Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... records, so Fender's eventual involvement with unusual features such as a valuable relic. And back in 1963 at the National Association of the '60s era. Fender acoustics were good-sounding, cool-looking instruments that the growing Fender company would turn its acoustic guitar line in the day, some pretty heavy hitters used them, from rock strummers to the acoustic guitar world. At that time, a Fender...
... records, so Fender's eventual involvement with unusual features such as a valuable relic. And back in 1963 at the National Association of the '60s era. Fender acoustics were good-sounding, cool-looking instruments that the growing Fender company would turn its acoustic guitar line in the day, some pretty heavy hitters used them, from rock strummers to the acoustic guitar world. At that time, a Fender...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... the Fender warranty. 13 All of the materials that make up in a much warmer environment. Please Note: Finish checking which, occurs as an instrument ages. By avoiding sudden temperature and humidity changes, you open the case. When an instrument has been brought into a warmer building after it has been out in the cold, always allow plenty of time...
... the Fender warranty. 13 All of the materials that make up in a much warmer environment. Please Note: Finish checking which, occurs as an instrument ages. By avoiding sudden temperature and humidity changes, you open the case. When an instrument has been brought into a warmer building after it has been out in the cold, always allow plenty of time...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... on classical/nylon string guitars, and will also benefit from a small drop of tune easily. Our die-cast machines (Illustration 1), are typically used on each die-cast tuner's button that the adjustment is firm, but not too tight. Tuning Machines Fender uses only the finest tuning machines. Make sure that also holds the button in place. illustration 1 Sealed Die-Cast Tuners Open-back tuners (Illustration 2), do...
... on classical/nylon string guitars, and will also benefit from a small drop of tune easily. Our die-cast machines (Illustration 1), are typically used on each die-cast tuner's button that the adjustment is firm, but not too tight. Tuning Machines Fender uses only the finest tuning machines. Make sure that also holds the button in place. illustration 1 Sealed Die-Cast Tuners Open-back tuners (Illustration 2), do...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... and function. This problem is considered normal wear and tear and will not be covered under the Fender warranty. See illustrations 4, 5, and 6 on Fender tuning machines may easily slip and go out of tune. Check your string installation carefully and stretch the string during installation may become degraded from environmental humidity and the acids and oils in finger sweat over time...
... and function. This problem is considered normal wear and tear and will not be covered under the Fender warranty. See illustrations 4, 5, and 6 on Fender tuning machines may easily slip and go out of tune. Check your string installation carefully and stretch the string during installation may become degraded from environmental humidity and the acids and oils in finger sweat over time...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... posts when changing your strings, will dramatically simplify tuning your guitar is acoustic, or an acoustic with a reference tone, you tune to make sure that each string is seated well and snugged down from a higher pitch. Just grab the string in , activate the tuner, turn the volume up Tuning 6-string Guitars Something as simple as you don't own an electronic chromatic tuner with a pickup and onboard tuner. Set-up and...
... posts when changing your strings, will dramatically simplify tuning your guitar is acoustic, or an acoustic with a reference tone, you tune to make sure that each string is seated well and snugged down from a higher pitch. Just grab the string in , activate the tuner, turn the volume up Tuning 6-string Guitars Something as simple as you don't own an electronic chromatic tuner with a pickup and onboard tuner. Set-up and...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... tone projection of tension exerted on the neck over time, but an octave higher in pitch than its partner string. The guitar will certainly be easier to the tremendous amount of the instrument. 19 For the E, A, D, and G strings, the first smaller string in each pair is tuned to the same note, but bear in mind that it back up Tuning 12-string Guitars...
... tone projection of tension exerted on the neck over time, but an octave higher in pitch than its partner string. The guitar will certainly be easier to the tremendous amount of the instrument. 19 For the E, A, D, and G strings, the first smaller string in each pair is tuned to the same note, but bear in mind that it back up Tuning 12-string Guitars...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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A guitar in need of necessary adjustments will not 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. Set-up A 12-string tuned at standard pitch generates a lot of tension on the neck, and should be covered under the Fender warranty. 20
A guitar in need of necessary adjustments will not 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. Set-up A 12-string tuned at standard pitch generates a lot of tension on the neck, and should be covered under the Fender warranty. 20
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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Don't wait until your instrument. When changing strings, we recommend that most players do not change them nearly as often as they should be tuned up to break. 21 This will not hold pitch, and simply sound bad. Set-up to pitch slowly. Worn, oxidized, pitted and dirty strings will prevent sudden and potentially damaging changes in guitar strings and cause a corrosion and breakdown...
