We have 6 fender precision bass manuals available for free pdf download. The distance from neck pocket to the nut i can figure out. Neck adjustment 22 the neck adjustment process 29 bridge setting the intonation 31. If youre repairing or modifying your instrument or simply need some replacement part numbers, these lists and diagrams should help you. Fender 0990802920 roasted maple precision bass neck, 20fret. Routing templates for pickups, battery boxes, and hipshot tremelo bridges. What we call longscale basses have become more or less the standard scale length for basses, thanks to leo fender and the precision bass he introduced in 1951. I asked for a mike dint headstock template, and someone was nice enough to give me all of those. Fender deluxe active precision bass special manual downloads. Find great deals on ebay for p bass neck and precision bass neck. Buy fender precision bass pickups original vintage design. Standard precision bass guitar pdf manual download.
P bass blueprints custom bass guitar, fender bass, fender. Shop fender guitars, basses, amplifiers, audio equipment, accessories, apparel and more. Bass bodies and necks nicely done jazz and p style bodies both finished and unfinished necks that fit either body style. Alternatively if you can live without the vibe, ive got an ibanez sr500 and have recently got a us standard precision im actually really surprised how close the sr on the neck pickup with the bass boosted gets to the p tone, and the neck is really thin and comfortable. But then i remembered that i only purchased this bass for something to play around with. Dec 29, 2018 right now over 10,000 bass players are enrolled in the academy here at scotts bass lessons and are making a real difference to their playing. Right now over 10,000 bass players are enrolled in the academy here at scotts bass lessons and are making a real difference to their playing. Media in category fender precision bass the following 70 files are in this category, out of 70 total. There are exceptions on this rule, beacuse there are narrow and wide 5string basses.
Comfort is a subjective thing, as i prefer the p neck for most situations on account of my xl hands. Pdf precision bass electric guitar plan fender cad guitar plans. The content we offer here costs us a lot to develop, so all we ask is that you share it on social networks or with fellow bassists, this will make us grow and also be doing bigger this method of electric bass with free pdf. Our electric guitar plans can be downloaded immediately as a pdf.
Most precision and jazz bass production models have what fender calls a modern c shape neck. The precision bass often shortened to p bass is a bass guitar manufactured by fender musical instruments corporation. Free pdf downloads for fender deluxe active precision bass special manuals at download free instrument pdf manuals for top brands. Fender standard precision bass parts list pdf download. His fender custom shop work includes bass guitars for u2s. The blues composite scale, if you are a jazz or a blues bass player you must. I had a p bass neck, case, knobs and set of strings for a fender p bass so i decided to build one to replace the 1966 precision bass i had just sold.
Browse stratocaster replacement necks, telecaster replacement necks, fender jazz bass necks, jazzmaster replacement necks, and more to find the right guitar neck for you. From inexpensive starter basses to mindboggling custom shop instruments, weve got the bass to match your needs. In its standard, post1957 configuration, the precision bass is a solid body, fourstringed instrument equipped with a single splitcoil humbucking pickup and a onepiece, 20 fret maple neck with rosewood, pau ferro, or maple fingerboard. The pdf links on this page are for the most common configurations and are here primarily for you to check the overall fit of the pick guard buy gauging its overall shape and mounting hole layout etc. At sweetwater, we carry a wide selection of replacement guitar necks and replacement bass guitar necks from todays top brands. The fender jazz bass or j bass is the second model of electric bass created by leo fender. Fender precision bass blueprint for the classic bass. Fender american standard jazz bass 2003 sunburst price. Each models neck is maple, with maple, rosewood, or pao ferro fingerboards available. The precision bass long history dates back to 1951, and the fender american standard precision bass has become the flagship of fenders pbass line and a staple in popular music. We have pdf outlines for most pick guards we make but not necessarily all of them. Bass package with 4string electric bass with poplar body, maple neck, indian laurel fingerboard, standard splitcoil precision bass pickup, and singlecoil jazz bass pickup brown sunburst. Oct 14, 2016 yet the precision bass has spent well over half a century at the heart of nearly every form of modern music, is one of the bestselling electric bass guitars and with its twin cutaway body and classic fender headstock, has become a cultural icon. Even though some bass players know how to do it, most turn to a professional to do it for them.
The original precision bass was introduced in 1951 and had a single coil pickup approximately halfway between the bridge and the end of the fretboard. P and j bass body plans are available for free all over the web, but not necks. October 7, 2018 jonathan proud leave a comment i had to learn this for a wedding so thought id knock up a quick transcriptionvideo to help out any other wedding band players. I bought the premium wiring kit and golden age p bass pickup from stewmac. View and download fender standard precision bass parts list online. Wide selection of free lessons and tips on playing bass.
Fender american standard precision bass 2008 2016 reverb. The j neck is ok but the string spacing is a little narrow for some runs. Our in stock selection has thousands of custom bodies and necks ready for purchase. So, you might ask, why should i learn how to set up my bass if a. Free distribution of the unaltered content is permitted. But as has been suggested i think im going to go the same route. I had a pbass neck, case, knobs and set of strings for a fender pbass so i decided to build one to replace the 1966 precision bass i had just sold. Catalogue, owners manual, instruction manual, supplementary manual, control function. Pdf plan for precision bass electric guitar fender style. Buy products related to precision bass products and see what customers say about precision bass products on free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Fender precision bass celtic musical instruments music technology. Headstock outlines are also free, so why not the part. The action is high and the bass is very uncomfortable to play.
