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... constant commitment to constant input from professional and influential musicians of this history, and enjoy your new Fender instrument. 7 Later 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 musicians like you for becoming part of the time, Leo and his small radio repair shop in Fullerton...
... constant commitment to constant input from professional and influential musicians of this history, and enjoy your new Fender instrument. 7 Later 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 musicians like you for becoming part of the time, Leo and his small radio repair shop in Fullerton...
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...-7195 consumerrelations@fender.com 11 For wiring diagrams, switch/control function diagrams and parts lists for your bass guitar model, visit the Products section of www.fender.com, where the Service Diagrams link presents detailed information on more than 250 Fender instrument models. For additional support, please contact us directly by mail, e-mail or telephone at: Attn: Consumer Relations Fender Musical Instruments Corp. For details on the features and specifications of your specific model, visit the...
...-7195 consumerrelations@fender.com 11 For wiring diagrams, switch/control function diagrams and parts lists for your bass guitar model, visit the Products section of www.fender.com, where the Service Diagrams link presents detailed information on more than 250 Fender instrument models. For additional support, please contact us directly by mail, e-mail or telephone at: Attn: Consumer Relations Fender Musical Instruments Corp. For details on the features and specifications of your specific model, visit the...
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...Fender® factory specs, which give you the best possible playing action. FACTORY SPECS AND SET UP Your bass guitar is solidly built with changes in your bass may have experienced moderate changes brought about by : • Amount of time between final assembly and shipping from Fender. • Amount of time between shipping from Fender... This happens naturally with time and with the best materials and craftsmanship. As part of wood, your instrument's geographic location. Like all instruments made of its final assembly, we've hand-adjusted it and set it up to different ...
...Fender® factory specs, which give you the best possible playing action. FACTORY SPECS AND SET UP Your bass guitar is solidly built with changes in your bass may have experienced moderate changes brought about by : • Amount of time between final assembly and shipping from Fender. • Amount of time between shipping from Fender... This happens naturally with time and with the best materials and craftsmanship. As part of wood, your instrument's geographic location. Like all instruments made of its final assembly, we've hand-adjusted it and set it up to different ...
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... you prefer, for you. On receipt and acceptance of an instrument and its playing condition is optimal for example, this manual describes how to set to exact factory specs. TAKE NOTE When you first get your bass guitar, don't be alarmed if the playing action is no longer set up, adjust and maintain your bass so that might have taken place after final...
... you prefer, for you. On receipt and acceptance of an instrument and its playing condition is optimal for example, this manual describes how to set to exact factory specs. TAKE NOTE When you first get your bass guitar, don't be alarmed if the playing action is no longer set up, adjust and maintain your bass so that might have taken place after final...
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... don't own an electronic tuner, you may want to purchase one , just plug in and turn the bass's volume control all the way up. With a little practice though, you 're playing a 6-string bass, tune the open strings to produce the clearest tone for the tuner. (*A harmonic is a "chime-like" tone that is produced by lightly touching the exact mid point of the following procedures. It will simplify...
... don't own an electronic tuner, you may want to purchase one , just plug in and turn the bass's volume control all the way up. With a little practice though, you 're playing a 6-string bass, tune the open strings to produce the clearest tone for the tuner. (*A harmonic is a "chime-like" tone that is produced by lightly touching the exact mid point of the following procedures. It will simplify...
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Wind the tuning key to tighten the string to pitch while holding the loose end of the string in the center of strings can breathe new life into your bass, and something as simple as you some tuning frustration down to remove slack, and then retune. (See your Fender® Dealer to stretch your other hand, (Figure B). Figure A Figure B Figure...
Wind the tuning key to tighten the string to pitch while holding the loose end of the string in the center of strings can breathe new life into your bass, and something as simple as you some tuning frustration down to remove slack, and then retune. (See your Fender® Dealer to stretch your other hand, (Figure B). Figure A Figure B Figure...
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...-battery) system. CHANGE BATTERIES Fender® offers basses with passive electronics (no batteries) and basses with switching jacks that active basses without an active/passive switch will drop, resulting in the Support section of battery consistently. To maximize battery life, unplug your active bass may adversely affect the performance of playing time. Depending on more than 250 Fender instrument models. unwanted noise that indicate that the batteries must be changed (note that engage the battery when a cable...
