User Guide

Care Of Your Instrument
We recommend that you always keep your instrument in a case when transporting or
storing it. This reduces the possibility of damage due to nicks and jams, and sudden changes
in climate or atmosphere.
Carry the case with the lid towards your body. In the event that you have not properly
fastened the latches and the case opens, the lid will fall against your leg and prevent the
instrument from falling on the ground. Never put your instrument in the trunk of your car or
place anything on top of it.
Perspiration can damage the finish of your instrument so always wipe down your guitar
after playing or before storing with a clean soft cloth. Polishing it with some high gloss guitar
polish or a good quality carnauba wax polish will prolong the durability of the finish.
Tuning Your Instrument
Many individuals have their own method of tuning their instrument. We recommend the
following method. An Epiphone guitar is tuned to A-440; utilizing a tuning fork, electronic tuner
or pitch pipe. The following chart shows how different instruments are tuned. The first string,
for this purpose, is considered to be the smallest diameter. Tune the two outside strings first,
then tune towards the center. This equalizes the pressure on the bridge and allows rapid
tuning. Check
intonation.
Bass
4th 3rd 2nd 1st
E A D G
Guitar
6th 5th 4th 3rd 2nd 1st
E A D G B E
Action Adjustment
Action is the distance that a string must be depressed before it meets the fret. Action
measurements are taken in 64th’s of an inch, and are calculated from the top of the 12th fret
to the underside of the string. we set the action on all instruments at the factory to the
optimum playability setting. On occasion, lower than standard settings are desired by the
player. This can be achieved by adjusting the bridge studs (See Tune-o-matic Bridge).Lower
than standard action can often result in “buzz” or “rattle”. This is caused by the string vibrating
against the fret. Buzz or rattle caused by lower
than standard action is not considered a defect
of the instrument.
All Epiphones are set at the 1st fret.
Treble strings are cut to 1/64” and the action
progresses up to 2/64” on the bass strings.
Be sure that the truss rod is properly adjusted!
Trussrod Adjustment
All guitar necks are subject to great stress as a result of string tension, humidity or
changes in climate. Occasionally there are times when the neck may need adjustment.
The truss rod is adjustable at the headstock, using an allen wrench or an adjustment wrench.
NOTE: This adjustment should be performed periodically and only by qualified repair
personnel. Over adjustment can result in damage to the instrument and will not be
covered under warranty.
Action at the 12th fret
Treble Side Bass Side
Electric Guitars 4/64 6/64
Acoustic Guitars 5/64 7/64
Bass Guitars 5/64 7/64