Maintenance ➣➣ NECK PICKUPS QUIK CHANGE TAILPIECES Our congratulations and deepest thanks on Ibanez steel string models are equipped with adjustable truss rods. The The output level of the The height adjustment of the QUIK (C) purpose of a truss rod is to adjust the neck to counteract string tension. instrument as well as the CHANGE III can be adjusted by making Ibanez your choice of instrument. Ibanez There are many reasons for truss rod adjustments. One of the most quality of the signal can be using a slot head (-) screwdriver or a coin turn the adjustment studs at standards are second to none. All Ibanez frequent reasons is changing string gauges or tuning pitch which can affected by the pickup height. affect string tension. String tension changes may affect the string height Pickup height should be either side of the tailpiece (C). instruments are set up to our strict quality control and cause fret buzz or notes that don’t ring true. To adjust the truss rod, adjusted until the volume of locate the truss rod nut and adjust it by inserting the correct wrench into neck and bridge pickups are standards before shipping. The purpose of this the nut and tightening (clockwise) or loosening (counter clockwise) the almost equal with both manual is to explain how to maintain your rod. Truss rod tension can be measured by installing a capo at the first volumes wide open. The volume may drop drastically if the pickup fret the holding the strings down at the fret position where the neck joins height is too low. As the pickups are magnetic, fret buzzing and distortion may occur if the pickup is too close to the strings. Use a small QUIK CHANGE III instrument’s finish and to keep your guitar playing the body. Insert a thickness gauge between the string and the fret at the screwdriver to make adjustments to raise or lower the pickup. 8th fret. There should as well as it did when it left our factory. LOOSEN *Instruments that have adjustable pole pieces can be adjusted to balance the output of each string. LOOSEN TIGHTEN between 0.3 mm to 0.5mm TIGHTEN clearance. That clearance is referred to as “neck relief.” CLEANING Too much neck relief can Guitar Bridges ➣➣ cause the neck to have Regular cleaning of your higher action in the middle of guitar is one the most the neck causing poor GIBRALTAR CUSTOM BRIDGE important ways you can intonation and uncomfortable The height adjustment can be maintain the finish and playability. No neck relief can adjusted by 4 pcs of 2.0mm of allen B lengthen string life. After cause fret buzz. LOOSEN screws (B) on the bridge. Since the C playing, wipe down your QUIK CHANGE MINI QUIK CHANGE CLASSIC *Appropriate care must be taken when adjustment screws are locked by the instrument to remove any adjusting the neck and we recommend only TIGHTEN bridge lock screw (A), you must perspiration from the qualified technicians perform this procedure. A loosen the bridge lock screw by (E) instrument. Perspiration can actually contain acids that can be corrosive 3.0mm Allen wrench before to the strings and metal parts of the guitar. Gloss finish guitars should be adjustment. polished with polish formulated specifically for musical instruments, and 0.3~0.5mm Each saddle is also locked by a a soft, treated guitar cloth or a cotton rag. Abrasive rags such as saddle lock screw (C). To adjust the D QUIK CHANGE ULTRA / FINE polyester can scratch the finish. Oil finished guitars should be wiped intonation, use a 2.0mm Allen TUNNING FUNCTION clean immediately after playing with a dry cotton rag only. If your guitar wrench to loosen the saddle locke QUIK CHANGE ULTRA has FINE 8TH FRET has become discolored due to extended use or heavy perspiration, screws, and then adjust the TUNER function. factory appearance, see a qualified guitar repair person about methods Intonation screw (D) by a 2.0mm Even after by the tuning machine, to restore the oil finish to its original factory appearance. Allen wrench. When you are finished with the adjustment, lock the you can make a quick-fine saddle and tune the guitar. adjustment by FINE TUNERS (E). QUIK CHANGE ULTRA
DOWNSHIFTER STRINGS AND TUNING MACHINES ACTION GIBRALTAR III & FULL TUNE III INSTALLING THE STRING If strings become dirty, discolored, or produce a Ibanez guitar and bass string action is set at the To install a new string insert the ball end of 3 dull sound or buzz, replace the strings with new factory. However there are many reasons that an the new string into the slot and place the ball 2 (A) ones. For best results we recommend replacing instrument’s string height can change. Instruments end into the internal hook area of the saddle 1 one string at a time, this will help to avoid can be affected by changes in temperature and (A) as shown. Pull the string tight to the saddle removing the string tension from the neck. When moisture. High string action can make the guitar and restring the rest of the string as you normally would on the machine head. replacing strings with different gauge strings, it difficult to play. If the string action is too low, fret may be necessary to adjust the truss rod tension. buzz or unclear notes can occur. To remedy this, SPECIAL TUNING follow the instructions for the particular type of The Downshifter also allows