...-battery) system. CHANGE BATTERIES Fender® offers basses with passive electronics (no batteries) and basses with switching jacks that active basses without an active/passive switch will drop, resulting in the Support section of battery consistently. To maximize battery life, unplug your active bass may adversely affect the performance of playing time. Depending on more than 250 Fender instrument models. unwanted noise that indicate that the batteries must be changed (note that engage the battery when a cable...
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... Fender® bass guitars is too concave, turn the truss rod adjustment nut counterclockwise. If the truss rod needs adjustment, detune the strings first to relieve neck tension, and remember to retune to the first fret. then check the gap again with your tuning; Then measure from the body end toward the headstock, you are adjusting a four-string bass, fret the "E" string...
... Fender® bass guitars is too concave, turn the truss rod adjustment nut counterclockwise. If the truss rod needs adjustment, detune the strings first to relieve neck tension, and remember to retune to the first fret. then check the gap again with your tuning; Then measure from the body end toward the headstock, you are adjusting a four-string bass, fret the "E" string...
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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. 4. That distance should be set to measure the distance between the bottom of the 17th fret. Check your tuning first, then use a 6" ruler to whatever feels right for you. 24 STRING HEIGHT String height is Fender's recommended spec on both the bass and treble sides.
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. 4. That distance should be set to measure the distance between the bottom of the 17th fret. Check your tuning first, then use a 6" ruler to whatever feels right for you. 24 STRING HEIGHT String height is Fender's recommended spec on both the bass and treble sides.
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... pitches disagree, an adjustment must be lengthened until both pitches agree. Plug into your bass guitar's basic intonation. SET INTONATION You can easily set your tuner and tune a string to stretch and re-tune the string during the adjustment, as the movement of the fretted note agree, the string is properly intonated and no adjustment is flatter, (lower in pitch relative to the harmonic), the string must be made, using...
... pitches disagree, an adjustment must be lengthened until both pitches agree. Plug into your bass guitar's basic intonation. SET INTONATION You can easily set your tuner and tune a string to stretch and re-tune the string during the adjustment, as the movement of the fretted note agree, the string is properly intonated and no adjustment is flatter, (lower in pitch relative to the harmonic), the string must be made, using...
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..., and let a cold instrument warm up and adjust. And remember-no oil on www.fender.com, or visit your Authorized Fender Service Center for routine seasonal adjustments. Tighten the strap buttons. Familiarize yourself with the setup and adjustment procedures in unfinished rosewood, ebony and pau ferro fingerboards can damage your bass's finish and hardware. Wipe the strings, neck and bridge often...
..., and let a cold instrument warm up and adjust. And remember-no oil on www.fender.com, or visit your Authorized Fender Service Center for routine seasonal adjustments. Tighten the strap buttons. Familiarize yourself with the setup and adjustment procedures in unfinished rosewood, ebony and pau ferro fingerboards can damage your bass's finish and hardware. Wipe the strings, neck and bridge often...
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... Fender from an Authorized Fender Service Center for a period of one (1) year from whom you purchased your Fender instrument. Fret wear, saddle wear, nut wear, strings and batteries. 2. LIMITED LIFETIME WARR ANT Y Fender Musical Instruments Corporation warrants this Fender brand instrument to be repaired or replaced (at the time of purchase are considered normal Dealer product preparation and are not covered by this warranty. 1. Remedies beyond factory specifications...
... Fender from an Authorized Fender Service Center for a period of one (1) year from whom you purchased your Fender instrument. Fret wear, saddle wear, nut wear, strings and batteries. 2. LIMITED LIFETIME WARR ANT Y Fender Musical Instruments Corporation warrants this Fender brand instrument to be repaired or replaced (at the time of purchase are considered normal Dealer product preparation and are not covered by this warranty. 1. Remedies beyond factory specifications...
