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Page 2: Table Of Contents
ENGLISH INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing an Ibanez guitar. In order to keep your guitar in the best possible condition, please read this manual for information on care and adjustment. Maintenance Manual GUITAR PART IDENTIFICATION ......35 ATTACHMENTS ..........36 STRING REPLACEMENT ........ -
Page 3: Maintenance Manual
TREMOLO ARM NECK PICKUP TONE These illustrations show typical Ibanez models. The guitar you purchased might not match the illustration. Tremolo/bridge adjustments will differ depending on the type of tremolo/bridge that is installed. For details, refer to the applicable tremolo/bridge section. -
Page 4: Attachments
ATTACHMENTS Allen wrench Multi- Tremolo socket tool 1.5mm 2.5mm wrench Edge tremolo bridge Edge-Pro tremolo bridge Edge-Zero tremolo bridge Lo-Pro Edge tremolo bridge FX Edge III-8 bridge synchroniZR tremolo bridge Tight-End / Tight-End R bridge ZR-2 tremolo bridge Semi-acoustic guitars Full acoustic guitars Models equipped with DiMarzio pickups are shipped with an Allen wrench for adjusting the height of the pole pieces. -
Page 5: Tuning
TUNING When shipped from the factory, Ibanez guitars are set up using the following tunings. 6-strings 7-strings Note that following models are set up differently. RGD, APEX1 6-strings 7-strings RG2228, M8M Use a tuner or tuning fork to tune up the sound of each open string to the above frequencies. If the pitch is higher than the above frequency, loosen the string to lower the pitch, and wind the string in small increments to tune it up. -
Page 6: Neck Adjustment
You must take care when adjusting the neck. Forced adjustments can damage your guitar. If you are unable to adjust the neck correctly, please contact your dealer or the Ibanez Corporation. INTONATION If you’ve changed string gauges or are using your guitar with an alternative tuning, you’ll need... -
Page 7: Cleaning
CLEANING After playing, wipe sweat and oil off metal parts such as the underside of the strings, the frets, bridge saddles and nut. This will help to prevent rust. Dirt or dust that adheres to metal parts may adversely affect their function. Wipe off stubborn dirt with a soft cloth moistened with a small amount of oil. -
Page 8: Auto-Trim Peg
AUTO-TRIM peg STRING REPLACEMENT ■ Removing a string Loosen the string, and turn the lock knob located below the peg to unlock the string. Memo • Exercise care as the string may come out with great force immediately after you release the lock. Installing a string ■... -
Page 9: Adjustment Manual
Adjustment Manual Edge/Lo-Pro Edge tremolo bridge Edge Lo-Pro Edge ■ ■ Rear ■ 1Knife edge 2Saddle lock bolt 3String holder block 4Tremolo arm socket 5String stopper bolt 6Fine tuning bolt 7Tremolo spring 8Spring lock Attaching the tremolo arm The tremolo arm employs a snap-in/snap-out design. Hold the corner of the tremolo arm, and press it fi... -
Page 10: Tremolo Springs
The tightness of the tremolo arm attachment can be adjusted by adding or removing Tefl on washers. Using a larger number of washers will make the attachment tighter, and removing all the washers will leave the arm free. The Tefl on washers can be added or removed diagonally via the slit. -
Page 11: Adjusting The Action
Memo • Loosen the strings suffi ciently before you install or remove tremolo springs. Be aware that if you remove all of the springs, the tremolo unit will detach from the guitar. • To reattach the tremolo, insert the knife edge of the tremolo securely into the groove of the stud bolts, and then install the tremolo springs. -
Page 12: Replacing The Strings
Replacing the strings Use an Allen wrench (3 mm) to loosen the pressure pad bolts of the locking nut, and remove the string from the tuning peg. EDGE Lo-Pro EDGE Use an Allen wrench (3 mm) to loosen the string stopper bolt of the tremolo unit;... -
Page 13: Edge-Pro Tremolo Bridge
Edge-Pro tremolo bridge Overview Rear ■ ■ 1Knife edge 7Tremolo spring 2Saddle lock bolt 8Spring lock 3String holder block 4Tremolo arm socket 5String stopper bolt 6Fine tuning bolt Attaching the tremolo arm The tremolo arm employs a snap-in/snap-out design. Holding the corner of the tremolo arm, press it fi rmly into the arm socket of the base plate until the Tefl... - Page 14 Adjusting the tremolo attachment angle The tremolo attachment angle is adjusted by changing the balance between the string tension and the tension of the tremolo springs installed on the back of the guitar body. You’ll obtain the optimal performance by adjusting this so that the tremolo is approximately horizontal to the surface of the guitar body.
- Page 15 Adjusting the action To adjust the height of the entire tremolo unit, use an Allen wrench (4 mm) to turn the stud bolts located at the left and right of the tremolo unit. (It is not possible to make adjustments for each string individually.) Adjusting the intonation Use an Allen wrench (3 mm) to loosen the pressure...
- Page 16 You can also insert the strings with the ball ends cut off, as on a conventional locking tremolo. Removing all strings at the same time will cause the tremolo attachment angle to change signifi cantly, so we recommend that you replace the strings one at a time.
