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The sound of modern music. Connect with unlimited musical imagination and creativity. You're now part of a worldwide family of Fender musicians inspired by becoming part of heritage. Create your new Fender® electric instrument. Visit www.fender.com for more than half a century of the Fender online community. CO N G R AT U L AT I O NS ... Pick up your instrument and let it take you where you , and...
The sound of modern music. Connect with unlimited musical imagination and creativity. You're now part of a worldwide family of Fender musicians inspired by becoming part of heritage. Create your new Fender® electric instrument. Visit www.fender.com for more than half a century of the Fender online community. CO N G R AT U L AT I O NS ... Pick up your instrument and let it take you where you , and...
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... enjoy your new Fender instrument. 9 The Twin Amp® appeared in 1952 as it was sold to CBS 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 Fender designers, or anyone else for music and a commitment to improved sound and design fueled...
... enjoy your new Fender instrument. 9 The Twin Amp® appeared in 1952 as it was sold to CBS 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 Fender designers, or anyone else for music and a commitment to improved sound and design fueled...
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... the Support section of fender.com, where each individual guitar listing has a Specs link that provides complete and comprehensive information. Global Headquarters 17600 N. Perimeter Drive, Suite 100 Scottsdale, AZ 85255 (480) 596-7195 consumerrelations@fender.com 13 For additional support, please contact us directly by mail, e-mail or telephone at: Attn: Consumer Relations Fender Musical Instruments Corp. For wiring diagrams, switch/control function diagrams and parts lists for your bass guitar model...
... the Support section of fender.com, where each individual guitar listing has a Specs link that provides complete and comprehensive information. Global Headquarters 17600 N. Perimeter Drive, Suite 100 Scottsdale, AZ 85255 (480) 596-7195 consumerrelations@fender.com 13 For additional support, please contact us directly by mail, e-mail or telephone at: Attn: Consumer Relations Fender Musical Instruments Corp. For wiring diagrams, switch/control function diagrams and parts lists for your bass guitar model...
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... exposure to Fender® factory specs, which give you the best possible playing action. As part of its final assembly, we've hand-adjusted it and set it up to different temperatures and humidity levels. Like all instruments made of wood, your instrument's geographic location. This happens naturally with time and with the best materials and craftsmanship. FACTORY SPECS AND SET UP Your guitar is...
... exposure to Fender® factory specs, which give you the best possible playing action. As part of its final assembly, we've hand-adjusted it and set it up to different temperatures and humidity levels. Like all instruments made of wood, your instrument's geographic location. This happens naturally with time and with the best materials and craftsmanship. FACTORY SPECS AND SET UP Your guitar is...
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... the playing action is no longer set up, adjust and maintain your guitar so that its parts at time of the instrument, the consumer assumes all responsibility for you first get your guitar to exact factory specs. If the action is higher or lower than you prefer, for example, this manual describes how to set to an Authorized Fender Service Center for a guitar's setup to change due...
... the playing action is no longer set up, adjust and maintain your guitar so that its parts at time of the instrument, the consumer assumes all responsibility for you first get your guitar to exact factory specs. If the action is higher or lower than you prefer, for example, this manual describes how to set to an Authorized Fender Service Center for a guitar's setup to change due...
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... buzz, depending on your guitar in -1, model train or gun oil) • Polish and cloth • Capo 21 To put your technique or playing style. They should not be taken as you prefer slightly higher or lower action, adjust it as hard-and-fast rules. ELECTRIC GUITAR SET-UP Note: The following factory specifications are median specs and are meant only...
... buzz, depending on your guitar in -1, model train or gun oil) • Polish and cloth • Capo 21 To put your technique or playing style. They should not be taken as you prefer slightly higher or lower action, adjust it as hard-and-fast rules. ELECTRIC GUITAR SET-UP Note: The following factory specifications are median specs and are meant only...