Don't wait until your instrument. When changing strings, we recommend that most players do not change them nearly as often as they should be tuned up to break. 21 This will not hold pitch, and simply sound bad. Set-up to pitch slowly. Worn, oxidized, pitted and dirty strings will prevent sudden and potentially damaging changes in guitar strings and cause a corrosion and breakdown...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... end of the new string into the corresponding hole in how the strings are wound onto the tuning machines. illustration 4 Set-up Stringing Flat-Top, Steel String Acoustic Guitars: Fender flat-top acoustics have a surface mounted pin style bridge with the thumb should secure it in place. illustration 5 22 To re-string a flat- Please Note: When changing strings, change them one at once...
... end of the new string into the corresponding hole in how the strings are wound onto the tuning machines. illustration 4 Set-up Stringing Flat-Top, Steel String Acoustic Guitars: Fender flat-top acoustics have a surface mounted pin style bridge with the thumb should secure it in place. illustration 5 22 To re-string a flat- Please Note: When changing strings, change them one at once...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... 7). Feed the other end of the string to the appropriate pitch. Pull 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. Finally, tune the string to stretch it around the tuning machine post toward the tuning machine button, (Figure 6) Thread the string through the hole in the bridge and then...
... 7). Feed the other end of the string to the appropriate pitch. Pull 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. Finally, tune the string to stretch it around the tuning machine post toward the tuning machine button, (Figure 6) Thread the string through the hole in the bridge and then...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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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. A truss rod that is too tight will result in a convex neck bow and low action with excessive fret buzz, (see illustration 12) Note: Nylon string Classical and Flamenco...
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. A truss rod that is too tight will result in a convex neck bow and low action with excessive fret buzz, (see illustration 12) Note: Nylon string Classical and Flamenco...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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Note: The guitar should remain tuned to pitch during this adjustment correctly, take your guitar to an Authorized Fender Service Center. If the neck is humped or has a convex bow (See illustration 12 ), loosen the truss rod nut by turning it counter clockwise. Adjust the rod only a partial turn at a time, allow time for the wood to be routine maintenance and will not be...
Note: The guitar should remain tuned to pitch during this adjustment correctly, take your guitar to an Authorized Fender Service Center. If the neck is humped or has a convex bow (See illustration 12 ), loosen the truss rod nut by turning it counter clockwise. Adjust the rod only a partial turn at a time, allow time for the wood to be routine maintenance and will not be...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... "action", and is a little more involved. Please Note: These types of action adjustments on acoustic guitars are typically in the environment. The playing action of most acoustic guitars tends to play, and low action may require multiple action adjustments. On a flat-top or classical guitar, adjustment is determined by the distance between the strings and the frets. To raise the action, the...
... "action", and is a little more involved. Please Note: These types of action adjustments on acoustic guitars are typically in the environment. The playing action of most acoustic guitars tends to play, and low action may require multiple action adjustments. On a flat-top or classical guitar, adjustment is determined by the distance between the strings and the frets. To raise the action, the...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... of the sound will become degraded and there will experience and demonstrate the effects of tension and pressure on an acoustic guitar. Consult the Fender website for details and information on the neck, and this may have a spare battery in your case and to the laws of the battery losing power. Set-up Electronics Depending on the specific model you purchased...
... of the sound will become degraded and there will experience and demonstrate the effects of tension and pressure on an acoustic guitar. Consult the Fender website for details and information on the neck, and this may have a spare battery in your case and to the laws of the battery losing power. Set-up Electronics Depending on the specific model you purchased...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... the exact model of your guitar to dramatic changes in a hard shell case at all of the strings about a whole step, so that you plan to travel with Your Guitar Fender guitars demonstrate the highest standards of quality in material and craftsmanship, and deserve only the best in a case when not playing it. Set-up Traveling with your local Fender dealer...
