maintenance manual playlaguna.com 2010 Laguna

maintenance manual playlaguna.com 2010 Laguna

hank you for purchasing a Laguna guitar. To become more familiar with your new instrument, we ve included helpful information in this guide from an overview of electronics and controls to maintenance and care instructions. With a stellar combination of high-quality materials and exceptional craftsmanship, we re confident that you ll enjoy your new Laguna for years to come. Maintenance Manual 1

aguna s 5-way switch on the LE200/200Q series lets you tap into a whole new world of sounds by selecting various pickup routing configurations. he LE222/300/322/422 adds a pull-pot coil tap, allowing you to switch the humbucker at the bridge from full to single-coil. LE200/200Q 5-Way Switch LE222, LE300, LE322 and LE422 5-Way Switch 1 2 3 4 5 C. Master Volume. Master Tone C. 5- way pickup selector switch 1. Neck, full humbucker 2. Neck, top coil 3. Neck and ridge, full humbucker, out of phase 4. ridge, bottom coil 5. ridge, full humbucker 1 2 3 4 5 C. Master Volume. Master Tone with pull-pot for humbucker coil tap C. 5- way pickup selector switch 1. Neck, single coil 2. Middle and neck combined 3. Middle, single coil 4. ridge, bottom coil and middle combined 5. ridge, full humbucker (pull-pot in) ridge, bottom coil (pull-pot out) Maintenance Manual 2

he 3-way switch on our LE50/122/400Q/524 allows for full humbucker sound from either the neck or bridge, plus the combination of a single coil from both. LE50, LE122, LE400Q and LE524 3-Way Switch ur 5-way switch on the LE924 provides unique sound options, from full humbucker, to single coil on either (or both) pickups. The neck pickup coils can even switch to parallel wiring, giving you a wide range of versatile sounds in one guitar. LE924 5-Way Switch 1 2 3 C. Master Volume. Master Tone with pull-pot for humbucker coil tap (LE400Q/524 only) C. 3-way pickup selector switch 1. Neck, full humbucker (pull-pot in) Neck, top coil (pull-pot out) 2. ridge, bottom coil combined with neck top coil, out of phase 3. ridge, full humbucker (pull-pot in) ridge, bottom coil (pull-pot in) 1 2 3 4 5 C. Master Volume. Master Tone C. 5-way pickup selector switch 1. Neck, full humbucker 2. Neck, pickup coils wired in parallel 3. oth pickups, both coils 4. oth pickups, inside coils 5. ridge, full humbucker Maintenance Manual 3

he straightforward controls on our L224 provide easy command of your sound and subtle changes to your tone. he L200 bass features intuitive controls, combined with an active preamp for more tonal versatility. L224 L200. Master Volume. Master Tone. Master Volume. Pickup lend Control with center detent clockwise = neck pickup counterclockwise = bridge pickup ctive EQ C. ass (+/ 12 d, center detent) D. Treble (+/ 12 d, center detent) D C Maintenance Manual 4

he L524 includes a artolini -designed active preamp, allowing you to boost or cut 3 different frequency ranges for more dramatic sound changes. L524. Master Volume. Pickup lend Control with center detent clockwise = neck pickup counterclockwise = bridge pickup ctive EQ C. Treble (+/ 10 d, center detent) D. Middle (+/ 10 d, center detent) E. ass (+/ 10 d, center detent) E D C Maintenance Manual 5

LG4CE and L5CE ll Laguna coustic/electric guitars feature premium Fishman electronics, designed to give you complete control over your sound. Master Volume, 3-band EQ, and a built-in tuner are included on all models. Visit fishman.com for more information. LG300CE + + + TRELE MIDDLE SS VOLUME TT C D # E F G + RILLINCE TUNER + Fishman Classic 4-T ctive Preamp with uilt-in Tuner Master Volume Slider 4-band EQ Sliders Treble: (+/ 10 d, center detent) Middle (+/ 10 d, center detent) Treble (+/ 10 d, center detent) rilliance (+/ 8 d, center detent) Digital Chromatic Tuner batt volume tuner bass middle treble phase Fishman ero/presys* Preamp with uilt-in Tuner Volume Control 3-band knobs Treble: (+/ 10 d, center detent) Middle (+/ 10 d, center detent) Treble (+/ 10 d, center detent) uilt-in tuner with LED display Phase In/Out switch ( In to improve bass response, and Out to suppress feedback) *ero and Presys are the same preamp under the Fishman brand. Your LG300CE may have either one. LG6CE and L7CE OFF +12d SS -12d NOTCH 300 Hz +12d CONTOUR -12d PREFIX TTERY +12d TRELE -12d +9d RILLINCE -9d VOLUME QUIET LOUD PHSE 250 Hz FREQUENCY 10kHz TUNER C D E F G # Fishman Prefix Plus-T ctive Preamp with uilt-in Tuner Master Volume Knob 4-band EQ Sliders Treble: (+/ 12 d, center detent) Middle (+/ 12 d, center detent) Treble (+/ 12 d, center detent) rilliance (+/ 9 d, center detent) Frequency and Contour slider Notch Filter (to remove low-end feedback) Phase In/Out switch ( In to improve bass response and Out to suppress high-volume feedback) Digital Chromatic Tuner Maintenance Manual 6

