User manual CARVIN BASS CARE

[. . . ] Pull the end of the string past the tuning key string post and cut the string so that it extends about 2" past the center of the string post. Now stick the end of the string into the hole on top of the string post and wind it around the string post by turning the tuning key button. Proceed by stringing up the remaining strings to pitch. s IMPORTANT Within several days of receiving your bass, it may require a truss rod adjustment, especially if your local weather is either very dry or very humid. [. . . ] Repeat this procedure for each string. s BRIDGE ADJUSTMENTS Each Carvin bass is set for best possible playing action for the average bassist. If this dimension is much greater or less than this when you first receive your bass then your neck will probably require a truss rod adjustment. Bassists with a light playing style can possibly lower the action slightly. All bassist with a hard playing style will probably have to raise the action slightly. Use a . 050" allen wrench to raise or lower saddles. s 2-WAY TRUSS ROD ADJUSTMENT Carvin basses come with a 2-way adjustable truss rod, allowing you to add the proper amount of forward bow to necks with a reverse bow condition. You will need a straightedge about 24" long and a feeler gauge set. Tune the bass to the proper pitch and place the straightedge edgewise on the center of the fingerboard so that it is resting on the first and last fret. Now take the feeler gauge set and check for clearance at the 7th fret. If there is less than . 010" clearance, the truss rod nut must be turned counter clockwise. If more than . 020" clearance, the truss rod nut must be turned clockwise. Turning the nut to the left (clockwise) will reduce the amount of forward bow. To make adjustments use the 1/4" socket screwdriver provided with your bass. NOTE: If you have just received your Carvin bass and the string action is very low with buzzing frets, then chances are the neck needs adjusting because of a backbowed condition sometimes caused during shipping. If this is the case then remove the truss rod cover with a small phillips screwdriver. [. . . ] · If you live in a desert, high mountain or a cold winter region, you will experience dry and extreme weather conditions from time to time, which can cause your wood and finish to crack. You can prevent cracking by storing your bass in it's case and by not subjecting it to extreme heat or cold. · If you live in humid regions such as the Southeastern United States, or near the ocean, you should take extra precautions and keep your instrument in its case or gig bag as much as possible. [. . . ]