Peavey HP Special User Manual
HP™SPECIAL
GUITAR
O P E R AT I N G
GUIDE
WARNINGS
All amplification accessories, microphones, mixers,
etc., mu st be prop e rly grou nded a nd sh ould be
uti lize d with a 3-w ire mains syst em in orde r to
prevent electrical shock.
Do not come into contact with other electrical
app arat us whe n pla ying ( or to uchi ng) your
instrument. The metal parts of this instrument are
grounde d acc ordi ng to prop er and acce pted
industry practice, but it is possible to encounter an
electrical shock when coming into contact with
another electrical apparatus if it has improper
grounding facilities.
Do not use improper or poorly designed guitar
straps or other means of support. Possible injury
could result if improper, inferior, ill-fitting, or worn
out straps are used. The instrument could possibly
fal l, ca using bodi ly inj ury or d amag e to the
instrument or associated equipment if the holding
devices fail for any reason.
Guitar strings are made from very strong steel
alloys and are under considerable tension when
tuned to pitch. Exercise extreme care when tuning
(especially above concert pitch) or when employing
string bending or "popping" playing techniques. The
possibility of string breakage and personal injury
exists under these conditions.
The patch cord between the guitar and
Note
the amplifier is an extremely important
link for optimum performance. A high-quality,
well-shielded cord should be used in this
application.
Floyd Rose® is a registered trademark of Floyd Rose
Marketing, Inc.
Switchcraft® is a registered trademark of Switchcraft, Inc.
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Contents:
Introduction ........................................................................................................ 3
Features
Body ...................................................................................................... 3
Electronics .......................................................................................... 3
Neck ...................................................................................................... 3
Hardware ............................................................................................. 3
Construction ........................................................................................................4
Body ...................................................................................................... 4
Neck ...................................................................................................... 4
Pickups ..................................................................................................4
Controls
Pickup Selector Switch ................................................................... 4
Volume ................................................................................................. 4
Tone Control ...................................................................................... 5
Output Jack ........................................................................................ 5
Adjustments ........................................................................................................ 5
Torsion Rod ........................................................................................ 5
Tremolo Bridge ................................................................................. 6
String Retainer Bar........................................................................... 6
Locking Topnut ................................................................................. 6
String Installation ............................................................................. 7
Tremolo Bridge Height/Tension ................................................. 7
Tremolo Arm ...................................................................................... 8
Lok Block™ ...........................................................................................8
Tune-O-Matic Bridge .......................................................................8
String Intonation ............................................................................................... 8
Care of Your Instrument .............................................................................. . 10
Temperature & Humidity ........................................................... 10
Strings .............................................................................................. . 10
Finish ................................................................................................. 10
Accessories ..................................................................................... . 10
Warnings ............................................................................................................ 11
Español ...................................................................................................................
Français ..................................................................................................................
Deutsch ..................................................................................................................
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Warranty ..................................................................................................................
Introduction
Thank you for buying a Peavey® HP™ Special guitar. This guitar was built
by the most skilled craftsmen and made from the finest materials
available. As with all of our musical equipment, we have built our guitars
using a combination of leading-edge technology and traditional
handcrafted methods. Ask your Peavey dealer for a full list of other
Peavey musical equipment and accessories.
HP Special Features
Body
• Solid basswood construction
• Unique offset cutaway design
Neck
• Hard rock maple neck and fingerboard, oil-finished
• Dual graphite reinforcements and adjustable torsion rod
• 25 1/2" scale length, 22 jumbo frets
• 15" fingerboard radius
• Straight headstock with 3+3 tuning machine configuration
• Bolt-on construction with contoured neck heel
• 5/8" Nut width
Electronics
• Two custom-wound Peavey hum cancelling pickups
• Master volume control
• Switchcraft® 3-way toggle switch and output jack
Hardware
• Precision die-cast tuning machines
• Peavey/Floyd Rose® licensed, double-locking tremolo assembly
• Chrome-plated hardware finish
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Construction
Body
The body of this instrument is constructed of select basswood
chosen specifically for tonal qualities as well as for weight characteristics. The HP Special with transparent finishes also feature
a beautiful AAA maple top. The offset, asymmetrical body
design offers comfort, proper balance and maximum playing
ease.
Neck
The select hard rock maple neck is crafted to provide
unmatched rigidity and freedom from warpage. Additional
strength is provided by the dual graphite reinforcement bars
and an easy access, adjustable steel torsion rod. (See
Adjustments–Torsion Rod for adjustment instructions.)
Pickups
The two Peavey hum cancelling pickups, custom hand-wound
in our Meridian, Mississippi custom shop, supply optimal output
and tonal response. A two-step wax dipping process is used to
provide ultra-low noise operation and resistance to microphonic
feedback. The pickups are mounted DIRECTLY TO THE BODY,
which further reduces feedback at high volume levels and offers
enhanced tonal response.
Controls
Pickup Selector Switch (1)
This three-position switch allows
selection of pickups in various combinations. The selection possibilities
are as follows:
• Up = Bridge pickup
• Center = Both pickups
• Down = Neck pickup
Volume (2)
The volume knob controls the
tota l signal delivered from both
pickups. Rotating clockwise will increase volume; rotating counterclockwise will reduce volume.
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