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American Standard Stratocaster and Strat Plus features: TRUSS RO ADJUSTABLE PICKUPS ADJUSTABLE BRIDGES
American Standard Stratocaster and Strat Plus features: TRUSS RO ADJUSTABLE PICKUPS ADJUSTABLE BRIDGES
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American Standard Telecaster features: ADJUSTABL PICKUPS 9IDJUSTABLE✓ 3RIDGES PICKUP 'SELECTOR SWITCH Three Position: (1) Neck Pickup (2) Neck/13ridge Pickups (3) Bridge Pickup VOLUME ♦ CONTROL TONE 'CONTROL OUTPUT JACK 3
American Standard Telecaster features: ADJUSTABL PICKUPS 9IDJUSTABLE✓ 3RIDGES PICKUP 'SELECTOR SWITCH Three Position: (1) Neck Pickup (2) Neck/13ridge Pickups (3) Bridge Pickup VOLUME ♦ CONTROL TONE 'CONTROL OUTPUT JACK 3
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MODEL Adjustable Pickups 10-7400 3 single coil 10-7402 3 single coil 10-7500 3 Fender-Lace Golden Strat Sensors Nut Keys Selector Switch Controls Tremolo Scale Length Fretboard Radius Frets Output Jack Cydovac Cydovac Fender-Wilkinson Needle-bearing Roller Fender-Schaller Fender-Schaller String Locking 5-position 5-position 5-position Master Volume Master Volume Master Volume Tone (neck p.u.) Tone (neck p.u.) Tone (neck p.u.) TBX (mid & TBX (mid & TBX (mid & bridge p.u.) bridge p.u.) bridge p.u.) American Standard American Standard American Standard 25.5" (647.7 nun) 25...
MODEL Adjustable Pickups 10-7400 3 single coil 10-7402 3 single coil 10-7500 3 Fender-Lace Golden Strat Sensors Nut Keys Selector Switch Controls Tremolo Scale Length Fretboard Radius Frets Output Jack Cydovac Cydovac Fender-Wilkinson Needle-bearing Roller Fender-Schaller Fender-Schaller String Locking 5-position 5-position 5-position Master Volume Master Volume Master Volume Tone (neck p.u.) Tone (neck p.u.) Tone (neck p.u.) TBX (mid & TBX (mid & TBX (mid & bridge p.u.) bridge p.u.) bridge p.u.) American Standard American Standard American Standard 25.5" (647.7 nun) 25...
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MODEL Adjustable Pickups 10-9400 3 Gold FenderLace Sensors 10-9402 3 Gold FenderLace Sensors Nut Cyclovac Cyclovac Keys Selector Switch Controls Tremolo Scale Length Fretboard Radius Frets Output Jack Fender-Schaller 5-position Master Volume Tone (neck p.u.) TBX (mid & bridge p.u.) American Standard 25.5" (647.7 mm) Rosewood 9.5" (241.3 mm) 22 Body/Top 6 Fender-Schaller 5-position Master Volume Tone (neck p.u.) TBX (mid & bridge p.u.) American Standard 25.5" (647.7 mm) Maple 9.5" (241.3 mm) 22 Body/Top
MODEL Adjustable Pickups 10-9400 3 Gold FenderLace Sensors 10-9402 3 Gold FenderLace Sensors Nut Cyclovac Cyclovac Keys Selector Switch Controls Tremolo Scale Length Fretboard Radius Frets Output Jack Fender-Schaller 5-position Master Volume Tone (neck p.u.) TBX (mid & bridge p.u.) American Standard 25.5" (647.7 mm) Rosewood 9.5" (241.3 mm) 22 Body/Top 6 Fender-Schaller 5-position Master Volume Tone (neck p.u.) TBX (mid & bridge p.u.) American Standard 25.5" (647.7 mm) Maple 9.5" (241.3 mm) 22 Body/Top
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... the American series guitars have the option of the pickup. VOLUME CONTROL The Volume Control allows you to provide all the Fender tonal characteristics previously available. Dual pickup models are supplied with a threeposition switch, while the three pickup models are equipped with the TBX Control, you to modify the instrument's tonal characteristics. TONE CONTROL The Tone Control allows you also now have a unique tone circuit that features Fender's new TBX Tone Control (Patent...
... the American series guitars have the option of the pickup. VOLUME CONTROL The Volume Control allows you to provide all the Fender tonal characteristics previously available. Dual pickup models are supplied with a threeposition switch, while the three pickup models are equipped with the TBX Control, you to modify the instrument's tonal characteristics. TONE CONTROL The Tone Control allows you also now have a unique tone circuit that features Fender's new TBX Tone Control (Patent...
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... American Standard Tremolo Unit. Do not remove the tremolo arm once it features two large pivot posts, instead of the case where the output jack is adjustable for tremolo travel by carefully threading it into the bridge bass plate. This is installed by adjusting the spring to corrosion. To store the instrument in its superior wearability factor and resistance to string...
... American Standard Tremolo Unit. Do not remove the tremolo arm once it features two large pivot posts, instead of the case where the output jack is adjustable for tremolo travel by carefully threading it into the bridge bass plate. This is installed by adjusting the spring to corrosion. To store the instrument in its superior wearability factor and resistance to string...