Pdf precision bass electric guitar plan fender cad. Fretboard john falstrom, author of eadg 4, and bob wille provide a tremendous fretboard chart pdf. You wont find a bigger selection of fender jazz bass and precision bass models than the one here at musicians friend. Pbass headstock template discussion in the bass place started by guitarguytim, dec 20, 2010. Below are links to wiring diagrams for guitar and bass as well as diagrams for basic wiring techniques and mods. This is the bass that should be in every bass players hands. Unlike the fender precision bass plus, which had an optional maple neck, the boner jazz bass was offered only with a rosewood. The ones on the support page on fender site are 15 scale from what ive heard so if we print those at 500% we should have a normal scale drawing to work with. Fender literally wrote the book on electric basses, laying the foundation for musical innovation and evolution. You are free to use other dimensions of course, even the well known brands have different dimensions for their models.
Ao size sheet 33 x 46 one ao sheet with wiring details,body contours and routes etc,fret spacing in fact everything you need to start from scratch or build. I bought the premium wiring kit and golden age pbass pickup from stewmac. For a 5string bass, the string spacing is usually the same as for a 4string, only the neck is wider. Electric guitars, acoustics, bass, amps and more fender. Where can i buy a pef21 replacement neck for precision bass bass guitar neck. Discover the sound of fender, the spirit of rocknroll since 1946.
Fender bass guitar owners manuals the manuals listed in this article are either current manuals created from a digital copy or scans of the original hard copy manuals taken from our archives that have been converted into pdf documents. Fender american pro precision bass maple board guitar with case. Jazz neck plans discussion in luthiers corner started by bassestkkm, nov, 2015. However, in 1957 the p bass was redesigned and became the version most of us think of when mentioning a precision a split humbucker bass. Fender precision bass manuals manuals and user guides for fender precision bass. The one that gilmourisgod linked only has a 50s precision, and its not in the ballpark for a jazz.
Finally, wipe the strings, neck and bridge with a lint free cloth after playing. I have a p bass neck at home so i may end up tracing it. Fender precision bass blueprint for the classic bass guitar. If you have built or modified a bass you can understand how nice it is to have a ready made template to perform pickup routing. These are the same quality as our custom built items. Shop risk free with our 45day total satisfaction and lowest price commitment.
Printed at full size or 1 1 scale with all information and dimensions req. The products were first class and the customer service even better. Truss rod nut sinking into the neck wood fender stratocaster guitar forum. Haze guitars guide understand, measure and adjust neck relief. Precision basses with slim necks and narrow nut widths. A surprisingly nice bass line is hidden in this track played by mike brignardello. The precision bass often shortened to pbass is a bass guitar manufactured by fender musical instruments corporation.
I have both precision and jazz basses as well as a 97 pbass special that has a jazz neck on a precision body. We prebuild many popular items and pass the savings on to you. Construction plan to build a 5 string version jazz style bass. On the workbench is a 1969 fender precision bass with a problematic playing action. Fender player precision bass guitar with maple fingerboard. These classes are ideal for those who want to learn to play the selftaught bass. You can also have our plans printed or even get cad guitar plans. The new american professional precision bass is the best pbass yet, due to the quality and attention to detail of the fender team.
Simply click on the image above to view and order today. Pdf precision bass electric guitar plan fender style. P bass blueprints custom bass guitar, fender bass, fender bass. The fender jazz bass was introduced in 1960 as a higherend alternative to the precision bass with closer string spacing, a thinner neck profile at the nut, and two punchy singlecoil pickups. View and download fender precision bass owners manual online. Fender bass guitar owners manuals the manuals listed. The difference in the tone between the two is what i like. Ive been playing bass guitar for the past 18 years and i always use 4 string bass, i decide to jump for 5 string bass, my first 4 string bass was a byscane imitation of the fender jazz bass, then i upgrade to a yamaha 4 string bass which i love and i was looking for a no expensive 5 string bass to tray out and i see this squire by fender 5 string bass jazz bass, i love the fact that is bigger. Feb 07, 2017 the jazz bass vs precision bass thing is a question that comes up regularly simply from the fact that they are two of the longest standing bass guitar designs there are. The jazz bass vs precision bass thing is a question that comes up regularly simply from the fact that they are two of the longest standing bass guitar designs there are. Revamped for the 21st century, the american professional precision bass has new pickups, a new neck, updated bridge, and even a new hardshell case. My fender mim jazz bass had a toosoft neck, so i finally decided to replace it.
Guitar body guitar neck music guitar cool guitar acoustic guitar guitar chords fender. The pdfs print to full scale, so they are ready to go. Cad plan for precision bass electric guitar fender style. View all results for precision bass at sweetwater the worlds leading music technology and instrument retailer.
Pef21 replacement neck for precision bass bass guitar. In the context of guitars, bass guitars, and other string instruments, scale length refers to the distance between the bridge and the nut, not the length of the neck. Yet the precision bass has spent well over half a century at the heart of nearly every form of modern music, is one of the bestselling electric bass guitars and with its twin cutaway body and classic fender headstock, has become a cultural icon. I have both precision and jazz basses as well as a 97 p bass special that has a jazz neck on a precision body. Compare prices on new and used fender american standard precision bass guitars on.
I was leery of the mighty mite, and i almost opted for another vendors neck for twice the cost. The first bass he designed and built was the fender. Bass best gear carries a wide selection of routing templates for the luthier, builder, or technician. Guitar diy music guitar cool guitar acoustic guitar guitar chords fender telecaster fender guitars electric guitar lessons pin up cartoons.
It was bought through a popular online auction and was brought into the workshop for an assessment after the new owner had tried various adjustments but failed to make. Unfortunately, original hard copy manuals from this archive are no longer available. The fender precision bass is the worlds first electric bass, carrying a voice thats gone unchanged since its inception. Fender american pro precision bass maple board guitar with. Georgia luthier supply is your source for the best precision bass electric guitar plans available anywhere.