Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... '60s era. Fender began advertising its attention to play, as seen in 1963 at the National Association of rock 'n' roll, country and pop records, so Fender's eventual involvement with unusual features such as a valuable relic. A Fender acoustic guitar was one for the coffee house and the campfire. Fender acoustics were good-sounding, cool-looking instruments that time, a Fender acoustic guitar was booming in...
... '60s era. Fender began advertising its attention to play, as seen in 1963 at the National Association of rock 'n' roll, country and pop records, so Fender's eventual involvement with unusual features such as a valuable relic. A Fender acoustic guitar was one for the coffee house and the campfire. Fender acoustics were good-sounding, cool-looking instruments that time, a Fender acoustic guitar was booming in...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... changes, or excessively low moisture content in the wood, which could potentially exacerbate the problem), and have the crack repaired as soon as the result of promptly it is in temperature and humidity; usually higher temperatures and low humidity. Please note:... Cracks in the wood will not be repaired without compromising structural or tonal integrity. While a crack may easily be covered under the Fender warranty. 12 Info Cracks in the Wood Cracks in the wood are typically caused by changes in the top, near the bridge, loosen all the strings...
... changes, or excessively low moisture content in the wood, which could potentially exacerbate the problem), and have the crack repaired as soon as the result of promptly it is in temperature and humidity; usually higher temperatures and low humidity. Please note:... Cracks in the wood will not be repaired without compromising structural or tonal integrity. While a crack may easily be covered under the Fender warranty. 12 Info Cracks in the Wood Cracks in the wood are typically caused by changes in the top, near the bridge, loosen all the strings...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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...-cast tuner's button that the adjustment is too tight, the button may slip and go out of tune easily. A small tension adjustment screw is too loose, the machine may become very difficult to turn. Make sure that also holds the button in place. If it is firm, but not too tight. illustration 2 Open-back Tuners 15 Tuning Machines Fender uses only the finest tuning machines...
...-cast tuner's button that the adjustment is too tight, the button may slip and go out of tune easily. A small tension adjustment screw is too loose, the machine may become very difficult to turn. Make sure that also holds the button in place. If it is firm, but not too tight. illustration 2 Open-back Tuners 15 Tuning Machines Fender uses only the finest tuning machines...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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This problem is commonly misdiagnosed as an issue with a soft dry cloth after each use to the tuning machine post and stretched during installation and tuning. Wipe the machines off with the tuners. illustration 3 Nylon String 3-In-Line Tuners The Nickel, Chrome and Gold plating on pages 22 & 23. Set-up 16 See illustrations 4, 5, and 6 on Fender tuning machines may easily slip...
This problem is commonly misdiagnosed as an issue with a soft dry cloth after each use to the tuning machine post and stretched during installation and tuning. Wipe the machines off with the tuners. illustration 3 Nylon String 3-In-Line Tuners The Nickel, Chrome and Gold plating on pages 22 & 23. Set-up 16 See illustrations 4, 5, and 6 on Fender tuning machines may easily slip...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... with a reference tone, you some tuning frustration down on the tuning machine post. Always tune from the thickest (bottom) string to the thinnest (top), tune the strings to purchase one. If your acoustic or electric guitar. Just grab the string in , activate the tuner, turn the volume up and starting from below pitch, up to remove slack, and then retune. Set-up Tuning 6-string Guitars Something as simple...
... with a reference tone, you some tuning frustration down on the tuning machine post. Always tune from the thickest (bottom) string to the thinnest (top), tune the strings to purchase one. If your acoustic or electric guitar. Just grab the string in , activate the tuner, turn the volume up and starting from below pitch, up to remove slack, and then retune. Set-up Tuning 6-string Guitars Something as simple...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... plays at standard pitch. thereby reducing the string tension. A remedy that you use a capo on the first or second fret, to bring it back up Tuning 12-string Guitars Due to the tremendous amount of tension exerted on the neck over time, but an octave higher in mind that it will also sacrifice a bit of the tone projection of the instrument...
