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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

E L E C T R I C B A S S E S

STRING GAUGESIbanez basses are factory equipped with the following string gauges.

MONO-RAIL

Mono-Rail bridges allow the bass strings to beisolated from one another by usingindependent bridge plates for each string. Thesaddles are locked on the base plates. To

adjust the saddle, loosen the saddle lockscrews (A) before adjustment.After adjustment, lock the saddle lock screws(A). Loosen the string before loosening thesaddle lock down screw (A).The D-tuner allows the user to drop thestrings pitch by raising the lever. The dropnote can be adjusted by turning the D-Tune adjustment screw (B) at theback of the bridge while the D-tuner lever is pulled up.Loosen the lock nut (C) by the hexagonal wrench included. Then, turn theadjustment screw (B) to obtain your preferred pitch. For higher pitch,turn the screw clockwise, the other way for lower pitch.

MODELS STRING GAUGES

4 STRING .045-.095

5 STRING .045-.095 + .125

6 STRING .035-.045 + .095 + .125

35 SCALE 4 STRING .045-.105

35 SCALE 5 STRING .045-.105 + .135

*When replacing strings, check with the dealer to make sure the new strings are longenough for the full scale length of the bass.

MONO-RAIL IIMono-Rail II bridges allow the bass strings to beisolated from one another by using independentbridge plates for each string. The strings areinstalled by lowering the ball end into the bridge

and hooking the ballend below the stringcatch at the rear ofthe bridge.Intonation adjustments can be made byadjusting the intonation screws (A) at the rearof the bridge clockwise to move the saddleback, and counter clockwise to move thesaddle forward.

ACCU-CAST B20, B25The ACCU-CAST bass bridge was designed foreasy string change, durability, and accuratestring height adjustment. To raise of the lowerthe string action, insert the correct Allenwrench into the screw (A) at the saddle. Toraise the saddle turn the wrench clockwise andto lower the saddle turn the wrench counterclockwise.Intonation adjustments can be made by adjusting the intonation screws(B) at the rear of the bridge clockwise to move the saddle back andcounter clockwise to move the saddle forward.

ATK

ATK bridges were designed to allow themaximum amount of string vibration to

transfer from the body. For slightly moresustain, strings can be installed either fromthe back of the instrument through thestring grommets. For slightly more attack,the strings can be lowered into the bridgefrom the front of the instrument and

hooked onto thestring catch. Intonation adjustments can bemade by adjusting the intonation screws (A) atthe rear of the bridge clockwise to move thesaddle back, and counter clockwise to movethe saddle forward.

*Note: When replacing string check with the dealer tomake sure the new strings are long enough for the fullscale length of the bass.

STANDARD BRIDGE

To replace strings, thread the new stringsthrough the string holes located on the back ofthe tailpiece and bring them up and over thesaddle. The intonation can be adjusted bymoving the saddle forward or backward usinga Phillips head (+) screwdriver on theadjustment screw at the rear of the bridge.String height is controlled by using a wrenchto raise or lower the small Allen screws oneither side of the saddle.

Printed in Japan MAR00317 Copyright 2000

This is to certify that the aforementioned equipments fully conform to

protection requirements of the following EC council directives.

DIRECTIVES : 89/336/EEC Electromagnetic compatibility

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PICKUP SELECTION

ALL 2 PICKUP MODELS : PICKUP BALANCERThe pickup balance control pot allows theuser to blend between the front and backpickups using a single pot. The centerposition of the pot has a de-tent which willset both pickups to equal output.Turning the knob clockwise increases theneck pickup while decreasing the output ofthe bridge pickup. Turning the knob counterclockwise decreases the neck pickup andincreases the output of the bridge pickup.

ACTIVE EQ.

CONTROLS

SR SERIES (AFR-P, J PICKUP MODELS) : VARI-MIDThe Vari-Mid was designed for use with active pickups and allows theuser to custom-tailor the frequency response of the mid- range. Tunable

mid range is a unique Ibanez bass feature that allows tonal variationsnot achievable on a standard 3 band EQ.

SR SERIES (SFR PICKUP MODELS) : VARI-MID HIFIThe Vari-Mid Hi-Fi EQ system was designed to work with passive pickupswhile incorporating Ibanez sweepable mid-range technology.

BTB SERIES : VARI-MID 3BThe Vari-Mid 3B EQ was designed to work with passive pickups and isloaded with 18 volts to allow the user to get more output from the bassbefore distortion.

Volume

Balancer

Mid Boost/Cut

Mid Frequency

Treble Boost/CutBass Boost/Cut

Mid Boost/Cut

Balancer

Volume

Treble Boost/Cut

Bass Boost/Cut

Mid Frequency

Volume w/Gain Boost Sw.Pull:Boost

Bass Boost/Cut

Mid Boost/Cut

Balancer

Treble Boost/Cut

SR : VARI-MID BTB : VARI-MID 3way PU Character Sw.ATK1300/5way PU Selecter

Volume

Treble Boost/Cut

Mid Boost/CutBass Boost/Cut

ATK

Balancer

VolumeBass Boost/Cut

Treble Boost/Cut

EQB II

VWB

Volume w/EQ Bypass Sw.Pull:Bypass

Treble

Bass

GWB

Balancer

Volume

Bass Boost/Cut

Treble Boost/Cut

DWB

BRIDGEPICKUP

NECKPICKUP

ATK : 5 WAY PICKUP CHARACTER SWITCHThe 5 way pickup character switchallows the user five completelydifferent tone positions.

VARI-MID EQ VWB : EQB-VW The EQB-VW three band EQfeatures a specially tunedmidrange control which allows forradical tone shaping. Pulling onthe volume control kicks in a gainboost circuit for additional volumeand punch. A trim pot inside thecontrol cavity can adjust theamount of gain.

DWB : EQB-DWThe EQB-DW active two band EQoffers versatility with very simpleoperation.

ATK : 3 BAND EQThe Ibanez EQB-3 was designedfor use with passive pickups andallows the user to control thebass/treble and mid range boostand cut.

Neck Center Bridge