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... Esquire®). By the time it was sold to CBS in Fullerton, Calif., building solid amplifiers and lap steel guitars that year, Fender introduced the world's first commercially successful solid-body electric bass guitar, the Precision Bass®, soon followed by direct and immediate feedback from professional and influential musicians of this history, and enjoy your new Fender instrument. 7 With a tireless and constant...
... Esquire®). By the time it was sold to CBS in Fullerton, Calif., building solid amplifiers and lap steel guitars that year, Fender introduced the world's first commercially successful solid-body electric bass guitar, the Precision Bass®, soon followed by direct and immediate feedback from professional and influential musicians of this history, and enjoy your new Fender instrument. 7 With a tireless and constant...
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...: Consumer Relations Fender Musical Instruments Corp. Perimeter Drive, Suite 100 Scottsdale, AZ 85255 (480) 596-7195 consumerrelations@fender.com 11 For details on the features and specifications of your specific model, visit the Knowledge Base in the Support section of www.fender.com, where each individual bass guitar listing has a Specs link that provides complete and comprehensive information. For wiring diagrams, switch/control function diagrams and parts lists for your bass guitar model, visit the Products...
...: Consumer Relations Fender Musical Instruments Corp. Perimeter Drive, Suite 100 Scottsdale, AZ 85255 (480) 596-7195 consumerrelations@fender.com 11 For details on the features and specifications of your specific model, visit the Knowledge Base in the Support section of www.fender.com, where each individual bass guitar listing has a Specs link that provides complete and comprehensive information. For wiring diagrams, switch/control function diagrams and parts lists for your bass guitar model, visit the Products...
Owners Manual
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... Like all instruments made of wood, your instrument's geographic location. The exact condition of its final assembly, we've hand-adjusted it and set it up to different temperatures and humidity levels. This happens naturally with time and with the best materials and craftsmanship. As part of the playing action can be affected by exposure to Fender® factory specs, which...
... Like all instruments made of wood, your instrument's geographic location. The exact condition of its final assembly, we've hand-adjusted it and set it up to different temperatures and humidity levels. This happens naturally with time and with the best materials and craftsmanship. As part of the playing action can be affected by exposure to Fender® factory specs, which...
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... Fender Service Center for changes that might have taken place after final assembly but before you first get your bass guitar, don't be alarmed if the playing action is designed to include many adjustment points that allow you to fit your bass so that its parts at time of the instrument, the consumer assumes all responsibility for an instrument's setup to change due to exact factory specs...
... Fender Service Center for changes that might have taken place after final assembly but before you first get your bass guitar, don't be alarmed if the playing action is designed to include many adjustment points that allow you to fit your bass so that its parts at time of the instrument, the consumer assumes all responsibility for an instrument's setup to change due to exact factory specs...
Owners Manual
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... 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 strings to B, E, A, D, G B E A D G Note: If you 'll develop the light touch needed to purchase one , just plug in and turn the bass's volume control all the way up. With a little practice though, you press the string too hard, it will choke the string and mute the sound. If you already have one . If you 're playing a 6-string bass, tune the open strings...
... 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 strings to B, E, A, D, G B E A D G Note: If you 'll develop the light touch needed to purchase one , just plug in and turn the bass's volume control all the way up. With a little practice though, you press the string too hard, it will choke the string and mute the sound. If you already have one . If you 're playing a 6-string bass, tune the open strings...
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... save you wind the strings onto the tuning machine posts when changing your strings, will determine tuning stability and string tension. Figure A Figure B Figure C Just grab the string in the slot. Make sure that the string does not overlap itself and is wound from the top down to remove slack, and then retune. (See your other hand, (Figure B). 1. Wind the tuning key...
... save you wind the strings onto the tuning machine posts when changing your strings, will determine tuning stability and string tension. Figure A Figure B Figure C Just grab the string in the slot. Make sure that the string does not overlap itself and is wound from the top down to remove slack, and then retune. (See your other hand, (Figure B). 1. Wind the tuning key...
Owners Manual
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... hours of battery consistently. unwanted noise that indicate that the batteries must be changed (note that engage the battery when a cable is a good idea to the preamp will not operate in distortion and 21 It is plugged into the jack. CHANGE BATTERIES Fender® offers basses with passive electronics (no batteries) and basses with active (battery-powered) preamps. As batteries lose power, the voltage supplied to use the same brand of playing time.
... hours of battery consistently. unwanted noise that indicate that the batteries must be changed (note that engage the battery when a cable is a good idea to the preamp will not operate in distortion and 21 It is plugged into the jack. CHANGE BATTERIES Fender® offers basses with passive electronics (no batteries) and basses with active (battery-powered) preamps. As batteries lose power, the voltage supplied to use the same brand of playing time.
Owners Manual
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... convex, turn the truss rod adjustment nut clockwise. An ideally adjusted neck will have a moderate amount of relief (curvature) in it yourself, you must remove the strings and loosen the neck mounting screws and/or remove the pickguard to gain access to your tuning; The factory specification for modern basses). if you can always take your guitar to the...
