Hangtag Manual
(as from Sept 1978)
Attached to the necks of new Pre-EB
instruments. Measurements: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2".
HELPFUL INFO.
Bullet Truss Nut (Sting Ray & Sabre)
Bullet truss nut. Available from Ernie Ball's Customer Service. Part number: "M0 5470".
Hex Wrench (Allen Key) Sizes
Bullet Truss Nut: 1/8 inch (including Sabre).
Bridge Side Bolts: 1/8 inch.
Neck Tilt: 3/32 inch (including Sabre).
String Saddle Height Screws: 5/64 inch (Including Sabre).
For Ernie Ball Sting Rays.
Bullet Truss Nut: 1/8 inch.
Bridge Side Bolts: 1/8 inch.
Grub screws on control knobs: 5/64 inch.
String saddle height screws: 1/16 inch.
Suggested Initial Pickup Setting
Adjust in play position: seated with instrument on lap.
While depressing E string at last fret (pickup end of neck), measure 4/32 inches from bottom of string to top of pickup magnet.
Do same with G string but aim for 3/32 inches (plus or minus) for even volume across all four strings.
(For Sabre Bass: do the above for both pickups. After adjustments neck pickup will (and should) sit lower than bridge
pickup).
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