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  • Page 1 Gibson Dusk Tiger Gibson Dusk Tiger Owner's Manual Owner's Manual Gibson Dusk Tiger Manual V1.0,1 page 1...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    Environmental Factors Heat and moisture can harm your Gibson Dusk Tiger. Please do not install or operate this guitar near sources of moisture, such as sinks, damp basements, leaky roofs, etc. and never store it near heat sources, such as heaters or radiators.

  • Page 3: Warranty Protection

    In case the original materials are no longer available for repair, Gibson reserves the right to use materials regularly utilized at the time of repair. If we determine that replacing Dusk Tiger best serves your interests, or in the unlikely event that it is destroyed, lost, or damaged beyond repair while in our possession for repairs, we will replace the product.
  • Page 4 Gibson or its authorized representative has been advised of the possibility of such damages, and Gibson shall not be liable for any expenses, claims or suits arising from or relating to any of the foregoing.
  • Page 5 Dusk Tiger owners, will help make that process as simple as possible. All of us at Gibson hope that you get the same joy out of playing Dusk Tiger that we've had in creating it. We appreciate your confidence in Gibson. Should you encounter problems, our support staff is always ready to help you resolve any issues.

  • Page 6: Chapter 1: Dusk Tiger Essentials

    Red Bank; see Section 6.2, Function 1). When turned off, Dusk Tiger goes into Les Paul mode, where the guitar electronics are deactivated. In this mode Dusk Tiger acts and sounds like a standard Les Paul guitar. Gibson Dusk Tiger Manual V1.0,1 page 6...
  • Page 7  operating as standard pickups, using coil switching to obtain different sounds, and whether the onboard EQ section is on or off. This is set in the accompanying Gibson Chameleon Editor software. Variable color Display Matrix. This provides feedback on several aspects of Dusk Tiger: For ...
  • Page 8 These presets can be the iconic guitar sounds shipped with Dusk Tiger, or you can replace them with your own custom sounds by creating new sounds with the Gibson Chameleon Editor (see its dedicated manual) and transferring these to Dusk Tiger.
  • Page 9 Piezo sound, or counter-clockwise for more magnetic sound. Note: There is an option to determine if the Piezo out appears on the tip and/or ring of the stereo cable or neither. See Section 6.2, Functions 2 and 3. Gibson Dusk Tiger Manual V1.0,1 page 9...
  • Page 10 1.4.3 Using the Gibson LP-Z Low Impedance Output Circuit Dusk Tiger's output jack is a “combo” type that provides a standard 1/4” guitar output or Gibson's exclusive low-impedance, balanced output LP-Z circuit. To activate the LP-Z output, set the switch (to the left of the output jack) in the down position.

  • Page 11: Chapter 2: Dusk Tiger Robot Iii Tuning Functions

    If you don't want to tune Dusk Tiger but go immediately to select a sound, instead of ● strumming strings to initiate the tuning process, push Enter briefly to switch to the Green Bank. Gibson Dusk Tiger Manual V1.0,1 page 11...
  • Page 12 Robot technology includes special options for changing strings (see Sections 5.6, 5.7, and 5.8), as this is much faster than changing strings manually. Gibson strongly advises using these functions when changing strings not only because it's faster and more convenient, but because they minimize RoboHead wear.

  • Page 13: Chapter 3: Dusk Tiger Chameleon Tone Technology

    Dusk Tiger can offer a huge variety of guitar sounds, from traditional to groundbreaking, thanks to Chameleon Tone Technology. Each sound can have a unique combination of the following sound- shaping options, all of which can be edited with the companion Gibson Chameleon Editor software: Magnetic pickup coil settings (single, humbucking, parallel, series, or out-of-phase) ●...

  • Page 14: Battery Charge Indicator

    In addition to the Chameleon Tone possibilities, there is also a mode that causes Dusk Tiger's pickups to work like a Les Paul: The bridge pickup coils are wired in series and humbucking, while the Gibson Dusk Tiger Manual V1.0,1 page 14...
  • Page 15 —for example, a Les Paul going through a British stack will sound very different compared to going through an American combo amp. The bottom line is that each Chameleon Tone setting is very different, and factors other than the guitar itself can change these sounds even further. Gibson Dusk Tiger Manual V1.0,1 page 15...

  • Page 16: Chapter 4: The Yellow Bank, User Banks, And User Presets

    You can combine a custom sound and tuning within a single preset. ● The Gibson Chameleon Editor makes it easy to create, store, back up, and share custom presets for the Yellow Bank (as well as the Blue and Green Banks). If you don't have access to a computer, it is possible to create presets for the Yellow Bank (see Section 5.4) but the process is more tedious, and...
  • Page 17 Original Dark Fire sound Rock Original Dark Fire sound Acoustic Original Dark Fire sound Blues Original Dark Fire sound Gibson Original Dark Fire sound Arrow Gibson Original Dark Fire sound Circle Gibson Original Dark Fire sound Gibson Dusk Tiger Manual V1.0,1 page 17...
  • Page 18 Original Dark Fire sound Twang Original Dark Fire sound Blues Original Dark Fire sound Rock Original Dark Fire sound Original Dark Fire sound Arrow Metal Original Dark Fire sound Circle Gibson Original Dark Fire sound Gibson Dusk Tiger Manual V1.0,1 page 18...

