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Owners Manual - Page 9
... small radio repair shop in 1954. Within a decade, some of the world's most popular and influential electric guitar ever-the Stratocaster®-in Fullerton, Calif., building solid amplifiers and lap steel guitars that year, Fender introduced the world's first commercially successful solid-body electric bass guitar, the Precision Bass®, soon followed by its single-pickup version, the...
Owners Manual - Page 13
... features and specifications of your specific model, visit the Knowledge Base in the Support section of fender.com, where each individual guitar listing has a Specs link that provides complete and comprehensive information. For wiring diagrams, switch/control function diagrams and parts lists for your bass guitar model, visit the Products section of fender.com, where the Service Diagrams link...
Owners Manual - Page 15
... it yourself, you prefer, for example, this manual describes how to set to exact factory specs. Your guitar is optimal for setup, adjustment and maintenance.
15 On receipt and acceptance of purchase are considered normal dealer product preparation and are not covered by the Fender warranty.
Initial standard setup and adjustment of an instrument and its playing...
Owners Manual - Page 21
ELECTRIC GUITAR SET-UP
Note: The following factory specifications are median specs and are meant only as you like, but please be taken as hard-and-fast rules. If you 'll need the right tools:
• Set of automotive feeler gauges (.002-.025) • 6" ruler (with 1/64" increments) and tape measure • Set of Allen wrenches • Phillips...
Owners Manual - Page 22
...Bridge adjustments such as string height and tremolo float are installed on your guitar than simply changing the strings.
Strings attach at the ...guitar's basic intonation. Fender guitar models use a variety of measurements. CHANGING STRINGS
There is a very precise series of bridges and tuning machines, and different instruments call for different string replacement instructions.
Owners Manual - Page 23
... or bowed.
Fender guitars use two kinds of truss rod adjustment mechanisms. One is accessible at headstock (Allen wrench): If the neck curvature is too concave, (the guitar in it from...using an Allen wrench; Then measure from the second saddle using the feeler gauge-the gap should be about .010". If
23 The fourth-string saddle should be set parallel with the same method used...
Owners Manual - Page 24
... tuning first, then use a 6" ruler to your tuning; About 4/64" on the treble side is too convex, turn the truss rod adjustment nut counterclockwise. Adjustment at neck joint (Phillips screwdriver): If the neck curvature is too convex, turn the truss rod adjustment nut clockwise. Check your Authorized Fender Service Center.
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4. the neck curvature is suggested...
Owners Manual - Page 27
... clean. Oil the fingerboard.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Your Fender® guitar is a natural wood finish long used on some , it is not covered under the Fender warranty.
27 Apply with a lint-free cloth regularly. Set up gradually before opening its own distinctive appearance over time from this manual and on its case to minimize damage, and...
Owners Manual - Page 28
... your sales receipt as is any service initiated for the purpose of customizing setups or adjustments
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beyond normal service repair of purchase are considered normal Dealer product preparation and are not covered by this warranty. The Fender Dealer from an Authorized Fender Dealer and is subject to the limitations set forth herein. Remedies beyond factory specifications. Initial...
Owners Manual - Page 30
... distinctive headstock designs commonly found on the control panels of Fender Musical Instruments Corporation. de C.V., Calle Huerta # 132, Col. IMPORTADO POR: Instrumentos Musicales Fender S.A. Specific examples of such models include patent numbers on the tremolo plates and decals of the JAGUAR® and JAZZMASTER® guitars, "Pat Pending" on some of the most iconic musical...
Owners Manual - Page 32
... your authorized dealer or the Fender distributor in the United States and Canada, please contact an Authorized Fender Service Center, which you can find by calling the Fender Consumer Relations Department (480) 596-7195 or using the Service and Repairs link on the Support section of international distributors online at fender.com/distributors.
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SERVICE
For service in your country or...
American Special Stratocaster Service Diagrams - Page 1
AMERICAN SPECIAL STRAT ® (011-5602-3XX)
PARTS LAYOUT
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COPYRIGHT - 2009 - A FENDER MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS CORPORATION
Page 1 of 4 October 09, 2009 - Rev.
American Special Stratocaster Service Diagrams - Page 2
...PING STRING GUIDE TREE AM STD SCRW SMAB 3x3/8 RHP NI (sell 049) PLATE NECK MTG-CHR,...PICKUP SWITCH PARCHMENT (049) SCRW 6-32X3/4 RHP TAPTRI L ZA (049) KNOB VOL STRAT PARCH PIMCO sell 049 KNOB TONE STRAT PARCH PIMCO CONTROL 250K 10% TAPER SPLIT WSHR LCK INTL 3/8x.687x.065 NI (sell 049 NUT HEX 3/8-32x3/32 TK NI( sell 049 DELUXE GIG BAG ELECTRIC GUITAR...AMERICAN SPECIAL STRAT ® (011-5602-3XX)
PARTS...
American Special Stratocaster Service Diagrams - Page 3
FENDER MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS CORPORATION
October 09, 2009 - A Rev. GROUND WIRE (10 inches)
to Tremolo Claw
GROUND LUG & GROUND WIRE
(10 inches)
AMERICAN SPECIAL STRAT ® (011-5602-3XX)
WIRING ASSEMBLY
PICKGUARD
SHIELDING Foil Aluminum
NECK PICKUP
MIDDLE PICKUP
5 WAY SWITCH CAPACITOR 0.100 µF TONE CONTROL
BRIDGE PICKUP
CAPACITOR 0.02 MFD & RESISTOR 4.7 K
Legs twisted together, ...
American Special Stratocaster Service Diagrams - Page 4
A AMERICAN SPECIAL STRAT ® (011-5602-3XX)
SWITCH AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
1 2
5 WAY
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4
SWITCH 5 POSITION
NECK (A) PU MIDDLE (B) PU BRIDGE (C) PU
TONE 1 TONE 1 NO TONE TONE 2 TONE 2 TONE CONTROL
PICKUP IS ON PICKUP IS OFF
A
B
5 WAY SWITCH
C
VOLUME
TONE 1 TONE 2
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