the pitch to be raised by setting the standard (We recommend only qualified technicians (B) (B) perform this.) Instruments that have tremolo bridge installed. In the case of string action, make tuning while the lever is in the lower position. When the lever is raised the systems installed may need to be adjusted after sure the guitar is in tune and the truss rod is adjusted properly. Ibanez pitch will also be raised and can be adjusted to the desired pitch. action is set at the 14th fret. The action may also need to be readjusted string replacement as changes in string tension 3 after the neck has been adjusted or strings have been changed to a The Ibanez DOWNSHIFTER allows the pitch of a string to be dropped to a The action can be adjusted by using a slot head (-) screwdriver to turn can cause the tremolo to raise or lower. Ibanez different gauge. Follow the instructions in the relevant bridge manual to preset desired position with a simple lever operation. To achieve precise guitars and basses are factory equipped with the 2 make adjustments. the adjustment bolt at either end (A). tuning for both the up and down positions, you will need to preset both following string gauges. Please follow the The intonation can be adjusted by moving the saddle forward or lever settings before operating the Downshifter. instructions below for your particular model. *If strings other than those described above are used, gradually increase the action clearance from the treble side backward using a screwdriver to turn the adjustment screw of each through to the bass side. TUNING The strings should be tightly wound on to the TREBLE SIDE BASS SIDE saddle (B). First check that the Downshifter lever arm is tuning machines from top to bottom with 2 to 3 .009-string's guitars except Gio Ibanez 1.5mm 2.0mm 1 all Gio Ibanez & .010-, .014- string's guitars 1.7mm 2.3mm raised to the up position then tune the string string wraps around the post. In the case of normally using the standard tuning machines unwound guitar strings, the ends of the strings on the headstock. should be prepared as shown in the diagram to INTONATION HARDTAIL BRIDGE TIGHTEN (Note: the Downshifter tuning screw has no prevent unintentional slippage from the posts. In Intonation adjustment is effect on the pitch in the up position.) Next, the case of tuning machines, where the string the operation of To change strings, thread the new lower the lever on the Downshifter to the down position and the pitch of ends are inserted into the posts, the string can be adjusting the location of strings through the string grommets the string will drop down. Adjust the rear the string at the saddle located on the back of the guitar and cut to length in advance using a pair of string tuning screw clockwise to reduce the pitch, to compensate for bring them up and over the saddle. cutters. LOOSEN or counter clockwise to raise the pitch. This If the tuning machines are sealed gear units, they different string gauges The intonation can be adjusted by adjustment can be done by hand or with a or different tunings. are self-lubricating types. The set screws for the tuning knob are adjusting the saddle forward or standard screwdriver or a coin until the Follow the instructions backward using a Phillips (+) head desired down pitch is acquired. (The preset adjustment screws that can be tightened with a small Phillips head of the particular bridge intonation below. Intonation is properly set when screwdriver to increase the tension. screwdriver on the intonation factory pitch is set one whole step down to the 12th fret note and the 12th fret harmonic are exactly the same note . adjustment screw at the rear of the D.) When the lever is raised to the up *The use of coarse strings may lead to buzzing and sound distortion. Using strings that have twists or kinks may This is the center point of the scale and the most accurate way of setting cause buzzing or decreased sustain. Make sure that the new strings are smooth and free from any defects bridge. String height is controlled by position, the thumbscrew can be turned before installing. a standard scale length. With the harmonic note as the standard, if the raising or lowering the small Allen screws using a wrench on either side freely but will have no effect on the raised lever pitch. However, it will STRING GAUGES fretted note is flat move the bridge saddle forward toward the headstock of the saddle. affect the settings of down lever pitch. (a) to decrease the string length. If the fretted note is sharp, move it back Solid guitars w/Tremolo, JTK, ICX, RVX & ALL Gio .009/.011/.016/.024/.032/.042 inch PLEASE NOTE: The Downshifter device was designed to provide the RG321MH, SZ, AXS, AR,ARC, ARX & IC .010/.013/.017/.026/.036/.046 inch away from the headstock (b) to increase the string length intonation highest level of pitch accuracy. However, it should be understood that 7-String model .010/.013/.017/.026/.036/.046/.054 inch adjustments. the Downshifter is a mechanical device. Pitch variations and tuning MMM1 .014/.017/.030/.040/.056/.074 inch *Please note that strings can be broken when the saddle is moved, so always loosen the strings before readjustments, especially after frequent use, are to be expected. making adjustments.
