Fender US Vintage 62 Precision Bass Owners Manual - Page 5

FENDER ELECTRIC BASSES The purpose of this Jazz Bass and Precision Bass Instruction Manual is to acquaint you with the various features of the instruments, and their adjustments, and to give playing tips that may be useful to the player. Since their introductions, the Fender Precision Bass and Jazz Bass have become a part of the instrumentation of many of the world's leading musical organizations. Both bassmen and guitarists have found their technique improves very rapidly with these instruments and that they can play considerably more difficult work than ever before. Both instruments contain features that make playing even easier and tone more precise. With the Fender Basses, only light finger action is necessary for fretting and picking. Greater volume is attainable with little effort by use of the volume controls, and tonal variations may be achieved with the wide-range tone controls. Also appreciated by bassmen is the fact that with Fender Basses you are able to move around while playing; the over-all bulk is considerably less than the old-style bass, providing convenience and portability. Careful study of this manual will fully explain all components, their functions and adjustments to assure your complete satisfaction with your Fender Bass. 4