Spectrum guitar Instruction Manual

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Glossary Of Terms

Arpeggio

The notes of a chord played individually.

Bridge

Piece that anchors the strings to the body of the guitar.

Chord

A combination of notes played together.

Harmonics

Chime like notes played lightly by touching the string above certain frets.

Key

A group of notes and chords that are related; useful for writing a song.

Machine Heads

Devices found on the headstock of the guitar used for tuning.

Measures

Small sections of written music separated by vertical bar lines.

Melody

Single notes played in a row.

Pickups

A type of microphone on the guitar used to amplify the sound of the
strings.

Rhythm

The speed, length and time in which music is played.

Scale

A group of notes all belonging to the same staff.

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Contents

Glossary of Terms

Changing Strings

Tuning

Truss Rod Adjustment

Care & Maintenance

Warranty

Frequently Asked Questions

Instructions for EQ/Tuner

Important Safety Instructions

Chord Chart

Parts Diagram

Warranty Card

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Tuning Your Guitar

If included as an option, locate the electronic tuner which came supplied with your
instrument.

• Press the power button to turn on the tuner.

• For an electric guitar, plug the guitar into the tuner via an instrument cable. Gently
pluck the string in need of tuning. The auto tuning function will indicate via a red
LED light the string’s current pitch.

• Slowly adjust the tuning peg for the associated string. It will either tighten or loosen
depending upon direction the peg is turned. When tightening the string the pitch
will become higher and when loosening the string the pitch will become lower.

• The red LED lights on the tuner will confirm this action and indicate via a green
light when the string is in tune.

• Repeat process for each string.

Guitar tuner supplied with package has an external mic to be used for tuning

acoustic guitar. Please refer to the users guide included within the electronic
tuner.

Truss Rod Adjustment (Optional)

The truss rod is located in the neck of your guitar. It is there to assist in keeping
the neck straight. It also supports the neck as the string tension is increased. It is
manufactures policy that only a qualified guitar technician adjust the truss rod. It is
very easy to damage your instrument if the truss rod is tightened too much.

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Know your Guitar

First we need to take some time to get to know the parts of the guitar. If you are
right handed, you hold the guitar so your right hand is the strumming hand (it rests
on the strings above the sound hole and above the pic guard). Your left hand is
then the picking hand, which rests on the neck of the guitar. The large part of the
guitar is referred to as the “body” while the thin piece that is connected to the
body is called the “neck”. The strings run from the “bridge” which is on the body
of the guitar (below the sound hole in the body) and connect to the “tuning pegs”
which are on the “head” of the guitar. The metal pieces that lie along the neck at
random intervals are the “frets” and the neck is sometimes called the “fretboard”.
The six strings are pressed onto the fretboard by the player’s hand, causing them
to vibrate when plucked. This changes the pitch of the string.

Please check your strings periodically for dirt, discoloration or if they are producing
a deteriorated dull sound. Make sure to change one string at a time. This will
maintain the vital tension on the neck. See below to accurately change strings on
your acoustic guitar.

• Loosen and remove used strings

• Locate the bridge pin (see acoustic guitar diagram), remove allowing the string
to pull back from guitar.

• Take the new string and position ball end into hole followed by the bridge pin.

By pulling up on the string it will catch into the bridge pin. Finally secure the
bridgepin by pushing into place.

• Continue feeding the string the length of the neck to its associated tuning peg.

• You will see a hole which the string is then threaded through. Leave a bit of

string so that you may adjust as necessary.

• Bend the very tip of the string so that you can now tighten by turning the

tuning peg.

• Once tight you cut the excess string you had left over and which is not needed.

Changing String

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Manufacturers Warranty

Your new Spectrum instrument is warranted to be free from defects in materials and
workmanship for the original retail purchaser, subject to the limitations contained
in this warranty.

If within that time frame this instrument malfunctions as a result of faulty materials
or workmanship, Ashley Entertainment Corp will repair the defect(s) or replace the
instrument, as it deems appropriate in its sole discretion. Ashley Entertainment
Corp reserves the right to use materials regularly utilized at the time of repair in the
event that original materials are no longer available.

If replacement of your instrument is deemed appropriate by our staff, Ashley
Entertainment Corp will replace the instrument with one of the same or most similar
style of a value not in excess of the original purchase price of your instrument.

This warranty covers the cost of parts and labor for two years from date of
purchase. Original receipt as proof of purchase must be submitted to receive a
return authorization or any warranty work deemed necessary by our Customer
Service Representative. In the unlikely event that your instrument is destroyed, lost
or damaged beyond repair, while in the possession of Ashley Entertainment Corp
for repair, Ashley Entertainment Corp will replace that instrument with one of the
same or most similar style of a value not in excess of the original purchase price of
your instrument.

