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The Elite Series basses contain many new features and electronicS described in this manual, and then begin to enjoy the ultimate in playing comfort and satisfaction. We urge you to take the necessary time to give you haul' Selected .... Thank You... We arc pleased that you complete satisfaction. As a result, you !waft thoroughly acquainted with the many Standard features and new improvements developed by Fender engineers. Elite Series basses.
The Elite Series basses contain many new features and electronicS described in this manual, and then begin to enjoy the ultimate in playing comfort and satisfaction. We urge you to take the necessary time to give you haul' Selected .... Thank You... We arc pleased that you complete satisfaction. As a result, you !waft thoroughly acquainted with the many Standard features and new improvements developed by Fender engineers. Elite Series basses.
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ACTIVE ELECTRONICS ADJUSTABLE PICKUPS ADJUSTABLE BRIDGES FINE TUNING ADJUSTERS VOLUME CONTROL (Neck Pick-up) PICKUP SELECTOR SWITCH 0 (1) Neck Pickup (2) Neck/Bridge Pickup (3) Bridge Pickup VOLUME CONTROL (Bridge Pickup) ON/OFF /OUTPUT JACK 0 TONE ASSIGN SWITCH TONE CONTROL 1 and Bottom! Elite Precision Bass II features: 0 0 0 0 BI -FLEX'" TRUSS ROD SECURITY LOCK -STRAP BUTTON (To;;
ACTIVE ELECTRONICS ADJUSTABLE PICKUPS ADJUSTABLE BRIDGES FINE TUNING ADJUSTERS VOLUME CONTROL (Neck Pick-up) PICKUP SELECTOR SWITCH 0 (1) Neck Pickup (2) Neck/Bridge Pickup (3) Bridge Pickup VOLUME CONTROL (Bridge Pickup) ON/OFF /OUTPUT JACK 0 TONE ASSIGN SWITCH TONE CONTROL 1 and Bottom! Elite Precision Bass II features: 0 0 0 0 BI -FLEX'" TRUSS ROD SECURITY LOCK -STRAP BUTTON (To;;
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fit Elite Precision Bass I features: 0 0 0 0 BI -FLEX`" TRUSS ROD SECURITY LOCK-STRAP BUTTON (Top and Bottom) ADJUSTABLE PICKUPS ADJUSTABLE BRIDGES FINE TUNING ADJUSTERS ACTIVE O ELECTRONICS VOLUME CONTROL O ONIOFF OUTPUT JACK TBV" CONTROL 2
fit Elite Precision Bass I features: 0 0 0 0 BI -FLEX`" TRUSS ROD SECURITY LOCK-STRAP BUTTON (Top and Bottom) ADJUSTABLE PICKUPS ADJUSTABLE BRIDGES FINE TUNING ADJUSTERS ACTIVE O ELECTRONICS VOLUME CONTROL O ONIOFF OUTPUT JACK TBV" CONTROL 2
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... as you to regulate the overall output of the instrument. If properly used, the 9-volt battery should be unplugged when it be good for soloing...the instrument and the cover is easily removed with a Phillips head screw driver. -VOLUME CONTROL The Volume Control allows you notice any deterioration in ...Precision Bass I is equipped with specially designed active circuitry that leaves room to deliver the bass sound you to adjust the amplifier to turn the bass up for about one Volume Control, while the Precision Bass II has a 3 CONTROL OPERATIONS The Fender Elite Series basses...
... as you to regulate the overall output of the instrument. If properly used, the 9-volt battery should be unplugged when it be good for soloing...the instrument and the cover is easily removed with a Phillips head screw driver. -VOLUME CONTROL The Volume Control allows you notice any deterioration in ...Precision Bass I is equipped with specially designed active circuitry that leaves room to deliver the bass sound you to adjust the amplifier to turn the bass up for about one Volume Control, while the Precision Bass II has a 3 CONTROL OPERATIONS The Fender Elite Series basses...
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... PICKUPS The pickups on your Fender Elite Series bass are fully adjustable for each string when fretted at either or both of the two pickups by raising or lowering the end of the pickups. Adjustments are used together. TONE CONTROL The Precision Bass I has a unique tone ...circuit that provides the standard Fender sound. Rotating the control from the individual pickups when they are made by turning the Pickup Adjustment Screws located at the highest fret. 4 The Precision Bass II Tone Control...
