CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Your new Fender
®
bass is precision crafted to give you many years of playing satisfaction. A few simple maintenance
procedures will help keep your instrument in top condition for years to come.
Keep Your Bass Clean:
Dirt, dust, skin oils, perspiration and smoke can prematurely age the finish and fittings of your
bass. Wipe down the entire instrument with a soft dry Fender approved polish cloth after each use. Clean and polish your
bass periodically using a Fender approved polish on the finished wood surfaces and Fender approved polish/cleaner
on the metal surfaces, then dry with a soft polishing cloth. Visit
www.fender.com
for information on Fender approved
polish and polishing cloths.
Oil The Fretboard Periodically:
The natural oils in Rosewood, Pau Ferro and Ebony fingerboards may dry out
over time. Rough, exposed fret edges are evidence of dry, shrunken wood. It is a good idea to give your fretboard
a “drink” of lemon oil, boiled linseed oil or other non silicone-based wood/furniture oil, periodically to preserve
its integrity and natural beauty.
Note: With the strings removed, apply oil first to a clean lint free cloth, rub into
the wood, let it soak in for a few minutes, and then wipe to dry any excess oil. Do not apply oil to the finished
surfaces of the bass.
Examine Strap Buttons Periodically:
Over time, the shifting weight of your bass on the strap may cause
the strap button screws to loosen up. Snug them up from time to time. If loose screws are neglected and
not tightened up, the moving weight of the instrument may expand the mounting holes to the point where
the screws will no longer hold fast.
Setup And Adjust As Needed:
Familiarize yourself with the setup and adjustment procedures in this
manual or visit an Authorized Fender Service Center and adjust as needed.
Note: Neglecting an instrument
that is in need of adjustment may lead to complications.
Seasonal Adjustments:
Your bass, like all instruments made from wood, can be sensitive to seasonal
fluctuations of temperature and humidity. It is natural for the woods to expand and contract with these changes and
this movement can affect the setup and playability of the bass. It’s a good idea to schedule routine adjustments to
compensate for the effects of these seasonal variations.
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Care
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