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... tuning machines. Adjust the first-string bridge saddle to this scale length, measuring from the inside of the nut to determine the scale length of your guitar's basic intonation. CHANGING STRINGS There is a very precise series of the 12th fret (the fret wire itself, not the fingerboard space). Changing strings isn't difficult, but there are installed on your guitar than simply changing the strings. Fender guitar models use...
... tuning machines. Adjust the first-string bridge saddle to this scale length, measuring from the inside of the nut to determine the scale length of your guitar's basic intonation. CHANGING STRINGS There is a very precise series of the 12th fret (the fret wire itself, not the fingerboard space). Changing strings isn't difficult, but there are installed on your guitar than simply changing the strings. Fender guitar models use...
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... bowed. The fourth-string saddle should be set parallel with the same method used for strings two and three. 3. Then measure from the bottom of the string to the first fret; When you view the neck by string tension. Move the third...playing position, looking up the neck towards the tuners) turn the truss rod adjustment nut counterclockwise. Fender guitars use two kinds of truss rod adjustment mechanisms. One is accessible at the last fret. For both types, here's what to accommodate the vibrating strings. TRUSS ROD The truss rod is adjusted using the gauge of the second string...
... bowed. The fourth-string saddle should be set parallel with the same method used for strings two and three. 3. Then measure from the bottom of the string to the first fret; When you view the neck by string tension. Move the third...playing position, looking up the neck towards the tuners) turn the truss rod adjustment nut counterclockwise. Fender guitars use two kinds of truss rod adjustment mechanisms. One is accessible at the last fret. For both types, here's what to accommodate the vibrating strings. TRUSS ROD The truss rod is adjusted using the gauge of the second string...
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...): If the neck curvature is suggested, but string height can double-check your adjustments by sighting down the neck and by measuring the gap again to your tuning; That distance should be set to measure the distance between the bottom of the 17th fret. Check your Authorized Fender Service Center. 24 4. then check the gap again...
...): If the neck curvature is suggested, but string height can double-check your adjustments by sighting down the neck and by measuring the gap again to your tuning; That distance should be set to measure the distance between the bottom of the 17th fret. Check your Authorized Fender Service Center. 24 4. then check the gap again...
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Adjust pickup height as preferred around the measurements indicated, with the pickup selector switch in the middle position and the volume and tone controls at the bridge pickup position. The optimal distances you want will vary depending on the first string (high E) at their respective pole pieces. PICKUPS BASS ...maximum settings. PICKUP HEIGHT Pickups that are generally greatest on the sixth string (low E) at the neck pickup position, and closest on what pickups you have, so use a 6" ruler to measure the distance from the bottom of the first (high E) and sixth (low E) strings to...
Adjust pickup height as preferred around the measurements indicated, with the pickup selector switch in the middle position and the volume and tone controls at the bridge pickup position. The optimal distances you want will vary depending on the first string (high E) at their respective pole pieces. PICKUPS BASS ...maximum settings. PICKUP HEIGHT Pickups that are generally greatest on the sixth string (low E) at the neck pickup position, and closest on what pickups you have, so use a 6" ruler to measure the distance from the bottom of the first (high E) and sixth (low E) strings to...
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Apply with it. Tighten the strap buttons. Set up gradually before opening its own distinctive appearance over time from this manual and on some , it 's used on finished surfaces (including maple fingerboards). Oil the fingerboard. Lacquer is a natural wood finish long used on www.fender.com, or visit your bass has a lacquer finish, do loosen sometimes. The lacquer finish on...
Apply with it. Tighten the strap buttons. Set up gradually before opening its own distinctive appearance over time from this manual and on some , it 's used on finished surfaces (including maple fingerboards). Oil the fingerboard. Lacquer is a natural wood finish long used on www.fender.com, or visit your bass has a lacquer finish, do loosen sometimes. The lacquer finish on...
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... components that pickups, switches, jacks, controls, all other electronic components, tuning machines, hardware, pickguards, plated surfaces, gig bags, cases and case hardware are not covered by this warranty will be repaired or replaced (at the time of the instrument and its components at Fender's discretion) without charge. LIMITED LIFETIME WARR ANT Y Fender Musical Instruments Corporation warrants this Fender brand instrument to be free from defects in...
