GIO GSR100EX - Guitar IBANEZ - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL GIO GSR100EX IBANEZ

Elixir® Strings gives you the same bright tone and punch of uncoated strings. NANOWEB® Coating prevents contamination and corrosion from invading the string's windings, allowing strings to last 3-5 longer than ordinary strings.

The followings complies with the requirements of the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC of the European Union.

©2014 Printed in Japan NOV13ITNB

INTRODUCTION

Our congratulations and deepest thanks on making Ibanez your choice of instrument. Ibanez standards are second to none. All Ibanez instruments are set up to our strict quality control standards before shipping. This manual explains how to maintain your instrument's finish and how to keep your bass at the same great level of playability and performance it had when it left our facilities.

INSTRUCTIONS AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

1) After each playing session, wipe the entire bass down, including strings, with a good polishing cloth. This will remove corrosive skin oils and acids, and protect the plating, finish, and strings. Gloss finish basses should be polished with polish formulated specifically for musical instruments. Do not wipe the instrument with volatile substances, such as benzene or thinner. Please ventilate the room fully when using an aerosol (spray) cleaner.
2) Keep your bass in an area that is not excessively dry or wet and, since temperature affects relative humidity, an area which is not excessively hot or cold. This will prevent damage and possible electric shock.
3) Unless you are trained in musical instrument repair, it is advisable not to attempt to dismantle or repair your instruments. Please seek professional advice through your authorized Ibanez bass dealer.
4) Because strings can break or snap and cause possible injury to your face (and especially eyes), it is recommended to keep a reasonable distance between the strings and your face when playing or when changing and adjusting the strings.
5) Because of atmospheric changes in humidity and temperature, it is normal for the fingerboard to shrink, which may leave the fret ends exposed. Please be aware that these fret ends can be sharp enough to cause injury.
6) It is advisable to change strings regularly. Old and tarnished strings will sound dull and lifeless and are more subject to breakage. Tuning strings too high will also break them. If you are not sure of a tuning note, it is better to start over and loosen the string and then tune up to the correct pitch rather than risk over-tuning.
7) Do not play a bass with rusty strings; this can cause injury to your fingers.
8) The cut or clipped end of a guitar or bass string is very sharp; please do not touch the end of a cut string directly with your fingers.

9) If you use a strap, make sure it is completely and securely attached to the strap buttons before playing your bass.
10) "Don't Try This At Home." Doing tricks and gymnastics with your bass such as throwing or twirling it (in imitation of stage tricks of some pro-bassists), can be dangerous to you and others as well as cause irreparable damage to your instrument, which is not covered under warranty.
11) To avoid injury, please be aware that some pickguards have sharp edges.
12) Always store your bass in a case or gig bag and avoid leaning it against chairs or tables as there is possibility of the bass tipping over which can result in severe damage to your instrument. On stage, always use a secure and stable instrument stand.
13) Before lifting your bass case or gig bag, make sure that the catches or zippers are secure-a bass can easily fall from an open case, causing damage.
14) The + (positive) and - (negative) contacts on the battery and contacts on the compartment or snap must match. If the battery is installed "backwards" (i.e. with reversed polarity), the electronics will not work and the battery will eventually overheat with the possibility of damage to the bass and even fire.
15) Always dispose of batteries properly. Never put batteries into a fire as they can explode and cause serious injury.

STRINGS

If strings become dirty, discolored, or produce a dull sound or buzz, replace the strings with new ones. For best results we recommend replacing one string at a time, this will help to avoid removing all the string tension from the neck. When replacing strings with different gauge strings, it may be necessary to adjust the truss rod tension. (We recommend only qualified technicians perform truss rod adjustments.) Ibanez basses are factory equipped with the following string gauges. Please follow the instructions below for your particular model.

The strings should be tightly wound on to the tuning machines from top to bottom with 2 to 3 string wraps around the post. On tuning machines where the string ends are inserted into the posts, the string can be cut to length in advance using a pair of string cutters.

8~10cm

If the tuning machines are sealed gear units, they are self-lubricating types. The set screws for the tuning knob are adjustment screws that can be tightened with a small Phillips (+) head screwdriver to increase the tension.

