User manual RICKENBACKER GUITAR AND BASS

[. . . ] Guitar and Bass Care & Maintenance Manual In this comprehensive manual, you will find all of the information needed to fully enjoy and take care of your instrument. C ongratulations on your purchase!You are now the owner of a distinctive instrument renowned for quality craftsmanship, tradition, and the legendary Rickenbacker name. Dual Truss Rod Neck Design Most Rickenbacker necks are built with two truss rods for added strength and adjustability. Exclusive Head Design Unique and easy tuning head shape on all 12 string models. Pickups All guitars equipped with pickups manufactured by Rickenbacker. Bridge Assembly Rickenbacker guitars come with a six way adjustable bridge, with individual string saddles for increased adjustability. [. . . ] After replacing strings to the grooves of the nut, retune the instrument to assure normal tension on the neck. Repeat the sighting step to confirm the amount of bow or under bow in Finally, replace the nameplate and tune the instrument. Note: On instruments produced before September 1, 1984, move the neck manually to the desired position and snug the rod up to hold that position. Do not rely on the rod itself to provide the bowing force. Pickup Adjustment In order to achieve more volume by placing the pickup closer to the strings, guitar and bass pickups The bass pickup on the 4000 series models is mounted on to the top pick plate of the instrument. These pickups have just one screw on each side, and are adjusted in the opposite manner. To lower the pickup, loosen the two side screws counterclockwise. To raise the pickup, tighten the screws clockwise. Sound kit. These two output jacks should never be used at the same time. Note that a mono cable will not work in the ROS jack. If you wish to use a mono or standard cable, plug it into the standard jack only. Rick-O-Sound can be used to produce special effects and multichannel output when used with a stereo amplifier, a dual channel amplifier, or two separate amplifiers. In addition to this special feature, Rick-O-Sound can pro- treble position in the amplifier or channel two. A big pop rock stereo chorus type sound could come from a combination of the two in the middle position using both amplifiers or channels. The Rick-O-Sound may also be used with a standard stereo cable to connect directly with amplifiers equipped with a stereo input. It may also be used with any standard shielded stereo Y-cord but cables of poorer quality may result in a significant increase in noise or loss in treble tone. Strings and tuning All Rickenbacker instruments come equipped with Rickenbacker strings. These strings are specially designed to bring out the best tonal properties, playability and overall fidelity in all Rickenbacker instruments. The strings come on new Rickenbacker instruments with a factory specified gauge and tension, designed to provide optimum performance. Moreover, each Rickenbacker instrument is specifically adjusted for the type of string provided. If a different gauge, tension or brand of string is desired, it may be necessary to readjust the instrument. To avoid readjustment of the instrument, continue to use the RIC strings designed for use on your model. [. . . ] Parts any parts, including strings, failing to meet original specifications may void the warranty. Shipping First consult the dealer where you purchased your Rickenbacker. Often the dealer will take responsibility for shipping your instrument. Otherwise, contact our Customer Service Department for a Return Authorization Number and further instruction on returning your Rickenbacker to the factory for warranty work. [. . . ]