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String Effects Guitar-Jo Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 GUITAR-JO®, a product by String Effects, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 2 CONNECT WITH US facebook.com/guitarjopage youtube.com/guitarjo instagram.com/guitar_jo_company twitter.com/guitarjo guitarjo.com...
  • Page 3 Check out the GUITAR-JO YouTube channel for video instructions: www.youtube.com/guitarjo...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Step 3 ............... Step 4 ............... Helpful Tips ..............Determine the frets you'll be playing on ....Pickups and EQ ............Multiband EQ ............Rest main body on the lip of the mounting base ..Disabling GUITAR-JO quickly ........Cleaning microsuction ..........

  • Page 5: Warnings

    CAUTIONS: • If the GUITAR-JO unit is left on your guitar for a period of several days, part of the microsuction material may stick to your guitar after removing the unit. To avoid this, please take the unit off of your guitar when not in use.

  • Page 6: Diagram

    DIAGRAM...
  • Page 7 The Main Body goes over the strings and houses the adjusters. The Adjusters are turned to lower and raise the dampeners. The Dampeners are lowered so that they come into contact with the strings. When contact is made, the fabric alters the timbre of the strings to give it a banjo twang.

  • Page 8: Setup Instructions

    SETUP INSTRUCTIONS INTRODUCTION GUITAR-JO® is an electric guitar accessory used to create the sound of a banjo. The following instructions will show you how to mount and use the device. We recommend visiting our YouTube channel or our website to learn more about how to maximize the sound of your unit.

  • Page 9: Step 1

    LOCATE PROPER POSITION ON GUITAR BODY The device should be positioned more towards the neck than the bridge to get the optimal sound. With the main body attached to the mounting base and the side screw loosened to allow it to swivel, slide the foot of the mounting base underneath the strings so that it is perpendicular with the guitar strings.
  • Page 10 ALTERNATE POSITIONS You can position the mounting base other ways as well based on where space is available on your guitar. Here are some examples:...

  • Page 11: Step 2

    LINE UP DAMPENERS WITH STRINGS Swivel the main body on the mounting base until the 6 dampeners line up with each guitar string. Note that depending on the style of your guitar, the main body might need to be positioned at an angle rather than perpendicular to line up the dampeners with the strings.

  • Page 12: Step 3

    ADJUST HEIGHT OF DAMPENERS The goal is to lightly touch the electric guitar strings with the dampeners to give it a banjo twang. Use the adjusters to raise or lower each dampener so that they gently touch each string. Note that the more you apply pressure, the more it will mute the strings and decrease the sustain, so it’s important that you take the time to get an even balance.

  • Page 13: Step 4

    COVER BOTTOM OF MOUNTING BASE Keep the bottom of the mounting base covered with the mounting base protector when GUITAR-JO is not mounted to your guitar. This will prevent dust and other particles from sticking to the bottom, which will maximize the life of the microsuction material.

  • Page 14: Helpful Tips

    We find the former tuning settings are the most versatile when using GUITAR-JO, as you can play both chords and lead on the first 7 frets.

  • Page 15: Pickups And Eq

    PICKUPS AND EQ Since the pickups on your guitar produce different tones, try out each pickup to find the best sound. Adjusting the EQ on your amp or mixer can also maximize the sound. In general, it is best to boost the mids and lower the bass, but it also depends on the guitar pickup you are using and your own sound preference.

  • Page 16: Multiband Eq

    In general, the most prevalent peaks are between 1-2k Hz and around 4.5k Hz. Below is an example of the EQ settings for a GUITAR-JO studio recording. You can use this as a starting point, but again, it might vary based on the guitar pickups, placement of the GUITAR-JO, notes being played, your own sound preference, etc.

  • Page 17: Rest Main Body On The Lip Of The Mounting Base

    When resting on the ledge, you can pivot the main body away or raise it up so that it is not touching the strings to temporarily disable/enable GUITAR-JO and easily move it back into position, matching the exact height as before.

  • Page 18: Disabling Guitar-Jo Quickly

    DISABLING GUITAR-JO QUICKLY If you would like to disable GUITAR-JO relatively quickly without taking the unit off, follow these steps: Loosen the side screw. Raise the main body until it no longer touches the strings. Tighten the side screw to keep it in place.

  • Page 19: Cleaning Microsuction

    CLEANING MICROSUCTION MATERIAL If the microsuction material gets dirty to the point where it loses its stick, take a clean, damp cloth and wipe any dust or particles off. Wipe it down again with a dry area of the cloth to remove any wetness. Depending on how damp the cloth is, water may seep into the microscopic air pockets found in the microsuction, making it less sticky.

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