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General Information on Using the Instrument
Most of the set-up procedures applicable to the Cali bass are the same or very similar to
conventional bass guitars. The above stems from the use of full-size components, identical to the
ones used in other Mayones basses. This provides you with the very same Mayones signature
sound that comes together with top quality, perfect playability, a broad range of set-up
adjustments, reliability, and longevity of both the instruments, as well as of its components.
Strings
Cali 4 is tuned one octave higher than a typical 4-strings bass guitar (G , D, A, E ).
By default, Cali comes with the following string gauges: 0.30-0.44-0.63-0.84 inch. They are cut
to the length that corresponds with the 17.1" (436 mm) scale. In practical terms, the length of
the strings should not be greater than 10 centimeters, from the tuner pegs, to which they
would be attached, with a prior attachment of the strings to the tailpiece.
Depending on the individual preferences and strings availability on the local market, one
may experiment and use strings of different gauges (±0,03" when compared to the stock
strings set), use of different tunings may also be a possible option. One should note that usage
of much thicker strings could create a necessity to introduce relevant setup adjustments.
This may also require a luthier to customize the instrument, for instance, to adjust the neck nut
slots width.
Neck relief: Truss rod adjustment
To maintain an optimal level of playability and for the bass to remain stable throughout
its scale, a truss rod has been used in the Cali bass that is applied to set the neck relief. The truss
rod adjustment nut is located beyond the neck nut and it is protected by a decorative
cover. The adjustment process is identical to a typical bass guitar.
Recommended neck relief, measured above the 8th fret after the string is fretted at the first
and last fret, should be set at the level of 0.3 mm for each of the strings.
Action
When the recommended neck relief has been set, it is recommended that distance between
the strings and the top of the 12th fret is, respectively, around 1.3 mm for the G string and
ca. 1.5 mm for E.
Note:
A detailed description of all of the individual set up and usage procedures can be found in our
instruction manual for bass guitars that can be downloaded at the www.mayones.com website.
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