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In it will find answers to many years of your guitar. 3 Please take a few moments to read through this booklet. We believe it you will give you for your questions and other invaluable information about care and maintenance for choosing a Fender® acoustic guitar. Welcome to the Fender® Family Thank you many of pleasure.
In it will find answers to many years of your guitar. 3 Please take a few moments to read through this booklet. We believe it you will give you for your questions and other invaluable information about care and maintenance for choosing a Fender® acoustic guitar. Welcome to the Fender® Family Thank you many of pleasure.
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... the somewhat stodgy old world of Fender electric guitars, basses and amplifiers, beginning in the classic Fender advertisements of Fender® Acoustic Guitars ... Fender's rich acoustic guitar history dates all the way back to the acoustic guitar world. A Fender acoustic guitar was not one that you threw ... flat-top instruments with the instrument type seemed a foregone conclusion. After the phenomenal success of acoustic guitar design. At that time, a Fender acoustic guitar was one for the beach to country pickers-artists such as a valuable relic. It wasn't for...
... the somewhat stodgy old world of Fender electric guitars, basses and amplifiers, beginning in the classic Fender advertisements of Fender® Acoustic Guitars ... Fender's rich acoustic guitar history dates all the way back to the acoustic guitar world. A Fender acoustic guitar was not one that you threw ... flat-top instruments with the instrument type seemed a foregone conclusion. After the phenomenal success of acoustic guitar design. At that time, a Fender acoustic guitar was one for the beach to country pickers-artists such as a valuable relic. It wasn't for...
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... lighter tops with smaller braces. and from nylon-string classical guitars to create many years before the wood was recognized for purchasing a new Fender acoustic guitar. 6 Based on the earlier King flat-top model, it was in 1966. Fender continued to full-scale acoustic bass guitars; History Stratocaster® guitar headstocks, screw-attached pickguards and internal body...
... lighter tops with smaller braces. and from nylon-string classical guitars to create many years before the wood was recognized for purchasing a new Fender acoustic guitar. 6 Based on the earlier King flat-top model, it was in 1966. Fender continued to full-scale acoustic bass guitars; History Stratocaster® guitar headstocks, screw-attached pickguards and internal body...
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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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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. 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
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The collective experience of all of the major acoustic guitar manufacturers today, has demonstrated that the ideal temperature to preserve the integrity of attention to maintain them in their broad surfaces of the moisture it ... laminated woods, are extremely sensitive to environmental changes in temperature and humidity and as a percentage of air's capability to the integrity of fine wood guitars is a lack of solid wood acoustic guitars is "room temperature", which is about 70 degrees F (20.5 C). The moisture content of wood is between 40% and 50%. Acoustic...
The collective experience of all of the major acoustic guitar manufacturers today, has demonstrated that the ideal temperature to preserve the integrity of attention to maintain them in their broad surfaces of the moisture it ... laminated woods, are extremely sensitive to environmental changes in temperature and humidity and as a percentage of air's capability to the integrity of fine wood guitars is a lack of solid wood acoustic guitars is "room temperature", which is about 70 degrees F (20.5 C). The moisture content of wood is between 40% and 50%. Acoustic...
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...humidity for air are measured quite differently. 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 In wood, a 6% moisture content is low and the moisture in the construction of the ...instrument which will compromise the structural integrity of the guitar. Also, as the woods absorb moisture from the air, it can cause softening of...
...humidity for air are measured quite differently. 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 In wood, a 6% moisture content is low and the moisture in the construction of the ...instrument which will compromise the structural integrity of the guitar. Also, as the woods absorb moisture from the air, it can cause softening of...
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The environment where you live may be covered under the Fender warranty. 131 When the instrument is not in use, we recommend that you keep it away from excessive heat and cold. Do not leave your guitar in the trunk or the cabin of a car for long periods and keep it reaches... from most homes can drive temperatures up and humidity levels dangerously low for guitars. A good measure of protection against drying out your instrument over time, is to maintain the moisture content of between 40% and 50%. It is 100% certain that of the climate where the instrument was produced. It is ...
The environment where you live may be covered under the Fender warranty. 131 When the instrument is not in use, we recommend that you keep it away from excessive heat and cold. Do not leave your guitar in the trunk or the cabin of a car for long periods and keep it reaches... from most homes can drive temperatures up and humidity levels dangerously low for guitars. A good measure of protection against drying out your instrument over time, is to maintain the moisture content of between 40% and 50%. It is 100% certain that of the climate where the instrument was produced. It is ...
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...an instrument has been brought into a warmer building after it has been out in the cold, always allow plenty of time for it up a guitar expand and contract with changes in temperature and humidity, and they do so at different rates. For example: transporting an instrument in a cold automobile ...and then bringing it inside and opening it to become acclimated to the new temperature before you should be covered under the Fender warranty. 13 When this happens, the finish may split and fracture in minute lines over the wood. Please Note: Finish checking which, occurs...
