Fender Jazz Bass Strings Replacement Repair Guide

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Easy

Steps

6

Time Required

                          10 - 15 minutes            

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• Strings
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Introduction

String replacement can be a very basic task, however, it is always an option to elevate your string replacement task with tools that might make it easier. These instructions give you a idea of the essential tasks that are required to have fresh sounding strings in no time.

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Step 1

              Strings               

• Loosen the strings by turning the tuning pegs.

Loosen the strings by turning the tuning pegs.

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Step 2

• Once the strings are loose, remove them from the tuning pegs.
• If you prefer, you can also cut the strings off.

Once the strings are loose, remove them from the tuning pegs.

If you prefer, you can also cut the strings off.

Step 3

• Reach under the bridge to pull out the end of each string.

Reach under the bridge to pull out the end of each string.

Step 4

• Insert the end of the string with no knob on the bottom through the bridge first.
• Pull each string through to the top of the neck.

Insert the end of the string with no knob on the bottom through the bridge first.

Pull each string through to the top of the neck.

Step 5

• Insert the strings into the indentations on the nut.
• Wrap the strings around the tuning pegs about two times.

Insert the strings into the indentations on the nut.

Wrap the strings around the tuning pegs about two times.

Step 6

• Tighten the tuning pegs until the bass is in tune.
• The standard tuning for a bass is E A D G.
• You will have excess string hanging off the pegs of the bass.

Tighten the tuning pegs until the bass is in tune.

The standard tuning for a bass is E A D G.

You will have excess string hanging off the pegs of the bass.

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