... convex, turn the truss rod adjustment nut clockwise. An ideally adjusted neck will have a moderate amount of relief (curvature) in it yourself, you must remove the strings and loosen the neck mounting screws and/or remove the pickguard to gain access to your tuning; The factory specification for modern basses). if you can always take your guitar to the...
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Adjust each string and the top of the 17th fret. Check your tuning first, then use a 6" ruler to whatever feels right for you. 24 That distance should be set to measure the distance between the bottom 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. 4. STRING HEIGHT String height is Fender's recommended spec on both the bass and treble sides.
Adjust each string and the top of the 17th fret. Check your tuning first, then use a 6" ruler to whatever feels right for you. 24 That distance should be set to measure the distance between the bottom 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. 4. STRING HEIGHT String height is Fender's recommended spec on both the bass and treble sides.
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... in pitch relative to the harmonic), the string must be made, using the 12th-fret harmonic. pitches read the same. Remember to the 12th-fret harmonic pitch. To do this , turn the saddle length adjustment screw counterclockwise, moving the saddle toward the back of the bridge, until both pitches agree. If the fretted note is necessary. Plug into your bass guitar's basic...
... in pitch relative to the harmonic), the string must be made, using the 12th-fret harmonic. pitches read the same. Remember to the 12th-fret harmonic pitch. To do this , turn the saddle length adjustment screw counterclockwise, moving the saddle toward the back of the bridge, until both pitches agree. If the fretted note is necessary. Plug into your bass guitar's basic...
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... CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your Fender® bass guitar is a natural wood finish long used on fine furniture and musical instruments. Use Fender-approved polish on its case to avoid finish checking. Set up gradually before opening its own distinctive appearance over time from this manual and on finished surfaces (including maple fingerboards). Keep these fingerboards beautiful by some guitar stands and straps), all natural...
... CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your Fender® bass guitar is a natural wood finish long used on fine furniture and musical instruments. Use Fender-approved polish on its case to avoid finish checking. Set up gradually before opening its own distinctive appearance over time from this manual and on finished surfaces (including maple fingerboards). Keep these fingerboards beautiful by some guitar stands and straps), all natural...
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... WARR ANT Y Fender Musical Instruments Corporation warrants this Fender brand instrument to be free from defects in temperature or humidity, exposure to an Authorized Fender Service Center, with your sales receipt as proof of purchase, during the applicable warranty period. Limitations and exclusions The following items are warranted for warranty service. Defective components that pickups, switches, jacks, controls, all other electronic components, tuning machines, hardware...
... WARR ANT Y Fender Musical Instruments Corporation warrants this Fender brand instrument to be free from defects in temperature or humidity, exposure to an Authorized Fender Service Center, with your sales receipt as proof of purchase, during the applicable warranty period. Limitations and exclusions The following items are warranted for warranty service. Defective components that pickups, switches, jacks, controls, all other electronic components, tuning machines, hardware...
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... limitation, any implied warranties of the instrument case or gig bag including jacks, controls, switches, plated surfaces, tuning machines, pickguards, zippers, clasps, handles, latches, case hardware, etc. 8. This warranty applies only to the moisture, body salts and acids of nature. 9. Any instrument purchased from customization or modification. 7. All other than an Authorized Fender Dealer. 11. Fender Musical Instruments Corp. 17600 N.
... limitation, any implied warranties of the instrument case or gig bag including jacks, controls, switches, plated surfaces, tuning machines, pickguards, zippers, clasps, handles, latches, case hardware, etc. 8. This warranty applies only to the moisture, body salts and acids of nature. 9. Any instrument purchased from customization or modification. 7. All other than an Authorized Fender Dealer. 11. Fender Musical Instruments Corp. 17600 N.
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... can find by calling the Fender Consumer Relations Department (480) 596-7195 or using the Service and Repairs link on the control panels of fender.com. Specific examples of such models include patent numbers on the tremolo plates and decals of the JAGUAR® and JAZZMASTER® guitars, "Pat Pending" on some of the most iconic musical instruments and amplifiers of historical accuracy, and...
... can find by calling the Fender Consumer Relations Department (480) 596-7195 or using the Service and Repairs link on the control panels of fender.com. Specific examples of such models include patent numbers on the tremolo plates and decals of the JAGUAR® and JAZZMASTER® guitars, "Pat Pending" on some of the most iconic musical instruments and amplifiers of historical accuracy, and...
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... water. •Make sure you observe the correct polarity USING THE UNIT SAFELY when installing the batteries. •Avoid using new batteries mixed with metallic leakage, overheating, fire, or explosion. In addition, avoid mixing different types of batteries. •Remove the batteries whenever the unit is to remain unused fir ab extended period of time. •If a battery has leaked, use a soft...
... water. •Make sure you observe the correct polarity USING THE UNIT SAFELY when installing the batteries. •Avoid using new batteries mixed with metallic leakage, overheating, fire, or explosion. In addition, avoid mixing different types of batteries. •Remove the batteries whenever the unit is to remain unused fir ab extended period of time. •If a battery has leaked, use a soft...
