OWNERS MANUALFOR FENDER BASSES
Si necesita acceder a los manuales de instrucciones de las guitarras bajos en Espaol, visite nuestra pgina web http://www.fender.com/support
Vous trouverez le mode demploi des guitares basses Fender en franais sur le site Internet http://www.fender.com/support
Il manuale duso dei bassi Fender in Italiano disponibile nel nostro sito web http://www.fender.com/support
Das Fender Bedienungshandbuch fr Bsse in Deutsch, finden Sie auf unserer Website http://www.fender.com/support
Se desejar ler o manual do proprietrio Fender para baixos em portugus, por favor, visite nosso website em http://www.fender.com/support
Fender http://www.fender.com/support
Lang
uag
es
1
Congratulations, youve just purchased a piece of history from Fender Musical Instruments, the company that brought the solid body electric bass guitar to the world. Whether you are new to the bass or even if youve been playing for years, this manual will give you all the information you need to take the mystery out of tuning, changing strings, setup, adjustment, intonation, care, and maintenance of your bass. Its easy! And once youve learned how to care for your bass properly, youll find that it will take great care of you too, by providing a wonderful vehicle for years of fun, creativity, and musical self-expression. With that in mind, we hope youll take a few moments to read through this entire owners manual. Youll be glad you did!
Wel
com
e to
the
Fend
er F
am
ily
2
Fender---our very name is synonymous with all things bass. The electric bass guitar and the bass amplifier simply werent available to the masses before Clarence Leo Fender and his small Southern California company conceived of and produced the Precision Bass and the Bassman amplifier in the early 1950s. Throughout the 1930s and 40s, the upright bass, which was the standard in popular music at the time, could barely be heard beneath the rumble and volume of the pop and big bands of the era. In 1951 Fender changed all of that with the creation of the Precision Bass, an electric bass guitar with precise intonation that when amplified, could be easily heard and felt on the bandstands andthroughout the dance venues of the day, forever altering the landscape of popular and recordedMusic.
From the Beginning
3
Hist
ory
In 1960 Fender created another revolutionary instrument, the Jazz Bass. With its offset waist, two pickups and narrow neck, the Jazz Bass was sonically versatile, faster playing, and soon became the standard by which all other bass
guitars were measured. Fender basses became the most recorded basses on the planet and they persist in dominating the catalogs of popular music today because the unique character of their voices has helped to define and shape the very styles and genres of electric music we all love and listen to. Fender continues to be on the cutting edge of bass guitar development and offers a phenomenal selection of world class basses and bass amplifiers for everyone from the beginning player to seasoned touring and recording professionals. From James Jamerson to Geddy Lee to Jaco Pastorius to Marcus Miller, the Fender bass has been the vehicle of choice for the masters and innovators. With your new bass, the same opportunity to become a virtuoso is now in your hands. So, now that you have a brand new bass guitar, its time to strap it on, plug it in and Make History!
4
History
2000+Fender continues to innovate into the
future
1946Fender founded byClarence Leonidas
Leo Fender1954
Stratocaster unveiled
1960Jazz Bass
created
1965Fender sold to CBS
1951Precision Bass
andBassman amp
created
1952The Twin Amp
created
1950Telecaster
andEsquire created
1958Jazzmaster quitar
createdmid-1980s
modern-era Fender launched1962
Jaguar quitarcreated
Timeline
5
Hist
ory
6
strapbutton
body pickupspickup pole
piece
intonation adjustment
screw
bridge saddle
bridge
output jack volume/tone control knobs
pickguardstring
strap button
truss rod adjustment
(depending on model)
neck
Whether you know the names of all the parts or not, anatomical charts are always cool. Heres the basic anatomy of a bass guitar:
Ana
tom
y 10
1
7
Ana
tomy
headstock
tuning machine post (shaft)
string tree(retainer)
nut
fret fingerboard
dot position inlay
12th fret(octave) position
inlay
tuning machines(keys)
truss rod adjustment
(depending on model)
8
Anatomy
9
Fea
ture
s
Spec
s
Con
trols
&
For detailed info on the features and specifications of your bass guitar, visit the Products section of www.fender.com, where each individual
bass guitar listing has a Specs link thatll give you an easy-to-read list.
