Fender Elite Series Precision Bass I amp II Owners Manual - Page 11

AMUSIMIINT PROCEDURE Because of travel, climatic conditions and differences in playing styles, you might have need to adjust your render Elite bass. if it becomes necessary, the following procedure is the standard set at the factory. To make these adjustments, you will need the following: 1 -2mm Allen Wrench (supplied) I -118" Allen Wrench (supplied) 1 -Cape 1 -Feeler gauge 1 -6" Mechanics ruler 1. Tuning Tune the instrument to standard pitch. 2. Adjust Neck Curvature Sight down the neck and check for irregularities. Install a capo at the first fret, depress the 4th string at the last fret with your left hand. Using a feeler gauge, check the gap between the bottom of the 4th string and the top of the 8th fret. The recommended string clearance should be no more than .022" nor less than .012". No other fret should show a gap greater than that measured at the 8th fret. No intermediate frets should be higher than the line running from the first to the last fret. If an adjustment is necessary, insert the 118" Allen wrench (supplied) into the truss rod adjustment hole. Rotate it gently until you feel it engage in the hex socket. 9