User manual PARKER GUITARS PARKER

[. . . ] PARKER GUITARS | A REVOLUTION IN PRECISION AND SOUND FLY HANDBOOK The first thing you notice is how they look. With parallel horns that reach up like arms, that want to play you right back. Because the moment you pick up a Parker guitar, you'll feel its sculpted recesses embrace your torso while its featherweight body gives you effortless access to every note. And when we say "every note", we mean every note--From visceral, in-your-face electric tones to the warm, juicy harmonies of acoustic. [. . . ] Using the T-handle 3/32 Allen wrench supplied with your guitar, turn the screws clockwise to raise the bridge, and counterclockwise to lower it. To make a large adjustment, be sure to keep the bridge level. To do this, alternate between the three screws, turning them no more than a turn at a time. Adjusting the Truss Rod The truss rod is easily accessible, via the hole located on the bottom edge of the headstock. To adjust the rod, use the Torx wrench supplied with your guitar. Turn it clockwise to tighten the rod, and counterclockwise to loosen it. Be aware that the rod adjustment is very sensitive, one-sixth turn yields a lot of movement. For example, changing from . 009" to . 010" string gauge will require as little as a 1/4 turn clockwise of the truss rod. If you're unfamiliar with adjusting a truss rod, we strongly suggest that you take your instrument to your favorite guitar technician. Turn the screws clockwise to tighten and counterclockwise to loosen. To adjust pickup height, unscrew both pickup mounting screws. Raise or lower your pickup to the desired position with your fingers. Retighten both pickup mounting screws flush with top of pickup. Do not over tighten pickup mounting screws flush with top of pickup. VIBRATO IMPORTANT!Always tune your guitar with the step-stop in the D O W N position (i. e. with the step-stop in the H O M E position). Don't e v e r tune it with the step-stop in the U P position. Most problems that are encountered with this vibrato system are caused by tuning the guitar when the bridge is not in the H O M E position. It is also v e r y important to use a spring matched to the string size in use. Our vibrato system offers all the options and flexibility, a guitarist could want. The two controls known as the step-stop and the balance wheel are used to select from the three modes of operation; balanced, bend down only, or fixed. One tool is needed to adjust the step-stop and the balance wheel, in order to select one of the three modes. This tool is the 1/8" diameter, 5" long chrome bar. STEP-STOP This two-position rotary switch is located between the height adjustment screws, through a slot in the back cover plate. [. . . ] STEP 9 Bend Down Mode For bend down mode, follow STEPS 1 through 6. Then, tighten the balance wheel one revolution. Testing the Bend Down Clearance of the Spring · Follow STEPS 1 through 8 to get the spring into the B A L A N C E D mode · Push down on the vibrato bar, until the low E string goes slack, but the A string still has some tension. · The spring should have a slight clearance from the guitar body. STEP 10 Fixed Mode For F I X E D mode, follow STEPS 1 through 6. [. . . ]