  • Page 19: Chapter 5: Red Bank General Functions

    The following describes the various functions. 5.2 Chromatic Tuner (Position = Peg, ID = T) The chromatic tuner detects a plucked string and displays the nearest note and frequency offset compared to that note. Gibson Dusk Tiger Manual V1.0,1 page 19...
  • Page 20 Adjusting these screws clockwise or counterclockwise adjusts the intonation; Dusk Tiger will tell you exactly how much you need to turn these screws, and in which direction. Gibson Dusk Tiger Manual V1.0,1 page 20...
  • Page 21 5.3.1 Intonation Step-by-Step 1. In the Blue or Yellow Bank, choose a tuning. For general intonation, Gibson recommends using the Standard tuning. However, using alternate tunings can throw off intonation. If you want perfect intonation for an alternate tuning, select that tuning prior to doing intonation.
  • Page 22 5. Push Enter for more than one second; the outer E LED shines red. 6. All string LEDs change to red to indicate that the system is ready to determine the reference string pitch, and the Peg LED shines magenta. Gibson Dusk Tiger Manual V1.0,1 page 22...
  • Page 23 5. Manually turn each tuning peg to tighten the string tension—just enough for the Piezo bridge to accurately "read" the string pitch. 6. Let Dusk Tiger take care of the rest, as we'll find out next. Gibson Dusk Tiger Manual V1.0,1 page 23...
  • Page 24 6. If necessary, tune up other strings as well. 7. When the strings have some degree of tension on them, push Enter for more than one second to exit single string up mode. Gibson Dusk Tiger Manual V1.0,1 page 24...
  • Page 25 Now when you select the Yellow Bank, the outer LED that corresponds to the selected User Bank will shine yellow, and remain selected until you repeat the above procedure to select a different User Bank. Gibson Dusk Tiger Manual V1.0,1 page 25...

  • Page 26: Chapter 6: Red Bank Setup Functions

    Note 1: The function's “clickstream” shown in each chart abbreviates the MCK operations needed to edit the function. To save space and text: It's assumed you've already completed steps 1-3 under Selecting Setup Mode. ● Gibson Dusk Tiger Manual V1.0,1 page 26...
  • Page 27 Trades off tuning speed for accuracy. 0 = least accurate, 8 = most accurate 10 § 0-9 § Note: 0 gives fastest tuning with 2.5 cent accuracy, 8 gives slowest tuning with 0.2 cent accuracy Gibson Dusk Tiger Manual V1.0,1 page 27...
  • Page 28 Chromatic tuner mute: Mutes audio when using chromatic tuner Default = 1 Value Result Clickstream Audio is not muted when using the chromatic tuner 16 § 0 § Audio is muted when using the chromatic tuner 16 § 1 §1 Gibson Dusk Tiger Manual V1.0,1 page 28...
  • Page 29 This setting has an effect in Tune Mode and in Preset Mode if “Preset Bank Mode” is set to Preset Activation. Gibson Dusk Tiger Manual V1.0,1 page 29...
  • Page 30 Caution: The following setup functions are servicing procedures, and are included for completeness. Be aware that resetting sounds, tunings, or user banks will delete any custom sounds, tunings, or user bank settings you've created. Before doing any resets, Gibson advises saving all custom sounds using the Gibson Chameleon Editor software.
  • Page 31 Rotate MCK to the “Enter” sign, then press the Display Matrix momentarily Step 5 To exit, push Enter for more than one second. Note: If you change your mind about resetting, in Step 3, choose “N” (“No”) instead of “Y.” Gibson Dusk Tiger Manual V1.0,1 page 31...
  • Page 32 Rotate MCK to the “Enter” sign, then press the Display Matrix momentarily Step 5 To exit, push Enter for more than one second. Note: If you change your mind about resetting, in Step 3, choose “N” (“No”) instead of “Y.” Gibson Dusk Tiger Manual V1.0,1 page 32...

  • Page 33: Appendix A: Dusk Tiger Electronics Block Diagram

    In Hex Mode, the RIP Computer Interface does sophisticated analog signal multiplexing in order to have the Piezo pickup and the individual hex pickups available on a single conductor (i.e., the stereo cable's ring connection). Gibson Dusk Tiger Manual V1.0,1 page 33...

  • Page 34: Appendix B: Alternate Tuning Tricks

    4. Fret the D string at the 1st fret and pluck only that string. Dusk Tiger will tune the D string to 5. Continue fretting strings at the 1st fret and plucking individual strings. Gibson Dusk Tiger Manual V1.0,1 page 34...

  • Page 35: Appendix C: Battery And Power Management

    Avoid elevated temperatures. You don’t want to expose any guitar to high temperatures, but  this also shortens battery life dramatically. Store the battery properly. If you won’t be playing Dusk Tiger for several weeks or more,  Gibson Dusk Tiger Manual V1.0,1 page 35...
  • Page 36 It’s important to remember that Li-Ion batteries like “exercise.” Leaving a battery on a charger all the time will lead to lower performance than doing some degree of charging and discharging. Gibson Dusk Tiger Manual V1.0,1 page 36...

  • Page 37: Appendix D: Troubleshooting

    Appendix D: Troubleshooting If you encounter problems with Dusk Tiger, Gibson recommends that you take it to an authorized service center. Although there are some procedures you can try yourself, be careful—if you have any doubt about your ability to do any of these fixes, please consult Gibson tech support.
  • Page 38 (bridge, tailpiece, even a fret bar) or another string, the tuning system won't work. Also note that if the Gibson "G" on the neck electronic cover does not start flashing once you activate the system, it is most likely that there is also a white LED on the MCK flashing to indicate there's a short circuit, and therefore, no power going to the neck electronics.

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