Fender Standard Precision Bass Short-Scale Owner Manual
Fender Standard Precision Bass Short-Scale Manual
 |
View all Fender Standard Precision Bass Short-Scale manuals
Add to My Manuals
Save this manual to your list of manuals |
Fender Standard Precision Bass Short-Scale manual content summary:
- Fender Standard Precision Bass Short-Scale | Owner Manual - Page 1
PRECISION AND JAZZ BASSES .0,*er.2elvvinit4 Plretoe' THE SOUND THAT CREATES LEGENDS - Fender Standard Precision Bass Short-Scale | Owner Manual - Page 2
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 - Fender Standard Precision Bass Short-Scale | Owner Manual - Page 3
, you are assured of receiving an instrument of superior quality, lasting beauty and exceptional playability. We urge you to take the time to read this manual and familiarize yourself with the many new features and capabilities of this instrument. if" - Fender Standard Precision Bass Short-Scale | Owner Manual - Page 4
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" ( - Fender Standard Precision Bass Short-Scale | Owner Manual - Page 5
27-6220 27-6400 Std P-Bass J-Bass (left handed) Special 1 P-Bass 1 P-Bass 1 J-Bass Cyclovac Carbon Grahpite Standard Standard No 3-position 27-6720 27-6500 Std J-Bass Std J-Bass (left handed) 2 J-Bass 2 J-Bass Cydovac Cyclovac Standard No Standard No 1 Volume 1 Tone No 2 - Fender Standard Precision Bass Short-Scale | Owner Manual - Page 6
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 - Fender Standard Precision Bass Short-Scale | Owner Manual - Page 7
CONTROL FEATURES The Fender Jazz Bass Special series features a Precision Bass pickup in the rhythm (neck) position and a Jazz Bass pickup in the lead (bridge position). It features two independent volume controls, a toggle pickup selector switch, and a master TBX tone control. The toggle switch - Fender Standard Precision Bass Short-Scale | Owner Manual - Page 8
VOLUME CONTROL The Volume Control allows you to control the volume level at the instrument. TONE CONTROL The Tone Control allows you to modify the instrument's tonal characteristics. Maximum brightness occurs when the control is turned to the full clockwise position. Advancing the knob - Fender Standard Precision Bass Short-Scale | Owner Manual - Page 9
1/2" (1.3 cm) leader for vertical insertion into the capstan hole. Turn the tuning machine knob counterclockwise to wind the string onto the capstan, guiding the windings toward the base of the capstan. This method insures adequate downward pressure on the nut and prevents string slippage. 7 - Fender Standard Precision Bass Short-Scale | Owner Manual - Page 10
TRUSS ROD, ACTION, AND INTONATION ADJUSTMENTS You may have need to adjust your Fender bass because of travel effects, climatic conditions, a change in your string gauges, or to accommodate your playing style. If it becomes necessary, the following procedure outlines the standards set at the factory. - Fender Standard Precision Bass Short-Scale | Owner Manual - Page 11
Under normal tension, the neck should have a slight concave curvature. By creating a counteracting force, the truss rod prevents the neck from bending excessively under the stress placed on it by the strings. The tension on the rod is adjustable so the correct curvature can be achieved by regulating - Fender Standard Precision Bass Short-Scale | Owner Manual - Page 12
truss rod nut is loosened. Take the instrument to the nearest Authorized Fender Dealer or service center for inspection. Note: The truss rod should not be left loose, but should be tightened by at least a quarter turn. 3. Set Bridge Height The - Fender Standard Precision Bass Short-Scale | Owner Manual - Page 13
the factory, and normally does not require further adjustments. Adjusting nut height requires proper tools and skill, and should be referred to qualified service personnel. 5. Set Pickup Height The pickups on your Fender bass are height adjustable. This allows you to balance volume response between - Fender Standard Precision Bass Short-Scale | Owner Manual - Page 14
between the pickup and the bottom of each string when pressed at the last fret. Note: Pickups set too close to the strings can cause false tones and loss of sustain. 6. Adjust Intonation The bridge allows length adjustment of each string to ensure proper intonation. For optimum results, the se - Fender Standard Precision Bass Short-Scale | Owner Manual - Page 15
NECK ANGLE ADJUSTMENT Fender instruments are designed using almost no neck angle. They are adjusted at the factory to maximize the adjustment features of the bridge section. Some Fender basses feature 4-bolt neck angle adjustment for adjusting the pitch of the neck to the body. If there is a hole in - Fender Standard Precision Bass Short-Scale | Owner Manual - Page 16
engage in the hex head slot. Turn the wrench clockwise if you wish to increase the amount of neck angle; turn it counterclockwise if you wish to decrease the amount of neck angle. After the adjustment is complete, retighten the four neck screws in the proper sequence: the two furthest from the tilt - Fender Standard Precision Bass Short-Scale | Owner Manual - Page 17
strings, gauges .045 to .105. If your bass needs repair work, refer all such work to your Authorized Fender Dealer whose trained personnel and complete service facilities will assure your satisfaction. 15 - Fender Standard Precision Bass Short-Scale | Owner Manual - Page 18
the serial number is defaced or removed, or the product has been damaged by alteration, misuse, accident, or neglect; or the product has been serviced by persons not authorized by Fender Musical Instruments. The company assumes no liability for property damage of any sort which may result from the - Fender Standard Precision Bass Short-Scale | Owner Manual - Page 19
may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and 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 - Fender Standard Precision Bass Short-Scale | Owner Manual - Page 20
-
1 -
2 -
3 -
4 -
5 -
6 -
7 -
8
-
9
-
10
-
11
-
12
-
13
-
14
-
15
-
16
-
17
-
18
-
19
-
20
 |
 |
PRECISION
AND
JAZZ
BASSES
.
0,
*er.2elvvinit
4
Plretoe'
THE
SOUND
THAT
CREATES
LEGENDS