... PICKUPS The pickups on your Fender Elite Series bass are fully adjustable for each string when fretted at either or both of the two pickups by raising or lowering the end of the pickups. Adjustments are used together. TONE CONTROL The Precision Bass I has a unique tone ...circuit that provides the standard Fender sound. Rotating the control from the individual pickups when they are made by turning the Pickup Adjustment Screws located at the highest fret. 4 The Precision Bass II Tone Control...
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...Fender Elite Series basses feature a top load stringing system. To adjust each section (see Adjustment Procedure #3 on page 11. Tune the instrument to assure perfect intonation. Pull each string to standard pitch. pending) that allow convenient, precise harmonic tuning at about the halfway point (see Adjustment Procedure #7 on page 10). Note': Pickup set... should be used to precisely tune the instrument -Clockwise to raise the pitch, counterclockwise to lower the pitch. 5 Al)JUSTABLE BRIDGES The bridge on page 12). Fine Tuning Bridge Adjustment The Elite Precision Bass II and t ...
...Fender Elite Series basses feature a top load stringing system. To adjust each section (see Adjustment Procedure #3 on page 11. Tune the instrument to assure perfect intonation. Pull each string to standard pitch. pending) that allow convenient, precise harmonic tuning at about the halfway point (see Adjustment Procedure #7 on page 10). Note': Pickup set... should be used to precisely tune the instrument -Clockwise to raise the pitch, counterclockwise to lower the pitch. 5 Al)JUSTABLE BRIDGES The bridge on page 12). Fine Tuning Bridge Adjustment The Elite Precision Bass II and t ...
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... the adjustment features of the bridge section. The two screws (A) nearest the edge of adjustment. NECK ANCI.E .ADIUSTMEN I -ender instruments are designed using almost no neck angle. The Fender Elite Series features a new 4 -bolt neck mounting for adjusting the angle of the bridge saddles. You can have. If you can custom adjust the neck...
... the adjustment features of the bridge section. The two screws (A) nearest the edge of adjustment. NECK ANCI.E .ADIUSTMEN I -ender instruments are designed using almost no neck angle. The Fender Elite Series features a new 4 -bolt neck mounting for adjusting the angle of the bridge saddles. You can have. If you can custom adjust the neck...
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... bending excessively under the stress placed on page 9. 7 Overtightening can cause cracking of neck angle. The truss rod and string height are set for optimum action and playability with the instrument) into the hole in the hex socket. Turn the wrench clockwise if you wish to increase... the amount of neck angle, counterclockwise if you need to over tighten. pending) Each Fender bass is complete, re-tighten the four neck plate screws, being careful not to adjust the neck, see Adjustment Procedure #2 on it is not...
... bending excessively under the stress placed on page 9. 7 Overtightening can cause cracking of neck angle. The truss rod and string height are set for optimum action and playability with the instrument) into the hole in the hex socket. Turn the wrench clockwise if you wish to increase... the amount of neck angle, counterclockwise if you need to over tighten. pending) Each Fender bass is complete, re-tighten the four neck plate screws, being careful not to adjust the neck, see Adjustment Procedure #2 on it is not...
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LOCKING MECHANISM WASHER RELEASE (PULL) LOCKING NUT SECURITY LOCK-STRAP BUTTON GUITAR STRAP 8 1 SECURITY LOCK -STRAP SYSTEM Fender Elite Series basses are equipped with security lock-strap buttons. Slip the locking mechanism over the strap button and pull it snap locks. Attach the specially designed locks directly to your strap. Your strap is now secure on the instrument and cannot be removed until it into position until you pull the lock release button.
LOCKING MECHANISM WASHER RELEASE (PULL) LOCKING NUT SECURITY LOCK-STRAP BUTTON GUITAR STRAP 8 1 SECURITY LOCK -STRAP SYSTEM Fender Elite Series basses are equipped with security lock-strap buttons. Slip the locking mechanism over the strap button and pull it snap locks. Attach the specially designed locks directly to your strap. Your strap is now secure on the instrument and cannot be removed until it into position until you pull the lock release button.
