Doner Design Fight Back Series, User Manual

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Description and Specifications
Encourage a Fighting Spirit with the Doner Designs Air Force Bass
Description
The Doner Designs “Fight Back” military theme guitars and basses were developed to encourage kids
who are fighting life ‐ threatening illnesses as well as the friends and family who support them. These
guitars are fully functional and constructed with premium hardware and electronics sure to please any
musician, but are also works of art suitable for display for the inspiration of anyone. For new or aspiring
players, a headphone amplifier and self ‐ study lesson book are included.
The Air Force theme bass guitar is based on Leo Fender’s famous Precision Bass. The body and neck are
from a value ‐ priced SX bass guitar. Doner Designs then completely rebuilt the guitar by replacing the
pickup, hardware and electronics with premium aftermarket components. Two additional pickups and
an onboard preamp were added. The two added pickups are similar to those used on a Gibson EB ‐ 3
bass. Body routes were added to house the additional pickups, preamp and battery.
The unusual 3 pickup configuration enables the Air Force Bass to emulate the sound of several classic
bass designs including the Precision bass (middle pickup only) Jazz bass (middle and bridge pickups) EB ‐ 0
(neck pickup only), EB ‐ 3 (neck and bridge) and Stingray (bridge only). With all 3 pickups on, the bass has
its own unique tone. The onboard preamp and passive bass and treble controls are somewhat akin to
those found on G&L basses. Tonal flexibility and control is enhanced by three separate volume controls
and on/off switches ‐ one for each pickup.
Aircraft graphics include the Air Force Roundel symbol, USAF stencil lettering and the shark teeth most
commonly seen on the famed P ‐ 51 Mustang WWII aircraft. In addition, a red covered military switch
along with 10 dials and switches give the control panel a cockpit ‐ like feel. The silver and chrome paint
scheme and a strap made of seat belt material also contribute to the overall look. A semi ‐ gloss clear
lacquer helps protect the lettering and contributes to the rugged industrial equipment look.