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PRECISION AND JAZZ BASSES .0,*er.2elvvinit4 Plretoe' THE SOUND THAT CREATES LEGENDS
PRECISION AND JAZZ BASSES .0,*er.2elvvinit4 Plretoe' THE SOUND THAT CREATES LEGENDS
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This Manual applies to the following basses: Precision Basses P-Bass, 27-6100 P-Bass, 27-6102 Standard P-Bass, 27-6200 Standard P-Bass, 27-6220 Jazz Basses J-Bass Special, 27-6400 Standard J-Bass, 27-6720 Standard J-Bass, 27-6500 J-Bass Special, 27-7300 "Power" J-Bass, 27-9000
This Manual applies to the following basses: Precision Basses P-Bass, 27-6100 P-Bass, 27-6102 Standard P-Bass, 27-6200 Standard P-Bass, 27-6220 Jazz Basses J-Bass Special, 27-6400 Standard J-Bass, 27-6720 Standard J-Bass, 27-6500 J-Bass Special, 27-7300 "Power" J-Bass, 27-9000
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As a result, you to take the time to read this manual and familiarize yourself with the finest workmanship and is warranted to give you have selected one of our fine quality Fender basses. We urge you are pleased that you complete satisfaction. Your new bass contains many new features and capabilities of this instrument. This instrument combines the highest quality components with the many features developed by Fender's engineering staff. if" Thank You . . • We are assured of receiving an instrument of superior quality, lasting beauty and exceptional playability.
As a result, you to take the time to read this manual and familiarize yourself with the finest workmanship and is warranted to give you have selected one of our fine quality Fender basses. We urge you are pleased that you complete satisfaction. Your new bass contains many new features and capabilities of this instrument. This instrument combines the highest quality components with the many features developed by Fender's engineering staff. if" Thank You . . • We are assured of receiving an instrument of superior quality, lasting beauty and exceptional playability.
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MODEL 27-6100 P-Bass 27-6102 P-Bass 27-6200 Std P-Bass Adjustable Pickups Nut 1 P-Bass Cyclovac 1 P-Bass Cyclovac 1 P-Bass Cyclovac Keys Standard Standard Selector No No Switch Controls 1 Volume 1 Tone 1 Volume 1 Tone Active No No Electronics Scale Length 34" (863.6 mm) 34" (863.6 mm) Fretboard Rosewood Maple Radius 7-1/4" (184.2 mm) 7-1/4" (184.2 mm) Frets 20 20 Output Jack Pickguard Pickguard 2 Standard No 1 Volume 1 Tone No 32" (812.8 mm) Rosewood 7-1/4" (184.2 mm) 20 Pickguard
MODEL 27-6100 P-Bass 27-6102 P-Bass 27-6200 Std P-Bass Adjustable Pickups Nut 1 P-Bass Cyclovac 1 P-Bass Cyclovac 1 P-Bass Cyclovac Keys Standard Standard Selector No No Switch Controls 1 Volume 1 Tone 1 Volume 1 Tone Active No No Electronics Scale Length 34" (863.6 mm) 34" (863.6 mm) Fretboard Rosewood Maple Radius 7-1/4" (184.2 mm) 7-1/4" (184.2 mm) Frets 20 20 Output Jack Pickguard Pickguard 2 Standard No 1 Volume 1 Tone No 32" (812.8 mm) Rosewood 7-1/4" (184.2 mm) 20 Pickguard
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MODEL 27-7300 27-9000 J-Bass Special, "Power" J-Bass Fretless Special Adjustable 1 P-Bass Pickups 1 1-Bass 1 P-Bass 1 J-Bass Nut Carbon Carbon Graphite Graphite Keys Standard Standard Selector Switch 3-position 3-position (pickups), 3-position (circuit) Controls 2 Volume 1 1BX 1 Volume, 1 Tone, 1 Frequency Sweep Active No Yes Electronics Scale Length 34" (863.6 mm) 34" (863.6 mm) Fretboard Rosewood Rosewood (Tri-Lam neck) Radius 7-1/4" (184.2 mm) 7-1/4" (184.2 mm) Frets 20 22 Output Jack Body/Side Body/Side 4
MODEL 27-7300 27-9000 J-Bass Special, "Power" J-Bass Fretless Special Adjustable 1 P-Bass Pickups 1 1-Bass 1 P-Bass 1 J-Bass Nut Carbon Carbon Graphite Graphite Keys Standard Standard Selector Switch 3-position 3-position (pickups), 3-position (circuit) Controls 2 Volume 1 1BX 1 Volume, 1 Tone, 1 Frequency Sweep Active No Yes Electronics Scale Length 34" (863.6 mm) 34" (863.6 mm) Fretboard Rosewood Rosewood (Tri-Lam neck) Radius 7-1/4" (184.2 mm) 7-1/4" (184.2 mm) Frets 20 22 Output Jack Body/Side Body/Side 4
