RAS 57403 Manual Download Page 4

STRAP BUTTONS

Connect the 2 strap buttons to the body with the screws provided. One 
goes  on  the  bottom  center  of  the  body  (as  shown  in  pic).  The  second 
goes on the upper horn at the top of the body. If you are having trouble 
locating this, just look for the small hole drilled into the width of the body 
on the horn above the neck when holding in a playing position.

SETTING UP YOUR BASS

Like  all  guitars,  set  up  is  a  very  personal  thing  in  the  sense  that  most 
players have their own preferences. However in the spirit of getting you 
started we have included this very helpful set up guide.

TOOLS NEEDED

Set of automotive feeler gauges (.002-.025) (0.05–1 mm)

6" (150 mm) ruler (with 1/32" and 1/64" increments) (0.5 mm increments)

Light machine oil (3-in-1, toy locomotive or gun oil)

Phillips screwdriver

Electronic tuner

Summary of Contents for 57403

Page 1: ...eat resources at Stew Mac http www stewmac com How To Online_Resources Finishing Youtube https www youtube com results search_query how to finish a guitar body Masking tape Get the good stuff At a min...

Page 2: ...from the top of the headstock Next slide the tuning machine into the hole from the back of the headstock Be sure to mark and drill pilot holes for the tuning machine screws The Maple neck is very har...

Page 3: ...ttom of the bridge You may need to strip some of the insulation off the wire Failure to get a proper ground will result in an open circuit and no sound when you try playing If this wire is not visible...

Page 4: ...on the horn above the neck when holding in a playing position SETTING UP YOUR BASS Like all guitars set up is a very personal thing in the sense that most players have their own preferences However in...

Page 5: ...t each string for the proper length and desired amount of winds Pull the fourth string 3 76 mm past its tuning post and cut it make sure to pull each string taut Insert through the eyelet in the tunin...

Page 6: ...tion to avoid rattles First check tuning Using a 6 150 mm ruler measure the distance between bottom of strings and top of the 17th fret Adjust bridge saddles to the height according to the chart below...

Page 7: ...ments Re tune play and make further adjustments as needed ADDITIONAL HINTS There are a few other things that you can do to optimize your tuning stability that have more to do with playing and tuning h...

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