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The nut height is set at the factory for a locking nut when using the tremolo system. FENDER/WILKINSON NUT The Strat Plus features the Fender/Wilkinson Nut, which utilizes a completely new, revolutionary needle-bearing roller design with intregral needlebearing roller string tree for strings 1-3. (Some models feature 2 sets of rollers for all six strings.) This unique design reduces string binding and friction, and eliminates...
The nut height is set at the factory for a locking nut when using the tremolo system. FENDER/WILKINSON NUT The Strat Plus features the Fender/Wilkinson Nut, which utilizes a completely new, revolutionary needle-bearing roller design with intregral needlebearing roller string tree for strings 1-3. (Some models feature 2 sets of rollers for all six strings.) This unique design reduces string binding and friction, and eliminates...
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... the guitar in technique, playing styles, string gauges, etc., additional precision-rolled, stainless steel shims are equipped with locking keys that also feature "zero" string backlash. TIGHTEN CLOCKWISE STRING 1 .OCKING BUTTON STRING POST LOOSEN COUNTERCLOCKWISE STRING LOCKING PIN However, since the optimum height adjustment varies from player to player due to differences in tune during tremolo use. These unique keys provide a positive string lock to adjust...
... the guitar in technique, playing styles, string gauges, etc., additional precision-rolled, stainless steel shims are equipped with locking keys that also feature "zero" string backlash. TIGHTEN CLOCKWISE STRING 1 .OCKING BUTTON STRING POST LOOSEN COUNTERCLOCKWISE STRING LOCKING PIN However, since the optimum height adjustment varies from player to player due to differences in tune during tremolo use. These unique keys provide a positive string lock to adjust...
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Then turn the key until the string hole rotates counterclockwise approximately 90° (B). B Be sure the string hole in place by turning the String Locking Button clockwise. Tune to the locking key, follow the winding directions illustrated: I 1 5O I 1 I o I 0 90° c. ---STRING 4 A NUT- ---STRING 10. Caution: Because of the positive locking action of a line perpendicular to the left of the locking keys, when changing strings, tension...
Then turn the key until the string hole rotates counterclockwise approximately 90° (B). B Be sure the string hole in place by turning the String Locking Button clockwise. Tune to the locking key, follow the winding directions illustrated: I 1 5O I 1 I o I 0 90° c. ---STRING 4 A NUT- ---STRING 10. Caution: Because of the positive locking action of a line perpendicular to the left of the locking keys, when changing strings, tension...
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... gauge strings. Adjust Neck Curvature (Truss Rod) Each Fender guitar is carefully adjusted at the factory. To make these adjustments, you might have a slight concave curvature. Tuning Tune the instrument to standard pitch. 2. If it becomes necessary, the following procedure outlines the standards set for optimum action and playability with 1/64" increments) 1. By creating a counteracting 13 TRUSS ROD, ACTION, AND INTONATION ADJUSTMENTS Because of travel effects, changes in string...
... gauge strings. Adjust Neck Curvature (Truss Rod) Each Fender guitar is carefully adjusted at the factory. To make these adjustments, you might have a slight concave curvature. Tuning Tune the instrument to standard pitch. 2. If it becomes necessary, the following procedure outlines the standards set for optimum action and playability with 1/64" increments) 1. By creating a counteracting 13 TRUSS ROD, ACTION, AND INTONATION ADJUSTMENTS Because of travel effects, changes in string...
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... the truss rod setting, tune the guitar to the nearest authorized Fender dealer or service center for standard pitch. Install a capo at the first fret, and depress the 6th string at least a quarter turn. 3. Using a feeler gauge, check the gap between the bottom of the 14 If an adjustment is loosened, DO NOT continue adjusting. If extreme resistance is felt while adjusting in the...
... the truss rod setting, tune the guitar to the nearest authorized Fender dealer or service center for standard pitch. Install a capo at the first fret, and depress the 6th string at least a quarter turn. 3. Using a feeler gauge, check the gap between the bottom of the 14 If an adjustment is loosened, DO NOT continue adjusting. If extreme resistance is felt while adjusting in the...
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... using the two set screws located on the American Standard Stratocaster and Strat Plus models utilizes a spring adjustment system that is identical to a Vintage style system-two Phillips head wood screws drawing a claw back and forth with one end of the springs (3 to 5) attached while the other end is : Strings1-4: 5/64" (2mm) ± 1/64" (.4mm) Strings 5-6: 3/32...
... using the two set screws located on the American Standard Stratocaster and Strat Plus models utilizes a spring adjustment system that is identical to a Vintage style system-two Phillips head wood screws drawing a claw back and forth with one end of the springs (3 to 5) attached while the other end is : Strings1-4: 5/64" (2mm) ± 1/64" (.4mm) Strings 5-6: 3/32...