*The use of coarse strings may lead to buzzing and sound distortion. Using strings that have twists or kinks may cause buzzing or decreased sustain. Make sure that the strings are smooth and free from any defects before installing.

To install the string on to the bridge, thread the new string through the string holes located on the back of the tailpiece and bring them up and over the saddle. For bridges that require special installation instructions, please see the appendix at the end of this manual.

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MODEL	STRING GAUGE
4 String Basses	.045, .065, .085, .105"
5 String Basses	.045, .065, .085, .105, .130"
6 String Basses	.032, .045, .065, .085, .105, .130"

NECK

Ibanez basses are equipped with adjustable truss rods. The purpose of a truss rod is to adjust the neck to counteract string tension. There are many reasons for truss rod adjustments. One of the most frequent reasons is changing string gauges or tuning pitch, which can affect string tension. String tension

LOOSEN TIGHTEN LOOSEN TIGHTEN

0,3 - 0,5 mm 8th FRET

changes may affect the string height and cause fret buzz or incorrect notes. To adjust the truss rod, locate the truss rod nut and adjust it by inserting the correct wrench into the nut and tightening (clockwise) or loosening (counter clockwise) the rod. Truss rod tension can be measured by installing a capo at the first fret, holding the string down at the fret position where the neck joins the body. Insert a thickness gauge between the string and the fret at the 8th fret. There should be between 0.3 mm to 0.5 mm clearance. That clearance is referred to as "neck relief." Too much neck relief can cause the neck to have higher action in the middle of the neck causing poor intonation and uncomfortable playability. No neck relief can cause fret buzz.

*Appropriate care must be taken when adjusting the neck and we recommend only qualified technicians perform this procedure.

ACTION

Ibanez bass string action is set at the factory. However, there are many reasons that an instrument's string height can change. Instruments can be affected by changes in temperature and moisture. High string action can make basses difficult to play. If the string action is too low, fret buzz or unclear notes can occur. To remedy this, follow the instructions for the particular type of bridge installed. In the case of string action, make sure the bass is in tune

and the truss rod is adjusted properly. Ibanez action is set to 2.0mm for the treble side and 2.5mm for the bass side at the 12th fret. The action may also need to be readjusted after the neck is adjusted or strings are changed to a different gauge. Follow the instructions in the relevant bridge manual to make adjustments.

To raise or lower the string action, insert the correct Allen wrench into the screw at the saddle. To raise the saddle, turn the wrench clockwise and to lower the saddle, turn the wrench counter clockwise.

INTONATION

Intonation adjustment is the operation of adjusting the location of the string at the saddle to compensate for different tuning. Follow the instructions of the particular bridge intonation below. Intonation is properly set when the 12th fret

12F a ← b

note and the 12th fret harmonic are exactly the same note. This is the center point of the scale and the most accurate way of setting a standard scale length. With the harmonic note as the standard, if the fretted note is flat, move the bridge saddle forward toward the headstock (a) to decrease the string length. If the fretted note is sharp, move it back away from the headstock (b) to increase the string length intonation adjustments.

*Please note that strings can be broken when the saddle is moved, so always loosen the strings before making any adjustments.

Intonation adjustment can be made by adjusting the intonation screws at the rear of the bridge clockwise to move the saddle back and counter clockwise to move the saddle forward.

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ACOUSTIC BRIDGE POSITION

On a full hollow bass, the entire bridge is moved forward or back to adjust intonation. Based on the 12th fret harmonic, if the 12th fretted note is flat, move the bridge toward the headstock. If the note is sharp, move the bridge toward the tail piece (away from the headstock).

You need to loosen the strings to make adjustments, but this may cause the bridge to move too much. If this occurs, adjustment will be easier if you aim for a scale length of 770mm/30.3" between the nut (0 fret) and saddle of the first string. Once the adjustment is made, change strings one at a time to minimize saddle movement.

