Owners Manual
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... little practice though, you 're playing a 6-string bass, tune the open strings to B, E, A, D, G, C B E A D G C 19 If you already have one . Pluck either an open strings to B, E, A, D, G B E A D G Note: If you press the string too hard, it will choke the string and mute the sound. If you 'll develop...will simplify many of the string at the twelfth fret with your finger tip, and plucking the string with the other hand.) If you're playing a 4-string bass, tune the open strings to E, A, D, G E A D G If you're playing a 5-string bass, tune the open string or the 12th fret ...
... little practice though, you 're playing a 6-string bass, tune the open strings to B, E, A, D, G, C B E A D G C 19 If you already have one . Pluck either an open strings to B, E, A, D, G B E A D G Note: If you press the string too hard, it will choke the string and mute the sound. If you 'll develop...will simplify many of the string at the twelfth fret with your finger tip, and plucking the string with the other hand.) If you're playing a 4-string bass, tune the open strings to E, A, D, G E A D G If you're playing a 5-string bass, tune the open string or the 12th fret ...
Owners Manual
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...machine post, with enough extra length to insure the string is wound from the top down the road. Make sure that point on the nut with your Fender® Dealer to obtain replacement Fender bass strings.) First start by pulling each string is seated well and snugged down to make sure... that each string through the bridge, over in the middle, lightly tug it . 1. Mark...
...machine post, with enough extra length to insure the string is wound from the top down the road. Make sure that point on the nut with your Fender® Dealer to obtain replacement Fender bass strings.) First start by pulling each string is seated well and snugged down to make sure... that each string through the bridge, over in the middle, lightly tug it . 1. Mark...
Owners Manual
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...you are adjusting a four-string bass, fret the "E" string at the 7th fret. TRUSS ROD ADJUSTMENTS The truss rod is the ingenious unseen device inside the neck that for neck relief on Fender® bass guitars is straight or bowed. or six-string bass, fret the "B" string at the neck heel, you... can always take your guitar to accommodate the vibrating strings. If the neck curvature is too concave, turn the ...
...you are adjusting a four-string bass, fret the "E" string at the 7th fret. TRUSS ROD ADJUSTMENTS The truss rod is the ingenious unseen device inside the neck that for neck relief on Fender® bass guitars is straight or bowed. or six-string bass, fret the "B" string at the neck heel, you... can always take your guitar to accommodate the vibrating strings. If the neck curvature is too concave, turn the ...
Owners Manual
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Check your tuning first, then use a 6" ruler to whatever feels right for you. 24 4. That distance should be set to measure the distance between the bottom of the 17th fret. Adjust each string and the top of each bridge saddle accordingly, and keep in mind that string height can be approximately 6/64", which is more about personal preference and playing style than a pre-determined spec. STRING HEIGHT String height is Fender's recommended spec on both the bass and treble sides.
Check your tuning first, then use a 6" ruler to whatever feels right for you. 24 4. That distance should be set to measure the distance between the bottom of the 17th fret. Adjust each string and the top of each bridge saddle accordingly, and keep in mind that string height can be approximately 6/64", which is more about personal preference and playing style than a pre-determined spec. STRING HEIGHT String height is Fender's recommended spec on both the bass and treble sides.
Owners Manual
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...agree. SET INTONATION You can easily set your tuner and tune a string to stretch and re-tune the string. Plug into your bass guitar's basic intonation. 5. Then fret the string at the 12th fret and compare that pitch to the harmonic), the string must be made, using the 12th-fret harmonic. If the two ... of the harmonic and the pitch of the saddle will affect the pitch. pitches read the same. It's a good idea to the harmonic), the string must be lengthened until the harmonic and the fretted 27 If the fretted note is sharper (higher in pitch relative to stretch and re-tune...
...agree. SET INTONATION You can easily set your tuner and tune a string to stretch and re-tune the string. Plug into your bass guitar's basic intonation. 5. Then fret the string at the 12th fret and compare that pitch to the harmonic), the string must be made, using the 12th-fret harmonic. If the two ... of the harmonic and the pitch of the saddle will affect the pitch. pitches read the same. It's a good idea to the harmonic), the string must be lengthened until the harmonic and the fretted 27 If the fretted note is sharper (higher in pitch relative to stretch and re-tune...
Owners Manual
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...and can mar the finish. Familiarize yourself with it is not covered under the Fender warranty. 2299 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your Fender® bass guitar is precisely crafted to give you years of fender.com for recommendations). Occasional routine maintenance will take on some , it . Dirt..., dust, sweat, skin oil, smoke and other non silicone-based Avoid climate extremes whenever possible. Wipe the strings, neck...
...and can mar the finish. Familiarize yourself with it is not covered under the Fender warranty. 2299 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your Fender® bass guitar is precisely crafted to give you years of fender.com for recommendations). Occasional routine maintenance will take on some , it . Dirt..., dust, sweat, skin oil, smoke and other non silicone-based Avoid climate extremes whenever possible. Wipe the strings, neck...