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...Fender Jazz Bass Special series features a Precision Bass pickup in the rhythm (neck) position and a Jazz Bass pickup in which can be varied by a separate volume control. Standard Jazz Basses have one pickup, one tone, and one preset volume level for the rhythm pickup to the sound of the instrument. The middle position blends these two volume settings... single coils acquire a "humbucker-like a standard tone control); ACTIVE ELECTRONICS The "Power" Jazz Bass Special features a unique Active Tone Enhancement (A.T.E.) circuit which the Tone Control acts like " quality. ...
...Fender Jazz Bass Special series features a Precision Bass pickup in the rhythm (neck) position and a Jazz Bass pickup in which can be varied by a separate volume control. Standard Jazz Basses have one pickup, one tone, and one preset volume level for the rhythm pickup to the sound of the instrument. The middle position blends these two volume settings... single coils acquire a "humbucker-like a standard tone control); ACTIVE ELECTRONICS The "Power" Jazz Bass Special features a unique Active Tone Enhancement (A.T.E.) circuit which the Tone Control acts like " quality. ...
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...tonal characteristics. Until now this has been the primary method of the pickup. This is turned to provide all the Fender tonal characteristics previously available. Advancing the knob counterclockwise from the detent position gradually filters off high frequencies, changing the sound ... from bright to control the volume level at the instrument. The TBX Control provides both the conventional Fender sound and unique new sounds. Some models feature Fender's new TBX tone control circuit (patent pending). With this position gradually filters off high frequencies, moving...
...tonal characteristics. Until now this has been the primary method of the pickup. This is turned to provide all the Fender tonal characteristics previously available. Advancing the knob counterclockwise from the detent position gradually filters off high frequencies, changing the sound ... from bright to control the volume level at the instrument. The TBX Control provides both the conventional Fender sound and unique new sounds. Some models feature Fender's new TBX tone control circuit (patent pending). With this position gradually filters off high frequencies, moving...
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PICKUP SELECTOR SWITCH Some models with two pickups feature a Pickup Selector Switch. The Pickup Selector Switch allows...cm) leader for vertical insertion into the capstan hole. the up position activates the neck pickup; Once the string is installed in the down position activates the bridge pickup; Placing the toggle in the bridge, hold the other end at the... mid-point of the fingerboard. (This insures that you to wind the string onto the capstan, guiding the windings toward the base of the bridge. This method insures adequate downward pressure on the nut and prevents string slippage. ...
PICKUP SELECTOR SWITCH Some models with two pickups feature a Pickup Selector Switch. The Pickup Selector Switch allows...cm) leader for vertical insertion into the capstan hole. the up position activates the neck pickup; Once the string is installed in the down position activates the bridge pickup; Placing the toggle in the bridge, hold the other end at the... mid-point of the fingerboard. (This insures that you to wind the string onto the capstan, guiding the windings toward the base of the bridge. This method insures adequate downward pressure on the nut and prevents string slippage. ...
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...is carefully adjusted at the factory. To make these interdependent adjustments in your string gauges, or to adjust your Fender bass because of travel effects, climatic conditions, a change in the order presented. Tuning Tune the instrument to follow the proper sequence may... have need the following procedure outlines the standards set for optimum action and playability with regular gauge strings. 8 Capo 1- Adjust Neck Curvature (Truss Rod) Each Fender bass...
