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... Fender® electric instrument. Visit www.fender.com for more than half a century of the Fender online community. The sound of modern music. It's the culmination of musical expression that drives the sound of Fender is heard everywhere. Create your sound with us and other Fender players worldwide by an expansive musical future and connected to go. You can now contribute your own profile and receive updates...
... Fender® electric instrument. Visit www.fender.com for more than half a century of the Fender online community. The sound of modern music. It's the culmination of musical expression that drives the sound of Fender is heard everywhere. Create your sound with us and other Fender players worldwide by an expansive musical future and connected to go. You can now contribute your own profile and receive updates...
Owners Manual
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... successful solid-body electric bass guitar, the Precision Bass®, soon followed by Fender designers, or anyone else for becoming part of the era. He started the company in his staff soon embarked on music and popular culture. Within a decade, some of musical history. Your new Fender® bass guitar holds more great amps. With a tireless and constant commitment to improved sound and design...
... successful solid-body electric bass guitar, the Precision Bass®, soon followed by Fender designers, or anyone else for becoming part of the era. He started the company in his staff soon embarked on music and popular culture. Within a decade, some of musical history. Your new Fender® bass guitar holds more great amps. With a tireless and constant commitment to improved sound and design...
Owners Manual
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... 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. Global Headquarters 17600 N. 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...
... 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. Global Headquarters 17600 N. 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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... materials and craftsmanship. 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 and arrival at shipping destination. • Method of wood, your instrument's geographic location. Like all instruments made of shipment...
... materials and craftsmanship. 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 and arrival at shipping destination. • Method of wood, your instrument's geographic location. Like all instruments made of shipment...
Owners Manual
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... all responsibility for example, this manual describes how to set to the factors just listed. Of course, if you . It is optimal for you 'd rather not adjust it , or to simply customize the instrument to fit your personal preferred playing style. TAKE NOTE When you can always take your bass to an Authorized Fender Service Center for help. On receipt...
... all responsibility for example, this manual describes how to set to the factors just listed. Of course, if you . It is optimal for you 'd rather not adjust it , or to simply customize the instrument to fit your personal preferred playing style. TAKE NOTE When you can always take your bass to an Authorized Fender Service Center for help. On receipt...
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INPUT JACK 5. P I N G E R B OA R D 17 19 12. MACHINE HEAD 17. 1. BRIDGE SADDLES 4. TONE CONTROL 18 6. STR AP BUT TON 13. 12TH FRET MARKER 14. F I C K G UA R D 16 15 14 8. S T R I N G T R E E 18. TUNING KNOB 19. PICKUP 9. UPPER BOUT 11. STR AP BUT TON 2. VOLUME CONTROL 7. FRETBOARD 15. LOW E R BOU T 10. H E A DS TOC K 17 BRIDGE 3. NUT 16.
INPUT JACK 5. P I N G E R B OA R D 17 19 12. MACHINE HEAD 17. 1. BRIDGE SADDLES 4. TONE CONTROL 18 6. STR AP BUT TON 13. 12TH FRET MARKER 14. F I C K G UA R D 16 15 14 8. S T R I N G T R E E 18. TUNING KNOB 19. PICKUP 9. UPPER BOUT 11. STR AP BUT TON 2. VOLUME CONTROL 7. FRETBOARD 15. LOW E R BOU T 10. H E A DS TOC K 17 BRIDGE 3. NUT 16.
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BASS GUITAR SET-UP To put your bass (modern basses) 18 First, you'll need the right tools: • Electronic tuner • Wire cutters • Capo • Set of automotive feeler gauges (.002" - .025") • 6" ruler (with 1/32" and 1/64" increments) • Large Phillips screwdriver (Vintage Series basses), or the hex truss rod adjustment wrench that accompanied your bass (modern basses) • Mini flat-head screwdriver (Vintage Series basses), or the hex saddle height adjustment wrench that accompanied your bass guitar in top playing shape, follow the five steps presented here.
BASS GUITAR SET-UP To put your bass (modern basses) 18 First, you'll need the right tools: • Electronic tuner • Wire cutters • Capo • Set of automotive feeler gauges (.002" - .025") • 6" ruler (with 1/32" and 1/64" increments) • Large Phillips screwdriver (Vintage Series basses), or the hex truss rod adjustment wrench that accompanied your bass (modern basses) • Mini flat-head screwdriver (Vintage Series basses), or the hex saddle height adjustment wrench that accompanied your bass guitar in top playing shape, follow the five steps presented here.
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...*, 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. If you 're playing a 6-string bass, tune the open strings to purchase one , just plug in and turn the bass's volume control all the way up. TUNING If you don't own an electronic tuner, you may want to B, E, A, D, G B E A D G Note: If you press...