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PICKUP

The output level of the instrument as well as the quality of the signal can be affected by the pickup height. Pickup height should be adjusted until the volume of neck and bridge pickups are almost equal with both volumes wide open. The volume may drop drastically if the pickup height is too low. As the pickups are magnetic, fret buzzing and distortion may occur if the pickup is too close to the strings. Use a small screwdriver to make adjustments to raise or lower the pickup.

*Instruments that have adjustable pole pieces can be adjusted to balance the output of each string.

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BASS CONTROLS

Pickup Balancer (on all two-pickup models.) The pickup balance control pot allows the user to blend between the front and rear pickups using a single pot. The center position of the pot has a de-tent which will set both pickups to equal output. Turning the knob clockwise increases the neck pickup while decreasing the output of the bridge pickup. Turning the knob counter clockwise decreases the neck pickup and increases the output of the bridge pickup.

*For the specific controls on your bass, please see the appendix at the end of this manual.

BATTERIES

On basses with active electronics (some basses do not require batteries) the battery is stored inside of a battery box or a control cavity. To avoid damage caused by leaking batteries, remove old batteries as soon as possible and do not store your bass for long periods of time with the batteries installed. Do not mix batteries - either older with new, or alkaline with non-alkaline, etc. - in basses that require two batteries.

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Inserting a plug into the output jack activates the power supply. Unplug the instrument cable when bass is not in use in order to reduce drain on the battery.

はじめに

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MODEL	STRING GAUGE
4 String Basses	.045, .065, .085, .105"
5 String Basses	.045, .065, .085, .105, .130"
6 String Basses	.032, .045, .065, .085, .105, .130"

ネック

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アコースティックベースのブリッジ位置

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ピックアップ

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ベースコントロール

ピックアップバランサー：

2 ピックアップモデル

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EINLEITUNG

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MODEL	STRING GAUGE
4 String Basses	.045, .065, .085, .105"
5 String Basses	.045, .065, .085, .105, .130"
6 String Basses	.032, .045, .065, .085, .105, .130"

HALS

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Mechanical diagram showing a spring-loaded lever mechanism with a rotating head (no text or symbols)

MODEL	STRING GAUGE
4 String Basses	.045, .065, .085, .105"
5 String Basses	.045, .065, .085, .105, .130"
6 String Basses	.032, .045, .065, .085, .105, .130"

MÁSTIL

12F a ← → b

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INTRODUCTION

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MODEL	STRING GAUGE
4 String Basses	.045, .065, .085, .105"
5 String Basses	.045, .065, .085, .105, .130"
6 String Basses	.032, .045, .065, .085, .105, .130"

MANCHE

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POSITION DU CHEVALET ACOUSTIQUE

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MICROS

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RÉGLAGES DE LA GUITARE BASSE

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MODEL	STRING GAUGE
4 String Basses	.045, .065, .085, .105"
5 String Basses	.045, .065, .085, .105, .130"
6 String Basses	.032, .045, .065, .085, .105, .130"

MANICO

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INTONAZIONE

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MODEL	STRING GAUGE
4 String Basses	.045, .065, .085, .105"
5 String Basses	.045, .065, .085, .105, .130"
6 String Basses	.032, .045, .065, .085, .105, .130"

琴颈

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原声琴桥位置

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调整起来会更加容易。调整完成之后，

拾音器

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贝司控制部分

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ATTACHMENTS

付属品

ZUBEHÖR

ACCESORIOS

ACCESSOIRES

ACCESSORI

附件

For PRESRIGE, PREMIUM and Grooveline

• Please check the contents of the shipment first. The shipment includes Guitar, Case, Instruction Manual (this document), and the following attachments.
• 最初に付属品の有無を確認してください。ギター本体、ケース、取り扱い説明書（本書）及び保証書の他、右記の物が付属しています。
• Bitte überprüfen Sie zuerst den Inhalt der Lieferung. Zum Lieferumfang gehören die Gitarre, der Koffer, die Anleitung (dieses Dokument) und das nachfolgend genannte Zubehör.
• En primer lugar, compruebe los contenidos del envío. El envío incluye la guitarra, la funda, el manual de instrucciones (este documento) y los siguientes accesorios.
• Avant toute chose, veuillez vérifi er le contenu de la livraison. La livraison inclut la guitare, un étui, un guide d'utilisation (le présent document) et les accessoires suivants.
• Innanzitutto, controllare il contenuto della confezione. La confezione include chitarra, custodia, manuale di istruzioni (il presente documento) e gli accessori di seguito descritti.
  · 请先检查产品包装。包装内包括吉他、琴箱、使用手册（本书）以及下列附件。

