G U I T A R S
G U I T A R S
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bridge’s back edge (Fig. 3). Rotating this screw counterclockwise moves
the saddle forward (toward the neck), causing the string pitch to raise
(become sharp). Rotating the screw clockwise moves the saddle back-
ward (toward the bridge), causing the string’s pitch to lower (become flat).
The instrument is perfectly intonated when the harmonic at the 12th fret
and the fretted note at the 12th fret are equal in pitch.
For more information on adjustments, visit the Zon Guitars web site, at
http://www.zonguitars.com.
Pickups
The pickups on your bass should be set for equal balance of volume
from the neck to the bridge position, as well as from string to string. The
pickups should be set close to the strings for maximum output, but not
so close that the strings contact the pickup surface when played. String
contact with the pickup will mar the surface and send unwanted tran-
sients through your amp, possibly causing damage to it.
Please note:
When adjusting pickup heights, care should be taken not
to overtighten the screws, as damage may occur to the pickup.
Adjusting the narrow-bar-style pickups (Fig. 4).
With a small
Phillips-head screwdriver, adjust the screws located on either edge of
the pickup to achieve the desired height. Clockwise rotation of the screw
lowers the pickup. Counterclockwise rotation raises the pickup. The machine
screws used to secure the pickups feed into threaded inserts set into the
body. This provides smooth adjustment and prevents the screw from strip-
ping the hole, a common problem when regular wood screws are used.
Adjusting the soapbar-style pickups (Fig. 5 & 6).
To begin, the
mounting of these pickups was designed to eliminate springs and pro-
vide a rigid fix to the body. In this design, two screws on the pickup’s
face pull down while two screws located through two holes in the pickup
push up.
Fig. 4.
Turning each screw clockwise lowers its side of the pickup, while
turning counterclockwise raises it.
Turn screws to adjust height
Fig. 5.
Two screws adjust the pickup height, while two lock the pickup in
place.
Turn screws to adjust height
Fig. 6.
Turning each screw clockwise lowers its corner of the pickup,
while turning counterclockwise raises it.
Turning this screw
raises and lowers
the pickup height.
Turning this screw
locks the pickup in
place.
Bass body
Threaded
insert
Threaded
insert