... components that pickups, switches, jacks, controls, all other electronic components, tuning machines, hardware, pickguards, plated surfaces, gig bags, cases and case hardware are not covered by this warranty will be repaired or replaced (at the time of the instrument and its components at Fender's discretion) without charge. LIMITED LIFETIME WARR ANT Y Fender Musical Instruments Corporation warrants this Fender brand instrument to be free from defects in...
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...-7195 www.fender.com 29 Instruments that have been serviced by unauthorized persons (any part of merchantability or fitness for your country or region, and may not be applicable to an instrument resulting from vinyl, plastic, rubber or other synthetic materials, any implied warranties of the instrument case or gig bag including jacks, controls, switches, plated surfaces, tuning machines, pickguards...
...-7195 www.fender.com 29 Instruments that have been serviced by unauthorized persons (any part of merchantability or fitness for your country or region, and may not be applicable to an instrument resulting from vinyl, plastic, rubber or other synthetic materials, any implied warranties of the instrument case or gig bag including jacks, controls, switches, plated surfaces, tuning machines, pickguards...
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...guitars, "Pat Pending" on some of the most iconic musical instruments and amplifiers of certain model amplifiers in FENDER Vintage Modified, Vintage Reissue and Custom lines. Fender®, Bassman®, Twin Reverb®, SuperSonic®, G-DEC®, Stratocaster®, Strat®, Telecaster®, Tele®, Jaguar®, Jazzmaster®, Mustang®, Precision Bass®, P Bass®, Jazz Bass®, J Bass...vintage TELECASTER® guitar bridge plates, and "Design and Circuits Patented" language on the control panels of the past 60 years. Some FENDER products are U.S. Carlos ...
...guitars, "Pat Pending" on some of the most iconic musical instruments and amplifiers of certain model amplifiers in FENDER Vintage Modified, Vintage Reissue and Custom lines. Fender®, Bassman®, Twin Reverb®, SuperSonic®, G-DEC®, Stratocaster®, Strat®, Telecaster®, Tele®, Jaguar®, Jazzmaster®, Mustang®, Precision Bass®, P Bass®, Jazz Bass®, J Bass...vintage TELECASTER® guitar bridge plates, and "Design and Circuits Patented" language on the control panels of the past 60 years. Some FENDER products are U.S. Carlos ...
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For service outside the United States and Canada, please contact your country or region. There is a helpful list of fender.com. SERVICE For service in 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. 32
For service outside the United States and Canada, please contact your country or region. There is a helpful list of fender.com. SERVICE For service in 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. 32
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...addition, avoid mixing different types of care when using the unit's knobs and other controls; Replace the Batteries as soon as ballpoints, necklaces, •Batteries must never be exposed ...install new batteries. To avoid inflammation of the skin, make sure that radiate heat, leave it inside an enclosed vehicle, or otherwise subject it near your hands or skin. •Use a reasonable amount of batteries. •Remove the batteries whenever the unit is incorrectly connected/replaced. Rough handling can cause •Never keep batteries together with used improperly, batteries...
...addition, avoid mixing different types of care when using the unit's knobs and other controls; Replace the Batteries as soon as ballpoints, necklaces, •Batteries must never be exposed ...install new batteries. To avoid inflammation of the skin, make sure that radiate heat, leave it inside an enclosed vehicle, or otherwise subject it near your hands or skin. •Use a reasonable amount of batteries. •Remove the batteries whenever the unit is incorrectly connected/replaced. Rough handling can cause •Never keep batteries together with used improperly, batteries...
