Ibanez Electric Bass Instruction Manual

INTRODUCTION
Our congratulations and deepest thanks on making Ibanez your choice of in-
strument. Ibanez standards are second to none. All Ibanez instruments are set
up to our strict quality control standards before shipping. This manual explains
how to maintain your instrument's finish and how to keep your bass at the same
great level of playability and performance it had when it left our facilities.

INSTRUCTIONS AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

1) After each playing session, wipe the entire bass down, including strings, with a
good polishing cloth. This will remove corrosive skin oils and acids, and protect
the plating, finish, and strings. Gloss finish basses should be polished with pol-
ish formulated specifically for musical instruments. Please ventilate the room
fully when using an aerosol (spray) cleaner.
2) Keep your bass in an area that is not excessively dry or wet and, since tempera-
ture affects relative humidity, an area which is not excessively hot or cold. This
will prevent damage and possible electric shock.
3) Unless you are trained in musical instrument repair, it is advisable not to at-
tempt to dismantle or repair your instruments. Please seek professional advice
through your authorized Ibanez bass dealer.
4) Because strings can break or snap and cause possible injury to your face (and
especially eyes), it is recommended to keep a reasonable distance between the
Strings and your face when playing or when changing and adjusting the strings.
5) Because of atmospheric changes in humidity and temperature, it is normal for
the fingerboard to shrink, which may leave the fret ends exposed. Please be
aware that these fret ends can be sharp enough to cause injury.
6) It is advisable to change strings regularly. Old and tarnished strings will sound
dull and lifeless and are more subject to breakage. Tuning strings too high will
also break them. If you are not sure of a tuning note, it is better to start over and
loosen the string and then tune up to the correct pitch rather than risk over-
tuning.
7) Do not play a bass with rusty strings; this can cause injury to your fingers.
8) The cut or clipped end of a guitar or bass string is very sharp; please do not
touch the end of a cut string directly with your fingers.
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9) If you use a strap, make sure it is completely and securely attached to the strap
buttons before playing your bass.
10)"Don't Try This At Home." Doing tricks and gymnastics with your bass such as
throwing or twirling it (in imitation of stage tricks of some pro-bassists), can be
dangerous to you and others as well as cause irreparable damage to your in-
strument, which is not covered under warranty.
11)To avoid injury, please be aware that some pickguards have sharp edges.
12)Always store your bass in a case or gig bag and avoid leaning it against chairs
or tables as there is possibility of the bass tipping over which can result in se-
vere damage to your instrument. On stage, always use a secure and stable
instrument stand.
13)Before lifting your bass case or gig bag, make sure that the catches or zippers
are secure-a bass can easily fall from an open case, causing damage.
14)The + (positive) and - (negative) contacts on the battery and contacts on the
compartment or snap must match. If the battery is installed "backwards" (i.e.
with reversed polarity), the electronics will not work and the battery will eventu-
ally overheat with the possibility of damage to the bass and even fire.
15)Always dispose of batteries properly. Never put batteries into a fire as they can
explode and cause serious injury.