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Maintenance Manual 1

hank you for purchasing a Laguna guitar. To become more familiar with your new instrument,

we’ve included helpful information in this guide — from an overview of electronics and controls to maintenance and care instructions.

With a stellar combination of high-quality materials and exceptional craftsmanship, we’re confident that you’ll enjoy your new Laguna for years to come.

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A. Master Volume B. Master Tone with pull-pot

for humbucker coil tapC. 5- way pickup selector switch 1. Neck, single coil 2. Middle and neck combined 3. Middle, single coil 4. Bridge, bottom coil and

middle combined 5. Bridge, full humbucker

(pull-pot in) Bridge, bottom coil (pull-pot out)

A. Master Volume B. Master ToneC. 5- way pickup selector switch 1. Neck, full humbucker 2. Neck, top coil 3. Neck and Bridge, full

humbucker, out of phase 4. Bridge, bottom coil 5. Bridge, full humbucker

LE200/200Q5-Way Switch

LE222, LE300, LE322 and LE4225-Way Switch

he LE222/300/322/422 adds a pull-pot coil tap, allowing you to switch the humbucker at the bridge from full to

single-coil.

aguna’s 5-way switch on the LE200/200Q series lets you tap into a whole new world of sounds by selecting

various pickup routing configurations.

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A. Master Volume B. Master ToneC. 5-way pickup selector switch 1. Neck, full humbucker 2. Neck, pickup coils wired in parallel 3. Both pickups, both coils 4. Both pickups, inside coils 5. Bridge, full humbuckerA

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LE50, LE122, LE400Q and LE5243-Way Switch

he 3-way switch on our LE50/122/400Q/524 allows for full humbucker sound from either the neck or bridge, plus

the combination of a single coil from both.

ur 5-way switch on the LE924 provides unique sound options, from full humbucker, to single coil on

either (or both) pickups. The neck pickup coils can even switch to parallel wiring, giving you a wide range of versatile sounds in one guitar.

LE9245-Way Switch

A. Master Volume B. Master Tone with pull-pot

for humbucker coil tap (LE400Q/524 only)

C. 3-way pickup selector switch 1. Neck, full humbucker

(pull-pot in) Neck, top coil (pull-pot out)

2. Bridge, bottom coil combined with neck top coil, out of phase

3. Bridge, full humbucker (pull-pot in) Bridge, bottom coil (pull-pot in)

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A. Master Volume B. Master Tone

LB224

he straightforward controls on our LB224 provide easy command of your sound and subtle changes

to your tone.

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A. Master Volume B. Pickup Blend Control

with center detent • clockwise = neck pickup • counterclockwise = bridge pickup

Active EQC. Bass (+/– 12 dB, center detent)D. Treble (+/– 12 dB, center detent)

LB200

he LB200 bass features intuitive controls, combined with an active preamp for more tonal versatility.

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A. Master Volume B. Pickup Blend Control with center detent

• clockwise = neck pickup • counterclockwise = bridge pickup

Active EQ C. Treble (+/– 10 dB, center detent)D. Middle (+/– 10 dB, center detent)E. Bass (+/– 10 dB, center detent)

he LB524 includes a Bartolini®-designed active preamp, allowing you to boost or cut 3 different frequency ranges

for more dramatic sound changes.

LB524

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bass middle treble

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Fishman® Aero/Presys* Preamp with Built-in Tuner• Volume Control• 3-band knobs Treble: (+/– 10 dB, center detent) Middle (+/– 10 dB, center detent) Treble (+/– 10 dB, center detent)• Built-in tuner with LED display• Phase In/Out switch (“In” to improve bass response, and “Out” to suppress feedback)

*Aero and Presys are the same preamp under the Fishman brand. Your LG300CE may have either one.

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Fishman® Prefix Plus-T Active Preamp with Built-In Tuner• Master Volume Knob • 4-band EQ Sliders Treble: (+/– 12 dB, center detent) Middle (+/– 12 dB, center detent) Treble (+/– 12 dB, center detent) Brilliance (+/– 9 dB, center detent)• Frequency and Contour slider• Notch Filter (to remove low-end

feedback)• Phase In/Out switch (“In” to improve

bass response and “Out” to suppress high-volume feedback)

• Digital Chromatic Tuner

Fishman® Classic 4-T Active Preamp with Built-In Tuner• Master Volume Slider• 4-band EQ Sliders Treble: (+/– 10 dB, center detent) Middle (+/– 10 dB, center detent) Treble (+/– 10 dB, center detent) Brilliance (+/– 8 dB, center detent)• Digital Chromatic Tuner

LG300CE

ll Laguna Acoustic/Electric guitars feature premium Fishman® electronics, designed to give you complete

control over your sound. Master Volume, 3-band EQ, and a built-in tuner are included on all models. Visit fishman.com for more information.

