Girard Guitars G-BASS Alpha Owner's Manual

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Congratulations on your new purchase and thanks for making Girard Guitars your
Bass Guitar instrument choice!
All Girard Guitar Bass instruments are covered by our limited warranty.
Please read carefully this manual.
With some simple precautions your Girard Guitars Bass will provide you satisfaction.
In This Manual is described how to use and maintain properly your instrument.

CONTENTS:

Bass guitar Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

GENERAL MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..3

TUNING YOUR Bass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

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GIRARD GUITARS

O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L & W A R R A N T Y I N F O R M A T I O N

BASS GUITAR Description

1. Tuning keys

2. Truss Rod Cover

3. Neck

4. Body

5. Neck Pickup

6. Bridge Pickup

7. Controls

8. Battery compartment

9. Bridge

10. Frets Markers

11. Poti Cover

12. Strap knob

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GENERAL MAINTENANCE

In Order to keep your instrument functioning properly some periodic care-and-maintenance
operations are necessary.
Below are listed some all the operations that can be done by the owner.
In case special operations are needed please contact Girard Guitars.
Initial set up has been performed by Girard Guitars such as Pickup height, Neck adjustment
and strings height.
As every musician has its own preferred settings, please follow the instructions in this
manual how to adjust the settings to your preference.

Cleaning

cleaning your guitar after each use will preserve the finishing.
Make sure to wipe the fingerboard and strings as well as any of the metallic parts such as
tuners, pickups, bridge etc.
Make sure to remove all perspiration, as it can lead to corrosion and rusting in metal
hardware and strings.
Use a cotton cloth using any other type of cloth will most likely scratch the finish on your
instrument. Do not use any solvents or abrasive cleaners! To clean a satin finish, use a dry

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cloth and simply wipe lightly to remove any dust or build-up.

Accessories

Accessories such as straps, guitar holder and stands may scratch the bass guitar therefore be
careful with use of such accessories.
Guitar straps knobs are dimensioned according to normal use.
Any overload of such parts may result in braking of the fixing screws and damaging of the
body woods.
Any damage caused by overloading a strap Knob or damage caused from changing your strap
knobs will not be covered by the Girard Guitars warranty.

Fingerboards

Ebony fingerboards contain natural oils that may dry out over time. Sharp or protruding
fret edges as well as a lighter appearance in the color of the fingerboard may be indications
of dry wood.
In either case, you may restore the wood to its original luster and prevent It from drying out
by applying ome lemon oil periodically. Remove all the strings, then apply a small amount of
the oil to a clean fat-free cloth. Rub the oil into the entire fingerboard (only a small amount
is needed). Wipe the fingerboard
immediately to remove excess oil using a clean lint-free dry cloth.

Storage

When not playing you Bass guitar we recommend you to store your instrument in a proper
instrument bag or better hard case.
If you plan not to use your Bass Guitar for a long period or for travelling issues where climate
changes are notable we suggest you to loosen the strings a bit in order to releive some
tension on the neck.
1 or 2 turns of the tuning keys are sufficient.
Always store your instrument at room temperature, do not expose to sun or extreme cold
for long period.
Do not leave your instrument in a hot or cold car or trunk–This will result in damage of your
Bass Guitar Damage to your instrument caused by neglecting or subjecting your instrument
to extreme temperatures
will not be covered under the Girard Guitars limited warranty.

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TUNING YOUR BASS

To tune your instrument act on the tuning keys on the head neck (on body for headless
instruments).
When replacing strings we recommend you to replace the strings one at a time in order to
not relieve at all the tension on the neck.
Old strings may have some corrosions spots that may damage the frets on the body,
therefore we suggest you to check the status of your strings and change them as necessary.

Factory and recommended strings:

Bass

String Gauge

Tuning low to high

4 string

105/80/65/45

E/A/D/G

4 string

95/75/60/40

E/A/D/G

Stringing Your Guitar or Bass

When changing the strings with a same gauge or changing the gauge of the strings some
settings need to be checked:

Before removing/changing the strings check the height of the single strings at the 12th fret.
This distance is from the top of the fret to the bottom of the string. (Write these values
down on a paper).
To measure this distance you could use the gauge scale or a simple measuring device.
Normal values are between 2,0-2,8mm
After the strings have been changed re-check the height of the single strings at the 12th fret.
If the before and after values match you are ok if not adjust the height of the strings on the
bridge.
Changing the strings with the same gauge should not interfere with the neck adjustment but
generally using thicker or thinner strings may cause more or less tension on the neck and
therefore an adjustment of the truss rod may be necessary. (see Par. Adjusting the truss rod)
After adjusting the truss ro no-sound.
If this occurs you shall re-check the neck straightness and adjust if necessary or adjust the
height of the strings again until all notes sound clear.

Adjusting the NECK TRUSS ROD

All Girard Guitars Basses have an adjustable truss rod located inside of the neck. The
function of a truss rod is to
compensate the string tension on the neck.
Truss rod adjustment should be performed periodically in order to keep your guitar playing
properly.