Guitar Electronics ➣➣ RG(*), SA120 : 2 PICKUPS (H-H) Guitar Controls ➣➣ (*)except RG120 SWITCHING FUNCTION CONTROLS 1 VOL(*), 1 TONE & 5 WAY LEVER SELECTER Ibanez Instruments are unique in the simplicity and versatility of our *SAS/SA260 : TRUE-DUO Switch on Volume 1 VOL, 1 TONE & 3 WAY LEVER SELECTER 1 VOL, 1 TONE & 3 WAY TOGGLE SWITCH 2 VOL, 1 TONE & 3 WAY TOGGLE SWITCH switching systems. Each model was designed to allow the maximum amount of useful pickup positions with the simplest operations. JEM, PGM, NDM, RG, SAS, SA, GSA60, MMM, RG120, S520EX, GSA20, ICX, RVX SZ, ARC, ARX GRX70,40 GRX20,22, GAX30 NECK CENTER BRIDGE
SPLITS FUNCTION Humbucking is parallel connected. NECK VOLUME
WITH "TRUE-DUO"SYSTEM *VOLUME VOLUME VOLUME BRIDGE VOLUME *BRIDGE PICKUP : "TRUE-DUO BUCKER" 3 WAY 3WAY PICKUP 5 WAY TONE OTHERS PICKUP SELECTOR PICKUP SELECTOR SELECTOR SAS32 : 2 PICKUPS(H-H) TONE TONE TOGGLE SWITCH TONE VOLUME POT HUMBUCKER PICKUP MODE SWITCH PUSH DOWN JS, JTK : 2 PICKUPS (H-H)
1 VOL, 1 TONE & 3 WAY TOGGLE SWITCH 1 VOL, 1 TONE(*) & 3 WAY TOGGLE SWITCH & 2 SEESAW SWICHES 2 VOL, 1 TONE & 3 WAY TOGGLE SWITCH 2 VOL, 2 TONE & 3 WAY TOGGLE SWITCH NECK CENTER BRIDGE VOLUME POT NECK CENTER BRIDGE JTK GSZ AXS, AX, GAX70,75 SINGLE PICKUP MODE JS SWITCH PULL UP JS, JTK (WHEN COIL TAP SWITCH WORKED) (*)Coil Tap Switch on Tone SEESAW SW. FOR BRIDGE PU NECK 3 WAY SEESAW SW. FOR NECK PU PICKUP SELECTOR VOLUME TOGGLE VOLUME
VOLUME BRIDGE VOLUME 3 WAY NECK PICKUP SELECTOR NECK TONE VOLUME TONE TONE BRIDGE TONE TONE w/COIL TAP ON/OFF SW. TOGGLE SWITCH NECK CENTER BRIDGE BRIDGE VOLUME
HUMBUCKERS NECK CENTER BRIDGE PARALEL COONNECTED JS : Coilt Tap Switch by TONE POT Pull up=TAP ON NECK&BRIDGE Both SAS36/SA260 : 3 PICKUPS(S-S-H) pickups VOLUME POT HUMBUCKER PICKUP MODE SWITCH PUSH DOWN JTK : Coil Tap Swith by SEESAW Switch SEESAW DOWNED UPFOWARD=TAP ON
SZ : 2 PICKUPS (H-H)
2 VOL, 2 TONE & 3 WAY TOGGLE SWITCH NECK CENTER BRIDGE
VOLUME POT AR, IC SINGLE PICKUP MODE SWITCH PULL UP
3WAY PICKUP SELECTOR
NECK TONE NECK NECK CENTER BRIDGE VOLUME
BRIDGE BRIDGE TONE VOLUME
NECK CENTER BRIDGE AR, ARC, ARX, AXS, GAX(*), IC, ICX, RVX, GSZ: 2 PICKUPS (H-H) (*) except GAX30 SPLITS FUNCTION
JEM. PGM, RG, GRG, S(*), EXR, NDM, GRX : 3 PICKUPS (H-S-H) (*) except S520EX
NECK CENTER BRIDGE
MMM, RG120, S520EX, GSA, GRX, GAX30 : 2 PICKUPS (H-H)
NECK CENTER BRIDGE
GSA, GRX : 3 PICKUPS (S-S-H)
NECK CENTER BRIDGE
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This is to certify that the aforementioned NECK CENTER BRIDGE equipments fully conform to protection requirements of the following EC council directives. DIRECTIVES:89/336/EEC Electromagnetic compatibility Tremolos ➣➣ REPLACING THE STRINGS ZR (ZERO RESISTANCE) TREMOLO ADJUSTING THE ZERO POINT SYSTEM The EDGE-PRO II tremolo will accommodate The Zero Point system makes it easier to either strings from which the ball end has TREMOLO ARM tune a floating tremolo unit, provides EDGE PRO II TREMOLO been cut, or conventional strings from Loosen the screw cap, insert the arm into the tremolo unit, and rotate it greater tuning stability after arming, and which the ball end has not been cut. to fasten it in place (Fig.8). Rotate the arm to adjust it to the desired limits the tuning drift that would TREMOLO ARM INSTALLATION To remove a string, use a 3 mm Allen otherwise occur when a string breaks. The tremolo arm can be inserted and height. The arm torque is adjusted by the tightness of the screw cap. To wrench to loosen the pressure pad