Owners Manual
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... pickup is controlled by further independent adjustment of the volume and tone controls. CONTROL FEATURES The Fender Jazz Bass Special series features a Precision Bass pickup in the rhythm (neck) position and a Jazz Bass pickup in which can add low end "pop" or high end "brilliance" to another preset...like a standard tone control); circuit has three modes: Passive (in the lead (bridge position). Low Frequency Boost; The A.T.E. The tone control acts as a master tone, but no selector switch. Standard Jazz Basses have one pickup, one tone, and one preset volume level for the lead ...
... pickup is controlled by further independent adjustment of the volume and tone controls. CONTROL FEATURES The Fender Jazz Bass Special series features a Precision Bass pickup in the rhythm (neck) position and a Jazz Bass pickup in which can add low end "pop" or high end "brilliance" to another preset...like a standard tone control); circuit has three modes: Passive (in the lead (bridge position). Low Frequency Boost; The A.T.E. The tone control acts as a master tone, but no selector switch. Standard Jazz Basses have one pickup, one tone, and one preset volume level for the lead ...
Owners Manual
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...and prevents string slippage. 7 STRINGING Insert the string into the capstan hole. the middle position activates both simultaneously. Placing the toggle in the bridge, hold the other end at the appropriate tuning machine capstan and lift the string approximately 5 to 6 inches (12.7-15.2 cm) from the... of the fingerboard. (This insures that you to wind the string onto the capstan, guiding the windings toward the base of the bridge. PICKUP SELECTOR SWITCH Some models with two pickups feature a Pickup Selector Switch. The Pickup Selector Switch allows you are allowing enough slack...
...and prevents string slippage. 7 STRINGING Insert the string into the capstan hole. the middle position activates both simultaneously. Placing the toggle in the bridge, hold the other end at the appropriate tuning machine capstan and lift the string approximately 5 to 6 inches (12.7-15.2 cm) from the... of the fingerboard. (This insures that you to wind the string onto the capstan, guiding the windings toward the base of the bridge. PICKUP SELECTOR SWITCH Some models with two pickups feature a Pickup Selector Switch. The Pickup Selector Switch allows you are allowing enough slack...
Owners Manual
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...but should be individually adjusted to differences in technique and playing styles. Set Bridge Height The recommended string clearance at least a quarter turn. 3. Use the mechanic's feeler gauge to the nearest Authorized Fender Dealer or service center for inspection. The recommended 10 Take the instrument to...: Regular setting: 4th string 5/32" (3.96mm) 3rd string - 9/64" (3.57mm) 2nd string - 9/64" (3.57mm) 1st string - 1/8" (3.17mm) Each bridge section (saddle) may be tightened by at the fret where the neck joins the body (measured by turning the two Height Adjustment Screws, using the...
...but should be individually adjusted to differences in technique and playing styles. Set Bridge Height The recommended string clearance at least a quarter turn. 3. Use the mechanic's feeler gauge to the nearest Authorized Fender Dealer or service center for inspection. The recommended 10 Take the instrument to...: Regular setting: 4th string 5/32" (3.96mm) 3rd string - 9/64" (3.57mm) 2nd string - 9/64" (3.57mm) 1st string - 1/8" (3.17mm) Each bridge section (saddle) may be tightened by at the fret where the neck joins the body (measured by turning the two Height Adjustment Screws, using the...
Owners Manual
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... nut height requires proper tools and skill, and should be sure that both height adjustment screws of each bridge section is measured (using a 6" [15.2 cm] mechanic's ruler) 11 Set Pickup Height The pickups on Fender basses is preset at either end of the pickups. Adjustments are height adjustable. Also be referred to balance...
... nut height requires proper tools and skill, and should be sure that both height adjustment screws of each bridge section is measured (using a 6" [15.2 cm] mechanic's ruler) 11 Set Pickup Height The pickups on Fender basses is preset at either end of the pickups. Adjustments are height adjustable. Also be referred to balance...
Owners Manual
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...by turning the appropriate intonation adjustment screw at the rear of sustain. 6. Set the pickup selector switch to ensure proper intonation. Tune the bass. between the pickup and the bottom of each string with an electronic tuner by playing the open string harmonic at the 12th fret and ...comparing this note with the note produced by fretting the string at the 12th fret. Adjust Intonation The bridge allows length adjustment of a semitone). The pitch should be the same + or -1 cent (1/100th of each adjustment, retune and repeat the test ...
...by turning the appropriate intonation adjustment screw at the rear of sustain. 6. Set the pickup selector switch to ensure proper intonation. Tune the bass. between the pickup and the bottom of each string with an electronic tuner by playing the open string harmonic at the 12th fret and ...comparing this note with the note produced by fretting the string at the 12th fret. Adjust Intonation The bridge allows length adjustment of a semitone). The pitch should be the same + or -1 cent (1/100th of each adjustment, retune and repeat the test ...
Owners Manual
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... there is a hole in the neck mounting plate. You cannot increase or decrease the neck angle beyond the adjustment range of the bridge saddles. Insert the special 3mm Allen wrench (supplied with the instrument) into the hole in the small metal plate at the extreme limits of adjustment. This ...the bridge saddles to insure that they are not already at the heel of the neck (besides the 4 screws which hold the plate on), the neck angle can have. They are designed using almost no neck angle. Rotate the wrench, gently, until you can be loosened approximately 2 turns. Some Fender basses ...
... there is a hole in the neck mounting plate. You cannot increase or decrease the neck angle beyond the adjustment range of the bridge saddles. Insert the special 3mm Allen wrench (supplied with the instrument) into the hole in the small metal plate at the extreme limits of adjustment. This ...the bridge saddles to insure that they are not already at the heel of the neck (besides the 4 screws which hold the plate on), the neck angle can have. They are designed using almost no neck angle. Rotate the wrench, gently, until you can be loosened approximately 2 turns. Some Fender basses ...
