Owners Manual
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...and 21 As batteries lose power, the voltage supplied to use the same brand of the preamp. 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 playing time. All Fender basses with two-battery 18-volt preamps...
...and 21 As batteries lose power, the voltage supplied to use the same brand of the preamp. 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 playing time. All Fender basses with two-battery 18-volt preamps...
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...the truss rod adjustment nut counterclockwise. then check the gap again with your bass (for neck relief on Fender® bass guitars is too convex, turn the truss rod adjustment nut clockwise. Check your Authorized Fender Service Center. 22 If the truss rod needs adjustment, detune the strings... remember to retune to accommodate the vibrating strings. or six-string bass, fret the "B" string at the last fret; To adjust the truss rod, use either a large Phillips or flathead screwdriver (for most vintage style basses), or the hex wrench supplied with the feeler gauge. 3. If...
...the truss rod adjustment nut counterclockwise. then check the gap again with your bass (for neck relief on Fender® bass guitars is too convex, turn the truss rod adjustment nut clockwise. Check your Authorized Fender Service Center. 22 If the truss rod needs adjustment, detune the strings... remember to retune to accommodate the vibrating strings. or six-string bass, fret the "B" string at the last fret; To adjust the truss rod, use either a large Phillips or flathead screwdriver (for most vintage style basses), or the hex wrench supplied with the feeler gauge. 3. If...
Owners Manual
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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 the 17th fret. 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.
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 the 17th fret. 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.
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... to the harmonic), the string must be lengthened until the harmonic and the fretted 27 If the two pitches disagree, an adjustment must be made, using the 12th-fret harmonic. pitches read the same. If the fretted note is flatter, (lower in pitch relative to pitch... using either a Phillips screwdriver or a hex wrench, depending on the bridge type. Plug into your bass guitar's basic intonation. Then fret the string at the 12th fret and compare that pitch to the harmonic...
... to the harmonic), the string must be lengthened until the harmonic and the fretted 27 If the two pitches disagree, an adjustment must be made, using the 12th-fret harmonic. pitches read the same. If the fretted note is flatter, (lower in pitch relative to pitch... using either a Phillips screwdriver or a hex wrench, depending on the bridge type. Plug into your bass guitar's basic intonation. Then fret the string at the 12th fret and compare that pitch to the harmonic...
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...precisely crafted to give you years of which react adversely with the setup and adjustment procedures in temperature and humidity can mar the finish. Familiarize yourself with lacquer and can damage your bass has a lacquer finish, do loosen sometimes. If such exposure can dry out. Use a standard... for very long to avoid finish checking. CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your Fender® bass guitar is not covered under the Fender warranty. 2299 Several helpful tips are all of satisfaction and enjoyment. Use Fender-approved polish on its case to plastics, synthetics and surgical rubber ...
...precisely crafted to give you years of which react adversely with the setup and adjustment procedures in temperature and humidity can mar the finish. Familiarize yourself with lacquer and can damage your bass has a lacquer finish, do loosen sometimes. If such exposure can dry out. Use a standard... for very long to avoid finish checking. CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your Fender® bass guitar is not covered under the Fender warranty. 2299 Several helpful tips are all of satisfaction and enjoyment. Use Fender-approved polish on its case to plastics, synthetics and surgical rubber ...
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...stands/hangers made from the above limitations may vary from vinyl, plastic, rubber or other synthetic materials, any person other than a Fender Certified Technician at an Authorized Fender Service Center). Damage, corrosion or rusting of any particular purpose, imposed under state law are as defined by the authorized... DAMAGE RESULTING FROM FAILURE OF THIS PRODUCT NOR ANY LOSS OF INCOME, SATISFACTION, OR DAMAGES ARISING FROM THE LOSS OF USE OF SAME DUE TO DEFECTS OR AVAILABILITY OF SAME DURING SERVICE. Perimeter Drive, Suite 100 Scottsdale, AZ 85255 Phone: (480) 596-7195...
...stands/hangers made from the above limitations may vary from vinyl, plastic, rubber or other synthetic materials, any person other than a Fender Certified Technician at an Authorized Fender Service Center). Damage, corrosion or rusting of any particular purpose, imposed under state law are as defined by the authorized... DAMAGE RESULTING FROM FAILURE OF THIS PRODUCT NOR ANY LOSS OF INCOME, SATISFACTION, OR DAMAGES ARISING FROM THE LOSS OF USE OF SAME DUE TO DEFECTS OR AVAILABILITY OF SAME DURING SERVICE. Perimeter Drive, Suite 100 Scottsdale, AZ 85255 Phone: (480) 596-7195...
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...guitars, "Pat Pending" on some of the most iconic musical instruments and amplifiers of Fender Musical Instruments Corporation. NOTICE REGARDING USE OF HISTORIC PATENT NUMBERS/MARKINGS: FENDER® is a helpful list of vintage guitars and amplifiers, and may therefore incorporate markings... Tele®, Jaguar®, Jazzmaster®, Mustang®, Precision Bass®, P Bass®, Jazz Bass®, J Bass® and the distinctive headstock designs commonly found on the control panels of certain model amplifiers in FENDER Vintage Modified, Vintage Reissue and Custom lines. For service in...
...guitars, "Pat Pending" on some of the most iconic musical instruments and amplifiers of Fender Musical Instruments Corporation. NOTICE REGARDING USE OF HISTORIC PATENT NUMBERS/MARKINGS: FENDER® is a helpful list of vintage guitars and amplifiers, and may therefore incorporate markings... Tele®, Jaguar®, Jazzmaster®, Mustang®, Precision Bass®, P Bass®, Jazz Bass®, J Bass® and the distinctive headstock designs commonly found on the control panels of certain model amplifiers in FENDER Vintage Modified, Vintage Reissue and Custom lines. For service in...
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... of the skin, make sure that radiate heat, leave it inside an enclosed vehicle, or otherwise subject it near devices that none of care when using its jacks and connectors. object such as ballpoints, necklaces, •Batteries must never be exposed to excessive heat such as they are drained and the... power indicator is to remain unused fir ab extended period of time. •If a battery has leaked, use a soft piece of cloth or paper towel to penetrate the unit. •Exercise the utmost caution so that none of the discharge gets near your...
... of the skin, make sure that radiate heat, leave it inside an enclosed vehicle, or otherwise subject it near devices that none of care when using its jacks and connectors. object such as ballpoints, necklaces, •Batteries must never be exposed to excessive heat such as they are drained and the... power indicator is to remain unused fir ab extended period of time. •If a battery has leaked, use a soft piece of cloth or paper towel to penetrate the unit. •Exercise the utmost caution so that none of the discharge gets near your...