screw of remove the arm, loosen the screw cap and rotate the arm counter- *If the Zero Point system is not removed very easily. Insert the arm into the locking nut (Fig.1), remove the string FIG.1 clockwise (Fig.9). adjusted to the correct position it will the armhole on the tremolo base plate. Pull from the tuning machine, and use a 3 mm not function optimally, since it will up on the arm to remove it. Allen wrench to loosen the string stopper either be completely floating, or the FIG.14 screw of the saddle (Fig.2). Turning this Zero Point system and the string counter-clockwise will automatically retract the holder block, so loosen the string stopper tension will be in balance. You must screw all the way until the holder block perform this adjustment accurately. stops retracting. Remove the old string, ARM ROTATION TORQUE insert approximately 3 cm of the new string FIG.2
INTONATION ADJUSTMENT EDGE III TREMOLO ILT LOCKING TREMOLO FAT/SAT TREMOLO (SAT PRO) To adjust the intonation, use a 1.5 mm (C) TREMOLO ARM INSTALLATION TREMOLO ARM (B) (D) (A) TREMOLO ARM INSTALLATION Allen wrench to turn the screw located The tremolo arm can be inserted and removed Insert the tremolo arm into the The tremolo arm can be inserted and (D) very easily. Insert the arm into the armhole on arm socket and tighten the removed very easily. Insert the arm at the rear of the saddle (E). Turn the screw clockwise to move the saddle the tremolo base plate. Pull up on the arm to fingertip tension adjustment (E) into the armhole on the tremolo base remove it. wheel. The rotation torque of the plate. Pull up on the arm to remove it. toward the rear, or counter-clockwise arm can be tightened or loosened to move the saddle forward. (E) by adjusting the tremolo arm nut INTONATION ADJUSTMENT located at the base of the tremolo (FAT20) To assure that no movement can ARM ROTATION TORQUE arm. SAT PRO TREMOLO ARM ADJUSTMENT occur each saddle has a set screw The rotation torque of the arm can be adjusted (SAT PRO) that locks the saddle. When adjusting the by raising the tremolo and inserting a 1.5mm (D) To adjust the height of the arm, intonation, loosen the saddle lock screw Allen wrench in the screw (A) on the tremolo FINE TUNING remove the tremolo spring cover using a 2mm Allen wrench. (D) block, turning this screw clockwise will After locking the top lock, fine tuning the instrument can be done by (E) (A) from the back of the guitar, and use To adjust the intonation, insert a 2.5mm tighten the arm torque and turning the screw turning the fine tuning screws (A). a 3 mm Allen wrench to turn the Allen wrench into the saddle screw at the counter clockwise will loosen the arm torque. * To allow maximum fine tuning adjustment, it is recommended that the fine tuners be set to the middle position before locking the nut. height adjustment screw attached to rear of the tremolo. Turning the wrench ARM ACTION (B) the bottom of the tremolo block. clockwise will adjust the saddle The tremolo arm action can be adjusted by Tightening this in the clockwise backward. Counter clockwise will adjust the saddle forward. After the correct using a 3.0mm Allen wrench on the screw (B) ADJUSTING THE STRING HEIGHT direction will raise the height. of the tremolo screw. intonation location of the saddle is set The height adjustment of the tremolo can be ARM ROTATION TORQUE tighten the saddle lock down screw to raised or lowered by adjusting the pivot studs FAT20 FINE TUNING The rotation torque of the arm can