Entwodiksyon
This manual provides essential information for the setup, operation, and maintenance of your Fender American Professional II Precision Bass. Designed for musicians seeking a familiar yet versatile instrument, this bass features a comfortable '63 P Bass neck profile, smooth rolled fingerboard edges, and a "Super-Natural" satin finish. It is equipped with a new V-Mod II split-coil pickup for articulate sound and a HiMass Vintage Bridge for enhanced sustain and attack.
Enstalasyon
1. Debake
Carefully remove your bass from its case. Inspect the instrument for any visible damage that may have occurred during shipping. Retain all packaging materials for future transport or storage.
2. Premye Enspeksyon
Examine the neck, body, hardware, and electronics. Ensure all components are securely fastened.
3. String Installation and Tuning
Your bass comes with factory strings. For optimal performance, ensure they are properly seated and tuned to standard E-A-D-G (from thickest to thinnest string). Use a reliable electronic tuner for accuracy.
Imaj: Devan nèt view of the Fender American Professional II Precision Bass in Olympic White with a rosewood fingerboard and tortoise pickguard.
4. Atachman braslè
Attach a guitar strap to the strap buttons located on the upper horn and the bottom end of the body. Ensure the strap is securely fastened before playing.
Operating Your Bass
1. Konekte ak yon Amplifier
Insert a standard 1/4-inch instrument cable into the output jack located on the side of the bass body. Connect the other end of the cable to your bass ampopinyon moun ki ap viv la.
Imaj: Gwo plan view of the lower body of the Fender Precision Bass, highlighting the volume and tone control knobs, and the 1/4-inch output jack.
2. Kontwòl
- Volim bouton: Controls the overall output level of the instrument. Turn clockwise to increase volume, counter-clockwise to decrease.
- Bouton Ton: Ajiste frekans treble yo. Vire nan sans zegwi mont lan pou ton ki pi klere, nan sans kontrè zegwi mont lan pou ton ki pi cho ak pi fonse.
3. Pozisyon pou jwe
Hold the bass comfortably, whether standing or seated. Adjust your strap length to allow for easy access to all frets and controls.
Antretyen
1. Netwayaj
Regularly wipe down the body, neck, and strings with a soft, lint-free cloth after each use to remove sweat and grime. For the body finish, use a guitar-specific polish sparingly. For the rosewood fingerboard, a specialized fretboard conditioner can be applied periodically to prevent drying.
2. Ranplasman kòd
Strings should be replaced regularly, depending on usage, to maintain optimal tone and playability. Replace one string at a time to maintain neck tension. Refer to the headstock image for proper string winding around the tuning machines.
Imaj: Gwo plan view of the Fender Precision Bass headstock, showing the four tuning machines and the Fender logo.
3. Swen Manch Gibson an
Keep the rosewood fretboard clean and moisturized. Avoid harsh chemicals. If the fretboard appears dry, apply a small amount of lemon oil or a dedicated fretboard conditioner.
4. Enspeksyon Materyèl
Periodically check all screws and nuts on the tuning machines, bridge, and pickguard for tightness. Do not overtighten.
Depanaj
This section addresses common issues you might encounter with your bass.
1. Pa gen okenn son ki soti
- Tcheke Koneksyon Kab: Ensure the instrument cable is securely plugged into both the bass and the amplifier.
- Amplifier pouvwa: Verifye a amplifier is turned on and its volume is not set to zero.
- Volim Bass: Confirm the volume knob on your bass is turned up.
- Entegrite kab: Test with a different instrument cable to rule out a faulty cable.
2. Buzzing or Fret Noise
- Teknik pou jwe: Ensure proper finger placement and pressure on the frets.
- String Height (Action): If buzzing persists, the string action might be too low. This may require professional adjustment of the bridge saddles or truss rod.
- Fret Wear: Worn frets can cause buzzing. This typically requires professional fret leveling or replacement.
3. Poor Intonation
If notes played at the 12th fret do not match the harmonic at the 12th fret, the intonation needs adjustment. This involves adjusting the length of each string at the bridge saddles. This is a precise adjustment best performed by an experienced technician.
Imaj: Gwo plan view of the Fender Precision Bass bridge, showing the individual saddles and the V-Mod II split-coil pickup.
Espesifikasyon
| Karakteristik | Detay |
|---|---|
| Non modèl | American Professional II Precision Bass |
| Nimewo Modèl | 0193930705 |
| Materyèl kò | Alder |
| Kò Fini | Gloss Urethane |
| Materyèl kou | Maple |
| Fini kou a | "Super-Natural" Satin Urethane with Gloss Urethane Headstock Face |
| Materyèl fretboard | Rosewood |
| Kantite fret | 20 |
| Materyèl nwa | Zo |
| Pon | 4-Saddle HiMass Vintage (String-Through-Body or Top-Load) |
| Pickups | V-Mod II Split Single-Coil Precision Bass |
| Kontwòl | Master Volume, Master Tone |
| Materyèl Fini | Nickel/Chrome |
| Fisèl | Fender USA 7250M Nickel Plated Steel (.045-.105 Gauges) |
| Dimansyon (L x W x H) | 53 x 19 x 6 pous |
| Pwa atik | 3 liv (Note: This is likely shipping weight, actual instrument weight may vary) |
Garanti ak sipò
Fender instruments are covered by a limited warranty. For specific details regarding your instrument's warranty coverage, please refer to the warranty card included with your purchase or visit the official Fender website. For technical support, service, or parts, contact Fender customer service directly.
Resous sou entènèt: For additional resources, including FAQs, setup guides, and product registration, visit www.fender.com/support.
