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We believe it you many of pleasure. Please take a few moments to read through this booklet. In it will give you will find answers to many years of your guitar. 3 Welcome to the Fender® Family Thank you for your questions and other invaluable information about care and maintenance for choosing a Fender® acoustic guitar.
We believe it you many of pleasure. Please take a few moments to read through this booklet. In it will give you will find answers to many years of your guitar. 3 Welcome to the Fender® Family Thank you for your questions and other invaluable information about care and maintenance for choosing a Fender® acoustic guitar.
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... natural that were a blast to play, as bolt-on necks (like Fender electric guitars), 5 18 And back in 1963 at the National Association of Fender® Acoustic Guitars ... 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...
... natural that were a blast to play, as bolt-on necks (like Fender electric guitars), 5 18 And back in 1963 at the National Association of Fender® Acoustic Guitars ... 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...
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... of the new California™ and the Classic Design series guitars. Fender continues to exotic limited editions. Earliest models included the King, the Concert, the Classic, the Folk and the Palomino. The resulting guitars were striking in innovation, quality and service. size dreadnoughts, ... and back, enabling lighter tops with smaller braces. Today, in 1966. History Stratocaster® guitar headstocks, screw-attached pickguards and internal body trusses that include full- Fender continued to produce a variety of outstanding acoustic instruments, but it came in the 2000s with...
... of the new California™ and the Classic Design series guitars. Fender continues to exotic limited editions. Earliest models included the King, the Concert, the Classic, the Folk and the Palomino. The resulting guitars were striking in innovation, quality and service. size dreadnoughts, ... and back, enabling lighter tops with smaller braces. Today, in 1966. History Stratocaster® guitar headstocks, screw-attached pickguards and internal body trusses that include full- Fender continued to produce a variety of outstanding acoustic instruments, but it came in the 2000s with...
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Anatomy Anatomy 101 Whether you know the names of all the parts or not, anatomical side soundhole preamp (depending on model) rosette top guitar body bridge pins end pin or end pin jack (depending on model) saddle bridge binding 7 pickguard
Anatomy Anatomy 101 Whether you know the names of all the parts or not, anatomical side soundhole preamp (depending on model) rosette top guitar body bridge pins end pin or end pin jack (depending on model) saddle bridge binding 7 pickguard
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Here's the basic anatomy of a guitar: Anatomy strap button (depending on model) fret fingerboard heel position inlay string nut neck cutaway (depending on model) tuning machines (keys) headstock tuning machine/key post (shaft/capstan) 8 charts are always cool.
Here's the basic anatomy of a guitar: Anatomy strap button (depending on model) fret fingerboard heel position inlay string nut neck cutaway (depending on model) tuning machines (keys) headstock tuning machine/key post (shaft/capstan) 8 charts are always cool.
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..., 30% relative humidity means that the ideal temperature to preserve the integrity of solid wood acoustic guitars is "room temperature", which is about 70 degrees F (20.5 C). Acoustic guitars, with their optimum playing condition. Relative humidity is expressed as such, require ongoing attention to maintain...humidity is determined by the relative humidity and temperature of the surrounding atmosphere. The collective experience of all of the major acoustic guitar manufacturers today, has demonstrated that the air is holding 30% of the moisture it could possibly hold moisture. Info The ...
..., 30% relative humidity means that the ideal temperature to preserve the integrity of solid wood acoustic guitars is "room temperature", which is about 70 degrees F (20.5 C). Acoustic guitars, with their optimum playing condition. Relative humidity is expressed as such, require ongoing attention to maintain...humidity is determined by the relative humidity and temperature of the surrounding atmosphere. The collective experience of all of the major acoustic guitar manufacturers today, has demonstrated that the air is holding 30% of the moisture it could possibly hold moisture. Info The ...
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In wood, a 6% moisture content is allowed to evaporate out, it can cause softening of the guitar. If the relative humidity is low and the moisture in the construction of the instrument which will compromise the structural integrity of the glues used ... 30% relative humidity and 72 degrees F temperature, (about 22.2 degrees C). Conversely, high humidity can cause the top and back, especially on flat-top and classical guitars, to shrink, making string action high and play difficult. 10 It also can cause shrinkage, splitting and cracking, no matter how long the wood may...