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Page 17: Edge-Zero / Zr-2 Tremolo Bridge
Edge-Zero / ZR-2 tremolo bridge Edge-Zero ■ ■ Rear ■ 1Knife edge 2Saddle lock bolt 3String holder block 4Tremolo arm socket 5String stopper bolt 6Fine tuning bolt 7Intonation adjustment bolt 8Main spring 9Sub spring 0Stopper AStop rod BTremolo block CSpring adjustment knob Attaching the tremolo arm The tremolo arm employs a snap-in/snap-out design. - Page 18 Tremolo angle adjustment / Zero point system adjustment The tremolo attachment angle is adjusted by changing the balance between the string tension and the tension of the zero point system installed on the back of the guitar body. The Edge-Zero/ZR2 tremolo bridge is designed so that the tremolo will be approximately parallel with the surface of the guitar body when the zero point system is adjusted correctly, and will perform optimally in this state.
- Page 19 Stud lock (Edge-Zero tremolo bridge) Edge-Zero The Edge-Zero tremolo bridge is equipped with a stud lock function. Insert an Allen wrench (2 mm) through the hole at the top of the stud bolt. Turning the stud lock bolt clockwise, tighten it until the stud lock bolt contacts the anchor nut and will no longer rotate.
- Page 20 Replacing the strings Use an Allen wrench (3 mm) to loosen the pressure pad bolts of the locking nut, and remove the string from the tuning peg. Use an Allen wrench (3 mm) to loosen the string stopper bolt of the tremolo unit; then pull the string out of the saddle and remove it.
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Page 21: Fx Edge Iii/Fx Edge Iii-8 Bridge
FX Edge III/FX Edge III-8 bridge FX Edge III ■ 1Main stud 2Saddle lock bolt 3String holder block 4String stopper bolt 5Rear stud 6Fine tuning bolt Adjusting the action To adjust the string height, use a slotted screwdriver to turn the main studs at the left and right of the bridge unit to adjust the height of the entire tremolo unit. - Page 22 Replacing the strings Use an Allen wrench (3 mm) to loosen the pressure pad bolts of the locking nut, and remove the string from the tuning peg. Use an Allen wrench (3 mm) to loosen the string stopper bolt of the bridge unit; then pull the string out of the saddle and remove it.
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Page 23: Synchronizr
SynchroniZR Overview Rear ■ ■ 1Saddle lock bolt 4Tremolo spring 2Tremolo arm socket 5Tremolo block stopper 3Intonation adjustment bolt 6Tremolo block stopper knob 7Tremolo block 8Spring adjustment knob Attaching the tremolo arm The tremolo arm employs a snap-in design. Holding the corner of the tremolo arm, press it fi rmly into the arm socket of the base plate until it clicks into place. - Page 24 Adjusting the tremolo attachment angle The angle at which the tremolo is attached is adjusted by the balance between the tension of the strings and the tension of the tremolo springs installed in the back of the guitar body. The tremolo will perform optimally when adjusted so that it is approximately parallel with the surface of the guitar body.
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Page 25: Intonation Adjustment
Intonation adjustment Remove the intonation adjustment bolts stored in the tremolo unit, and screw them into the adjustment holes at the rear of the saddle until the bolt tips touch the wall of the tremolo unit. Use an Allen wrench (2 mm) to loosen the saddle lock bolt, and turn the intonation adjustment bolt to adjust the saddle position. -
Page 26: Tight-End Bridge / Tight-End R Bridge
Tight-End bridge / Tight-End R bridge (for 6-string and 7-string) Tight-End bridge Tight-End R bridge ■ ■ Intonation adjustment bolt Intonation adjustment bolt String height adjustment screw String height adjustment screw Saddle lock bolt Saddle lock bolt Adjusting the action Use an Allen wrench (2 mm) to loosen the saddle lock bolts. -
Page 27: Full Tune Ii Bridge
Full Tune II bridge Intonation adjustment bolt Adjustment spinner Adjusting the action To adjust the height of the entire bridge, use your fi ngers to turn the adjustment spinners located at the left and right ends of the bridge. (It is not possible to individually adjust the height of each string.) Adjusting the intonation To adjust the saddle position, use a slotted screwdriver to turn the... -
Page 28: Full Acoustic Guitar Bridge
Full acoustic guitar strap button Full acoustic guitars do not have a strap button installed on the neck side of the instrument. If you would like to have a strap button installed, please contact your dealer or Ibanez Corporation. -
Page 29: Pickups
PICKUPS H-S-H (5-WAY) H-H (5-WAY) Humbucker is parallel connected. H-H (3-WAY) S-S-H (5-WAY) Volume Pot Switch Push Down Volume Pot Switch Pull Up Tone Pot Switch Tone Pot Switch Push Down Push Down Tone Pot Switch Tone Pot Switch Pull Up Pull Up EGEN APEX... -
Page 30: Controls
CONTROLS 1-V, 1-T 1-V, 1-T TONE W/ COIL TAP SW. 3 OR 5 WAY P.U. SELECTOR 3 WAY P.U. SELECTOR VOLUME W/ VOLUME HIGH PASS FILTER SW. TONE VOLUME 3 WAY P.U. SELECTOR 1-V, 2-T 1-V, 1-T VOLUME W/ VOLUME PUSH PULL SW. - Page 31 The followings complies with the requirements of the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC of the European Union. No.22, 3-CHOME, SHUMOKU-CHO, HIGASHI-KU, NAGOYA, 461-8717, JAPAN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE : J.N.WAGENAARWEG 9, 1422 AK UITHOORN, NETHERLANDS Ibanez 2012 Printed in Japan SEP12917...