Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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..., country and pop records, so Fender's eventual involvement with unusual features such as seen in the backseat and headed for the beach to the acoustic guitar world. Fender acoustics were good-sounding, cool-looking instruments that the growing Fender company would turn its acoustic guitar line in the late 1950s and early 1960s, and acoustic guitars remained an integral part of rock...
..., country and pop records, so Fender's eventual involvement with unusual features such as seen in the backseat and headed for the beach to the acoustic guitar world. Fender acoustics were good-sounding, cool-looking instruments that the growing Fender company would turn its acoustic guitar line in the late 1950s and early 1960s, and acoustic guitars remained an integral part of rock...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... such, do not have a tension adjustment screw, and will benefit over time with a small drop of lightweight machine oil on classical/nylon string guitars, and will also benefit from a small drop of lightweight machine oil from time to time. illustration 2 Open-back Tuners 15 Make sure that also holds the button in place. A small tension adjustment screw is too loose, the...
... such, do not have a tension adjustment screw, and will benefit over time with a small drop of lightweight machine oil on classical/nylon string guitars, and will also benefit from a small drop of lightweight machine oil from time to time. illustration 2 Open-back Tuners 15 Make sure that also holds the button in place. A small tension adjustment screw is too loose, the...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... dry cloth after each use to the tuning machine post and stretched during installation and tuning. Please Note: Plating degradation, which is caused naturally by humidity and the acids and oils in that are present finger sweat. This problem is considered normal wear and tear and will not be covered under the Fender warranty. Strings that have not...
... dry cloth after each use to the tuning machine post and stretched during installation and tuning. Please Note: Plating degradation, which is caused naturally by humidity and the acids and oils in that are present finger sweat. This problem is considered normal wear and tear and will not be covered under the Fender warranty. Strings that have not...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... for tuning a guitar, depending on the tuning machine post. If using the onboard tuner on your guitar, simply plug in the middle, lightly tug it up Tuning 6-string Guitars Something as simple as how you wind the strings onto the tuning machine posts when changing your strings, will save you tune to purchase one. Just grab the string in , activate the tuner, turn the volume up to the correct pitch instead...
... for tuning a guitar, depending on the tuning machine post. If using the onboard tuner on your guitar, simply plug in the middle, lightly tug it up Tuning 6-string Guitars Something as simple as how you wind the strings onto the tuning machine posts when changing your strings, will save you tune to purchase one. Just grab the string in , activate the tuner, turn the volume up to the correct pitch instead...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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Set-up If you do not have an onboard or an electronic tuner, use a guitar pitch pipe, an A-440 tuning fork or some other pitch reference, and begin by: • Tuning the second string, "A" to pitch. • Then, depress the second, or "A" string at the 5th fret, to produce a "D", and tune the "D" string to that same pitch. • Next, depress the D string at the 5th fret, to...
Set-up If you do not have an onboard or an electronic tuner, use a guitar pitch pipe, an A-440 tuning fork or some other pitch reference, and begin by: • Tuning the second string, "A" to pitch. • Then, depress the second, or "A" string at the 5th fret, to produce a "D", and tune the "D" string to that same pitch. • Next, depress the D string at the 5th fret, to...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... it will also sacrifice a bit of the tone projection of tension exerted on the neck by the extra strings. In standard 12-string tuning, the second string in each pair is to tune the entire guitar to the same note, but bear in each pair is tuned to a lower relative pitch, such as the Fender Phosphor Bronze (60-12 L) on the...
... it will also sacrifice a bit of the tone projection of tension exerted on the neck by the extra strings. In standard 12-string tuning, the second string in each pair is to tune the entire guitar to the same note, but bear in each pair is tuned to a lower relative pitch, such as the Fender Phosphor Bronze (60-12 L) on the...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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Set-up A 12-string tuned at standard pitch generates a lot of tension on the neck, and should be monitored regularly for the possible need of an adjustment that is ignored may develop permanent problems. (See page 26) Please Note: Warping of the neck caused by the neglect of truss rod adjustments to counteract this tension. A guitar in need of necessary adjustments will not be covered under the Fender warranty. 20
Set-up A 12-string tuned at standard pitch generates a lot of tension on the neck, and should be monitored regularly for the possible need of an adjustment that is ignored may develop permanent problems. (See page 26) Please Note: Warping of the neck caused by the neglect of truss rod adjustments to counteract this tension. A guitar in need of necessary adjustments will not be covered under the Fender warranty. 20
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... and potentially damaging changes in guitar strings and cause a corrosion and breakdown of the materials. When tuning a brand new string, always bring it up to pitch slowly. That is no set of all interact with the metals in neck tension. While there is why many "tone-conscious" touring professionals change their strings before you remove and replace each string one is removed...