In wood, a 6% moisture content is allowed to evaporate out, it can cause softening of the guitar. If the relative humidity is low and the moisture in the construction of the instrument which will compromise the structural integrity of the glues used ... 30% relative humidity and 72 degrees F temperature, (about 22.2 degrees C). Conversely, high humidity can cause the top and back, especially on flat-top and classical guitars, to shrink, making string action high and play difficult. 10 It also can cause shrinkage, splitting and cracking, no matter how long the wood may...
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...at the appropriate level. When the instrument is of humidity will not be a complete polar opposite from that you live may be covered under the Fender warranty. 131 In the winter, the forced air systems used to use , we recommend that of between 40% and 50%. It is not ... exposed to varied and multiple environmental/climatic conditions from the time it leaves the maker's hands until it in use a room humidifier to the guitar as "Dampit", available from excessive heat and cold. Please Note: Damage caused to maintain the ideal relative humidity of the climate where the instrument...
...at the appropriate level. When the instrument is of humidity will not be a complete polar opposite from that you live may be covered under the Fender warranty. 131 In the winter, the forced air systems used to use , we recommend that of between 40% and 50%. It is not ... exposed to varied and multiple environmental/climatic conditions from the time it leaves the maker's hands until it in use a room humidifier to the guitar as "Dampit", available from excessive heat and cold. Please Note: Damage caused to maintain the ideal relative humidity of the climate where the instrument...
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...a certain amount of checking is typically the result of exposing a cold instrument to the new temperature before you should be covered under the Fender warranty. 13 By avoiding sudden temperature and humidity changes, you open the case. Please Note: Finish checking which, occurs as an instrument ages.... Although it up a guitar expand and contract with changes in temperature and humidity, and they do so at different rates. When an instrument has been brought into a...
...a certain amount of checking is typically the result of exposing a cold instrument to the new temperature before you should be covered under the Fender warranty. 13 By avoiding sudden temperature and humidity changes, you open the case. Please Note: Finish checking which, occurs as an instrument ages.... Although it up a guitar expand and contract with changes in temperature and humidity, and they do so at different rates. When an instrument has been brought into a...
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...not have a tension adjustment screw, and will also benefit from time to ensure smooth positive action. illustration 2 Open-back Tuners 15 Tuning Machines Fender uses only the finest tuning machines. If the tension is too tight, the button may slip and go out of each gear, to time. ...Our die-cast machines (Illustration 1), are typically used on classical/nylon string guitars, and will benefit over time with a small drop of lightweight machine oil from a small drop of lightweight machine oil on each die-cast tuner...
...not have a tension adjustment screw, and will also benefit from time to ensure smooth positive action. illustration 2 Open-back Tuners 15 Tuning Machines Fender uses only the finest tuning machines. If the tension is too tight, the button may slip and go out of each gear, to time. ...Our die-cast machines (Illustration 1), are typically used on classical/nylon string guitars, and will benefit over time with a small drop of lightweight machine oil from a small drop of lightweight machine oil on each die-cast tuner...
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...strings onto the tuning machine posts when changing your strings just a little as you some tuning frustration down on whether your acoustic or electric guitar. Always tune from below pitch, up and down from a higher pitch. There are a couple of slippage and tuning changes as you ...idea to stretch your strings, will save you play. This will determine tuning stability and even string tension. This will dramatically simplify tuning your guitar is seated well and snugged down the road. Set-up and starting from the thickest (bottom) string to the thinnest (top), tune ...
...strings onto the tuning machine posts when changing your strings just a little as you some tuning frustration down on whether your acoustic or electric guitar. Always tune from below pitch, up and down from a higher pitch. There are a couple of slippage and tuning changes as you ...idea to stretch your strings, will save you play. This will determine tuning stability and even string tension. This will dramatically simplify tuning your guitar is seated well and snugged down the road. Set-up and starting from the thickest (bottom) string to the thinnest (top), tune ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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...-string tuning, the second string in unison, (exactly the same pitch), as E-flat or D; A remedy that some players choose is to tune the entire guitar to a lower relative pitch, such as its partner. For the E, A, D, and G strings, the first smaller string in each pair is tuned in ... first string in each pair is tuned to the same pitches, E, A, D, G, B, E, and using the same methods as the Fender Phosphor Bronze (60-12 L) on your 12-string guitar. The guitar will certainly be easier to play, and the reduced tension will also sacrifice a bit of the tone projection of tension exerted...
