Godin xtsa Guida Utente
Mini toggle switches
There are two mini toggle switches on the guitar.
Switch #1 is a three-way pick-up selector that allows you to
switch between the acoustic/electric and synth voices.
This switch is designed to work with the 13-pin connection as
follows:
Position 1: Acoustic/Electric
Position 2: Acoustic/Electric/synth sounds
Position 3: Synth only
switch between the acoustic/electric and synth voices.
This switch is designed to work with the 13-pin connection as
follows:
Position 1: Acoustic/Electric
Position 2: Acoustic/Electric/synth sounds
Position 3: Synth only
*The mini 3-way switch is disabled as described above when using 1/4"
jacks.
jacks.
Switch #2 is a momentary switch. A momentary switch always
springs back to its starting position, which in this case, is the
center position. The momentary switch duplicates the func-
tions of the S1/S2 buttons from Roland's GK pickup. (See your
Roland GR manual for details). This switch can be assigned to
access the tuner, wah pedal, or to select sounds (patches) on
the synth. Clicking the momentary switch downwards dupli-
cates the S1 function and clicking it upwards duplicate the S2
function.
springs back to its starting position, which in this case, is the
center position. The momentary switch duplicates the func-
tions of the S1/S2 buttons from Roland's GK pickup. (See your
Roland GR manual for details). This switch can be assigned to
access the tuner, wah pedal, or to select sounds (patches) on
the synth. Clicking the momentary switch downwards dupli-
cates the S1 function and clicking it upwards duplicate the S2
function.
Care and Maintenance
To avoid drying out your fingerboard apply lemon oil on a soft
cloth and then to your fingerboard. Allow the ebony to soak in
the oil for a few minutes before removing the excess. This
should be done with the strings removed and at least once
every year. The easiest way to keep your guitar clean is by
simply using a polishing cloth without using any polishes at all.
However if you are going to use a polish please use a non-
abrasive non-wax based polish. Apply the polish on a cloth
first. Do not spray it directly on to the guitar. After you have
polished the area you are working on turn the cloth over to a
'dry' side and remove any excess residue.
To avoid drying out your fingerboard apply lemon oil on a soft
cloth and then to your fingerboard. Allow the ebony to soak in
the oil for a few minutes before removing the excess. This
should be done with the strings removed and at least once
every year. The easiest way to keep your guitar clean is by
simply using a polishing cloth without using any polishes at all.
However if you are going to use a polish please use a non-
abrasive non-wax based polish. Apply the polish on a cloth
first. Do not spray it directly on to the guitar. After you have
polished the area you are working on turn the cloth over to a
'dry' side and remove any excess residue.
Additional information
Tuners
The xtSA features front-loaded
locking tuners for easy string
change and better intonation.
Simply turn the locking tuner
counter clock-wise to loosen,
insert string, tighten the lock-
ing tuner by turning clock-wise
and you're ready to tune.
Tuners
The xtSA features front-loaded
locking tuners for easy string
change and better intonation.
Simply turn the locking tuner
counter clock-wise to loosen,
insert string, tighten the lock-
ing tuner by turning clock-wise
and you're ready to tune.
Pre-Amp
The built in active pre-amp for
the bridge transducers is pow-
ered by a single 9-volt battery accessible via a small compart-
ment on the back of the guitar. The pre-amp is activated when
the guitar is plugged in. Therefore, to avoid draining the bat-
tery please make sure to disconnect your cable when the gui-
tar will not be used for a extended period of time. If the sound
of the bridge transducers begin to sound thin or fuzzy, a bat-
tery change is overdue. Battery life is approximately 300
hours.
The built in active pre-amp for
the bridge transducers is pow-
ered by a single 9-volt battery accessible via a small compart-
ment on the back of the guitar. The pre-amp is activated when
the guitar is plugged in. Therefore, to avoid draining the bat-
tery please make sure to disconnect your cable when the gui-
tar will not be used for a extended period of time. If the sound
of the bridge transducers begin to sound thin or fuzzy, a bat-
tery change is overdue. Battery life is approximately 300
hours.
Double function Truss Rod
The xtSA's neck is reinforced by a sophisticated truss rod sys-
tem, the truss rod provides for easy adjustment when the neck
reacts to changes in relative humidity. Truss rod adjustments
should only be made by a qualified guitar technician.
The xtSA's neck is reinforced by a sophisticated truss rod sys-
tem, the truss rod provides for easy adjustment when the neck
reacts to changes in relative humidity. Truss rod adjustments
should only be made by a qualified guitar technician.