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... render Elite bass. if it becomes necessary, the following : 1 -2mm Allen Wrench (supplied) I -118" Allen Wrench (supplied) 1 -Cape 1 -Feeler gauge 1 -6" Mechanics ruler 1. Install a capo at the first fret, depress the 4th string at the 8th fret. Rotate it engage in the hex socket. 9 If an adjustment is the standard set at the factory. Using a feeler...
... render Elite bass. if it becomes necessary, the following : 1 -2mm Allen Wrench (supplied) I -118" Allen Wrench (supplied) 1 -Cape 1 -Feeler gauge 1 -6" Mechanics ruler 1. Install a capo at the first fret, depress the 4th string at the 8th fret. Rotate it engage in the hex socket. 9 If an adjustment is the standard set at the factory. Using a feeler...
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Repeat the same check using the first string. Take the instrument to the nearest authorized Fender dealer or service center for standard pitch. As you begin to feel some resistance. If extreme resistance is too concave, turn the wrench counterclockwise while periodically checking the ... the wrench counterclockwise until you sight down the neck from the bottom of the first and fourth strings to the top of the pickup surface. Set Nut Height The string clearance at the last fret. Check the distance from the headstock, if it is felt while adjusting in either direction, do...
Repeat the same check using the first string. Take the instrument to the nearest authorized Fender dealer or service center for standard pitch. As you begin to feel some resistance. If extreme resistance is too concave, turn the wrench counterclockwise while periodically checking the ... the wrench counterclockwise until you sight down the neck from the bottom of the first and fourth strings to the top of the pickup surface. Set Nut Height The string clearance at the last fret. Check the distance from the headstock, if it is felt while adjusting in either direction, do...
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...Fender dealer or qualified service center. 7. If you have followed all the adjustment procedures listed and set the string action at the top end of the neck approximately 3/32" from center to the actual fretted note. Adjust Intonation (Recheck tuning) With an electronic tuner, (the pickup selector switch Elite Precision Bass II... center. The pitch should appear to determine that produce no string rattle for fret rattle With the instrument plugged into your amplifier and the pickup selector switch in the neck position, pick in the neck pickup position) and the tone control rolled off...
...Fender dealer or qualified service center. 7. If you have followed all the adjustment procedures listed and set the string action at the top end of the neck approximately 3/32" from center to the actual fretted note. Adjust Intonation (Recheck tuning) With an electronic tuner, (the pickup selector switch Elite Precision Bass II... center. The pitch should appear to determine that produce no string rattle for fret rattle With the instrument plugged into your amplifier and the pickup selector switch in the neck position, pick in the neck pickup position) and the tone control rolled off...
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...You must use extreme caution when a thoroughly chilled instrument is recommended. It is precision made to avoid sudden changes in temperature since this condition does not affect the tone, it does mar the finish. 12 CARE OF YOUR FENDER BASS Your new Fender Elite Series Bass is important ...to give you many years of excessive heat, humidity or shock. After you keep your instrument with a clean, soft cloth. 8. Fine Tuning Adjustment Set each Fine Tuning Adjuster at about the halfway point...
...You must use extreme caution when a thoroughly chilled instrument is recommended. It is precision made to avoid sudden changes in temperature since this condition does not affect the tone, it does mar the finish. 12 CARE OF YOUR FENDER BASS Your new Fender Elite Series Bass is important ...to give you many years of excessive heat, humidity or shock. After you keep your instrument with a clean, soft cloth. 8. Fine Tuning Adjustment Set each Fine Tuning Adjuster at about the halfway point...
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... of theft, loss or resale. Model Serial No Date Purchased Price Dealer 13 If exposure to temperature extremes is removed, leave the case open the case gradually allowing warm air to enter slowly. Change your satisfaction. If your bass needs repair, refer all such work to avoid... possible damage. After the instrument is unavoidable, as a record in its own case. Note pertinent facts below as during shipping, string tension should be reduced to you Authorized Fender Dealer whose trained personnel and complete service facilities...
... of theft, loss or resale. Model Serial No Date Purchased Price Dealer 13 If exposure to temperature extremes is removed, leave the case open the case gradually allowing warm air to enter slowly. Change your satisfaction. If your bass needs repair, refer all such work to avoid... possible damage. After the instrument is unavoidable, as a record in its own case. Note pertinent facts below as during shipping, string tension should be reduced to you Authorized Fender Dealer whose trained personnel and complete service facilities...