Owners Manual
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... or adjustments 30 beyond normal service repair of purchase, during the applicable warranty period. Fret wear, saddle wear, nut wear, strings and batteries. 2. IMPORTANT: PLEASE RETAIN YOUR ORIGINAL SALES RECEIPT, AS IT IS YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE VALIDATING THIS LIMITED WARRANTY.... This warranty applies only to the original retail purchaser when this instrument is purchased from an Authorized Fender Dealer and is subject to the limitations set forth herein. Defective components that pickups, switches, jacks, controls, all other electronic ...
... or adjustments 30 beyond normal service repair of purchase, during the applicable warranty period. Fret wear, saddle wear, nut wear, strings and batteries. 2. IMPORTANT: PLEASE RETAIN YOUR ORIGINAL SALES RECEIPT, AS IT IS YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE VALIDATING THIS LIMITED WARRANTY.... This warranty applies only to the original retail purchaser when this instrument is purchased from an Authorized Fender Dealer and is subject to the limitations set forth herein. Defective components that pickups, switches, jacks, controls, all other electronic ...
Fender American Elite Precision Bass Service Manual
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... 2 of 6 Jan 21, 2016 - A AMERICAN ELITE PRECISION® BASS (019690XXXX) PARTS LIST REF# DESCRIPTION 1 BODY AM ELITE P-BASS 3TS 1 BODY AM ELITE P-BASS OWT 1 BODY AM ELITE P-BASS BLK 1 BODY AM ELITE P-BASS NAT 1 BODY AM ELITE P-BASS TBS 2 NECK ASSY AM ELITE P-BASS RW 2 NECK ASSY AM ELITE P-BASS MPL 3 KEYS BASS FENDER DLX LONG CHROME 4 STRING GUIDE P/J BASS CHROME 5 SCREW SMAB 4 X 1/2 OHP NI 6 NECK PLATE BASS 5-BOLT CHROME 7 SCREW SMA 8 X 1-3/4 OHP...
... 2 of 6 Jan 21, 2016 - A AMERICAN ELITE PRECISION® BASS (019690XXXX) PARTS LIST REF# DESCRIPTION 1 BODY AM ELITE P-BASS 3TS 1 BODY AM ELITE P-BASS OWT 1 BODY AM ELITE P-BASS BLK 1 BODY AM ELITE P-BASS NAT 1 BODY AM ELITE P-BASS TBS 2 NECK ASSY AM ELITE P-BASS RW 2 NECK ASSY AM ELITE P-BASS MPL 3 KEYS BASS FENDER DLX LONG CHROME 4 STRING GUIDE P/J BASS CHROME 5 SCREW SMAB 4 X 1/2 OHP NI 6 NECK PLATE BASS 5-BOLT CHROME 7 SCREW SMA 8 X 1-3/4 OHP...
Fender American Elite Precision Bass Service Manual
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...FENDER MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS CORPORATION Page 3 of 6 Jan 21, 2016 - PR4281 - Rev. A AMERICAN ELITE PRECISION® BASS (019690XXXX) REF# DESCRIPTION 23 SCREW 4 X 1-1/4 WOOD RD PH NI 24 PICKUP ASSY P-BASS AM DLX BRIDGE GLOSS BLK 25 PICKUP ASSY P-BASS AM ELITE NK GLOSS BLK 26 COVER PICKUP P-BASS GLOSS BLACK 27 COVER BACK DELUXE BASSES... SPECIAL 6-32 X 5/16 OHS ZA 30 POWER 4-PIN HARNESS 24GA DIM BASS 31 STRAP BUTTON STD/ELITE CHROME 32 FELT WASHERS BLACK 32 FELT WASHERS WHITE 33 FERRULE STRING AS BASS * CASE MOLDED AM ELITE BASS * WRENCH 3/32 HEX KEY SHORT ARM * WRENCH 1/16 HEX KEY SHORT...
...FENDER MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS CORPORATION Page 3 of 6 Jan 21, 2016 - PR4281 - Rev. A AMERICAN ELITE PRECISION® BASS (019690XXXX) REF# DESCRIPTION 23 SCREW 4 X 1-1/4 WOOD RD PH NI 24 PICKUP ASSY P-BASS AM DLX BRIDGE GLOSS BLK 25 PICKUP ASSY P-BASS AM ELITE NK GLOSS BLK 26 COVER PICKUP P-BASS GLOSS BLACK 27 COVER BACK DELUXE BASSES... SPECIAL 6-32 X 5/16 OHS ZA 30 POWER 4-PIN HARNESS 24GA DIM BASS 31 STRAP BUTTON STD/ELITE CHROME 32 FELT WASHERS BLACK 32 FELT WASHERS WHITE 33 FERRULE STRING AS BASS * CASE MOLDED AM ELITE BASS * WRENCH 3/32 HEX KEY SHORT ARM * WRENCH 1/16 HEX KEY SHORT...