Terms And Conditions

Care and Maintenance

Exposure to certain materials, leather straps and cushions such as those found
on some instrument stands could adversely affect the finish. To insure your finish
maintains its beauty, please follow these steps:

• Never cover or wipe your instrument with plastic based materials.

• Always remove the strap from the instrument when not in use.

• Perspiration can also damage the guitar finish as well as the hardware finish.

• Always clean your instrument and hardware with a soft cloth before storing it.

A rapid change in temperature or humidity can result in small cracks in the finish.
This is a result of the wood expanding faster than the lacquer. To eliminate the
possibility of this happening to your instrument we recommend you warm it to room
temperature when taken out of its gig bag.

Daily Care: Every time your instrument is used the strings should be wiped clean.
This will increase string life and make your guitar sound its best.

Shipping and Travel: Protect your guitar from damage. Loosen the strings down
all the way to remove the tension from the guitar. Remove the strap peg from the
end of the guitar if it isn’t glued in place. Once you have reached your destination
tune the guitar, wipe the strings and enjoy.

Extended Storage: Remove some but not all of the tension from the strings, clean
& polish the guitar and then put a little lemon oil on the fret board. Store the guitar
where it won’t get too warm, cold or humid.

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Ashley Entertainment Corp makes no other express or implied warranty of any
kind whatsoever. All implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability and
fitness for a particular purpose, exceeding the specific provisions of this warranty are
hereby disclaimed and excluded from this warranty. Some states and/or countries
do not allow the exclusion of limitation of implied warranties so that the above may
not apply to you.

Ashley Entertainment Corp shall not be liable for any special, indirect consequential,
incidental or other similar damages suffered by the purchaser or any third party,
including without limitation. Damages for loss of profits or business or damages
resulting from use or performance of the instrument, whether in contract or in
tort, even if Ashley Entertainment Corp or its authorized representative has been
advised of the possibility of such damages, and Ashley Entertainment Corp shall
not be liable for any expenses, claims or suits arising out of or relating to any of the
foregoing.

How to Obtain Warranty Service

In the event of malfunction of your Spectrum instrument please contact us via the
877 toll free phone number or via the internet at www.ashleyentertainmentcorp.com
for a Return Authorization.

Owner is responsible for shipping instrument, freight and insurance pre-paid, to
our customer service center. No instrument may be returned without prior Return
Authorization. Only Ashley Entertainment Corp Service Centers may perform
warranty service and any service performed by any unauthorized persons will void
this warranty. Ashley Entertainment Corp disclaims liability for defects or damage
caused by services performed by unauthorized persons or non-warranty service not
performed by Spectrum Musical Instruments or an authorized Ashley Entertainment
Corp Service Center. When contact ing Ashley Entertainment Corp you must include
a complete written description of the malfunction of the instrument. Following
its inspection upon arrival, Spectrum will advise you of the approximate date of
completion via your supplied contact information. The repaired instrument or part
will be returned to you, freight collect insured. No representative or other person is
authorized to assume for Ashley Entertainment Corp any liability except as stated in
this warranty. This warranty gives you specific rights which vary from state to state.

For further information, write to:
Ashley Entertainment Corp
PO Box 777944
Henderson, NV. 89077
Phone: [phone]
Web Site Customer Support: www.ashleyentertainmentcorp.com

Terms and Conditions

Terms And Conditions

This warranty is extended to the original retail purchaser only and may not be
transferred or assigned to subsequent owners. In order to validate your warranty,
and as a condition precedent to warranty coverage hereunder, you must return
your warranty registration card or register online at ashleyentertainmentcorp.com
Your proof of purchase or sales receipt must accompany all requests for warranty
coverage. This warranty is subject to the following limitations:

• Any instrument that has been altered or upon which false information has been

given.

• Any instrument that has been damaged due to misuse, negligence, accident, or

improper operation.

• This subjective issue of tonal characteristics.

• Shipping damages of any kind.

• Any instrument that has been subjected to extremes of humidity or temperature.

• Normal wear and tear, e.g., worn frets, worn machine heads, worn plating,

scratched pickups, or damages to or discoloration of the instrument finish.

• Any instrument that has been purchased from an unauthorized dealer, or

unauthorized repair or service has been performed.

• Cracking, discoloration of damage of any sort to the finish or plating for any

reason.

• Ashley Entertainment Corp does not warranty an instrument whose “action” is

lower than the standard “action” as defined in the owners manual.

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