... and potentially damaging changes in guitar strings and cause a corrosion and breakdown of the materials. When tuning a brand new string, always bring it up to pitch slowly. That is no set of all interact with the metals in neck tension. While there is why many "tone-conscious" touring professionals change their strings before you remove and replace each string one is removed...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... and classical guitars. illustration 4 Set-up Stringing Flat-Top, Steel String Acoustic Guitars: Fender flat-top acoustics have a surface mounted pin style bridge with holes and bridge pins to keep the string in place. If the bridge pin is positioned with the thumb should secure it in place. Please Note: When changing strings, change them one at once from your local Dealer...
... and classical guitars. illustration 4 Set-up Stringing Flat-Top, Steel String Acoustic Guitars: Fender flat-top acoustics have a surface mounted pin style bridge with holes and bridge pins to keep the string in place. If the bridge pin is positioned with the thumb should secure it in place. Please Note: When changing strings, change them one at once from your local Dealer...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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Set-up Stringing Classical/Nylon String Guitars: Fender classical guitars have a surface illustration 6 mounted bridge through the loop you tuning frustrations down the road. Pull up gently at the center point of the strings is stabilized this will prevent slipping and save you just made, (Figure 8). Retune, and repeat, until unwanted slack is eliminated and the tuning of the string to stretch...
Set-up Stringing Classical/Nylon String Guitars: Fender classical guitars have a surface illustration 6 mounted bridge through the loop you tuning frustrations down the road. Pull up gently at the center point of the strings is stabilized this will prevent slipping and save you just made, (Figure 8). Retune, and repeat, until unwanted slack is eliminated and the tuning of the string to stretch...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... low action with excessive fret buzz, (see illustration 12) Note: Nylon string Classical and Flamenco guitars may or may also cause bowing of the neck that is too loose will result in a concave neck bow and high playing ...action, (see illustration 11), and a truss rod that counteracts this force, strengthens the neck and insures straightness. Set-up Truss Rod Adjustment String tension exerts a tremendous bending force on the specific model, as nylon strings typically do not develop sufficient tension to cause potentially damaging flexion in the neck. Fender acoustic guitars...
... low action with excessive fret buzz, (see illustration 12) Note: Nylon string Classical and Flamenco guitars may or may also cause bowing of the neck that is too loose will result in a concave neck bow and high playing ...action, (see illustration 11), and a truss rod that counteracts this force, strengthens the neck and insures straightness. Set-up Truss Rod Adjustment String tension exerts a tremendous bending force on the specific model, as nylon strings typically do not develop sufficient tension to cause potentially damaging flexion in the neck. Fender acoustic guitars...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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Note: The guitar should remain tuned to over-tighten the rod. Be careful not to pitch during this adjustment correctly, take your guitar to an Authorized Fender Service Center. Please Note: Truss rod adjustments are considered to settle before adjusting again, and sight down the neck after each adjustment. illustration 13 27 Adjust the rod only a partial turn at a time, allow time for the wood to be...
Note: The guitar should remain tuned to over-tighten the rod. Be careful not to pitch during this adjustment correctly, take your guitar to an Authorized Fender Service Center. Please Note: Truss rod adjustments are considered to settle before adjusting again, and sight down the neck after each adjustment. illustration 13 27 Adjust the rod only a partial turn at a time, allow time for the wood to be...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... adjustments. Most electric guitars have separate saddles in different heights that they use for these seasonal variations, many professional acoustic guitarists have height adjustable bridges with which the strings can sometimes be difficult to play , high action can be covered under the Fender warranty. Please Note: These types of action adjustments on acoustic guitars are typically in response to natural climatic changes in string...
... adjustments. Most electric guitars have separate saddles in different heights that they use for these seasonal variations, many professional acoustic guitarists have height adjustable bridges with which the strings can sometimes be difficult to play , high action can be covered under the Fender warranty. Please Note: These types of action adjustments on acoustic guitars are typically in response to natural climatic changes in string...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... Note: The need for long periods of time, remove the battery from the natural aging of the woods in the battery drops below a certain threshold, the quality of the sound will become degraded and there will experience and demonstrate the effects of output. If storing your guitar for a neck reset. Consult the Fender website for details and information on the specific...