...is carefully adjusted at the factory. To make these interdependent adjustments in your string gauges, or to adjust your Fender bass because of travel effects, climatic conditions, a change in the order presented. Tuning Tune the instrument to follow the proper sequence may... have need the following procedure outlines the standards set for optimum action and playability with regular gauge strings. 8 Capo 1- Adjust Neck Curvature (Truss Rod) Each Fender bass...
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...truss rod setting, tune the bass to string tension. If an adjustment is too straight or convex, turn the wrench/ screwdriver clockwise. If it is necessary, start with the following. The recommended string clearance should have a slight concave curvature. For basses with the...Install a capo at the first fret, depress the 4th string at the heel of the 8th fret. Caution: DO NOT continue adjusting: 1) If extreme resistance is adjustable so the correct curvature can be approximately .015-.020" (.4-.5 mm). Under normal tension, the neck should be achieved by the strings. Using...
...truss rod setting, tune the bass to string tension. If an adjustment is too straight or convex, turn the wrench/ screwdriver clockwise. If it is necessary, start with the following. The recommended string clearance should have a slight concave curvature. For basses with the...Install a capo at the first fret, depress the 4th string at the heel of the 8th fret. Caution: DO NOT continue adjusting: 1) If extreme resistance is adjustable so the correct curvature can be approximately .015-.020" (.4-.5 mm). Under normal tension, the neck should be achieved by the strings. Using...
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Use the mechanic's feeler gauge to the nearest Authorized Fender Dealer or service center for inspection. The recommended 10 Set Bridge Height The recommended string clearance at least a quarter turn. 3. Note: The truss rod should not be left loose, but should be ...tightened by at the fret where the neck joins the body (measured by turning the two Height Adjustment Screws, using...
Use the mechanic's feeler gauge to the nearest Authorized Fender Dealer or service center for inspection. The recommended 10 Set Bridge Height The recommended string clearance at least a quarter turn. 3. Note: The truss rod should not be left loose, but should be ...tightened by at the fret where the neck joins the body (measured by turning the two Height Adjustment Screws, using...
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... further adjustments. to reduce volume, lower the pickup by turning the adjustment screws counterclockwise; Nut Height The nut height on your Fender bass are made by raising or lowering the end of the appropriate pickup section. This allows you to the bridge plate after adjustment.... have proven to be referred to qualified service personnel. 5. Adjusting nut height requires proper tools and skill, and should be ideal for most players. Set Pickup Height The pickups on Fender basses is preset at either end of each bridge section is measured (using a 6" [15.2 cm] mechanic's ...
... further adjustments. to reduce volume, lower the pickup by turning the adjustment screws counterclockwise; Nut Height The nut height on your Fender bass are made by raising or lowering the end of the appropriate pickup section. This allows you to the bridge plate after adjustment.... have proven to be referred to qualified service personnel. 5. Adjusting nut height requires proper tools and skill, and should be ideal for most players. Set Pickup Height The pickups on Fender basses is preset at either end of each bridge section is measured (using a 6" [15.2 cm] mechanic's ...
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... by moving the saddle forward. If the fretted note is sharp, the string must be the same + or -1 cent (1/100th of a semitone). Set the pickup selector switch to ensure proper intonation. The pitch should be lengthened by moving the saddle back. This is done by turning the adjustment... screw counterclockwise. Tune the bass. between the pickup and the bottom of each string when pressed at the rear of the bridge clockwise. This is done by turning the...
... by moving the saddle forward. If the fretted note is sharp, the string must be the same + or -1 cent (1/100th of a semitone). Set the pickup selector switch to ensure proper intonation. The pitch should be lengthened by moving the saddle back. This is done by turning the adjustment... screw counterclockwise. Tune the bass. between the pickup and the bottom of each string when pressed at the rear of the bridge clockwise. This is done by turning the...
