on
the adjustment screw at the rear ofthe bridge. Staring height is
controlled by using a wrench toraise or lower the small Allen
screws on either side of the saddle.
B400, B405 BridgeRD
Standard BridgeK5
EB10 5string bridgeDWB35
EB10 5string bridge was designed for easystring change. The
strings are installed byholing the ball end into the string catch
at therear of the bridge. The intonation can beadjusted by moving
the saddle forward orbackward using a Phillips heads(+)screwdriver
on the adjustment screw at therear of the bridge. String height is
controlledby using a 2.0mm Allen wrench to raise orlower the Allen
screws on either side of the saddle.
SR900/905
For slightly more sustain, strings can beinstalled either from
the back of theinstrument through the string grommets.
*Note: When replacing string check with the dealer to makesure
the new strings are long enough for the full scale lengthof the
bass.
Mid Boost/CutBalancer
Volume
Treble Boost/CutBass Boost/Cut
Mid Frequency
BTB with VARI-MID IIIB 18V
Volume w/EQ Bypass Sw.Pull:Bypass
Treble Boost/Cut
Bass Boost/Cut
GWB with BARTOLINI® NTBT
BARTOLINI® EQ
BalancerVolume
Bass Boost/Cut
Mid Boost/Cut
Treble Boost/Cut
SR with BARTOLINI® MK-1
VolumeBalancer
Style Sweeper Finger Slap
BassBoost/Cut
Treble Boost/Cut
SR with EQB IIIB STYLE SWEEPER
2way toggle EQ on-off Sw. (RD600/605)
Volume w/Push-Pull Pickup Coil Selecter Sw.
BalancerBass Boost/Cut
Treble Boost/Cut
RD with EQB IID
Balancer
Volume w/Gain Boost Sw.Pull:Boost
Bass Boost/Cut
TrebleBoost/Cut
DWB with EQB-DW IIB
Phat II EQ
BalancerVolume
BTB with PHAT II
Tone
Front PUVolume
Rear PUVolume
SR, GSR with 2V, 1T
VolumeTone
Balancer
RD with 1V, 1B, 1T
VolumeTone
GSR with 1V, 1T
PASSIVE
Volume
Tone Character Switch
GAXB with 1V, TONE CHARACTER SW.
Front PU Volume
Rear PU Volume
Tone
ICB with 2V, 1T
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