User manual PARKER GUITARS PARKER

[. . . ] PARKER GUITARS | A REVOLUTION IN PRECISION AND SOUND FLY HANDBOOK The first thing you notice is how they look. With parallel horns that reach up like arms, that want to play you right back. Because the moment you pick up a Parker guitar, you'll feel its sculpted recesses embrace your torso while its featherweight body gives you effortless access to every note. And when we say "every note", we mean every note--From visceral, in-your-face electric tones to the warm, juicy harmonies of acoustic. [. . . ] Using the Lshaped 5/32 Allen wrench supplied with your guitar, turn the screws clockwise to lower the bridge, and counterclockwise to raise it. Non-Vibrato Bridge Action is adjusted by turning the three screws in the back of the guitar. Using the T-handle 3/32 Allen wrench supplied with your guitar, turn the screws clockwise to raise the bridge, and counterclockwise to lower it. To do this, alternate between the three screws, turning them no more than a turn at a time. Adjusting the Truss Rod The truss rod is easily accessible, via the hole located on the bottom edge of the headstock. Turn it clockwise to tighten the rod, and counterclockwise to loosen it. Be aware that the rod adjustment is very sensitive, one-sixth turn yields a lot of movement. For example, changing from . 009" to . 010" string gauge will require as little as a 1/4 turn clockwise of the truss rod. If you're unfamiliar with adjusting a truss rod, we strongly suggest that you take your instrument to your favorite guitar technician. Do not over tighten pickup mounting screws flush with top of pickup. VIBRATO IMPORTANT!Always tune your guitar with the step-stop in the D O W N position (i. e. Most problems that are encountered with this vibrato system are caused by tuning the guitar when the bridge is not in the H O M E position. It is also v e r y important to use a spring matched to the string size in use. Our vibrato system offers all the options and flexibility, a guitarist could want. The two controls known as the step-stop and the balance wheel are used to select from the three modes of operation; balanced, bend down only, or fixed. One tool is needed to adjust the step-stop and the balance wheel, in order to select one of the three modes. This tool is the 1/8" diameter, 5" long chrome bar. STEP-STOP This two-position rotary switch is located between the height adjustment screws, through a slot in the back cover plate. Use the supplied step-stop/slide wheel wrench to adjust the step-stop. These two positions are: BALANCE WHEEL The wheel is located inside the guitar and is accessed through a slot in the back plate near the butt end of the guitar. Its job is to adjust the amount of pressure the spring exerts on the bridge to fight the string tension. IMPORTANT!Any problems that you may encounter with this vibrato system are most likely caused by tuning the guitar when the bridge is not H O M E. VIBRATO SET-UP Do Not Over Tighten. If you break a string in B A L A N C E D mode, use an alternate tuning, change string gauge, move the step-stop, and adjust truss rod or action. If you are worried that the bridge is not in the H O M E position: Look at the top of bridge, is it aligned with strings? [. . . ] Then, move the step-stop up. Testing the Bend Down Clearance of the Spring. · Follow STEPS 1 through 8 to get the spring into the B A L A N C E D mode. · Push down on the vibrato bar, until the low E string goes slack, but the A string still has some tension. · The spring should have a slight clearance with the guitar body. [. . . ]