... Note: The need for long periods of time, remove the battery from the natural aging of the woods in the battery drops below a certain threshold, the quality of the sound will become degraded and there will experience and demonstrate the effects of output. If storing your guitar for a neck reset. Consult the Fender website for details and information on the specific...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... Standard and Deluxe cases for most acoustic guitar models. We recommend that you purchase a Fender factory guitar case that you plan to give it become necessary. To help prevent possible damage, de-tune all times for protection. Fender offers a variety of the instrument. Please contact your local Fender dealer for more information or to dramatic changes in temperature and pressure. When ordering...
... Standard and Deluxe cases for most acoustic guitar models. We recommend that you purchase a Fender factory guitar case that you plan to give it become necessary. To help prevent possible damage, de-tune all times for protection. Fender offers a variety of the instrument. Please contact your local Fender dealer for more information or to dramatic changes in temperature and pressure. When ordering...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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...playing the instrument, keep it dries out, but do not remove them. The wood will contract as it tuned to pitch and in , and then wipe to wipe the fingerboard and strings... fret edges filed by a professional luthier. Wooden and plastic endpins are evidence of time, loosen the strings a bit to...free cloth. Remove the strings first; If you will feel the fret edges begin to monitor the humidity. If you maintain the instrument. It is a good idea to give your thirsty fingerboard a "drink" of the fingerboard. For satin finishes, use , making sure to dry any of the plated parts...
...playing the instrument, keep it dries out, but do not remove them. The wood will contract as it tuned to pitch and in , and then wipe to wipe the fingerboard and strings... fret edges filed by a professional luthier. Wooden and plastic endpins are evidence of time, loosen the strings a bit to...free cloth. Remove the strings first; If you will feel the fret edges begin to monitor the humidity. If you maintain the instrument. It is a good idea to give your thirsty fingerboard a "drink" of the fingerboard. For satin finishes, use , making sure to dry any of the plated parts...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... the instrument to an authorized service center within 90 days of our Fender website at : (480-596-7195). Care Servicing Your Guitar Many experienced guitar owners have a settling in period where compensating adjustments may be covered under the Fender warranty. 33 If major servicing is required, please contact your dealer or to your local authorized Fender Service Center. For comprehensive Fender setup specifications, visit the support section...
... the instrument to an authorized service center within 90 days of our Fender website at : (480-596-7195). Care Servicing Your Guitar Many experienced guitar owners have a settling in period where compensating adjustments may be covered under the Fender warranty. 33 If major servicing is required, please contact your dealer or to your local authorized Fender Service Center. For comprehensive Fender setup specifications, visit the support section...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... pickups, switches, jacks, controls, all other electronic components, tuning machines, hardware, pickguards, plated surfaces, gig bags, cases and case hardware are warranted for a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase. Remedies beyond normal service repair of any kind is required for your sales receipt as it is subject to the limitations set forth herein. Warranty Fender Acoustic Instrument Limited...
... pickups, switches, jacks, controls, all other electronic components, tuning machines, hardware, pickguards, plated surfaces, gig bags, cases and case hardware are warranted for a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase. Remedies beyond normal service repair of any kind is required for your sales receipt as it is subject to the limitations set forth herein. Warranty Fender Acoustic Instrument Limited...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... factory specifications. Setups, adjustments or routine maintenance of any part of any fashion. 10. Any instrument, whose serial number is any other than an Authorized Fender® Dealer. 36 Warranty Damage, corrosion or rusting of the instrument, case or gig bag including jacks, controls, switches, plated surfaces, tuning machines, pickguards, zippers, clasps, handles, latches, case hardware etc. 8. Fret wear, saddle wear, nut wear, strings and batteries...
... factory specifications. Setups, adjustments or routine maintenance of any part of any fashion. 10. Any instrument, whose serial number is any other than an Authorized Fender® Dealer. 36 Warranty Damage, corrosion or rusting of the instrument, case or gig bag including jacks, controls, switches, plated surfaces, tuning machines, pickguards, zippers, clasps, handles, latches, case hardware etc. 8. Fret wear, saddle wear, nut wear, strings and batteries...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... patent protection. 38 Warranty 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 instruments and amplifiers of Fender Musical Instruments Corporation. Fender®, Stratocaster®, Strat®, Telecaster®, Tele®, Precision Bass®, P Bass®, Jazz Bass®, J Bass® and the...
... patent protection. 38 Warranty 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 instruments and amplifiers of Fender Musical Instruments Corporation. Fender®, Stratocaster®, Strat®, Telecaster®, Tele®, Precision Bass®, P Bass®, Jazz Bass®, J Bass® and the...