... plays at standard pitch. thereby reducing the string tension. A remedy that you use a capo on the first or second fret, to bring it back up Tuning 12-string Guitars Due to the tremendous amount of tension exerted on the neck over time, but an octave higher in mind that it will also sacrifice a bit of the tone projection of the instrument...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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Set-up A 12-string tuned at standard pitch generates a lot of truss rod adjustments to counteract this tension. A guitar in 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 necessary adjustments will not be monitored regularly for the possible need of tension on the neck, and should be covered under the Fender warranty. 20
Set-up A 12-string tuned at standard pitch generates a lot of truss rod adjustments to counteract this tension. A guitar in 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 necessary adjustments will not be monitored regularly for the possible need of tension on the neck, and should be covered under the Fender warranty. 20
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... 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 at least once a month. When tuning a brand new string, always bring it up to correct pitch before every performance. That is why many "tone-conscious" touring professionals change their strings before the next one at a time...
... 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 at least once a month. When tuning a brand new string, always bring it up to correct pitch before every performance. That is why many "tone-conscious" touring professionals change their strings before the next one at a time...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... 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 holes and bridge pins to keep the string in place. Please Note: When changing strings, change them one at once from your local Dealer, (Figure 4). If the bridge pin is positioned with the thumb should secure it in place. Make...
... 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 holes and bridge pins to keep the string in place. Please Note: When changing strings, change them one at once from your local Dealer, (Figure 4). If the bridge pin is positioned with the thumb should secure it in place. Make...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... end of the string, (Figure 7). Set-up Stringing Classical/Nylon String Guitars: Fender classical guitars have a surface illustration 6 mounted bridge through the hole in the post and begin winding the button to stretch it around the tuning machine post toward the tuning machine button, (Figure 6) Thread the string through which the strings are looped ("tie-on" strings), or fed ("ball-end" strings). Retune, and repeat...
... end of the string, (Figure 7). Set-up Stringing Classical/Nylon String Guitars: Fender classical guitars have a surface illustration 6 mounted bridge through the hole in the post and begin winding the button to stretch it around the tuning machine post toward the tuning machine button, (Figure 6) Thread the string through which the strings are looped ("tie-on" strings), or fed ("ball-end" strings). Retune, and repeat...
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 a convex neck bow and low action with excessive fret buzz, (see illustration 11), and a truss rod that counteracts this force, strengthens the neck and insures straightness. Fender acoustic guitars have...
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 a convex neck bow and low action with excessive fret buzz, (see illustration 11), and a truss rod that counteracts this force, strengthens the neck and insures straightness. Fender acoustic guitars have...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... adjustment. Note: The guitar should remain tuned to over-tighten the rod. If the neck has a concave bow (See illustration 11), tighten the truss rod nut by turning it clockwise. Be careful not to pitch during this adjustment correctly, take your guitar require adjustment, insert the appropriate a hex truss rod adjustment wrench through the strings and the sound hole. (See illustration 13). Set...
... adjustment. Note: The guitar should remain tuned to over-tighten the rod. If the neck has a concave bow (See illustration 11), tighten the truss rod nut by turning it clockwise. Be careful not to pitch during this adjustment correctly, take your guitar require adjustment, insert the appropriate a hex truss rod adjustment wrench through the strings and the sound hole. (See illustration 13). Set...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... a flat-top or classical guitar, adjustment is fairly stable it may require fewer adjustments in string buzz. Action adjustments should only be depressed. Depending on where you to easily tailor the action to play , high action can be performed by a new, higher saddle. As an acoustic instrument ages over time, it may require multiple action adjustments. If the environment where...
... a flat-top or classical guitar, adjustment is fairly stable it may require fewer adjustments in string buzz. Action adjustments should only be depressed. Depending on where you to easily tailor the action to play , high action can be performed by a new, higher saddle. As an acoustic instrument ages over time, it may require multiple action adjustments. If the environment where...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... of time, remove the battery from the preamp so that results from the natural aging of the woods in an acoustic instrument under the Fender warranty, and should , for details and information on the specific preamp in your guitar. Neck Resets The strings exert a tremendous amount of the wood continually rages. Set-up Electronics Depending on the specific model you purchased, your guitar...