...*, 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. If you 're playing a 6-string bass, tune the open strings to purchase one , just plug in and turn the bass's volume control all the way up. TUNING If you don't own an electronic tuner, you may want to B, E, A, D, G B E A D G Note: If you press...
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... slack, and then retune. (See your Fender® Dealer to obtain replacement Fender bass strings.) First start by pulling each string is seated well and snugged down to the base of the tuning machine shaft, to insure the string is wound from the top down on the tuning machine post. CHANGE STRINGS A fresh set of the string all the way down the road...
... slack, and then retune. (See your Fender® Dealer to obtain replacement Fender bass strings.) First start by pulling each string is seated well and snugged down to the base of the tuning machine shaft, to insure the string is wound from the top down on the tuning machine post. CHANGE STRINGS A fresh set of the string all the way down the road...
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...-volt (two-battery) system. As batteries lose power, the voltage supplied to use the same brand of the preamp. It is approximately 600 hours of www.fender.com, where the service diagrams link presents detailed information on the instrument, your cable from the bass when not playing the instrument. CHANGE BATTERIES Fender® offers basses with passive electronics (no batteries) and basses with two-battery 18-volt preamps, always replace both systems...
...-volt (two-battery) system. As batteries lose power, the voltage supplied to use the same brand of the preamp. It is approximately 600 hours of www.fender.com, where the service diagrams link presents detailed information on the instrument, your cable from the bass when not playing the instrument. CHANGE BATTERIES Fender® offers basses with passive electronics (no batteries) and basses with two-battery 18-volt preamps, always replace both systems...
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...string tension. If the neck curvature is too convex, turn the truss rod adjustment nut clockwise. Check your bass (for vintage-style basses with the truss rod adjustment at the neck heel, you are adjusting a five- 3. TRUSS ROD ADJUSTMENTS The truss rod is between .012" and .014", measured between .012" and .014". The factory specification for neck relief on Fender® bass guitars...or six-string bass, fret the "B" string at the 7th fret. An ideally adjusted neck will have a moderate amount of the fret, at the last fret). then check the gap again with your tuning; Note that ...
...string tension. If the neck curvature is too convex, turn the truss rod adjustment nut clockwise. Check your bass (for vintage-style basses with the truss rod adjustment at the neck heel, you are adjusting a five- 3. TRUSS ROD ADJUSTMENTS The truss rod is between .012" and .014", measured between .012" and .014". The factory specification for neck relief on Fender® bass guitars...or six-string bass, fret the "B" string at the 7th fret. An ideally adjusted neck will have a moderate amount of the fret, at the last fret). then check the gap again with your tuning; Note that ...
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Check your tuning first, then use a 6" ruler to whatever feels right for you. 24 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. That distance should be set to measure the distance between the bottom of the 17th fret. STRING HEIGHT String height is Fender's recommended spec on both the bass and treble sides. 4.
Check your tuning first, then use a 6" ruler to whatever feels right for you. 24 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. That distance should be set to measure the distance between the bottom of the 17th fret. STRING HEIGHT String height is Fender's recommended spec on both the bass and treble sides. 4.
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... harmonic), the string must be shortened until both pitches agree. To do this , turn the saddle length adjustment screw clockwise, moving the saddle forward, until the harmonic and the fretted 27 If the fretted note is necessary. pitches read the same. Remember to the 12th-fret harmonic pitch. Plug into your bass guitar's basic intonation. To do this , turn the saddle...
... harmonic), the string must be shortened until both pitches agree. To do this , turn the saddle length adjustment screw clockwise, moving the saddle forward, until the harmonic and the fretted 27 If the fretted note is necessary. pitches read the same. Remember to the 12th-fret harmonic pitch. Plug into your bass guitar's basic intonation. To do this , turn the saddle...
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... manual and on www.fender.com, or visit your bass. If your bass's finish and hardware. CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your Fender® bass guitar is precisely crafted to give you years of wear, and though preferred by periodically hydrating them with it clean. Occasional routine maintenance will take on the finished surfaces, and wipe metal parts clean with the setup and adjustment...
... manual and on www.fender.com, or visit your bass. If your bass's finish and hardware. CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your Fender® bass guitar is precisely crafted to give you years of wear, and though preferred by periodically hydrating them with it clean. Occasional routine maintenance will take on the finished surfaces, and wipe metal parts clean with the setup and adjustment...
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..., nut wear, strings and batteries. 2. This warranty applies only to the original retail purchaser when this instrument is purchased from the date of customizing setups or adjustments 30 beyond factory specifications. The Fender Dealer from whom you purchased your sales receipt as is subject to be free from defects in temperature or humidity, exposure to Fender from an Authorized Fender Service Center for...
..., nut wear, strings and batteries. 2. This warranty applies only to the original retail purchaser when this instrument is purchased from the date of customizing setups or adjustments 30 beyond factory specifications. The Fender Dealer from whom you purchased your sales receipt as is subject to be free from defects in temperature or humidity, exposure to Fender from an Authorized Fender Service Center for...
