GUITAR PART IDENTIFICATION

Electric Guitar Semi or Full Acoustic Guitar

TUNING MACHINE (PEG) TUNING MACHINE

(PEG)

LOCKING NUT
NUT

FINGER BOARD
FINGER
BOARD

STRAP PIN
PICKUP
SELECTER

NECK
NECK PICKUP PICKUP
NECK
PICKUP
VOLUME
PICKUP
MIDDLE SELECTER BRIDGE BRIDGE
PICKUP PICKUP PICKUP
VOLUME VOLUME
BRIDGE
PICKUP BRIDGE
TONE
BRIDGE
PICKUP
TREMOLO TONE
OUTPUT JACK TAILPIECE
TREMOLO ARM OUTPUT JACK
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.
For details on the controls of each model, refer to the Controls section (p.228).

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 TUNING
When shipped from the factory, Ibanez guitars are set up using the following tunings.
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th
6-strings E4 B3 G3 D3 A2 E2 - -
7-strings E4 B3 G3 D3 A2 E2 B1 -
8-strings D#4 A#3 F#3 C#3 G#2 D#2 D#2 F1
Note that following models are set up differently.

Baritone guitar
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th

ENGLISH
B F# D A E B - -
RGDAPEX
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th
6-strings D4 A3 F3 C3 G2 D2 -
7-strings D4 A3 F3 C3 G2 D2 A1
MTM100
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th
C# G# E B F# B - -
TAM10
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th
E B G D A E B E
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. This is an easy way to stabilize your tuning. You may need to adjust the neck or the
intonation if you tune your guitar to pitches other than those shown in these tables, or if you use strings of
other than standard gauge.
For details on adjusting the neck or the intonation, refer to the sections NECK ADJUSTMENT (p. 38) or
INTONATION (p. 38).

Memo
Please note that extreme tuning or use of strings not intended for electric guitar may cause parts to break,
and may cause unexpected injury.

STRING REPLACEMENT
Strings will deteriorate over time, causing buzzing or inaccurate
pitch. Replace the strings whenever your strings begin to rust or
become discolored. We recommend that you replace all of the
strings as a set at the same time. Bent, twisted, or damaged strings
will not produce the appropriate quality sound and therefore should
not be used.
Wind the string around the tuning machine post two or three times from above, using about 5--7 cm of length
and taking care that the string does not cross itself. The strings should be replaced one by one instead of
removing all the strings at once. This is done to avoid stress on the neck and to reduce the risk of affecting
tremolo balance.

The method for removing and installing strings attached to a tremolo/bridge will differ depending on the type of
tremolo/bridge. For details, refer to the section for the tremolo/bridge installed on your guitar.

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STRING HEIGHT
Action refers to the distance between the frets and the string.
To measure the action, tune the guitar accurately; then place a ruler at the 14th
fret and measure the distance from the top of the fret to the bottom of the string.
In general, this distance should be 1.5--1.7 mm for the rst string, and 2.0 mm--
2.2 mm for the sixth string.
For a seven-string guitar, the seventh string should be at 2.2 mm--2.4 mm. For an
eight-string guitar, the eighth string should be at 2.4 mm--2.6 mm.

For strings other than those listed above, adjust the action so that the distance gradually increases from the
rst string toward the lowest string.
If the action is too high, the instrument will be difcult to play. If the action is too low, you may experience
string buzz, muted notes, or poor sustain.
If you experience string buzz or muted notes even when the action is adjusted correctly, you might need to
adjust the neck bow.
For details, refer to Neck (p. 38).
The method of adjusting the action will depend on the type of tremolo/bridge with which your guitar is equipped.
For details, refer to the appropriate tremolo/bridge section.

INTONATION
If you ve changed string gauges or are using your
guitar with an alternative tuning, you ll need to adjust
the string length (intonation) to ensure that the
correct pitch is sounded at all frets.
After tuning your guitar accurately, hold the guitar in 12F
playing position and compare the pitch of each string
pressed down at the 12th fret with the pitch of the
harmonic played at the 12th fret.
If the pitch of the fretted note at the 12th fret is
lower than the harmonic at that fret, move the saddle of the tremolo/bridge forward to shorten the string.
Conversely, if the pitch of the fretted note is higher than the pitch of the harmonic, move the saddle backward
to lengthen the string.
Use a tuning meter to ensure accurate intonation adjustments.
The method of adjusting the saddle position will differ depending on the installed model of tremolo/bridge. For
details, refer to the section for the tremolo/bridge that s installed on your guitar.

NECK ADJUSTMENT
The neck is constantly bearing the tension of the strings, and its curvature will be subtly affected not only by
the state of tuning and the string gauge, but also by changes in temperature and humidity.
If you experience problems such as string buzz or muted notes even after the action and tuning are adjusted
correctly, you should check and adjust the curvature of the neck.
1 Check the curvature of the neck.
After tuning accurately, hold the guitar in playing
position. Then press the rst string at the rst fret and
also at the fret that is nearest to the point where the 8th fret
neck joins the body, and measure the gap between the
string and fret at the eighth fret.
In the same way, measure this gap for the lowest
string, and make adjustments so that the gaps are in
the range of 0.3 mm--0.5 mm.

