Ibanez ael10e User Guide
Adjusting the action
Adjust the height of the tremolo unit by turning the stud lock screws (Fig. 4 E) on either
side of the tremolo unit with a 3 mm Allen key. Note that it is not possible to adjust the
height of individual strings.
Adjusting the intonation
Loosen the pressure pad screws (Fig. 5 H) on the locking nut with a 3 mm Allen key and
fully loosen the strings. Loosen the saddle lock screw (Fig. 4 F) with a 2 mm Allen key and
adjust the saddle position. Firmly tighten the saddle lock screw (Fig. 4 F), tune the guitar,
and then check the intonation. Repeat these adjustments until the required intonation is
reached, and then tighten the pressure pad screws (Fig. 5 H) in the locking nuts.
Caution
When loosening the saddle lock screws, you must fully loosen the strings be-
fore making adjustments.
replacing the strings
Loosen the pressure pad screws (Fig. 5 H) on the locking nut with a 3 mm Allen key and
remove the strings from the tuning machines. Loosen the string stopper screw (Fig. 4 G)
on the tremolo unit with a 3 mm Allen key and remove the string from the saddle. Cut off
the ball end of the new string with an end nipper or wire cutter (Fig. 6). Insert the cut side
of the new string between the saddle and the string holder block. Tighten the string stopper
screw to secure the string. Wind the string around the tuning machine and tune to pitch.
After tuning, tighten the pressure pad screw on the locking nut.
Caution
Since the angle of the tremolo will change significantly, if all strings are re-
moved at once, you should replace the strings one at a time. To remove all
strings at the same time, tuck a piece of cloth behind the tremolo so that the
tremolo unit sits parallel to the surface of the body. This can make tuning
easy.
Before you tune a string, ensure that the string stopper screw is firmly tight-
ened.
Fine tuning
After locking the locking nut, fine tuning of each string can be carried out by using fine
tuners. To allow maximum fine tuning adjustment, it is recommended that the fine tuners
(Fig. 4 D) be set to the middle position of the range of the movement before tuning.
G
F
E
D
Fig. 4
H
Fig. 5
Fig. 6