B.C. Rich Assassin Manual De Usuario

Step 1:

The first thing you do to reset the 

range of all the fine tuners is to position 

all the fine tuner screws to the middle 

of their possible movement.

Step 2:

One way to do this is to turn the low 

"low E" string fine tuner screw all the 

way up, then turn the "D" string fine 

tuner screw all the way down.

Now, position the "A" string fine tuner 

screw half way between the "E" and 

the "D" fine tuner screw positions.

Step 3:

Now, leaving the "A" string fine tuner 

where you set it, reposition all the of 

the other fine tuner screws to match 

the height of the "A" string fine tuner 

screw.

You should now have all of the fine 

tuner screws set to the middle of their 

range.

Ignore the fact that your guitar is now 

completely out of tune, we're going to 

fix that next.

At this point you're ready to tune your 

guitar using the range tuner set screw. 

You can set your guitar up for standard 

pitch, any open tuning, or any drop

 

Like the Original Floyd Rose, there are several situations that will cause the 

SpeedLoader fine tuners to run out of range. If this happens don't panic, the 

fine tuner range can be reset.

To reset the fine tuner range first engage the tremolo stop and set the bridge 

position as described in the "Setting up the SpeedLoader Tremolo Bridge base 

plate."

With the base plate set properly and the tremolo stop properly engaged, you 

are ready to set your fine tuner range. If only one or two of the fine tuners 

are out of range you may want to try adjusting them without engaging the 

tremolo stop.

Damage done to an instrument as a result of too little, or too much, humidity 

is not covered by the manufacturer's warranty. Cracks resulting from a lack 

of humidity are not due to a manufacturing defect, but are considered neglect, 

and educating yourself could save you some heartaches...and expense. 

Do not leave your instrument in a hot car, direct sunlight, near a stove, heater, 

an attic or other area where the temperatures are high. Cold temperatures 

can also damage your guitar. If you must take your instrument out in the cold, 

let it warm back up before taking it out of the case. This will keep the finish 

from cracking or clouding. It will also keep your fretboard from drying out and 

cracking. 

Like all fine instruments, your B.C. Rich requires periodic care and maintenance. 

One of the most important ways to maintain the beauty of your instrument 

and prolong its string life is regular cleaning. Perspiration can actually contain 

acids that are corrosive to the strings as well as the metal parts of the guitar. 

After playing, wipe down your instrument's finish, strings, fretboard, and metal 

parts (bridge, tuners, etc.) with a soft cloth. The finish should be polished only 

as needed to avoid polish build-up that will dull the appearance.  When you 

do need to polish, use a soft treated cloth or cotton rag.  Also, only use a polish 

formulated for musical instruments to avoid build up. Follow these simple steps 

and your instrument should shine for years to come. 

The Bronze Series Guitars have a one-piece adjustable bridge. These are 

adjusted by turning the two screws on each side of the bridge with a flathead 

screwdriver until the desired height is achieved. Loosening the strings before 

adjustment will keep the screws from becoming scratched or blemished. 

The Tune-O-Matic Bridge is adjusted by turning the two finger screws on each 

side of the bridge until you reach the desired height.  

The Licensed Floyd Rose Tremolo plate on the Platinum Pro, Neck Thru and 

SpeedLoader-NJ models must be kept parallel to the body for proper intonation 

and tuning. To adjust, open the back cavity of the guitar and adjust the two claw 

screws. This can be a time consuming task but once the bridge is balanced, it 

shouldn’t need adjustment unless you decide to change string gauges.  

If the bridge is tilting towards the neck, tighten the claw screws, return your 

guitar to pitch, and see if the bridge is parallel.

Changing strings on a guitar equipped with a locking tremolo may seem tedious 

at first but with a little practice the process will become second nature. 

Changing one string at a time will keep the proper tension on the neck and 

tremolo, which, in turn, will make tuning your guitar back to pitch much easier. 

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