Classic Series 60s Stratocaster Service Diagrams
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0054172 0054172 0054172 016730 016730 016730 60'S STRATOCASTER 0131000 PICKGUARD ASSEMBLY BLACK WIRE TO SPRING CLAW BLACK WIRE TO OUTPUT JACK GROUND TERMINAL WHITE WIRE TO HOT OF OUTPUT JACK 11 1uf 15 BRIDGE ASSEMBLY 18 Pg. 2 of 4 11-01-99
0054172 0054172 0054172 016730 016730 016730 60'S STRATOCASTER 0131000 PICKGUARD ASSEMBLY BLACK WIRE TO SPRING CLAW BLACK WIRE TO OUTPUT JACK GROUND TERMINAL WHITE WIRE TO HOT OF OUTPUT JACK 11 1uf 15 BRIDGE ASSEMBLY 18 Pg. 2 of 4 11-01-99
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...0055247000 0019649002 0015578000 DESCRIPTION Neck, 60's Strat, Mexico, R/W, Paint Tuning Key, (1) Set Bushing Mounting Screw Bone Nut String Retainer Spacer Mounting Screw Truss Rod Adjustment Nut Truss Rod Adjusting Wrench Body, 60's Strat, Mexico, Sunburst Body, 60's ...Control, 250k, (3) Mounting Hex Nut Lock Washer, Intl Knob, Volume, Strat, Aged White Knob, Tone, Strat, Aged White, (2) Switch, 5 Way Grigsby W/ Metal Roller Knob, Aged White Mounting Screw Capacitor, .1uf Output Jack Mounting Hex Nut Lock Washer, Intl Jack Ferrule Mounting Screw Bridge Assembly, Vintage Strat, Ping Adjusting...
...0055247000 0019649002 0015578000 DESCRIPTION Neck, 60's Strat, Mexico, R/W, Paint Tuning Key, (1) Set Bushing Mounting Screw Bone Nut String Retainer Spacer Mounting Screw Truss Rod Adjustment Nut Truss Rod Adjusting Wrench Body, 60's Strat, Mexico, Sunburst Body, 60's ...Control, 250k, (3) Mounting Hex Nut Lock Washer, Intl Knob, Volume, Strat, Aged White Knob, Tone, Strat, Aged White, (2) Switch, 5 Way Grigsby W/ Metal Roller Knob, Aged White Mounting Screw Capacitor, .1uf Output Jack Mounting Hex Nut Lock Washer, Intl Jack Ferrule Mounting Screw Bridge Assembly, Vintage Strat, Ping Adjusting...
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60'S STRATOCASTER 0131000 SWITCH & CONTROL FUNCTION 5 POSITION SWITCH POSITION 5 4 3 5 WAY SWITCH 2 1 POSITION NECK PICKUP MIDDLE PICKUP BRIDGE PICKUP PICKUP IS OFF PICKUP IS ON NECK PICKUP MIDDLE PICKUP BRIDGE PICKUP 1 10 7 89 VOLUME 56 56 56 7 89 7 89 2 34 1 10 TONE 2 34 2 34 1 10 TONE VOLUME CONTROL ALL SWITCH POSITIONS 5 4 SEE DIAGRAM 3 2 1 TONE CONTROL SWITCH POSITIONS, 4 & 5 TONE CONTROL SWITCH POSITIONS, 2, 3 & 4 Pg. 4 of 4 11-01-99
60'S STRATOCASTER 0131000 SWITCH & CONTROL FUNCTION 5 POSITION SWITCH POSITION 5 4 3 5 WAY SWITCH 2 1 POSITION NECK PICKUP MIDDLE PICKUP BRIDGE PICKUP PICKUP IS OFF PICKUP IS ON NECK PICKUP MIDDLE PICKUP BRIDGE PICKUP 1 10 7 89 VOLUME 56 56 56 7 89 7 89 2 34 1 10 TONE 2 34 2 34 1 10 TONE VOLUME CONTROL ALL SWITCH POSITIONS 5 4 SEE DIAGRAM 3 2 1 TONE CONTROL SWITCH POSITIONS, 4 & 5 TONE CONTROL SWITCH POSITIONS, 2, 3 & 4 Pg. 4 of 4 11-01-99