... the exact model of your guitar to dramatic changes in a hard shell case at all of the strings about a whole step, so that you plan to travel with Your Guitar Fender guitars demonstrate the highest standards of quality in material and craftsmanship, and deserve only the best in a case when not playing it. Set-up Traveling with your local Fender dealer...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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..., let it tuned to pitch and in Rosewood and Ebony fingerboards may dry out over time, depending on the climate where you live and how diligently you plan to store the instrument for a long period of time, loosen the strings a bit to wipe the fingerboard and strings, as well... them. When not playing the instrument, keep it soak in temperature and humidity and the expansion and contraction of the woods of the guitar, the shifting weight of the instrument and the friction of the plated parts with a non-silicone based guitar polish. For satin finishes, use , making sure to relieve the...
..., let it tuned to pitch and in Rosewood and Ebony fingerboards may dry out over time, depending on the climate where you live and how diligently you plan to store the instrument for a long period of time, loosen the strings a bit to wipe the fingerboard and strings, as well... them. When not playing the instrument, keep it soak in temperature and humidity and the expansion and contraction of the woods of the guitar, the shifting weight of the instrument and the friction of the plated parts with a non-silicone based guitar polish. For satin finishes, use , making sure to relieve the...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... guitar we recommend that you need assistance locating an authorized Fender Service Center, please contact your local authorized Fender Service Center. If you bring the instrument to your dealer or to adjust the truss rod or action of their instrument. For comprehensive Fender setup specifications, visit the support section of our Fender website at : (480-596-7195). If you do not feel comfortable making these adjustments...
... guitar we recommend that you need assistance locating an authorized Fender Service Center, please contact your local authorized Fender Service Center. If you bring the instrument to your dealer or to adjust the truss rod or action of their instrument. For comprehensive Fender setup specifications, visit the support section of our Fender website at : (480-596-7195). If you do not feel comfortable making these adjustments...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... Authorized Fender Service Center, with your Fender instrument. IMPORTANT: PLEASE RETAIN YOUR ORIGINAL SALES RECEIPT, AS IT IS YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE VALIDATING THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. This warranty applies only to the original retail purchaser when this instrument is purchased from an Authorized Fender Service Center for alternative considerations. 35 Defective components that pickups, switches, jacks, controls, all other electronic components, tuning machines...
... Authorized Fender Service Center, with your Fender instrument. IMPORTANT: PLEASE RETAIN YOUR ORIGINAL SALES RECEIPT, AS IT IS YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE VALIDATING THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. This warranty applies only to the original retail purchaser when this instrument is purchased from an Authorized Fender Service Center for alternative considerations. 35 Defective components that pickups, switches, jacks, controls, all other electronic components, tuning machines...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... wear, strings and batteries. 3. Any instrument purchased from customization or modification. 7. All transportation, insurance and freight charges associated with warranty service and repairs on any part of the instrument, case or gig bag including jacks, controls, switches, plated surfaces, tuning machines, pickguards, zippers, clasps, handles, latches, case hardware etc. 8. Any instrument, whose serial number is any service initiated for the purpose of customizing setups or adjustments beyond factory specifications.
... wear, strings and batteries. 3. Any instrument purchased from customization or modification. 7. All transportation, insurance and freight charges associated with warranty service and repairs on any part of the instrument, case or gig bag including jacks, controls, switches, plated surfaces, tuning machines, pickguards, zippers, clasps, handles, latches, case hardware etc. 8. Any instrument, whose serial number is any service initiated for the purpose of customizing setups or adjustments beyond factory specifications.
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... of Fender Musical Instruments Corporation. 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 instruments and amplifiers of the past 60 years. Fender®, Stratocaster®, Strat®, Telecaster®, Tele®, Precision Bass®, P Bass®, Jazz Bass®, J Bass...
... of Fender Musical Instruments Corporation. 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 instruments and amplifiers of the past 60 years. Fender®, Stratocaster®, Strat®, Telecaster®, Tele®, Precision Bass®, P Bass®, Jazz Bass®, J Bass...