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...of perspiration, guitar straps, guitar stands/hangers made from the above in any person other than an Authorized Fender Dealer. 11. Any damage to Fender instruments manufactured after January 1, 1998, and purchased and serviced within the ...Fender-approved polishes. 5. All other damage and deterioration due to the moisture, body salts and acids of the instrument case or gig bag including jacks, controls, switches, plated surfaces, tuning machines, pickguards, zippers, clasps, handles, latches, case hardware, etc. 8. and acids of nature. 9. Any instrument, whose serial number...
...of perspiration, guitar straps, guitar stands/hangers made from the above in any person other than an Authorized Fender Dealer. 11. Any damage to Fender instruments manufactured after January 1, 1998, and purchased and serviced within the ...Fender-approved polishes. 5. All other damage and deterioration due to the moisture, body salts and acids of the instrument case or gig bag including jacks, controls, switches, plated surfaces, tuning machines, pickguards, zippers, clasps, handles, latches, case hardware, etc. 8. and acids of nature. 9. Any instrument, whose serial number...
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... NUMBERS/MARKINGS: FENDER® is a helpful list of international distributors online at fender.com/distributors. de C.V., Calle Huerta # 132, Col. For service outside the United States and Canada, please contact your country or region. Fender®, Bassman®, Twin Reverb®, SuperSonic®, G-DEC®, Stratocaster®, Strat®, Telecaster®, Tele®, Jaguar®, Jazzmaster®, Mustang®, Precision Bass...
... NUMBERS/MARKINGS: FENDER® is a helpful list of international distributors online at fender.com/distributors. de C.V., Calle Huerta # 132, Col. For service outside the United States and Canada, please contact your country or region. Fender®, Bassman®, Twin Reverb®, SuperSonic®, G-DEC®, Stratocaster®, Strat®, Telecaster®, Tele®, Jaguar®, Jazzmaster®, Mustang®, Precision Bass...
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... YOUR GUITAR WHEN NOT PLAYING FOR BEST BATTERY LIFE If used ones. object such as they are drained and the power indicator is no longer lit. To avoid inflammation of the skin, make sure that...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. Replace the Batteries as soon as ballpoints, necklaces, •Batteries must never be a danger of fire or explosion if the battery is to remain unused fir ab extended period of time. •If a battery...
... YOUR GUITAR WHEN NOT PLAYING FOR BEST BATTERY LIFE If used ones. object such as they are drained and the power indicator is no longer lit. To avoid inflammation of the skin, make sure that...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. Replace the Batteries as soon as ballpoints, necklaces, •Batteries must never be a danger of fire or explosion if the battery is to remain unused fir ab extended period of time. •If a battery...
Duff McKagan Precision Bass Service Diagrams
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Duff McKagan P Bass Rosewood- Screws (12) 6 Body (Pearl White) 7 Neck Plate 7a Neck Mtg. screws (12) 11* 500K Solid Shaft Pot (Volume) 12* TBX Tone Pot (solid shaft) 13* 3 Way Toggle switch 14 Knobs (black) (ea) 15 Output Jack 15a Jack Nut (ea) 15b Lock Washer (12) 15c Jack Plate 15d Jack Plate Mtg. Screws (12) Part Number 007-4067-000 099-1997-000...
Duff McKagan P Bass Rosewood- Screws (12) 6 Body (Pearl White) 7 Neck Plate 7a Neck Mtg. screws (12) 11* 500K Solid Shaft Pot (Volume) 12* TBX Tone Pot (solid shaft) 13* 3 Way Toggle switch 14 Knobs (black) (ea) 15 Output Jack 15a Jack Nut (ea) 15b Lock Washer (12) 15c Jack Plate 15d Jack Plate Mtg. Screws (12) Part Number 007-4067-000 099-1997-000...
Duff McKagan Precision Bass Service Diagrams
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... 22 Control Cover 007-4069-002 22a Mounting Screws (12) 001-8113-049 23* Truss Rod Adjustment Wrench 004-8693-000 24* Saddle Height Adjust Wrench (12) 001-8531-049 25* Deluxe Gig Bag 099-1522-006 * = Not pictured in diagram Bold = Item available for warranty replacement only Last Revised: 2/26/2008 Page 2 of 4 Duff McKagan P Bass Rosewood...
... 22 Control Cover 007-4069-002 22a Mounting Screws (12) 001-8113-049 23* Truss Rod Adjustment Wrench 004-8693-000 24* Saddle Height Adjust Wrench (12) 001-8531-049 25* Deluxe Gig Bag 099-1522-006 * = Not pictured in diagram Bold = Item available for warranty replacement only Last Revised: 2/26/2008 Page 2 of 4 Duff McKagan P Bass Rosewood...