Fender Standard Precision Bass Owners Manual

Fender Standard Precision Bass Manual

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  • Fender Standard Precision Bass | Owners Manual - Page 1
    PRECISION AND JAZZ BASSES .0,*er.2elvvinit4 Plretoe' THE SOUND THAT CREATES LEGENDS
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    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
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    complete satisfaction. Your new bass contains many features developed by Fender's engineering staff. As a result, 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
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    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" (863.6 mm) Fretboard Rosewood Maple Radius 7-1/4" (184.2 mm) 7-1/4" (184.2 mm) Frets 20 20 Output Jack Pickguard
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    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 Volume 1 1BX No 2 Volume 1 Tone No 2 Volume 1 Tone No 32" (812.8 mm) Rosewood 7-1/4" (184.2 mm) 20 Pickguard 34,E (863.6 mm) Rosewood 7-1/4" (184
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    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
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    FEATURES The Fender Jazz Bass Special series features a Precision Bass pickup in the rhythm (neck) position and a Jazz Bass pickup in the varied by further independent adjustment of the volume and tone controls. Standard Jazz Basses have two pickups, but no selector switch. The tone control acts
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    high frequencies, moving the sound from bright to more mellow to provide all the Fender tonal characteristics previously available. Until now this has been the primary method of making tonal adjustments on electric guitars, but with the TBX Control, you also now have the option of adding presence
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    position activates the bridge pickup; the up position activates the neck pickup; the middle position activates both sinultaneously. STRINGING Insert the tuning machine knob counterclockwise to wind the string onto the capstan, guiding the windings toward the base of the capstan. This method insures
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    in the order presented. Failure to follow the proper sequence may produce undesirable results. 1. Tuning Tune the instrument to standard pitch. 2. Adjust Neck Curvature (Truss Rod) Each Fender bass is carefully adjusted at the factory. The truss rod and string height are set for optimum action and
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    to string tension. To check the truss rod setting, tune the bass to playing pitch. Install a capo at the first fret, depress the 4th string at the fret where the neck joins the body. Using a feeler gauge, check the gap between the bottom of the 4th string and the top of the 8th
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    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 recommended string clearance at the fret where the neck joins the body (measured by the
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    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 adjustment screws clockwise. The recommended string clearance (3/32") is measured (using a 6" [15.2 cm] mechanic's ruler) 11
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    proper intonation. For optimum results, the se adjustments should be made when the strings are in new condition. Tune the bass. Set the pickup selector switch to the neck pickup position and the tone and volume control at the maximum settings. Check the intonation of each string with an electronic
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    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 the
  • Fender Standard Precision Bass | Owners Manual - Page 16
    in the neck. If the neck angle does not require any tilt, after tightening the four anchoring screws, be sure to turn the Allen screw clockwise until you feel resistance. This will prevent the Allen screw from causing unwanted vibrations. CARE OF YOUR BASS Your new Fender bass is precision made to
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    of your bass. Change them often, using Fender strings. Basses are strung at the factory with Fender's 1000 set of Stainless Steel 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
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    charge if the product is returned to any Athorized Fender Dealer or Fender Service Center. Any service performed by other than an Authorized Fender Dealer or Fender Service Center is not reimburseable under the warranty. Transportation costs are not included in this warranty. This warranty becomes
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    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
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PRECISION
AND
JAZZ
BASSES
.
0,
*er.2elvvinit
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Plretoe'
THE
SOUND
THAT
CREATES
LEGENDS