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Multi-Tool

マルチツール

Universalwerkzeug

SPECIAL NUT WRENCH (Grooveline only)

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ATK

Install the string from the back of the instrument through the string grommets or thread through the holes in the bridge.

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

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B200, B205 (SRX)

The B200/B205 bridges allow two styles of string installation.

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MR-4 (SR, BTB)

• Slide the ball end into the ball end pocket.
  ・弦のボールエンドをスライドさせ、フックに引っ掛ける
• Führen Sie das Kugelende in die Kugeltasche ein.
• Faites glisser la boule de la corde dans l'encoche appropriée.
• Introduzca la bola del extremo en el alojamiento correspondiente.

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TIGHT END BASS BRIDGE (Grooveline)

• Hook the ball end below the string catch at the bridge.
  ・ブリッジプレート後方のフックに弦のボールエンドを掛ける
• Führen Sie die Salte in die Öffnung des Steges ein und haken Sie das Kugelende unter die Saitenhalterung am hinteren Ende des Steges fest.
• En passant les cordes à l'arrière du chevalet.
• Enganche la bola del extremo debajo de la retenida de la cuerda en la parte posterior del puente.
• Ancorare l'estremità a sfera sotto il fermo-corda sulla parte posteriore del ponte.
• 将琴弦带球的一端钩在琴桥后面的弦孔下。

1 2 3

BASS BRIDGE

ベースブリッジ

BASS-STEG (BRIDGE)BASS-ST

CHEVALET DE GUITARE BASSECHE

PUENTE PUENTE

PONTE DEL BASSOPONTE DE

贝司琴桥

A: Intonation adjustment screw

イントネーション調節ネジ

C: Saddle lock screw

サドルロックネジ

B: Saddle height adjustment screw

サドル高さ調節ネジ

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B120/B125/B126 (SR), B300P/B305P(SRF)

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B300/B305/B306 (SR)

A B

GIBRALTAR/QUICK CHANGE (AGB,ASB)

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B200 / B205 (MDB, SRX)

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Acoustic bridge (AFB)

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Standard bridge (K5, GWB, ATK)

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MR-2 (BTB)

B A

MR-4 (BTB, GVB, PIB, SDB, SR)

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TIGHT END BASS BRIDGE (Grooveline)

A B C A

TIGHT END BRIDGE (SRC)

B C A

BASS CONTROLS

ベースコントロール

KLANGREGLER AM BASS

RÉGLAGES DE LA GUITARE BASSE

CONTROLES DEL BAJO

COMANDI DEL BASSO

贝司控制部分

Passive

GSR with 2V, 1T Tone Neck Pickup Volume Bridge Pickup Volume

GSR with 1V, 1T Tone Volume

PHAT EQ

graph TD
    A["Bridge Pickup Volume"] --> B["Neck Pickup Volume"]
    B --> C["Tone"]
    C --> D["PHAT EQ"]

2BAND EQ

graph TD
    A["Trable Boost/Cut"] --> B["Bass Boost/Cut"]
    B --> C["Balancer"]
    C --> D["Volume"]

graph TD
    A["Treble Boost/Cut"] --> B["Balance"]
    C["Volume"] --> D["Balance"]
    E["Base Boost/Cut"] --> F["Balance"]

GWB35 with EQB-GW II Volume Bass Boost/Cut Treble Boost/Cut

BARTOLINI® EQ

GWB1005 with Bartolini® NTBT Volume w/EQ Bypass SW. Pull Bypass Bass Boost/Cut Trestle Boost/Cut

aguilar® EQ

graph TD
    A["GVB1006 with aguilar*AMPLIFICATION OBP-3"] --> B["Balance"]
    A --> C["Volume"]
    A --> D["Treble Boost/Cut"]
    A --> E["Mix Boost/Cut"]
    E --> F["with frequency select SW, Push 800Hz/Pull 400Hz"]