...-string tuning, the second string in unison, (exactly the same pitch), as E-flat or D; A remedy that some players choose is to tune the entire guitar to a lower relative pitch, such as its partner. For the E, A, D, and G strings, the first smaller string in each pair is tuned in ... first string in each pair is tuned to the same pitches, E, A, D, G, B, E, and using the same methods as the Fender Phosphor Bronze (60-12 L) on your 12-string guitar. The guitar will certainly be easier to play, and the reduced tension will also sacrifice a bit of the tone projection of tension exerted...
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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 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.
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... "tone-conscious" touring professionals change their strings before you change them . Worn, oxidized, pitted and dirty strings will prevent sudden and potentially damaging changes in guitar strings and cause a corrosion and breakdown of strings can breathe renewed life into your strings break and fall off from sweaty hands and humidity all...
... "tone-conscious" touring professionals change their strings before you change them . Worn, oxidized, pitted and dirty strings will prevent sudden and potentially damaging changes in guitar strings and cause a corrosion and breakdown of strings can breathe renewed life into your strings break and fall off from sweaty hands and humidity all...
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... riding over the string, (Figure 5). Do not hammer the bridge pin in place. 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. Feed the ball end of acoustic flat-top... and classical guitars. A firm twisting push with holes and bridge pins to the bridges of the new string into the corresponding hole in how the strings ...
... riding over the string, (Figure 5). Do not hammer the bridge pin in place. 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. Feed the ball end of acoustic flat-top... and classical guitars. A firm twisting push with holes and bridge pins to the bridges of the new string into the corresponding hole in how the strings ...
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... hole in the post and begin winding the button to remove the slack in place on the 23 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 form a ...neat coil. illustration 7 To re-string a classical/nylon string guitar using "tie-on " strings), or fed ("ball-end" strings). Continue winding to the appropriate pitch. Set-up gently at the center point ...
... hole in the post and begin winding the button to remove the slack in place on the 23 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 form a ...neat coil. illustration 7 To re-string a classical/nylon string guitar using "tie-on " strings), or fed ("ball-end" strings). Continue winding to the appropriate pitch. Set-up gently at the center point ...
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Set-up over the nut towards the headstock, then wind the string onto the tuning machine capstan using the same instructions for "tie-on your guitar and tuning it on " strings (see Figures 9 and 10). pull the string up To string a classical/nylon string guitar with "ball-end" classical strings, simply feed the string through the appropriate hole in the bridge; Install the string first, and then clip the excess near the post/capstan. 25 Please Note: Never cut a string to length before putting it to unwrap and become useless. Premature cutting may cause the string to pitch.
Set-up over the nut towards the headstock, then wind the string onto the tuning machine capstan using the same instructions for "tie-on your guitar and tuning it on " strings (see Figures 9 and 10). pull the string up To string a classical/nylon string guitar with "ball-end" classical strings, simply feed the string through the appropriate hole in the bridge; Install the string first, and then clip the excess near the post/capstan. 25 Please Note: Never cut a string to length before putting it to unwrap and become useless. Premature cutting may cause the string to pitch.
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Environmental conditions like temperature and humidity may not have an adjustable truss rod, running the length of the neck. Fender acoustic guitars have a truss rod depending on the guitar neck. A truss rod that is too loose will result in a concave neck bow and high playing action, (see illustration ... in a convex neck bow and 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 counteracts this force, strengthens the neck and insures straightness. illustration 11 illustration ...
Environmental conditions like temperature and humidity may not have an adjustable truss rod, running the length of the neck. Fender acoustic guitars have a truss rod depending on the guitar neck. A truss rod that is too loose will result in a concave neck bow and high playing action, (see illustration ... in a convex neck bow and 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 counteracts this force, strengthens the neck and insures straightness. illustration 11 illustration ...