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... 1st and 6th strings to the top of the pole pieces (or to pitch. Now remove the spacer block by turning the Pickup Adjustment Screws located at the highest fret. Make any final tuning adjustments using the fine tuners on the American Standard Stratocaster and American Standard Telecaster guitars are made by depressing...Tune the guitar up to the body, trapping the block. Using your bridge and return the bridge to hold the bridge down with one hand while stretching the strings with the strings all strings out completely (sometimes it helps to the proper balance point. the body. Set ...
... 1st and 6th strings to the top of the pole pieces (or to pitch. Now remove the spacer block by turning the Pickup Adjustment Screws located at the highest fret. Make any final tuning adjustments using the fine tuners on the American Standard Stratocaster and American Standard Telecaster guitars are made by depressing...Tune the guitar up to the body, trapping the block. Using your bridge and return the bridge to hold the bridge down with one hand while stretching the strings with the strings all strings out completely (sometimes it helps to the proper balance point. the body. Set ...
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.... Depress all Deluxe models are fully adjustable for height. 1st string: 1/16" (1.6mm) 6th string: 3/32" (2.4rnm) Pickups are adjusted in the following manner: to raise the pickup, turn the screws counterclockwise. Set Pickup Height (Fender-Lace Sensors) The Fender-Lace Sensors (patented) on the fingerboard. Note Conventional pickups set too close to the strings can cause false tones and loss of the...
.... Depress all Deluxe models are fully adjustable for height. 1st string: 1/16" (1.6mm) 6th string: 3/32" (2.4rnm) Pickups are adjusted in the following manner: to raise the pickup, turn the screws counterclockwise. Set Pickup Height (Fender-Lace Sensors) The Fender-Lace Sensors (patented) on the fingerboard. Note Conventional pickups set too close to the strings can cause false tones and loss of the...
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... 1st and 6th strings when fretted at the factory) should be as well, since there is "heard" as long as it turn the adjustment screws clockwise; Play each fret position, holding the pick 18 the top of the string. Check for Fret Rattles With the instrument plugged into your amplifier and the pickup selector switch set close to the Fender-Lace Sensor...
... 1st and 6th strings when fretted at the factory) should be as well, since there is "heard" as long as it turn the adjustment screws clockwise; Play each fret position, holding the pick 18 the top of the string. Check for Fret Rattles With the instrument plugged into your amplifier and the pickup selector switch set close to the Fender-Lace Sensor...
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... adjustment procedures listed and set to the neck pickup position and the tone and volume controls at the recommended setting, but are in new condition. If you still experience difficulties, take the guitar to accommodate your style of each 19 With the pickup selector switch set the string action at the maximum settings, check the intonation of playing. Bend the first and second strings...
... adjustment procedures listed and set to the neck pickup position and the tone and volume controls at the recommended setting, but are in new condition. If you still experience difficulties, take the guitar to accommodate your style of each 19 With the pickup selector switch set the string action at the maximum settings, check the intonation of playing. Bend the first and second strings...
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... of the bridge saddles to the open 12th fret harmonic. NECK ANGLE ADJUSTMENT The Fender instruments feature 4-bolt neck angle adjustment for adjusting the pitch of adjustment. They are adjusted at the extreme limits of the neck to accommodate your playing style. adjustment, retune and repeat this test until both notes produce the same pitch. You can have. To adjust the neck angle, loosen the...
... of the bridge saddles to the open 12th fret harmonic. NECK ANGLE ADJUSTMENT The Fender instruments feature 4-bolt neck angle adjustment for adjusting the pitch of adjustment. They are adjusted at the extreme limits of the neck to accommodate your playing style. adjustment, retune and repeat this test until both notes produce the same pitch. You can have. To adjust the neck angle, loosen the...
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.... Then open so it does mar the appearance. While this causes the wood to expand at the factory with Fender 3250L Super Bullets® Nickelplated Steel Roundwound strings. All American Series guitars are set up in checking. String tension should be reduced during shipping to your Authorized Fender Dealer whose trained personnel and complete service facilities will assure your guitar needs repair work, refer...
.... Then open so it does mar the appearance. While this causes the wood to expand at the factory with Fender 3250L Super Bullets® Nickelplated Steel Roundwound strings. All American Series guitars are set up in checking. String tension should be reduced during shipping to your Authorized Fender Dealer whose trained personnel and complete service facilities will assure your guitar needs repair work, refer...
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... RETAIN YOUR SALES RECEIPT, AS IT IS YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE COVERING YOUR ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY. This warranty becomes void if the serial number is defaced or... of any Athorized Fender Dealer or Fender Service Center. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitations of this product. Defective parts will be repaired or replaced without charge if ...serviced by persons not authorized by other than an Authorized Fender Dealer or Fender Service Center is returned to any sort which may not apply to the original retail purchase. Any service performed by Fender Musical Instruments....
... RETAIN YOUR SALES RECEIPT, AS IT IS YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE COVERING YOUR ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY. This warranty becomes void if the serial number is defaced or... of any Athorized Fender Dealer or Fender Service Center. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitations of this product. Defective parts will be repaired or replaced without charge if ...serviced by persons not authorized by other than an Authorized Fender Dealer or Fender Service Center is returned to any sort which may not apply to the original retail purchase. Any service performed by Fender Musical Instruments....