LG4CE and LAB5CE

LG6CE and LAB7CE

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f your strings become dirty in appearance or produce a dull

sound, replace them with new ones.

In order to keep the proper tension on the neck, it is recommended that you change strings one at a time. Factory specified string gauges

are shown in the chart below. If you replace with a different string gauge, a truss rod adjustment may be required. We recommend that a qualified guitar technician handle this procedure. If your instrument has a tremolo system, the tremolo may also need to be adjusted.

Electric Guitars

Factory SpecString Gauges

.009/.011/.016.024/.032/.042

4–5 String Basses

Acoustic

.045/.065/.085/.105

.012/.016/.024

.032/.042/.053

Models

ction on all Laguna guitars is factory-set to our exact

specifications; however, some players prefer slightly higher or lower action, depending on playing style. Also, temperature changes and moisture can affect string height. The graphic and table below illustrates the action guide for your Laguna.

Factory Action Specs

Bass Side Treble Side Acoustic Steel Stg: 3.25 mm 2.50 mm Electric: 2.75 mm 2.00 mm Bass (acoustic or electric): 4.25 mm 3.50 mm

he dual-action truss rods may need to be adjusted if you

change string gauges, or if you lower or raise your standard tuning pitch below A440, as string tension changes can result in too much space between strings and frets (hard to play) or too little space (fret buzz).

Warning: Improper truss rod adjustment can damage your guitar and should ideally be performed by a qualified guitar technician. Any damage that occurs as the result of an improper truss rod adjustment can void your warranty. See page 10 for full warranty information.

TOO LOOSE

TOO TIGHT

Truss Rod Adjustment

To adjust, remove the truss rod cover and place a 4 mm hex wrench at the rod nut. Adjust as follows:Note: Turn the nut only in 1/8 to 1/4 increments, check action, and re-adjust if necessary.

• Clockwise: tightens the truss rod, causing an convex bow. Over-adjusting results in fret buzz and dead frets.

• Counter clockwise: loosens the truss rod, causing a concave bow. Over-adjusting results in high-action and poor intonation.

Truss rod tension can be measured using a capo at the first fret, and holding the strings down where the neck joins the body (17th fret for electrics/basses, 14th fret for acoustics).

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To change strings:

Thread the new strings through the grommets located on the back of the guitar and bring them up over the saddle. Then, pull the strings up across the fretboard and thread through the tuning machines.

String height at the bridge can be adjusted by raising or lowering the knurled nut underneath the bridge plate on the bass and treble side of the bridge.

To change strings:

Thread the new strings through the grommets located on the back of the guitar and bring them up over the saddle. Then, pull strings up across fretboard and thread through the tuning machines.

String height at the bridge is adjusted by raising or lowering the allen screws on either side of each saddle.

Note: Tremolo tension springs are located at the back of the guitar, under the cover plate. Remove the cover plate, and adjust the screws accordingly. When adjusted correctly, the tremolo should sit parallel to the guitar top.

LE50, LE200 and LE200Q

LE122, LE222, LE300, LE322 and LE422

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To change strings:

Thread the new strings through the holes in the bottom of the bridge and pull them up over the saddle. Pull up across fretboard and string through tuning machines.

String height at the bridge can be adjusted by raising or lowering the allen screws on either side of each saddle.

LB224 and LB524

To change strings:

Loosen the locking nut using a 3 mm hex wrench.

One string at a time, loosen the hex screw at the base of the saddle to relax the small string holder pad. Install the new string by cutting the ball end off and placing in the saddle. Then tighten the hex screw until the holder pad is tight so the string will not slip out. Run the string up across the fretboard and string through the tuning machine. Tune string to pitch, then repeat for each additional string.

To change strings:

Loosen the tension on your current strings. Then, using a string puller/peg winder, pull the bridge pins from the bridge and remove the strings.

Place the new string in the bridge pin hole. Re-insert the bridge pin while pulling the string to remove any slack. Pull the string up across the fretboard and thread through the tuning machine. Hold the bridge pins in place for each string while tuning to pitch; this will eliminate the bridge pins being pulled out of place by string tension.

LE400Q, LE524 and LE924

All Acoustics

It is common for strings to slip and stretch due to the increased tension of the locking trem system. When all strings have been replaced, stretch each string thoroughly, tighten the locking nut, and clip off any excess string above the tuner.

