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Precautions Notice regarding disposal (EU only) When this “crossed-out wheeled bin” Location symbol is displayed on the product, own- Using the unit in the following locations can result in er’s manual, battery, or battery package, it a malfunction. signifies that when you wish to dispose of •...
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Introduction Thank you for purchasing a VOX Starstream Active Bass 1H/2S Artist bass guitar. Please take a few moments to familiarize yourself with the features, setup, and care of your new instrument. • This instrument utilizes an easy-to-play short scale, a lightweight frame structure, and a compact body.
Inserting batteries Open the battery cover located on the back panel, and install two 9V alkaline batteries. Be sure to insert batteries in the correct orientation. TIP Insert the second battery in the same direction as the first. Replacing the batteries You may experience problems such as low volume or no sound, distortion and noise if the battery power is low.
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Operating the knobs and switch Volume knob Volume knob (neck side pickup) Tone knob (treble) Volume knob (bridge side pickup) Toggle switch Toggle switch Tone knob (bass) Tone knob (upper: treble; lower: bass) Volume knob: The 1H model has one volume knob, whereas the 2S model has a vol- ume knob for each pickup.
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Set up Each VOX bass is adjusted at the factory for a wide range of playing styles, with .045” to .105” gauge strings. You may want to fine tune the playability for your own personal style, different string gauges, or after a change in the weather.
If a cold bass is brought suddenly into a heated room, the finish can crack. Restringing with new strings Your VOX bass will sound best with fresh strings. When installing new strings, first load the string through the back of the bridge, then trim the length so that the string extends 2–2 ½...