Ibanez Electric Guitar and Bass 2000 Instruction Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

ELECTRIC GUITARS AND BASSES

BRIDGES

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BASS INFORMATIONMAINTENANCE

BASS CONTROLS

ATK BTB : VARI-MID

ATK

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

hooked onto the
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
the saddle forward.

*Note: When replacing string check with the dealer to

make sure the new strings are long enough for the full
scale length of the bass.

(A)

MONO-RAIL II

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

and hooking the ball
end below the string
catch at the rear of
the bridge.
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.

(A)

ACTIVE EQ.

BTB SERIES : VARI-MID 3B
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
before distortion.

VARI-MID EQ ATK : 3 BAND EQ

The Ibanez ATK 3 BAND EQ was
designed for use with passive
pickups and allows the user to
control the bass/treble and mid
range boost and cut.

PICKUP SELECTION

ATK : 5 WAY PICKUP CHARACTER SWITCH

The 5 way pickup character switch
allows the user five completely
different tone positions.

ALL 2 PICKUP MODELS : PICKUP BALANCER

The pickup balance control pot allows the
user to blend between the front and back
pickups using a single pot. The center
position of the pot has a de-tent which will
set both pickups to equal output.
Turning the knob clockwise increases the
neck pickup while decreasing the output of
the bridge pickup. Turning the knob counter
clockwise decreases the neck pickup and
increases the output of the bridge pickup.

BRIDGE
PICKUP

NECK
PICKUP

noise cancel coil

3way PU Character Sw.
ATK/5way PU Selecter

Mid Boost/Cut

Volume

Treble Boost/Cut

Bass Boost/Cut

Mid Boost/Cut

Balancer

Mid Frequency

Treble Boost/Cut

Neck Center Bridge

Volume

Bass Boost/Cut

S : TRS101 LOCKING TREMOLO

GUITAR INFORMATION GUITAR INFORMATION

TREMOLOS

FINE TUNING

After locking the top lock, fine tuning the instrument can be done by
turning the fine tuning screws (A).

*To allow maximum fine tuning adjustment, it is recommended that the fine tuners be set to the
middle position before locking the nut.

ADJUSTING THE STRING HEIGHT

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
tremolo and counter clockwise raises the tremolo.

ADJUSTING THE INTONATION

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 string. After rechecking the
intonation, tighten the Pressure pad screw (D).

*On the base plate there are two holes for each Saddle lock screw. These allow the user to change

string gauges while allowing the maximum saddle movement. If the intonation cannot be adjusted
because the saddle needs to be set back further, remove the intonation screw and insert it into the
hole located further back on the bridge plate.

REPLACING THE STRINGS

In the case of TRS101 tremolo, replace the strings one by one. Removing all
the old strings at once will release the tension on the tremolo and change the
tremolo angle “up-pull.”
Loosen the Pressure pad screw (D) on the locking nut and loosen the string to
be replaced. Loosen the String stopper screw (F) and remove the string from
the saddle. Cut off the ball end of new string as shown on the illustration and
insert the cut side of new string between the saddle and the String holder
block . Tighten the String stopper screw (F) and tune the string. After
checking the intonation, tighten the Pressure pad screw (D) on the locking
nut.

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
springs according to the string gauge and the tremolo angle.

(D)

(A)

TRS101

(F)

(B)

(E)