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CO N G R AT U L AT I O NS … On your new Fender ® electric instrument. You’re now part of a worldwide family of Fender musicians inspired by an expansive musical future and connected to more than half a century of heritage. The sound of Fender is heard everywhere. It’s the culmination of musical expression that drives the sound of modern music. You can now contribute your sound with unlimited musical imagination and creativity. Pick up your instrument and let it take you where you want to go.
S I N C E 194 6... Your new Fender ® bass guitar holds more than half a century of musical history. Fender was founded in 1946 by Clarence Leonidas “Leo” Fender, a Southern California inventor and businessman with a talent and passion for electronics. He started the company in his small radio repair shop in Fullerton, Calif., building solid amplifiers and lap steel guitars that were popular with Western swing bands of the era.
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For details on the features and specifications of your bass guitar model, visit the Products section of fender.com, where each individual guitar listing has a Specs link that provides complete and comprehensive information. For wiring diagrams, switch/control function diagrams and parts lists for your specific model, visit the Knowledge Base in the Support section of fender.com, where the Service Diagrams link presents detailed information on more than 250 Fender instrument models.
FAC TO RY S PECS A N D S E T U P Your guitar is solidly built with the best materials and craftsmanship. As part of its final assembly, we’ve hand-adjusted it and set it up to Fender ® factory specs, which give you the best possible playing action. Like all instruments made of wood, your may have experienced moderate changes brought about by exposure to different temperatures and humidity levels. This happens naturally with time and with changes in your instrument’s geographic location.
TA KE N OT E When you first get your guitar, don’t be alarmed if the playing action is no longer set to exact factory specs. It is natural for a guitar’s setup to change due to the factors just listed. Your guitar is designed to include many adjustment points that allow you to compensate for changes that might have taken place after final assembly but before you received it, or to simply customize the instrument to fit your personal preferred playing style.
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1. T R E M E L O C AV I T Y 2. S TR AP BUT TON 3 . B O DY 4 . O U T P U T J AC K 5. BRIDGE 6. BRIDGE SADDLE 7. T O N E C O N T R O L 8 . VO L U M E 9. P I C K U P S E L E C T O R 10 . T R E M E L O B A R 22 11. P I C K G UA R D 20 18 12 . P I C K U P 21 17 19 13 . L O W E R B O U T 23 14 . U P P E R B O U T 15 . S T R A P B U T T O N 16 . 12 F R E T M A R K E R 17. F R E T 18 . F R E T B OA R D 19. N U T 20. TRUSS ROD 21. S T R I N G T R E E 22. TUNING KEY 23.
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E LEC TRI C GU ITA R S E T- U P Note: The following factory specifications are median specs and are meant only as guidelines. They should not be taken as hard-and-fast rules. If you prefer slightly higher or lower action, adjust it as you like, but please be aware that higher action will make the instrument physically more difficult to play, while lower action may result in excessive fret buzz, depending on your technique or playing style.
1. C H A N G I N G S TRI N GS 2. S E T TI N G I NTO N A There is no better, faster or easier way to reinvigorate the sound of your guitar than simply changing the strings. It’s easy to tell when strings are old, worn or dirty—they sound dull and lifeless, and they feel rough when you run your fingers along them. Changing strings isn’t difficult, but there are several ways to do it depending on what Fender ® guitar model you have.
TI O N adjust the distance of the second-string saddle back from the first saddle, using the gauge of the second string as a measurement. For example, if the second string is .011” (0.3 mm), you would move the second-string saddle back .011” (0.3 mm) from the first saddle. Move the third saddle back from the second saddle using the gauge of the third string as a measurement. The fourth-string saddle should be set parallel with the second-string saddle.
4 . S TRI N G H E I G HT the neck curvature is too convex, turn the truss rod adjustment nut clockwise. Adjustment at neck joint (Phillips screwdriver): If the neck curvature is too concave, turn the truss rod adjustment nut clockwise. If the neck curvature is too convex, turn the truss rod adjustment nut counterclockwise. Check your tuning; then check the gap again with the feeler gauge.
5. PI C KU P H E I G HT Pickups that are set too high can cause many kinds of sonic variables. To set them correctly, fret all the strings at the last fret and use a 6” ruler to measure the distance from the bottom of the first (high E) and sixth (low E) strings to the top of their respective pole pieces.
C A RE A N D M A I N T E N A N C E Your Fender ® guitar is precisely crafted to give you years of satisfaction and enjoyment. Occasional routine maintenance will go a long way toward keeping it looking, sounding and playing great for many years. Several helpful tips are listed here: Keep it clean. Dirt, dust, sweat, skin oil, smoke and other pollutants can prematurely age your bass’s finish and hardware. Wipe the strings, neck and bridge often with a lint-free cloth regularly.
LIMIT E D LI FE T IME WA RR A N T Y Fender Musical Instruments Corporation warrants this Fender brand instrument to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for as long as it is owned by the original retail purchaser, except that pickups, switches, jacks, controls, all other electronic components, tuning machines, hardware, pickguards, plated surfaces, gig bags, cases and case hardware are warranted for a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase.
and acids of perspiration, guitar straps, guitar stands/hangers made from vinyl, plastic, rubber or other synthetic materials, any other chemicals or non-Fender-approved polishes. 5. Damage, corrosion or rusting of any hardware components caused by humidity, salty air, or exposure to the moisture, body salts and acids of perspiration. 6. Any damage to an instrument resulting from customization or modification. 7.
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S E RV I C E For service in the United States and Canada, please contact an Authorized Fender Service Center, which you can find by calling the Fender Consumer Relations Department (480) 596-7195 or using the Service and Repairs link on the Support section of fender.com. For service outside the United States and Canada, please contact your authorized dealer or the Fender distributor in your country or region. There is a helpful list of international distributors online at fender.com/distributors.
MO D I FI E D AC T I V E GU ITA R WA RN I N G WARNING - To maintain product safety: Batteries and/or the product in which they are installed, shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire, or the like. • DO NOT replace batteries with rechargeable types of any kind. • Replace only with same or equivalent PP3, 9V type battery. • There may be a danger of fire or explosion if the battery is incorrectly connected/replaced.
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