ction on all Laguna guitars is factory-set to our exact specifications; however, some players prefer slightly higher or lower action, depending on playing style. lso, temperature changes and moisture can affect string height. The graphic and table below illustrates the action guide for your Laguna. he dual-action truss rods may need to be adjusted if you change string gauges, or if you lower or raise your standard tuning pitch below 440, as string tension changes can result in too much space between strings and frets (hard to play) or too little space (fret buzz). f your strings become dirty in appearance or produce a dull sound, replace them with new ones. In order to keep the proper tension on the neck, it is recommended that you change strings one at a time. Factory specified string gauges TOO TIGHT TOO LOOSE Models are shown in the chart below. If you replace with a different string gauge, a truss rod adjustment may be required. We recommend that a qualified guitar technician handle this procedure. If your instrument has a tremolo system, the tremolo may also need to be adjusted. Factory Spec String Gauges Truss Rod djustment Factory ction Specs ass Side coustic Steel Stg: 3.25 mm Electric: 2.75 mm ass (acoustic or electric): 4.25 mm Treble Side 2.50 mm 2.00 mm 3.50 mm Warning: Improper truss rod adjustment can damage your guitar and should ideally be performed by a qualified guitar technician. ny damage that occurs as the result of an improper truss rod adjustment can void your warranty. See page 10 for full warranty information. To adjust, remove the truss rod cover and place a 4 mm hex wrench at the rod nut. djust as follows: Note: Turn the nut only in 1/8 to 1/4 increments, check action, and re-adjust if necessary. Clockwise: tightens the truss rod, causing an convex bow. Over-adjusting results in fret buzz and dead frets. Counter clockwise: loosens the truss rod, causing a concave bow. Over-adjusting results in high-action and poor intonation..009/.011/.016.024/.032/.042 Electric Guitars.045/.065/.085/.105 4 5 String asses.012/.016/.024.032/.042/.053 coustic Truss rod tension can be measured using a capo at the first fret, and holding the strings down where the neck joins the body (17th fret for electrics/basses, 14th fret for acoustics). Maintenance Manual 7

LE122, LE222, LE300, LE322 and LE422 LE50, LE200 and LE200Q To change strings: Thread the new strings through the grommets located on the back of the guitar and bring them up over the saddle. Then, pull the strings up across the fretboard and thread through the tuning machines. String height at the bridge can be adjusted by raising or lowering the knurled nut underneath the bridge plate on the bass and treble side of the bridge. To change strings: Thread the new strings through the grommets located on the back of the guitar and bring them up over the saddle. Then, pull strings up across fretboard and thread through the tuning machines. String height at the bridge is adjusted by raising or lowering the allen screws on either side of each saddle. Note: Tremolo tension springs are located at the back of the guitar, under the cover plate. Remove the cover plate, and adjust the screws accordingly. When adjusted correctly, the tremolo should sit parallel to the guitar top. Maintenance Manual 8

LE400Q, LE524 and LE924 To change strings: Loosen the locking nut using a 3 mm hex wrench. One string at a time, loosen the hex screw at the base of the saddle to relax the small string holder pad. Install the new string by cutting the ball end off and placing in the saddle. Then tighten the hex screw until the holder pad is tight so the string will not slip out. Run the string up across the fretboard and string through the tuning machine. Tune string to pitch, then repeat for each additional string. It is common for strings to slip and stretch due to the increased tension of the locking trem system. When all strings have been replaced, stretch each string thoroughly, tighten the locking nut, and clip off any excess string above the tuner. Note: To fine tune strings after the nut and bridge have been locked, turn the bridge s fine tuning screws clockwise to raise pitch and counterclockwise to lower the pitch. L224 and L524 To change strings: Thread the new strings through the holes in the bottom of the bridge and pull them up over the saddle. Pull up across fretboard and string through tuning machines. String height at the bridge can be adjusted by raising or lowering the allen screws on either side of each saddle. ll coustics To change strings: Loosen the tension on your current strings. Then, using a string puller/peg winder, pull the bridge pins from the bridge and remove the strings. Place the new string in the bridge pin hole. Re-insert the bridge pin while pulling the string to remove any slack. Pull the string up across the fretboard and thread through the tuning machine. Hold the bridge pins in place for each string while tuning to pitch; this will eliminate the bridge pins being pulled out of place by string tension. Maintenance Manual 9

