User manual CARVIN BASS CARE

[. . . ] If you change to considerably lighter or heavier strings, you may need to adjust the truss rod in the neck to maintain good string action. For long string life, keep the strings clean with a soft dry cloth. Replace strings regularly to avoid dead strings which can cause intonation problems. s INTONATION Carvin presets the string saddles for accurate intonation. [. . . ] 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 can check the neck yourself for the proper amount of forward bow. 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. Turn the nut 1/10 of a turn and recheck. 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. Turn the 1/4" truss rod nut counter clockwise until you have . 015" forward bow. This is about the thickness of 2 business cards or playing cards. If you don't have a straightedge or feeler gauge set you can achieve great results by pressing one of your outside strings down at the first fret and 24th fret and having a friend slide 2 stacked playing cards between the 7th fret and the bottom of the string. The 2 cards should slide under without lifting the string up. [. . . ] You can adjust the tension of the Carvin tuning keys with the phillips screwdriver. Just tighten or loosen the screw on the end of the button until the desired tension is obtained. 1-800-854-2235 · Your bass is constructed of seasoned solid wood and dried to specific moisture requirements. · 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. [. . . ]