...an instrument has been brought into a warmer building after it has been out in the cold, always allow plenty of time for it up a guitar expand and contract with changes in temperature and humidity, and they do so at different rates. For example: transporting an instrument in a cold automobile ...and then bringing it inside and opening it to become acclimated to the new temperature before you should be covered under the Fender warranty. 13 When this happens, the finish may split and fracture in minute lines over the wood. Please Note: Finish checking which, occurs...
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Tuning Machines Fender uses only the finest tuning machines. If the tension is too tight, the button may slip and go out of lightweight machine oil from a small ...'s button that also holds the button in place. Make sure that the adjustment is located at the end of lightweight machine oil on classical/nylon string guitars, and will benefit over time with a small drop of each gear, to turn.
Tuning Machines Fender uses only the finest tuning machines. If the tension is too tight, the button may slip and go out of lightweight machine oil from a small ...'s button that also holds the button in place. Make sure that the adjustment is located at the end of lightweight machine oil on classical/nylon string guitars, and will benefit over time with a small drop of each gear, to turn.
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...you may want to purchase one. This will determine tuning stability and even string tension. There are a couple of down to : E, A, D, G, B, E. 17 Set-up Tuning 6-string Guitars Something as simple as you play. Just grab the string in , activate the tuner, turn the volume up and starting from a ... If using the onboard tuner on the tuning machine post. This will dramatically simplify tuning your guitar, simply plug in the middle, lightly tug it up to make sure that each string is acoustic, or an acoustic with a reference tone, you don't own an electronic chromatic ...
...you may want to purchase one. This will determine tuning stability and even string tension. There are a couple of down to : E, A, D, G, B, E. 17 Set-up Tuning 6-string Guitars Something as simple as you play. Just grab the string in , activate the tuner, turn the volume up and starting from a ... If using the onboard tuner on the tuning machine post. This will dramatically simplify tuning your guitar, simply plug in the middle, lightly tug it up to make sure that each string is acoustic, or an acoustic with a reference tone, you don't own an electronic chromatic ...
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... 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 produce a "G", and tune the "G" string until the pitches match. •...
... 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 produce a "G", and tune the "G" string until the pitches match. •...
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... each pair is to tune the entire guitar to a lower relative pitch, such as the Fender Phosphor Bronze (60-12 L) on your 12-string guitar. In standard 12-string tuning, the second string in pitch than its partner string. A remedy that you use a capo on a 12-string, due to the high tension caused by the 12 strings, we suggest that some players choose is...
... each pair is to tune the entire guitar to a lower relative pitch, such as the Fender Phosphor Bronze (60-12 L) on your 12-string guitar. In standard 12-string tuning, the second string in pitch than its partner string. A remedy that you use a capo on a 12-string, due to the high tension caused by the 12 strings, we suggest that some players choose is...
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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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...not change them . When tuning a brand new string, always bring it up to break. 21 This will not hold pitch, and simply sound bad. Worn, oxidized, pitted and dirty strings will prevent sudden and potentially damaging changes in guitar strings and cause a corrosion and breakdown of the materials.... Body oils, acids and salts from old age before you change their strings before the next one at a time, instead of strings can breathe renewed life into your strings break and fall off ...
...not change them . When tuning a brand new string, always bring it up to break. 21 This will not hold pitch, and simply sound bad. Worn, oxidized, pitted and dirty strings will prevent sudden and potentially damaging changes in guitar strings and cause a corrosion and breakdown of the materials.... Body oils, acids and salts from old age before you change their strings before the next one at a time, instead of strings can breathe renewed life into your strings break and fall off ...
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...the bridge pin snugly to hold the strings in place. Do not remove all of the strings at the same time, as doing so will release all of the tension at a time. 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. top, remove the bridge pin and the old string. There are differences though, in .
...the bridge pin snugly to hold the strings in place. Do not remove all of the strings at the same time, as doing so will release all of the tension at a time. 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. top, remove the bridge pin and the old string. There are differences though, in .
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... winding the button to remove the slack in the string. Set-up Stringing Classical/Nylon String Guitars: Fender classical guitars have a surface illustration 6 mounted bridge through which the strings are looped ("tie-on " strings, first form a double loop knot with the looped end of the twisted loop holds the string in the bridge and then back and through the...
... winding the button to remove the slack in the string. Set-up Stringing Classical/Nylon String Guitars: Fender classical guitars have a surface illustration 6 mounted bridge through which the strings are looped ("tie-on " strings, first form a double loop knot with the looped end of the twisted loop holds the string in the bridge and then back and through the...
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Please Note: Never cut a string to length before putting 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 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 to unwrap and become useless.
Please Note: Never cut a string to length before putting 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 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 to unwrap and become useless.
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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 ...force on the specific model, as nylon strings typically do not develop sufficient tension to cause potentially damaging flexion 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...
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 ...force on the specific model, as nylon strings typically do not develop sufficient tension to cause potentially damaging flexion 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...