For switch/control function diagrams, parts lists and wiring diagrams for your specific model, visit the Support section of www.fender.com, where the Wiring Diagrams/Parts Lists link will take you to info several Fender
instrument models.
You can always contact us directly to get this information as well, either by mail, telephone or e-mail:
Attn: Consumer RelationsFender Musical Instruments Corp.
8860 East Chaparral Road, Suite 100Scottsdale, Ariz. 85250-2610
[email protected]
10
Info
Your bass has been constructed with the finest materials and processes available. As part of its final assembly, it has been hand adjusted and set up to the Fender factory specifications, which produce the best possible playing action. However, this instrument, like all instruments made from wood, can be sensitive to fluctuations in temperature and humidity. The woods of your bass absorb moisture from the air when it is humid, and they evaporate moisture out when the humidity falls. The wood also expands and contracts with changes in temperature. These natural movements are fairly minute, and while generally not visible to the naked eye, they can dramatically affect the setup and playability of the instrument. On a hot day, for example, when an already-tuned instrument is taken from a hot car into a cool air-conditioned environment and removed from its case, its woods cool and shrink fairly quickly. This contraction decreases the string tension and causes the tuning to drop noticeably flat. These same aspects may come into play after an instrument leaves our factory and before you receive it from your Dealer. The playing action and setup of the instrument when you receive it will depend on several factors, such as: The amount of time between the final assembly and when the instrument actually ships from Fender. The amount of time taken during shipping for the instrument to travel from Fenders warehouse to its final destination. The method of shipping the instrument, i.e. ground, air etc. The climatic conditions the instrument is exposed to during shipment. The climatic conditions of the shipping destination. The amount of time the instrument is in stock at your Fender Dealer before you receive it. Whether or not a product preparation setup has been performed on the instrument by your Dealer before you receive it.
UNDERSTANDING THE EFFECTS OF TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY
11
Info
DO NOT BE ALARMED IF, WHEN YOU FIRST RECEIVE THE INSTRUMENT, YOU FIND THAT THE PLAYING ACTION IS NO LONGER SET TO FACTORY SPECIFICATIONS. IT IS NATURAL FOR THE SETUP TO CHANGE OVER TIME WHEN EXPOSED TO THE FACTORS DESCRIBED ON THE PREVIOUS PAGE. Fender electric instruments have numerous points of adjustment that will allow you to compensate for the changes in the playing action that may have occurred between final assembly and when you receive the instrument. If you find the action to be too high or too low for your taste or playing style, please review this manual for details on the setup, adjustment, and maintenance that will return the instrument to an optimum playing condition for you.
If you have any doubts in your ability to make these adjustments correctly, take your bass to an Authorized Fender Service Center for assistance. Please Note: Initial standard setup and adjustment of the instrument and its components at the time of purchase are considered normal Dealer product preparation and are not covered by the Fender warranty. Upon receipt and acceptance of the instrument, the consumer assumes all responsibility for setups, adjustments, and maintenance.
12
Info
Electronic tuner Wire cutters Capo Set of automotive feeler gauges (.002 - .025) A 6 ruler (with 1/32 and 1/64 increments) A large Phillips screwdriver (Vintage Series basses), or the hex truss rod adjustment wrench that accompanied your bass (modern basses) Mini flat-head screwdriver (Vintage Series basses), or the hex saddle height adjustment wrench that accompanied your bass (modern basses)
Great Electric Bass Guitar SetupWhile it is certainly possible to give your bass a great setup just using some basic tools and your eyeballs, we have found that the job is considerably easier with the right tools. For best results in changing strings and performing setups and adjustments, we recommend using the tools listed below.
TUNINGIf you dont own an electronic tuner, you may want to purchase one. It will simplify many of the following procedures. If you already have one, just plug in and turn the