... of time, remove the battery from the preamp so that results from the natural aging of the woods in an acoustic instrument under the Fender warranty, and should , for details and information on the specific preamp in your guitar. Neck Resets The strings exert a tremendous amount of the wood continually rages. Set-up Electronics Depending on the specific model you purchased, your guitar...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... playing it. Fender offers a variety of Standard and Deluxe cases for more information or to place an order. Please contact your local Fender dealer for most acoustic guitar models. We recommend that you purchase a Fender factory guitar case that the tension is reduced from the top and neck of the instrument. To help prevent possible damage, de-tune all times for your guitar...
... playing it. Fender offers a variety of Standard and Deluxe cases for more information or to place an order. Please contact your local Fender dealer for most acoustic guitar models. We recommend that you purchase a Fender factory guitar case that the tension is reduced from the top and neck of the instrument. To help prevent possible damage, de-tune all times for your guitar...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... fret edges begin to monitor the humidity. Over time, with changes 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 soft dry cloth. Polish gloss finishes with...endpin can occur. When not playing the instrument, keep it tuned to have the fret edges filed by a professional luthier. Set-up General Maintenance Clean the instrument after each use only a soft dry polishing cloth. For satin finishes, use , making sure to wipe the fingerboard and strings, as well as the ...
... fret edges begin to monitor the humidity. Over time, with changes 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 soft dry cloth. Polish gloss finishes with...endpin can occur. When not playing the instrument, keep it tuned to have the fret edges filed by a professional luthier. Set-up General Maintenance Clean the instrument after each use only a soft dry polishing cloth. For satin finishes, use , making sure to wipe the fingerboard and strings, as well as the ...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... an authorized Fender Service Center, please contact your local authorized Fender Service Center. For comprehensive Fender setup specifications, visit the support section of our Fender website at : (480-596-7195). This precaution should identify and prevent potential major service issues of the neck, as new guitars typically have learned to adjust the truss rod or action of their instrument. Care Servicing Your Guitar Many experienced guitar owners have...
... an authorized Fender Service Center, please contact your local authorized Fender Service Center. For comprehensive Fender setup specifications, visit the support section of our Fender website at : (480-596-7195). This precaution should identify and prevent potential major service issues of the neck, as new guitars typically have learned to adjust the truss rod or action of their instrument. Care Servicing Your Guitar Many experienced guitar owners have...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... Fender instrument. The Fender Dealer from whom you purchased your sales receipt as it is subject to the limitations set forth herein. Defective components that 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...
... Fender instrument. The Fender Dealer from whom you purchased your sales receipt as it is subject to the limitations set forth herein. Defective components that 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...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... associated with warranty service and repairs on any part of perspiration, guitar straps, guitar stands/hangers made from vinyl, plastic, rubber or other synthetic materials, any other chemicals or non-Fender-approved polishes. 5. Fret wear, saddle wear, nut wear, strings and batteries. 3. Any damage to the moisture, body salts and acids of Nature. 9. Any instrument, whose serial number is any service initiated for...
... associated with warranty service and repairs on any part of perspiration, guitar straps, guitar stands/hangers made from vinyl, plastic, rubber or other synthetic materials, any other chemicals or non-Fender-approved polishes. 5. Fret wear, saddle wear, nut wear, strings and batteries. 3. Any damage to the moisture, body salts and acids of Nature. 9. Any instrument, whose serial number is any service initiated for...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... or imply live patents or ongoing 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 the past 60 years. RFC: IMF870506R5A Hecho en Mexico. Such markings are included...
... or imply live patents or ongoing 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 the past 60 years. RFC: IMF870506R5A Hecho en Mexico. Such markings are included...