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...vary from the above in any fashion. 10. Any instrument, whose serial number is missing, altered or tampered with in terms and/or length. THE FOREGOING CONSTITUTES THE ONLY WARRANTY MADE BY FENDER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCTS AND IS MADE EXPRESSLY IN... Perimeter Drive, Suite 100 Scottsdale, AZ 85255 Phone: (480) 596-7195 www.fender.com 31 Damage, corrosion or rusting of the instrument case or gig bag including jacks, controls, switches, plated surfaces, tuning machines, pickguards, zippers, clasps, handles, latches, case hardware, etc. 8. Instruments that have been serviced by ...
...vary from the above in any fashion. 10. Any instrument, whose serial number is missing, altered or tampered with in terms and/or length. THE FOREGOING CONSTITUTES THE ONLY WARRANTY MADE BY FENDER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCTS AND IS MADE EXPRESSLY IN... Perimeter Drive, Suite 100 Scottsdale, AZ 85255 Phone: (480) 596-7195 www.fender.com 31 Damage, corrosion or rusting of the instrument case or gig bag including jacks, controls, switches, plated surfaces, tuning machines, pickguards, zippers, clasps, handles, latches, case hardware, etc. 8. Instruments that have been serviced by ...
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... the control panels of Fender Musical Instruments Corporation. NOTICE REGARDING USE OF HISTORIC PATENT NUMBERS/MARKINGS: FENDER® is a helpful list of international distributors online at fender.com/distributors. de C.V., Calle Huerta # 132, Col. 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...
... the control panels of Fender Musical Instruments Corporation. NOTICE REGARDING USE OF HISTORIC PATENT NUMBERS/MARKINGS: FENDER® is a helpful list of international distributors online at fender.com/distributors. de C.V., Calle Huerta # 132, Col. 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...
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... battery is incorrectly connected/replaced. object such as sunshine, fire, or the like. •DO NOT replace batteries with rechargeable types of care when using new batteries mixed with same or equivalent PP3, 9V type battery....GUITAR WARNING WARNING - To maintain product safety: Batteries and/or the product in water. •Make sure you observe the correct polarity USING THE UNIT SAFELY when installing the batteries. •Avoid using the unit's knobs and other controls; ALWAYS UNPLUG YOUR GUITAR WHEN NOT PLAYING FOR BEST BATTERY LIFE If used ones. and when using its jacks...
... battery is incorrectly connected/replaced. object such as sunshine, fire, or the like. •DO NOT replace batteries with rechargeable types of care when using new batteries mixed with same or equivalent PP3, 9V type battery....GUITAR WARNING WARNING - To maintain product safety: Batteries and/or the product in water. •Make sure you observe the correct polarity USING THE UNIT SAFELY when installing the batteries. •Avoid using the unit's knobs and other controls; ALWAYS UNPLUG YOUR GUITAR WHEN NOT PLAYING FOR BEST BATTERY LIFE If used ones. and when using its jacks...
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... PRO P-BASS 20 PICKUP COVERS PRECISION BASS BLACK 21 SCREW 4 X 1-1/4 WOOD RHP NI PART NUMBER 0055217500 0056190505 0056190506 0056190576 7710439000 7710440000 7710693000 0994913000 0015578049 0991446100 0015636049 0053196000 0095799049 0990831000 0016352049 0016436049 0015552049 0021956049 0031153049 0022384049 0075124000 0075125000 0075126000 0075127000 0075135000 0076154000 0075394000 0018872049 0075354000 0015610049 7710501000 0992037000 0027035049 *= NOT PICTURED IN DIAGRAM COPYRIGHT - 2016 - FENDER MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS CORPORATION Page...
... PRO P-BASS 20 PICKUP COVERS PRECISION BASS BLACK 21 SCREW 4 X 1-1/4 WOOD RHP NI PART NUMBER 0055217500 0056190505 0056190506 0056190576 7710439000 7710440000 7710693000 0994913000 0015578049 0991446100 0015636049 0053196000 0095799049 0990831000 0016352049 0016436049 0015552049 0021956049 0031153049 0022384049 0075124000 0075125000 0075126000 0075127000 0075135000 0076154000 0075394000 0018872049 0075354000 0015610049 7710501000 0992037000 0027035049 *= NOT PICTURED IN DIAGRAM COPYRIGHT - 2016 - FENDER MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS CORPORATION Page...
