Specifications - Vox SDC-1 mini Owner's Manual

fingerboard at the 19th fret on the neck. When
doing this, keep the string in the nut slot with
your left hand in front of the nut (fret #0) to keep
the string from sliding out.
3. Retune the string, using your right hand this
time to stretch the string in the same way, at a
position several frets down. Repeat the stretch-
ing and tuning several times, ending up with
your right hand around the 5th fret.
4. Repeat this as necessary.
5. Use the same steps on the remaining five strings.
The SDC-1 mini uses custom high-ratio
tuning pegs, which minimize string slippage
and make the instrument as easy to possi-
ble to tune, like a full-scale guitar. That
said, because of the short string length of
short scale guitars, adjusting the tuning
pegs will have a greater effect on the pitch
than with a full-scale guitar.
To keep the tuning stable, make sure that
the nut slots are kept clear of any grains
and particles that come off the strings.
If you decide to use a completely different
string gauge, you may need to bring your
guitar to a specialist or a repair shop to
have the nut slots adjusted.
Set up
Each VOX guitar is adjusted at the factory for a
wide range of playing styles, with .012" to .054"
strings. You may want to fine tune the playabil-
ity for your own personal style, different string
gauges, or after a change in the weather.
Adjusting the Neck Relief
Before making any adjustments, you'll need to
verify the proper neck relief. With the guitar
tuned, press the low E string down at both the
1st and 19th frets (a capo at the first fret makes
this easier) and check the distance between
the top of the 8th fret and the bottom of the low
E string. Ideally, you'll see a gap about the
same size as the diameter of the high E string.
If you see too much relief, you'll need to tighten
the truss rod by turning the truss rod adjustment
nut clockwise with the included tool. If you don't
see enough relief, or if the string is touching the
8th fret, you'll need to loosen the truss rod by
turning the truss rod adjustment nut count-
er-clockwise.
Never force the truss rod. If you are uncom-
fortable with this kind of adjustment, take
your guitar to a qualified service center.
Adjusting the String height
Unless a large change in action is necessary, it
is best to adjust action at the saddles instead of
the bridge posts. To raise the action of a partic-
ular string, turn the appropriate bridge saddle
height adjustment screws clockwise with the
supplied tool. To lower the action, turn the ap-
propriate bridge saddle height adjustment
screws counterclockwise. Each bridge saddle
has two saddle height adjustment screws, so try
to adjust each screw by the same amount to
keep the saddle level.
Adjusting the Intonation (Octave Tuning)
Changes in neck relief, string action, or string
gauges can all change intonation. To check the
intonation, compare the pitch of the note fretted
at the 12th fret to the pitch of the 12th fret har-
monic for each string. If the fretted note is sharp
(higher in pitch than the harmonic), you'll need
to make the string longer by turning the intona-
tion adjustment screw clockwise. If the fretted
note is flat (lower in pitch than the harmonic),
you'll need to make the string shorter by turning
the intonation adjustment screw counterclock-
wise.
Adjusting the Pickup Height
The height of the pickups adjusts the same
way—by turning the height adjustment screws
either clockwise (up, higher output) or counter
clockwise (down, lower output). Remember to
leave plenty of clearance for the vibrating strings.
Care
When you finish playing, wipe the guitar down
with a clean, soft cloth. Use a quality guitar pol-
ish occasionally, following the manufacturer's
instructions.
Protect your instrument from temperature
extremes and sudden changes in tempera-
ture. A guitar left in a hot trunk of a car at full
string tension can literally pull itself apart. If
a cold guitar is brought suddenly into a
heated room, the finish can crack.

Specifications

Scale: Short scale 476mm
Number of Frets: 19
Accessories: Truss rod adjustment wrench, Sad-
dle height adjustment wrench, Gigbag, Owner's
Manual
* Specifications and appearance are subject to change
without notice for improvement.
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