be assure no movement will occur. (E) (B) that the tremolo mounts on. These are Even after locking the locking nut, you can use adjusted by raising the tremolo and located at either side of the front of the bridge. INTONATION ADJUSTMENT (FAT10/SAT10) the fine tuners to make fine adjustments to the inserting a 1.5mm Allen wrench in Clockwise lowers the tremolo and counter The intonation can be adjusted by adjusting the saddle forward or tuning of each string. You should adjust all of the screw (A) on the tremolo block, clockwise raises the tremolo. backward using a Phillips (+) head screwdriver on the intonation the fine tuners (C) to the center of adjustable Turning this screw clockwise will adjustment screw at the rear of the bridge. range before you lock the locking nut. (G) tighten the arm torque and turning (C) the screw counter clockwise will (A) ADJUSTING THE ACTION loosen the arm torque. To adjust the entire tremolo unit up or down, ADJUSTING THE INTONATION Loosen the Pressure pad screw (C) on the (C) use an Allen wrench to turn the stud bolt (E) ADJUSTING THE STRING HEIGHT (SAT PRO) located at the left and right of the tremolo (E) locking nut and loosen the string to be adjusted. Loosen the Saddle lock screws (D) on the saddle To adjust the action of each unit. (This cannot be adjusted for each (F) string, use a 1.5 mm Allen (C) individual string.) to be adjusted and adjust the saddle forward or backward. Tighten the Saddle lock screw (D) wrench to turn the screw on the (D) ADJUSTING THE INTONATION and tune the string. After rechecking the saddle (C). The overall height can be adjusted on either side Loosen the Pressure pad screw (D) on the (D) intonation, tighten the Pressure pad screw (C). of the SAT PRO tremolo unit. To locking nut and loosen the string to be adjusted. adjust the height, use a 3 mm (E) FAT10 SAT10 Loosen the Saddle lock screws (F) on the saddle * 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 Allen wrench to turn the stud (D) to be adjusted and adjust the saddle forward or to be set back further, remove the intonation screw and insert it into the hole located further back on the bridge plate. located on either side of the backward. Tighten the Saddle lock screw (F) ADJUSTING THE INTONATION & unit. Use caution when and tune the string. After rechecking the THE STRING HEIGHT (FAT 6) adjusting the height of the entire tremolo unit; adjust both sides to the intonation, tighten the Pressure pad screw (D). The intonation can be adjusted by same height to ensure optimum tremolo operation. * On the base plate there are two holes for each Saddle lock screw. These allow the user to change string gauges REPLACING THE STRINGS adjusting the saddle forward or while allowing thee maximum saddle movement. If the intonation cannot be adjusted because the saddle needs to backward using a philips(+) head be set back further, remove the intonation screw and insert it into the hole located further back on the bridge plate. In the case of Lo-TRS II tremolo, replace the ADJUSTING THE STRING HEIGHT (FAT20/FAT10/SAT10) strings one by one. Removing all the old strings adjustment screw at the rear of the The height adjustment of the tremolo can be raised or lowered by bridge. String height is controlled by REPLACING THE STRINGS at once will release the tension on the tremolo adjusting the pivot studs (C) that the tremolo mounts on. These are In the case of EDGE III tremolo, replace the and change the tremolo angle “up-pull.” raising