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FENDER MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS CORPORATION Page 3 of 6 Oct 17, 2016 - PR4756 - A Rev. AMERICAN PRO PRECISION BASS® (019361XXXX) REF# DESCRIPTION 22 BUTTON STRAP CHROME 23 WOOD SCREW 6 X 1 OHP NI 24 FELT WASHER BLACK 24 FELT WASHER WHITE 25 FERRULE STRING AM SERIES BASS * CASE MOLDED ELITE BASS * WRENCH HEX KEY 1/16 SHORT ARM ( SADDLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT) * WRENCH ALLEN WRENCH 3/16 5.5" (TRUSS ROD ADJUSTMENT) * HEX KEY 7/64...
FENDER MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS CORPORATION Page 3 of 6 Oct 17, 2016 - PR4756 - A Rev. AMERICAN PRO PRECISION BASS® (019361XXXX) REF# DESCRIPTION 22 BUTTON STRAP CHROME 23 WOOD SCREW 6 X 1 OHP NI 24 FELT WASHER BLACK 24 FELT WASHER WHITE 25 FERRULE STRING AM SERIES BASS * CASE MOLDED ELITE BASS * WRENCH HEX KEY 1/16 SHORT ARM ( SADDLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT) * WRENCH ALLEN WRENCH 3/16 5.5" (TRUSS ROD ADJUSTMENT) * HEX KEY 7/64...
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A Rev. FENDER MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS CORPORATION Page 4 of 6 Oct 17, 2016 - AMERICAN PRO PRECISION BASS® (019361XXXX) WIRING ASSEMBLY BLACK WIRE FROM PICKUP TO PICKUP SHIELD ROUTES BETWEEN WEATHER-STRIP & PICKUP SHIELD SHIELD WEATHER-STRIPPING SHOWN SEE THROUGH FOR REFERENCE PICKUP SHIELD SHOWN SEE THROUGH FOR REFERENCE PICKUP ASSY TONE CONTROL CAPACITOR .05µF .050 µF VOLUME CONTROL FROM PICKUP SHIELD TO BACK OF VOLUME POT OUTPUT ASSY GROUND LUG TO BODY BLACK WIRE TO BRIDGE COPYRIGHT - 2016 - PR4756 -
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Rev. A FENDER MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS CORPORATION Page 5 of 6 Oct 17, 2016 - PR4756 - AMERICAN PRO PRECISION BASS® (019361XXXX) SWITCH AND CONTROL FUNCTION MASTER VOLUME MASTER TONE COPYRIGHT - 2016 -
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.... AMERICAN PRO PRECISION BASS® (019361XXXX) ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATION DETAIL FRET SIZE: JUMBO NARROW (FRET DIMENSIONS ARE BEFORE INSTALLATION) NECK PROFILE: VINTAGE "C" 2-13/16" .054" .094" PLEASE NOTE: AS EACH NECK IS SANDED & FINISHED BY HAND, THICKNESS DIMENSIONS MAY VARY SLIGHTLY FROM THOSE SHOWN. .820" 1.00" 1ST FRET PROFILE STAGGERED TUNING MACHINES SET: P/N 0097335049 OUTER SHAFT DIAMETER .533" 12TH FRET PROFILE TUNING...
.... AMERICAN PRO PRECISION BASS® (019361XXXX) ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATION DETAIL FRET SIZE: JUMBO NARROW (FRET DIMENSIONS ARE BEFORE INSTALLATION) NECK PROFILE: VINTAGE "C" 2-13/16" .054" .094" PLEASE NOTE: AS EACH NECK IS SANDED & FINISHED BY HAND, THICKNESS DIMENSIONS MAY VARY SLIGHTLY FROM THOSE SHOWN. .820" 1.00" 1ST FRET PROFILE STAGGERED TUNING MACHINES SET: P/N 0097335049 OUTER SHAFT DIAMETER .533" 12TH FRET PROFILE TUNING...