Electric Guitars & IBANEZ Electric Guitars & Basses (2000)

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MONO-RAIL II  and hooking the ball end below the string catch at the rear of Intonation adjustments can be made by adjusting the intonation screws (A) at the rear of the bridge clockwise to move the saddle back, and counter clockwise to move the  saddle forward.  INSTRUCTION MANUAL  ELECTRIC GUITARS AND BASSES
TION       Mono-Rail II bridges allow the bass strings to be isolated from one another by using independent bridge plates for each string. The strings are installed by lowering the ball end into the bridge  the bridge.  The Ibanez ATK 3 BAND EQ was designed for use with passive pickups and allows the user to control the bass/treble and mid
BASS INFORMA
BRIDGES          (A)                   ACTIVE EQ.  ATK : 3 BAND EQ  range boost and cut.  Volume  Bass Boost/Cut  Bridge      NECK  PICKUP
string catch. Intonation adjustments can be made by adjusting the intonation screws (A) at the rear of the bridge clockwise to move the saddle back, and counter clockwise to move *Note: When replacing string check with the dealer to make sure the new strings are long enough for the full  BTB : VARI-MID  Mid Boost/Cut  Balancer  Mid Frequency  Treble Boost/Cut  Center  BRIDGE  PICKUP  This is to certify that the aforementioned equipments fully conform to
ATK bridges were designed  to allow the maximum amount of string vibration to transfer from the body.  For slightly more sustain, strings can be installed either from the back of the instrument through the string grommets.  For slightly more attack, the strings can be lowered into the bridge from the front of the instrument and  VARI-MID EQ  BTB SERIES : VARI-MID 3B  before distortion.  ATK 3way PU Character Sw. ATK/5way PU Selecter  Volume  Treble Boost/Cut  Mid Boost/Cut  ATK : 5 WAY PICKUP CHARACTER SWITCH The 5 way pickup character switch allows the user five completely different tone positions.  noise cancel coil The pickup balance control
ATK             hooked onto the  the saddle forward.   scale length of the bass.  The Vari-Mid 3B EQ was designed to work with passive pickups and is loaded with 18 volts to allow the user to get more output from the bass  BASS CONTROLS  Bass Boost/Cut  PICKUP SELECTION  Neck ALL 2 PICKUP MODELS : PICKUP  BALANCER  protection requirements of the following EC council directives. DIRECTIVES : 89/336/EEC Electromagnetic compatibility
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intonation and uncomfortable playability. No neck relief can cause fret
at the 8th fret. There should between 0.3 mm to 0.5mm clearance. That
*Appropriate care must be taken when adjusting the neck and we recommend only qualified
the neck to have higher action in the middle of the neck causing poor
clearance is referred to as “neck relief.” Too much neck relief can cause
joins the body. Insert a thickness gauge between the string and the fret
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 the holding the strings down at the fret position where the neck
BASS SIDE  2.0mm  2.3mm  2.5mm  2.8mm  (b) increase the string  intonation  *Please note that strings can be broken when the saddle is moved, so always loosen the strings
LOOSEN  TIGHTEN            0.3~0.5mm  8th fret                    TREBLE SIDE  1.5mm  1.7mm  2.0mm  2.0mm  headstock  length  adjustments.   before making adjustments.
ACTION Ibanez guitar and bass string action is set at the factory. However there are many reasons that an instrument’s string height can change. Instruments can be affected by changes in temperature and moisture.  High string action can make the guitar difficult to play.  If the string action is too low, fret buzz or unclear notes can occur.  To remedy this, follow the instructions for the particular type of bridge installed. In the case of string action, make sure the guitar is in tune and the truss rod is adjusted properly. Ibanez action is set at the 12th  SOLID GUITARS  FULL ACOUSTIC  GUITARS  4-STRI
gauges or tuning pitch which can affect string tension. String tension changes may affect the string height and cause fret buzz or notes that don’t ring true. To adjust the truss rod, locate the truss rod nut and adjust it by inserting the correct wrench  buzz.  the  technicians perform this procedure.  fret. The action may also need to be readjusted after the neck has been adjusted or strings have been changed to a different gauge. Follow the instructions in the relevant bridge manual to make  adjustments.  the treble side through to the bass side.  head The output level of the instrument as well as the quality of the signal can be affected by the pic
MAINTENANCE
Our congratulations and deepest thanks on making Ibanez your choice of instrument. Ibanez standards are second to none. All Ibanez instruments are set up to our strict quality control standards before shipping.  The purpose of this manual is to explain how to maintain your instrument’s finish and to keep your guitar playing as well as it did when it left our factory.  CLEANING  Regular cleaning of your guitar is one the most important ways you can maintain the finish and lengthen string life. After playing, wipe down your instrument to remove any  from perspiration instrument. Perspiration can actually contain acids that can be corrosive to the strin

