Ibanez AEL Series AEL10E Operation & User’s Manual

10, VINTAGE VIBRATO Replacing the strings Replace the strings one by one. Fix the ball end onto the post of the bar (Fig. 1 B), extend the string over the bar, and then wrap it around the peg. For a model with a retainer bar (Fig. 1 A), VBX60/VBX80, pass the string over the bar and then beneath t…

19, Adjusting the intonation Loosen the pressure pad screws (Fig. 4 F) on the locking nut with a 3 mm Allen key and fully loosen the strings. Loosen the saddle lock screw (Fig. 3 D) with a 2 mm Allen key and adjust the saddle position. Firmly tighten the saddle lock screw (Fig. 3 D), tune the g…

25, Adjusting the action Adjust the height of the tremolo unit by turning the stud lock screws (Fig. 5 G) on either side of the tremolo unit with a 3 mm Allen wrench. Note that it is not possible to adjust the height of individual strings. Adjusting the intonation Remove the intonation adjus…

9, BATTERY If your guitar has a built-in preamp or equalizer and requires a battery, you will need to replace the battery when you notice that the volume has decreased or the sound has become distorted. The battery is housed in a battery compartment or within the control cavity. (The locati…

6, GIBRALTAR CUSTOM BRIDGE (for a guitar with 6/7 strings) The Gibraltar custom bridge is designed to enable efficient transfer of string vibration to the body by securing the bridge body onto the sustain block embedded in the body. Adjusting the action Loosen the bolts (Fig. 1 A) on the right a…

11, Ibanez AEL Series AEL10E FIXED BRIDGE (for a guitar with 6/7 strings) Adjusting the action With the fixed bridge, the saddle height can be adjusted individually. To adjust the height of each saddle, turn the adjustment screws (Fig. 1 A) with a 1.5 mm Allen wrench. Adjusting the intonation To adjust the sadd…