Note: To fine tune strings after the nut and bridge have been locked, turn the bridge’s fine tuning screws clockwise to raise pitch and counter-clockwise to lower the pitch.

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Some Laguna guitars feature our custom-design locking tuners. These will ensure tuning stability even during heavy tremolo use.

When changing strings, simply loosen the locking mechanism on the rear of the tuner by turning counter-clockwise, slide the string through the tuner, and turn the locking mechanism clockwise to lock in place.

Locking Knob1. Turn counter-clockwise

to loosen2. Feed string through tuner cap

3. Turn clockwise to lock string

Locking Tuner Instructions for LE300

3. Push the string through the hole from the center of the headstock outward towards the key.

2. Make sure that the string rests in the proper slot in the nut and is beneath the string tree roller.

4. Turn the tuning key until the string is tuned to pitch. The tuner’s internal mechanism will lock it into place.

1. Rotate the tuner cap until the string hole opening lines up with the tuner shaft.

Self-Locking Tuner Instructionsfor LE322 and LE422

Your Laguna guitar may feature self-locking tuning machines.

These machines allow the string to lock in place at the tuner, preventing slippage. Simply thread the string

through the tuning machine. While tuning to pitch, the machine will lock the string into place.

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L aguna® Lifetime Limited Warranty. Your new Laguna® guitar is warranted to

the original retail purchaser to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for as long as the instrument is owned by the original purchaser, subject to limitations contained in this limited warranty. The obligations of Laguna® hereunder are limited to repair or replacement of parts of the instrument found to be defective under this Limited Warranty. In no event shall Laguna®, retailer and/or manufacturer be liable for any damages based upon inconvenience, loss of use of product, loss of time, interrupted operation or commercial loss or any other incidental or consequential damages of any nature or kind, including but not limited to, lost profits, downtime, goodwill, and/or damage to or replacement of equipment and property.

If at any time this Laguna® guitar malfunctions as a result of faulty materials or workman-ship, Laguna® will repair or replace the non-conforming parts, components or the guitar, as it deems appropriate and at its sole dis-cretion, and as your sole and exclusive rem-edy for any such malfunction. The purchaser shall assume and pay the cost of all shipping and postage charges involved in repairing or replacing the guitar or the applicable non-conforming part(s) or component(s). A copy of your original receipt, demonstrating proof of purchase must accompany all requests for warranty coverage.

Laguna Guitars • P.O. Box 5111 • Thousand Oaks, CA 91359-5111 All trademarks and registered trademarks mentioned herein are recognized as the property of their respective holders.

ntonation is properly set when the 12th-fret fretted note and

the 12th-fret harmonic are exactly the same pitch. This intonation is achieved by adjusting the saddle location on the bridge of electric guitars and basses. With the harmonic note as the standard, do the following:

If the fretted note is flat (below the harmonic note), move saddle toward the headstock. If the fretted note is sharp (above the harmonic note), move saddle away from the headstock.

ickup height affects output level and sound quality, and can be

adjusted to ensure uniform volume or, alternatively, to create a custom

sound. Height can be adjusted using the small phillips-head screws found on the side of the each pickup.

This Warranty is subject to the following additional limitations and conditions:

Warranty does not cover damage due to misuse, negligence, accident or improper operation, alterations or modifications, shipping damages, exposure to extremes of humidity and temperature, cracking, discoloration or damage of any sort to the finish or plating, normal wear and tear (i.e. worn frets, worn machine heads, worn plating, string replacement, scratched pick guard, and/or damage to or discoloration of the guitars finish) or subjective issue of tonal characteristics. Factory installed electronics are warranted for to be free from defects in materials and workmanship, including implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, subject to normal use and service, to the original owner, for a period of one year from the original date of purchase. Some states do not allow the foregoing limitation of implied warranties, in which case the duration of any implied warranties will be consistent with applicable law. Warranty does not cover maintenance or adjustment. Warranty service must be pre-authorized by Laguna®, and performed by Laguna® or an authorized Laguna® service facility.

This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other rights, which vary from state to state.

Gloss finishes should be polished with products designed specifically for music instruments, along with a soft, treated cloth or cotton rag (an old T-shirt works fine as well). Instruments with a non-gloss finish should be wiped with a dry cotton rag only.

egular cleaning of your guitar is an important way

to maintain the finish and extend string life. Always wipe down your instrument after playing to remove sweat, which contains acids that corrode strings and metal parts of the guitar.

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