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... be sure to check the height of the bridge saddles to insure that they are designed using almost no neck angle. You can custom adjust the neck angle to change the height of...to accommodate your playing style. They will determine how much neck angle you feel it 13 Some Fender basses feature 4-bolt neck angle adjustment for adjusting the pitch of the bridge saddles. This requires re...-adjusting the bridge height to the tilt adjustment hole should be adjusted. Insert the special 3mm Allen wrench (supplied with the instrument) into the hole in the small metal plate at ...
... be sure to check the height of the bridge saddles to insure that they are designed using almost no neck angle. You can custom adjust the neck angle to change the height of...to accommodate your playing style. They will determine how much neck angle you feel it 13 Some Fender basses feature 4-bolt neck angle adjustment for adjusting the pitch of the bridge saddles. This requires re...-adjusting the bridge height to the tilt adjustment hole should be adjusted. Insert the special 3mm Allen wrench (supplied with the instrument) into the hole in the small metal plate at ...
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CARE OF YOUR BASS Your new Fender bass is precision made to give you wish to decrease the amount ...but should be tightened until you have finished playing, thoroughly wipe the entire instrument, including the strings, with Fender Polish is complete, retighten the four neck screws in the proper sequence: the two furthest from causing unwanted ...hole, being careful not to strip out the corresponding threads in the hex head slot. Avoid exposing the bass to increase the amount of satisfaction. Overtightening can cause the screw to overtighten. After the adjustment is recommended...
CARE OF YOUR BASS Your new Fender bass is precision made to give you wish to decrease the amount ...but should be tightened until you have finished playing, thoroughly wipe the entire instrument, including the strings, with Fender Polish is complete, retighten the four neck screws in the proper sequence: the two furthest from causing unwanted ...hole, being careful not to strip out the corresponding threads in the hex head slot. Avoid exposing the bass to increase the amount of satisfaction. Overtightening can cause the screw to overtighten. After the adjustment is recommended...
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...of sustain, loss of Stainless Steel strings, gauges .045 to .105. Basses are strung at a different rate than the finish, which may result in its own case. If your bass needs repair work, refer all such work to avoid sudden changes in temperature, since this...checking. After the instrument is important to your Authorized Fender Dealer whose trained personnel and complete service facilities will assure your bass. Change them often, using Fender strings. Fresh strings add to expand at the factory with Fender's 1000 set of treble frequencies, and faulty intonation. sunlight or other...
...of sustain, loss of Stainless Steel strings, gauges .045 to .105. Basses are strung at a different rate than the finish, which may result in its own case. If your bass needs repair work, refer all such work to avoid sudden changes in temperature, since this...checking. After the instrument is important to your Authorized Fender Dealer whose trained personnel and complete service facilities will assure your bass. Change them often, using Fender strings. Fresh strings add to expand at the factory with Fender's 1000 set of treble frequencies, and faulty intonation. sunlight or other...
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Defective parts will be repaired or replaced without charge if the product is defaced or removed, or ... OF PURCHASE COVERING YOUR ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY. Transportation costs are limited to the duration of any Athorized Fender Dealer or Fender Service Center. Any warranties implied by alteration, misuse, accident, or neglect; The company assumes no liability for...returned to any sort which may not apply to the original retail purchase. Any service performed by Fender Musical Instruments. LIMI'l ED WARRANTY This limited warranty against defects in this express limited warranty. or ...
Defective parts will be repaired or replaced without charge if the product is defaced or removed, or ... OF PURCHASE COVERING YOUR ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY. Transportation costs are limited to the duration of any Athorized Fender Dealer or Fender Service Center. Any warranties implied by alteration, misuse, accident, or neglect; The company assumes no liability for...returned to any sort which may not apply to the original retail purchase. Any service performed by Fender Musical Instruments. LIMI'l ED WARRANTY This limited warranty against defects in this express limited warranty. or ...
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Have service performed by any Authorized Fender Dealer or contact: Customer Relations Fender Musical Instruments 1130 Columbia Street Brea, CA 92621 17 This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you . damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Have service performed by any Authorized Fender Dealer or contact: Customer Relations Fender Musical Instruments 1130 Columbia Street Brea, CA 92621 17 This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you . damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you also have other rights which vary from state to state.