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NOTE: ALL THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS APPLY TO THE ORIGINAL B4 BASS ONLY

‘HOW TO’ INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE NEW ROLLA BASS COMING SOON

To adjust your B4 action at the bridge

Each B4 is set up with low to medium action at the workshop. If you decide to adjust your action at the bridge point, simply follow these steps to dial in your string arch as you wish. Each string has its own independent through the body bridge.

To adjust your bridge action take your supplied 5/64 allen driver.
1. Insert driver into the desired bridge hole
2. To raise the bridge turn counter clock wise
3. To lower the bridge turn clock wise
4. Adjust each one as simultaneously as possible while keeping an eye on the bridge so it is level.
5. After all your heights are set snug up all the screws.

INTONATION AND BRIDGE ADJUSTMENTS
(***NOTE: APPLIES TO ORIGINAL B4 BASS ONLY)

Each string has its own individual through the body bridge.

An inside look at the physics of the individual through the body bridges system
(***NOTE: APPLIES TO ORIGINAL B4 BASS ONLY)

To adjust the truss rod system

Itʼs unlikely you will need to adjust your truss rod, as it is set at the workshop and can stay locked in for years to come. On occasion during global shipping from one climate to another the neck may move on its own due to Mother Nature. If she decides to move the water molecules around in the wood simply follow these simple steps to accommodate her.

1. Take a #3 fat tip Phillips screw driver (not included) and unscrew the center plug. This is just a cover for the hole.
2. DO NOT touch the other 4 screws, they are there to keep the neck on.
3. Place your screws far to the side.

Take your 5/32 allen driver from your supplied tool kit.

4. With some good light take a peak into the hole and you will see an allen head screw about 1 inch deep.
5. Insert your driver into the hole carefully and put a little force on it as you are wiggling the driver so that you can feel it slip into the allen head. You’ll know when it slips it.
6. DO NOT turn the driver more than 1 full turn from its natural position.
7. Forward bow turn clock wise
8. Backward bow turn counter clock wise
9. Neck adjustments MUST be done while the instrument is under string tension and in tune.
10. You may have to wiggle the drive a little when pulling it out of the hole.
11. Re insert your #3 phillips screw plug and only tighten snug. DO NOT over tighten to prevent cracking the paint around the countersink hole.

HOW THE ‘STRESS FREE’ TRUSS IS ASSEMBLED

WHAT IS THAT HOLE DOING IN THE NECK?

REMOVING PICKUP COVERS
(***NOTE: APPLIES TO ORIGINAL B4 BASS ONLY)

REMOVING THE ROLLA BASS BRIDGE COVER (”ASHTRAY”)
(***NOTE: APPLIES TO ORIGINAL B4 BASS ONLY)

As part of our design that we love so much, we have our own custom bridge covers machined from a solid block of 6061 aluminum. They are designed to fit tightly onto the two end bridges. The two reasons you would have to remove your ashtray are: To change the strings, or you choose not to have it on at all. Generally, most players that “palm rest” their right hand while playing decide to remove the cover. Those that “thumb rest” their right hand, leave it in place. To remove it, please follow these step by step instructions very carefully to prevent any damage to the finish of your ROLLA.

A personal note from the builder—“the procedure is a little tricky the first time around.”

The cover fits over the bridges very snugly to prevent unwanted vibrations. Feel free to call for guidance if you’re having any trouble. 760-277-8781.

INSTALLING THE ROLLA BASS BRIDGE COVER (”ASHTRAY”)
(***NOTE: APPLIES TO ORIGINAL B4 BASS ONLY)

ROLLA

Henman Guitars are the fusion of minimalism, craftsmanship, art, and old school quality. We have created instruments for the guitarist who can truly appreciate handcrafted masterpieces.

The ROLLA is absolutely exquisite. The design is unique and spectacular, but what really makes this bass stand out is its playability and tone. Before plugging the ROLLA into an amplifier, strumming the instrument acoustically you will immediately notice that it resonates through its body into yours like no other bass you have played. This is the true test of a great bass.

The body is one piece African Mahogany with a figured North American Maple top and headstock. The 34” scale neck is 5-piece African Sapele with a figured Makassar Indonesian Ebony fingerboard. The 5-piece neck is a unique tension-free design created to remove tension from the neck allowing the bass to resonate like no other. String tension is lessened by up to 80% over traditional basses. Truss rod adjustments, while rarely necessary, are cleverly performed by removing a plug on the back of the bass and simply inserting a supplied allen driver and making minimal turns in the desired direction.

The electronics include a master volume, a master tone control and a pickups select toggle switch. All of the components are hand assembled and include brass interior parts. The neck & bridge pickups are the astounding Hammon Dark Star pickups, vintage Hagstrom re-creations. The bridge is a brass HipShot ‘A’ style custom finished for Henman guitars, and the tuners are exclusive Sperzel locking with Henman’s own exclusive machined tuning keys.

The ROLLA is strung with D’Addario Nickel Wound Regular Light strings (.045 - .065 - .080 - .100).

Everything in the design of these basses are deliberate and brilliant. Clearly the choice for the musician who appreciates true art without sacrificing ultimate playability and tone.

QUOTES:
“The ROLLA is just what I was waiting for. It’s retro enough to seem familiar and yet totally cutting edge at the same time. It feels like a great vintage jazz bass that traveled to the future for a makeover. Genius!!!” – Jack Daley, Lenny Kravitz band, Joss Stone

“I’m lovin’ my ROLLA. It’s a thing of beauty. An amazing instrument. You hear every single note, separately. It’s now my main stage bass.” – Ric Markmann, Heart

“Minimalist elegance. Lots of sustain, the fundamental note doesn’t ever die away. Very modern bright ringy tone. Very bright, very present. Cool pick tone.” – Ed Friedland, Bass Player Magazine