Bass Side
Treble Side
Vintage style
8/64" (3.6 mm)
6/64" (2.4 mm)
Noiseless™ Series
8/64" (3.6 mm)
6/64" (2.4 mm)
Standard "J" or "P"
7/64" (2.8 mm)
5/64" (2 mm)
Special Design Humbuckers
7/64" (2.8 mm)
5/64" (2 mm)
INTONATION (FINE TUNING)
Adjustments should be made after all of the above have been accomplished. Set the
pickup selector switch (if your bass has one) in the middle position, and turn the volume
and tone controls to their maximum settings. Check tuning. Check each string at the
12th fret, harmonic to fretted note (make sure you are depressing the string evenly to
the fret, not the fingerboard). If sharp, lengthen the string by adjusting the saddle back.
If flat, shorten the string by moving the saddle forward. Remember, basses are
tempered instruments! 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 habits.
Each time you play your bass, before you do your final tuning, play for a few minutes to
allow the strings to warm up. Metal expands when warm and contracts when cool. After
you've played a few riffs and done a few slaps and pops, you can then do your final
tuning. Remember—with most tuning keys, it's preferable to tune up to pitch. However,
with locking tuners, go past the note and tune down to pitch. Finally, wipe the strings,
neck and bridge with a lint-free cloth after playing. When transporting or storing your
bass, even for short periods, avoid leaving it anyplace you wouldn't feel comfortable
yourself.
CONTACT
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