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Adrian Belew MAXXFly Model
Adrian Belew Maxx Fly Control Layout
1. Master Volume
The Master Volume adjusts the volume of the magnetic pickups and the acoustic piezo bridge. When using the 13-pin output, the synth output will
always be at full volume from the guitar. Typically, synth pedals split the magnetic and synth outputs for driving two separate amplifiers. This is
because requirements of magnetic pickups and synth sounds are usually very different and each requires its own amplifier. And because the
synth output from the pedal is always at full volume, a volume pedal is required between the synth pedal and the amplifier.
2. Push Pull Tone/Sustainer/harmonic mode - DOWN position is Normal Tone operation. UP
position engages Sustainer. Turning the control in UP mode to past center detent engages
Harmonic Mode.
The Tone/Sustainer/Harmonic Mode Control is a multi-function unit. It works like a typical tone control, but when the knob is pulled up,
the sustainer will be engaged. Turning the control full clockwise the user will feel a click that will put the sustainer into Harmonic
Mode. Pushing the control down will disengage all sustainer functions. PLEASE NOTE: When sustainer is engaged, the neck pickup ceases
to operate as a pickup and is used to energize the strings to create sustain. Regardless what position the 3-way switch is in, engaging
the sustainer will make the guitar default to the bridge pickup.
3. Mag/Piezo Blend Control
The Mag/Piezo Blender control lets the user choose between the magnetic pickups or the piezo bridge ............. and anything in
between. Full clockwise will be magnetic pickups only. Full counterclockwise will be piezo bridge only. And any blend between the two can
be chosen. A detent can be felt in the middle of the rotation, which is roughly a 50-50 blend of the two
4. 3 Way selector switch- DOWN position = Bridge Humbucker only, MIDDLE position = Bridge
humbucker plus front portion of Sustainer P/U, FORWARD position= front portion of
Sustainer P/U
A. Sustainer On/Off switch.
Important- Midi System Patch controls NOT available on guitar, Patch controls are handled by your
MIDI system.
Output
¼” Courtesy output for tuner- Bridge P/U only, master
volume is bypassed.
2 9v batteries required for operation (18v)
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SETUP TREMOLO
CLEANING
ADJUSTING PICK-UP HEIGHT
The bridge pickup is secured to the body by two slotted screws. These mounting screws are
located under the E strings on the outside coils. 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. Re-tighten both pickup
mounting screws flush with top of pickup. Do not over tighten pickup mounting screws flush
with top of pickup.
The Sustainiac pickup can NOT be raised or lowered- it is preset at the factory for optimum
output.
String height measured at 12th fret: 1.5mm on treble side, 2mm on bass side.
D’addario .009-.042 Gauge strings, .009 Tremolo Plate installed at factory.
Our Fly Vibrato system offers all the options and flexibility a guitarist could ever want. The Fly Vibrato system is designed to
allow users to select between 3 different modes of tremolo activity. This tremolo system can be set to a fixed-bridge mode,
a bend-down only mode, and a floating bridge model. These 3 modes of operation are controlled by the Step-Stop and the
Balance wheel. Both are set with a single tool, a 1/8” diameter 5” long chrome bar. This two-position rotary switch is
located between the bridge height adjustment screws, through a slot in the back cover plate. It will select between
Balanced, (in the up position) and Fixed / Bend-down (in the down position)
The wheel is located inside the guitar and is accessed through a slot in the back plate near the butt end of the guitar. It
adjusts the amount of pressure the spring exerts on the bridge to fight the string tension.
I. TREMOLO RESTRAINED MODE- Place the Step-Stop in the DOWN position, Rotate the balance wheel counter-clockwise until
the bridge cannot bend up.
In this mode, the guitar can be thought of as a non-tremolo instrument. This is also the proper mode for tuning, setting
intonation, restringing, and action adjustment.
II. BEND-DOWN ONLY- Place the Step-Stop in the DOWN position
* Rotate the balance wheel clock-wise to decrease the spring force while listening for a change in pitch. When the
strings start to go flat, rotate the balance wheel counter-clockwise just enough to lightly seat the bridge against the stopstop. The bridge will now return to the home position, but cannot be bent up. The resistance of the tremolo arm can be set
from light to heavy with a simple adjustment of the balance wheel.
III. BALANCED - Place the Step-Stop in the UP position
In this mode, the tremolo system can be thought of as “floating”, and allows full range of the tremolo arm (bend-down,
and bend-up modes)
Fly models and select Maxx Fly feature hardened stainless steel frets bonded to a
glass and carbon fiber fretboard. It is important to keep this fretboard clean. Not
doing so can result in corrosion and fret instability. Use warm water on a soft cloth,
and make sure to remove any dirt and sweat that may have built up around the frets.
DO NOT use oils, waxes, or solvents on this type of fretboard, as it will result in the
frets coming loose.
If you’re just trying to remove fingerprints or dust from the guitar, use a soft guitar
polishing cloth. To remove fine scratches or clean away heavy dirt, use a nonabrasive guitar polish and follow their provided instructions. Only use products
designed for guitars, as other polishes may contain abrasives that will scratch or
corrode the fretboard.
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