Locking Tuner Instructions for LE300 Your Laguna guitar may feature self-locking tuning machines. These machines allow the string to lock in place at the tuner, preventing slippage. Simply thread the string Self-Locking Tuner Instructions for LE322 and LE422 through the tuning machine. While tuning to pitch, the machine will lock the string into place. Some Laguna guitars feature our custom-design locking tuners. These will ensure tuning stability even during heavy tremolo use. Locking Knob 1. Turn counter-clockwise to loosen 2. Feed string through tuner cap When changing strings, simply loosen the locking mechanism on the rear of the tuner by turning counter-clockwise, slide the string through the tuner, and turn the locking mechanism clockwise to lock in place. 1. Rotate the tuner cap until the string hole opening lines up with the tuner shaft. 2. Make sure that the string rests in the proper slot in the nut and is beneath the string tree roller. 3. Turn clockwise to lock string 3. Push the string through the hole from the center of the headstock outward towards the key. 4. Turn the tuning key until the string is tuned to pitch. The tuner s internal mechanism will lock it into place. Maintenance Manual 10

ntonation is properly set when the 12th-fret fretted note and the 12th-fret harmonic are exactly the same pitch. This intonation is achieved by adjusting the saddle location on the bridge of electric guitars and basses. With the harmonic note as the standard, do the following: ickup height affects output level and sound quality, and can be adjusted to ensure uniform volume or, alternatively, to create a custom egular cleaning of your guitar is an important way to maintain the finish and extend string life. lways wipe down your instrument after playing to remove sweat, which contains acids that corrode strings and metal parts of the guitar. If the fretted note is flat (below the harmonic note), move saddle toward the headstock. If the fretted note is sharp (above the harmonic note), move saddle away from the headstock. 12F sound. Height can be adjusted using the small phillips-head screws found on the side of the each pickup. Gloss finishes should be polished with products designed specifically for music instruments, along with a soft, treated cloth or cotton rag (an old T-shirt works fine as well). Instruments with a non-gloss finish should be wiped with a dry cotton rag only. L aguna Lifetime Limited Warranty. Your new Laguna guitar is warranted to the original retail purchaser to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for as long as the instrument is owned by the original purchaser, subject to limitations contained in this limited warranty. The obligations of Laguna hereunder are limited to repair or replacement of parts of the instrument found to be defective under this Limited Warranty. In no event shall Laguna, retailer and/or manufacturer be liable for any damages based upon inconvenience, loss of use of product, loss of time, interrupted operation or commercial loss or any other incidental or consequential damages of any nature or kind, including but not limited to, lost profits, downtime, goodwill, and/or damage to or replacement of equipment and property. If at any time this Laguna guitar malfunctions as a result of faulty materials or workmanship, Laguna will repair or replace the nonconforming parts, components or the guitar, as it deems appropriate and at its sole discretion, and as your sole and exclusive remedy for any such malfunction. The purchaser shall assume and pay the cost of all shipping and postage charges involved in repairing or replacing the guitar or the applicable nonconforming part(s) or component(s). copy of your original receipt, demonstrating proof of purchase must accompany all requests for warranty coverage. This Warranty is subject to the following additional limitations and conditions: Warranty does not cover damage due to misuse, negligence, accident or improper operation, alterations or modifications, shipping damages, exposure to extremes of humidity and temperature, cracking, discoloration or damage of any sort to the finish or plating, normal wear and tear (i.e. worn frets, worn machine heads, worn plating, string replacement, scratched pick guard, and/or damage to or discoloration of the guitars finish) or subjective issue of tonal characteristics. Factory installed electronics are warranted for to be free from defects in materials and workmanship, including implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, subject to normal use and service, to the original owner, for a period of one year from the original date of purchase. Some states do not allow the foregoing limitation of implied warranties, in which case the duration of any implied warranties will be consistent with applicable law. Warranty does not cover maintenance or adjustment. Warranty service must be pre-authorized by Laguna, and performed by Laguna or an authorized Laguna service facility. This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other rights, which vary from state to state. Laguna Guitars P.O. ox 5111 Thousand Oaks, C 91359-5111 ll trademarks and registered trademarks mentioned herein are recognized as the property of their respective holders. Maintenance Manual 11