or lowering the small allen located at either side of the front of the bridge. Clockwise lowers the screws using a wrench on either side strings one by one. Removing all the old strings Loosen the Pressure pad screw (C) on the tremolo and counter clockwise raises the tremolo. at once will release the tension on the tremolo locking nut and loosen the string to be of the saddle. and change the tremolo angle “up-pull.” Loosen replaced. Loosen the String stopper screw (E) (C) (C) REPLACING THE STRINGS the Pressure pad screw (D) on the locking nut and remove the string from the saddle. Cut off To replace strings, thread the new and loosen the string to be replaced. Loosen the the ball end of new string as shown on the illustration and insert the cut strings through the string holes String stopper screw (G) and remove the string side of new string between the saddle and the String holder block . located on the back of the guitar. The from the saddle. Cut off the ball end of new Tighten the String stopper screw (E) and tune the string. After checking strings are then threaded through the string as shown on the illustration and insert the cut side of new string the intonation, tighten the Pressure pad screw (C) on the locking nut. tremolo block and up and over the between the saddle and the String holder block.Tighten the String saddle. stopper screw (G) and tune the string. After checking the intonation, tighten the Pressure pad screw (D) on the locking nut. ILT FAT/SAT (expect FAT6) ADJUSTING THE TREMOLO SPRING EDGE III The tremolo springs adjust the ADJUSTING THE TREMOLO SPRING ADJUSTING THE TREMOLO SPRING tremolo angle by tightening or FAT20 FAT10 A standard tremolo can be adjusted The tremolo springs adjust the tremolo loosening the tremolo tension. To so that the pitch can be raised when angle by tightening or loosening the adjust tremolo angle, locate the the tremolo arm is pulled up to tremolo tension. To adjust tremolo adjustment screws in the rear (C) loosen the tremolo springs located angle, locate the adjustment screws in tremolo cavity. The tremolo system under the tremolo cavity on the back the rear tremolo cavity. The tremolo when in tune should sit parallel to of the guitar. One disadvantage of system when in tune should sit parallel the surface of the guitar as follows. this procedure is that it can cause to the surface of the guitar as follows. If the tremolo system is not sitting the pitch to go sharp if string breaks. If the tremolo system is not sitting parallel to the surface of the guitar, parallel to the surface of the guitar, remove the tremolo cavity cover To remedy this, adjust the tremolo remove the tremolo cavity cover plate and tighten the Tremolo tension plate and tighten the Tremolo tension adjustment screws if the tremolo plate so it sits flush on the body by adjustment screws if the tremolo is forward dumped. Loosen the screws is forward dumped. Loosen the screws if the tremolo is up-pulled. tightening the tremolo springs. if the tremolo is up-pulled.Retune the Retune the strings to the proper pitch Choose the number and strings to the proper pitch and check the and check the angle. Choose the number placement of the tremolo angle. Choose the number and placement and placement of the tremolo springs SAT10 springs according to the string of the tremolo springs according to the according to the string gauge and the gauge and the tremolo string gauge and the tremolo angle. tremolo angle. adjustment . FLOATING PARALLEL