3BAND EQ

graph TD
    A["ATK with N II EQ"] --> B["Pickup Coil Selector (Bridge - Center - Neck)"]
    B --> C["Volume"]
    C --> D["Treble Boost/Cut"]
    D --> E["Bass Boost/Cut"]
    E --> F["Bridge"]
    E --> G["Center"]
    E --> H["Neck"]
    F --> I["Mid Boost/Cut"]
    G --> J["Switch Function"]

graph TD
    A["SR with EQB IIIS"] --> B["2way mid freq. selector"]
    B --> C["Balance"]
    C --> D["Volume"]
    D --> E["Bass Boost/Cut"]
    E --> F["Mid Boost/Cut"]
    F --> G["Treble Boost/Cut"]

graph TD
    A["ATK Prestige/Premium with N III EQ"] --> B["Balance"]
    B --> C["Volume"]
    B --> D["Bass Boost/Cut"]
    B --> E["Me Boost/Cut"]
    B --> F["Treble Boost/Cut"]
    B --> G["Bridge Center Neck"]

graph TD
    A["Balance"] --> B["Volume"]
    C["Triple Boost/Cut"] --> D["Base Boost/Cut"]
    E["Mid Boost/Cut"] --> F["Base Boost/Cut"]
    style A fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style B fill:#ccf,stroke:#333
    style C fill:#cfc,stroke:#333
    style D fill:#fcc,stroke:#333
    style E fill:#cff,stroke:#333
    style F fill:#ffc,stroke:#333

graph TD
    EQ["EQ On/Off SW"] -->|21| Trble["Trable Boost/Cut"]
    EQ -->|21| Mid["Boss/Cut"]
    EQ -->|21| Bass["Bass Bovers/Cut"]
    EQ --> Balance["Balancer"]
    EQ --> Volume["Volume"]

graph TD
    A["EQ on-off SW"] --> B["Equity"]
    B --> C["2way mid-freq. Selector"]
    C --> D["Balance"]
    D --> E["Volume"]
    E --> F["Bass Boost/Cut"]
    F --> G["Mid Boost/Cut"]
    G --> H["Treble Boost/Cut"]
    H --> I["Tranche Boost/Cut"]
    I --> J["Base Boost/Cut"]
    J --> K["Equity"]
    K --> L["2way mid-freq. Selector"]
    L --> M["Balance"]
    M --> N["Volume"]

GVB36 with EQBIISP Balancer Volume Bass Boost/Cut Treble Boost/Cut Mid Boost/Cut withfrequency select SW. Push 250Hz/Pull 600Hz

"VARI-MID"3BAND EQ

graph TD
    A["Mid Boost/Cut"] --> B["Balancer"]
    B --> C["Volume"]
    D["Bass Boost/Cut"] --> E["Troble Boost/Cut"]
    F["Mid Frequency"] --> G["Mid Boost/Cut"]

PWC III EQ

graph TD
    A["EQ on-off SW"] --> B["Balance"]
    B --> C["Volume"]
    D["Trable Boost/Cut"] --> E["Mid Q"]
    F["Bass Boost/Cut"] --> G["Mid Boost/Cut"]
    H["Mid Q"] --> I["Bass Boost/Cut"]

BEQII-PZ

graph TD
    A["Piezo Volume"] --> B["Bridge Pickup Volume"]
    B --> C["Neck Pickup Volume"]
    D["Piezo Active Tone"] --> E["Magnetic Pickup Bass Boost/Cut"]
    E --> F["Magnetic Pickup Treble Boost/Cut"]

SRF with BEQII-PZ Trim POTs to adjust pieze gain SRF 4 strings E [A] A [D] G [C] SRF 5 strings L=0 (B) E [A] A [D] G [C]

OTHERS

PIB with fixed active circuit Volume

MDB with passive network Volume Tone Back side