ELECTRONICS Ibanez Instruments are unique in the simplicity and versatility of our switching systems. Each model was designed to allow the maximum amount of useful pickup positions with the simplest operations.  Bridge  Bridge  Bridge Center  Neck Volume  Bridge Volume
GUITAR INFORMATION
SWITCHING FUNCTION  S : 3 PICKUPS(H-S-H)  Center  Neck  SA : 3 PICKUPS(S-S-H)  Center  Neck  AX, ICX, DTX : 2 PICKUPS(H-H)  Neck  CONTROLS  S, SA : 1V, 1T  Volume  Tone  AX : 2V, 2T  3way Pickup Selector  Neck Tone  Bridge Tone  ICX, DTX : 1V, 1T  3way Pickup Selector  Volume  Tone
BRIDGES  AX, ICX, DTX : FULL TUNE II GUITAR BRIDGE AND STANDARD BAR TAILPIECE  To replace strings, thread the new strings through the string holes located on the back of the tailpiece and bring them up and over the saddle. The intonation can be adjusted by moving the saddle forward or backward using a Slot head (-) screwdriver on the adjustment screw at the rear of the bridge. String height is controlled by raising or lowering the two height adjustment spinners on either side of the bridge. The  AX : HARDTAIL BRIDGE  To change strings, thread the new strings through the string grommets located on the back of the guitar and bring them up and over the s
height adjustment of the bar tailpiece can be raised or lowered using the two height adjustment studs on either side of the  tailpiece.  of the saddle.
TION   ADJUSTING THE TREMOLO SPRING     The tremolo springs adjust the tremolo angle by tightening or loosening the tremolo tension.  To adjust tremolo angle, locate the adjustment screws in the rear tremolo cavity. The tremolo system when in tune should sit parallel to the surface of the guitar as follows. If the tremolo system is not sitting parallel to the surface of the guitar, remove the tremolo cavity cover plate and tighten the Tremolo tension adjustment screws if the tremolo is forward dumped. Loosen the screws if the tremolo is up-pulled. Retune the strings to the proper pitch and check the angle. Choose the number and placement of the tremolo sp
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AR INFORM  TREMOLOS  (F)
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GUI    S : TRS101 LOCKING TREMOLO  (A)      After locking the top lock, fine tuning the instrument can be done by *To allow maximum fine tuning adjustment, it is recommended that the fine tuners be set to the The height adjustment of the tremolo can be raised or lowered by adjusting the pivot studs (B) that the tremolo mounts on. These are located at either side of the front of the bridge. Clockwise lowers the Loosen the Pressure pad screw (D) on the locking nut and loosen the string to be adjusted. Loosen the Saddle lock screws (E) on the saddle to be adjusted and adjust the saddle forward or backward. Tighten the Saddle lock screw (E) and tune the strin
tremolo and counter clockwise raises the tremolo.  intonation, tighten the Pressure pad screw (D).  (D)
(E)                             turning the fine tuning screws (A).  middle position before locking the nut. ADJUSTING THE STRING HEIGHT  ADJUSTING THE INTONATION  hole located further back on the bridge plate.  REPLACING THE STRINGS  tremolo angle “up-pull.”
TRS101  (B)                    FINE TUNING                                                                       nut.

ELECTRONICS Ibanez Instruments are unique in the simplicity and versatility of our switching systems. Each model was designed to allow the maximum amount of useful pickup positions with the simplest operations.  Bridge  Bridge  Bridge Center  Neck Volume  Bridge Volume
GUITAR INFORMATION
SWITCHING FUNCTION  S : 3 PICKUPS(H-S-H)  Center  Neck  SA : 3 PICKUPS(S-S-H)  Center  Neck  AX, ICX, DTX : 2 PICKUPS(H-H)  Neck  CONTROLS  S, SA : 1V, 1T  Volume  Tone  AX : 2V, 2T  3way Pickup Selector  Neck Tone  Bridge Tone  ICX, DTX : 1V, 1T  3way Pickup Selector  Volume  Tone
BRIDGES  AX, ICX, DTX : FULL TUNE II GUITAR BRIDGE AND STANDARD BAR TAILPIECE  To replace strings, thread the new strings through the string holes located on the back of the tailpiece and bring them up and over the saddle. The intonation can be adjusted by moving the saddle forward or backward using a Slot head (-) screwdriver on the adjustment screw at the rear of the bridge. String height is controlled by raising or lowering the two height adjustment spinners on either side of the bridge. The  AX : HARDTAIL BRIDGE  To change strings, thread the new strings through the string grommets located on the back of the guitar and bring them up and over the s
height adjustment of the bar tailpiece can be raised or lowered using the two height adjustment studs on either side of the  tailpiece.  of the saddle.
TION   ADJUSTING THE TREMOLO SPRING     The tremolo springs adjust the tremolo angle by tightening or loosening the tremolo tension.  To adjust tremolo angle, locate the adjustment screws in the rear tremolo cavity. The tremolo system when in tune should sit parallel to the surface of the guitar as follows. If the tremolo system is not sitting parallel to the surface of the guitar, remove the tremolo cavity cover plate and tighten the Tremolo tension adjustment screws if the tremolo is forward dumped. Loosen the screws if the tremolo is up-pulled. Retune the strings to the proper pitch and check the angle. Choose the number and placement of the tremolo sp
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AR INFORM  TREMOLOS  (F)
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GUI    S : TRS101 LOCKING TREMOLO  (A)      After locking the top lock, fine tuning the instrument can be done by *To allow maximum fine tuning adjustment, it is recommended that the fine tuners be set to the The height adjustment of the tremolo can be raised or lowered by adjusting the pivot studs (B) that the tremolo mounts on. These are located at either side of the front of the bridge. Clockwise lowers the Loosen the Pressure pad screw (D) on the locking nut and loosen the string to be adjusted. Loosen the Saddle lock screws (E) on the saddle to be adjusted and adjust the saddle forward or backward. Tighten the Saddle lock screw (E) and tune the strin
tremolo and counter clockwise raises the tremolo.  intonation, tighten the Pressure pad screw (D).  (D)
(E)                             turning the fine tuning screws (A).  middle position before locking the nut. ADJUSTING THE STRING HEIGHT  ADJUSTING THE INTONATION  hole located further back on the bridge plate.  REPLACING THE STRINGS  tremolo angle “up-pull.”
TRS101  (B)                    FINE TUNING                                                                       nut.