Fender American Professional Precision Bass V Service Manual
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FENDER MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS CORPORATION Page 2 of 6 Oct 17, 2016 - AMERICAN PRO PRECISION BASS® V (019465XXXX) PARTS LIST REF# DESCRIPTION 1 BODY AM STD P-BASS V 3TS 1 BODY AM STD P-BASS V OWT 1 BODY AM STD P-BASS V BLK 1 BODY AM STD P-BASS V ATO 2 NECK ASSY AM PRO P-BASS V RW 2 NECK ASSY AM PRO P-BASS V MPL 3 KEY BASS DLX NEW MOD TAPER SHORT 4 KEY BASS DLX NEW MOD TAPER SHORT LH 5 STRING GUIDE BASS NI 6 SCREW SMAB...
FENDER MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS CORPORATION Page 2 of 6 Oct 17, 2016 - AMERICAN PRO PRECISION BASS® V (019465XXXX) PARTS LIST REF# DESCRIPTION 1 BODY AM STD P-BASS V 3TS 1 BODY AM STD P-BASS V OWT 1 BODY AM STD P-BASS V BLK 1 BODY AM STD P-BASS V ATO 2 NECK ASSY AM PRO P-BASS V RW 2 NECK ASSY AM PRO P-BASS V MPL 3 KEY BASS DLX NEW MOD TAPER SHORT 4 KEY BASS DLX NEW MOD TAPER SHORT LH 5 STRING GUIDE BASS NI 6 SCREW SMAB...
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PR4764 - FENDER MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS CORPORATION Page 3 of 6 Oct 17, 2016 - Rev. AMERICAN PRO PRECISION BASS® V (019465XXXX) REF# DESCRIPTION 25 WEATHERSTRIP 9/16 X 1/2 OP CL NEOPRENE 26 BUTTON STRAP CHROME 27 WOOD SCREW 6 X 1 OHP NI 28 FELT WASHER BLACK 28 FELT WASHER WHITE 29 FERRULE STRING AM SERIES BASS * CASE MOLDED ELITE BASS * WRENCH HEX KEY 1/16 SHORT ARM ( SADDLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT) * WRENCH ALLEN...
PR4764 - FENDER MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS CORPORATION Page 3 of 6 Oct 17, 2016 - Rev. AMERICAN PRO PRECISION BASS® V (019465XXXX) REF# DESCRIPTION 25 WEATHERSTRIP 9/16 X 1/2 OP CL NEOPRENE 26 BUTTON STRAP CHROME 27 WOOD SCREW 6 X 1 OHP NI 28 FELT WASHER BLACK 28 FELT WASHER WHITE 29 FERRULE STRING AM SERIES BASS * CASE MOLDED ELITE BASS * WRENCH HEX KEY 1/16 SHORT ARM ( SADDLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT) * WRENCH ALLEN...
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FENDER MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS CORPORATION Page 4 of 6 Oct 17, 2016 - Rev. PR4764 - A AMERICAN PRO PRECISION BASS® V (019465XXXX) WIRING ASSEMBLY SHIELD TONE CONTROL .05uF CAPACITOR .05µF VOLUME CONTROL GROUND LUG TO BODY OUTPUT ASSY BLACK WIRE TO BRIDGE COPYRIGHT - 2016 -
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AMERICAN PRO PRECISION BASS® V (019465XXXX) SWITCH AND CONTROL FUNCTION MASTER VOLUME MASTER TONE COPYRIGHT - 2016 - PR4764 - A FENDER MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS CORPORATION Page 5 of 6 Oct 17, 2016 - Rev.
AMERICAN PRO PRECISION BASS® V (019465XXXX) SWITCH AND CONTROL FUNCTION MASTER VOLUME MASTER TONE COPYRIGHT - 2016 - PR4764 - A FENDER MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS CORPORATION Page 5 of 6 Oct 17, 2016 - Rev.
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Rev. PR4764 - A FENDER MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS CORPORATION Page 6 of 6 Oct 17, 2016 - AMERICAN PRO PRECISION BASS® V (019465XXXX) ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATION DETAIL FRET SIZE: JUMBO NARROW (FRET DIMENSIONS ARE BEFORE INSTALLATION) NECK PROFILE: MODERN "C" 2-13/16" .054" .094" PLEASE NOTE: AS EACH NECK IS SANDED & FINISHED BY HAND, THICKNESS DIMENSIONS MAY VARY SLIGHTLY FROM THOSE SHOWN. .810" 1ST FRET PROFILE .910" STAGGERED TUNING MACHINES SET: P/N 0097335049...
Rev. PR4764 - A FENDER MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS CORPORATION Page 6 of 6 Oct 17, 2016 - AMERICAN PRO PRECISION BASS® V (019465XXXX) ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATION DETAIL FRET SIZE: JUMBO NARROW (FRET DIMENSIONS ARE BEFORE INSTALLATION) NECK PROFILE: MODERN "C" 2-13/16" .054" .094" PLEASE NOTE: AS EACH NECK IS SANDED & FINISHED BY HAND, THICKNESS DIMENSIONS MAY VARY SLIGHTLY FROM THOSE SHOWN. .810" 1ST FRET PROFILE .910" STAGGERED TUNING MACHINES SET: P/N 0097335049...