2 If the gap is less than 0.3 mm, use the HEX key wrench
or socket wrench included with the guitar to turn the
truss rod nut located at the headstock end of the neck
in direction A , causing the neck curvature to be more
convex.

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3 If the gap is greater than 0.5 mm, turn the HEX key wrench
or socket wrench in direction B , causing the neck
curvature to be more concave.
Adjust the truss rod nut in small increments of a quarter
turn, checking the tuning while you do so.

Memo
You must take care when adjusting the neck.

ENGLISH
Forced adjustments can damage your guitar. If you are unable to adjust the neck correctly, please contact
your Ibanez authorized dealer.

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.

If the tremolo arm should squeak when turning, apply

some grease to the notch on the shorter side of the
tremolo arm.
To clean the nished surface, do not use volatile or
abrasive cleaning compounds; instead gently wipe
using a soft cloth with polish formulated specically
for musical instruments.

To clean off dirt that has adhered to an oil nished body or neck, use a pencil eraser, ne sandpaper of #1000
or ner grade, or #0000 steel wool. You can prevent drying by polishing once or twice a year with a colorless
furniture nish oil or gun oil applied to #0000 steel wool or a cloth. Unnished ngerboards should be
carefully wiped with a cloth moistened with a small amount of ngerboard oil or high-quality lemon oil, wiping
carefully to the edge of the frets.

BATTERY
If your guitar has a built-in pre-amplier or equalizer, it will be powered by a battery. Replace the battery when
you notice that the volume level has decreased or the sound has become distorted.
Some models use a 006P (9V) battery, and other models use two AA (1.5V) batteries.
Check the type of batteries used by your guitar, and replace them with the same type of batteries.
The batteries are found in the battery box located on the back of the body.
On models equipped with a battery, the output jack also functions as a power switch; inserting a plug into the
jack will turn on the power.

Memo
To prevent the battery from running down, remove the plug from the output jack if you will not be using
it for an extended period.

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 Guitar Bridges
ADJUSTMENT MANUAL

GIBRALTAR III (GUITAR & BASS), CB3, & FULL TUNE III, ART1, ART2
The action can be adjusted by using a slot
head (-) screwdriver to turn the adjustment (A)
bolt at either end (A). (A)
Intonation can be adjusted by moving the
saddle forward or backward by turning the
intonation adjustment screw (B) at the rear
of the bridge. You can use either a Phillips (+), (B)
(B)
a at head (-) screwdriver, or the optional FULL TUNE II,
hex wrench. GIBRALTAR III, CB3 ART1, ART2

REPLACING THE STRINGS : CB3

Install strings by inserting them from the front of the bridge.

Before adjusting the action on the Gibraltar III bridge, loosen the strings suf-
ciently so that you will not need to turn the screws with excessive force, which
could damage the screw holes.

HARDTAIL BRIDGE
To change strings, thread the new strings through the string grommets
located on the back of the guitar and bring them up and over the
saddle. The intonation can be adjusted by adjusting the saddle forward
or backward using a Phillips (+) head screwdriver on the intonation
adjustment screw at the rear of the bridge. String height is controlled by
raising or lowering the small HEX key screws using a wrench on either side of
the saddle.

The adjustment method is the same for 7-string and 8-string models.

GIBRALTER STANDARD BRIDGE 7-STRING / 8-STRING MODELS

To install a new string, pass it through the string stopper ferrule from the back (A)
of the guitar body.
To adjust the height of the strings, use a 1.5mm hexagonal wrench to turn and (B)
adjust the height of each saddle (A).
To adjust the intonation, use a 2.5mm hexagonal wrench to turn the intonation
adjustment screws of each saddle on the back of the bridge (B).

The adjustment method is the same for 7-string and 8-string models.

GIBRALTAR BRIDGE 08 / QUICK CHANGE 08 TAILPIECE

To adjust the string height, turn the stud bolts located at the left and right
ends of the bridge (A) using a slotted (-) screw driver. Before adjustment, A
loosen the lock nut using an 8mm nut driver. After adjustment, tighten the
B
lock nut again to x the bridge.
To adjust the tailpiece height, turn the adjustment screws (B) on both
sides with a slotted (-) screw driver. Before adjustment, loosen the lock
nut. After adjustment, x it again in the same way as the bridge. If the
lock nut of the bridge and tailpiece is loose, it may cause distortion or
resonance. Raising the tailpiece will reduce the string tension, which will
provide a softer feel and make it easier to bend the strings.
C
To adjust the intonation of each saddle, turn the intonation adjustment
screw using a slotted (-) screw driver (C).

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