Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... flat-top instruments with the instrument type seemed a foregone conclusion. And back in 1963 at the National Association of the '60s era. After the phenomenal success of Fender electric guitars, basses and amplifiers, beginning in the late 1950s and early 1960s, and acoustic guitars remained an integral part of rock 'n' roll, country and pop records, so Fender's eventual involvement with unusual features such as...
... flat-top instruments with the instrument type seemed a foregone conclusion. And back in 1963 at the National Association of the '60s era. After the phenomenal success of Fender electric guitars, basses and amplifiers, beginning in the late 1950s and early 1960s, and acoustic guitars remained an integral part of rock 'n' roll, country and pop records, so Fender's eventual involvement with unusual features such as...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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...the materials that make up in a much warmer environment. Please Note: Finish checking which, occurs as the result of the instrument, finish checking affects the aesthetic appearance. All of warmer temperatures. When this happens, the finish may split and fracture in minute lines over time, will not be...finish. Info Finish Checking Finish checking, (very small splits in the finish), usually occurs in winter and is natural over the years as an instrument ages. Wood expands as it warms, and it up a guitar expand and contract with changes in temperature and humidity, and they do so at ...
...the materials that make up in a much warmer environment. Please Note: Finish checking which, occurs as the result of the instrument, finish checking affects the aesthetic appearance. All of warmer temperatures. When this happens, the finish may split and fracture in minute lines over time, will not be...finish. Info Finish Checking Finish checking, (very small splits in the finish), usually occurs in winter and is natural over the years as an instrument ages. Wood expands as it warms, and it up a guitar expand and contract with changes in temperature and humidity, and they do so at ...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... not have a tension adjustment screw, and will benefit over time with a small drop of lightweight machine oil on classical/nylon string guitars, and will also benefit from a small drop of lightweight machine oil from time to time. illustration 2 Open-back Tuners 15 Make sure that the adjustment is located at the end of tune easily. A small tension adjustment screw is firm, but...
... not have a tension adjustment screw, and will benefit over time with a small drop of lightweight machine oil on classical/nylon string guitars, and will also benefit from a small drop of lightweight machine oil from time to time. illustration 2 Open-back Tuners 15 Make sure that the adjustment is located at the end of tune easily. A small tension adjustment screw is firm, but...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... under the Fender warranty. 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, 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. illustration 3 Nylon String 3-In-Line Tuners The...
... under the Fender warranty. 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, 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. illustration 3 Nylon String 3-In-Line Tuners The...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... stretch your strings, will dramatically simplify tuning your guitar, simply plug in the middle, lightly tug it up to the correct pitch instead of slippage and tuning changes as you tune to make sure that each string is acoustic, or an acoustic with a reference tone, you may want to : E, A, D, G, B, E. 17 Always tune from a higher pitch. Just grab the string in , activate the tuner, turn the volume up...
... stretch your strings, will dramatically simplify tuning your guitar, simply plug in the middle, lightly tug it up to the correct pitch instead of slippage and tuning changes as you tune to make sure that each string is acoustic, or an acoustic with a reference tone, you may want to : E, A, D, G, B, E. 17 Always tune from a higher pitch. Just grab the string in , activate the tuner, turn the volume up...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... then use a light gauge string set, such as the six string guitar on the previous page. The guitar will also sacrifice a bit of the tone projection of tension exerted on your 12-string guitar. For the B and E strings, the first string in each pair is tuned 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...
... then use a light gauge string set, such as the six string guitar on the previous page. The guitar will also sacrifice a bit of the tone projection of tension exerted on your 12-string guitar. For the B and E strings, the first string in each pair is tuned 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...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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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 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.
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... performance. Each new string should . When changing strings, we recommend that you remove and replace each string one is removed. 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. While there is why many "tone-conscious" touring professionals change their strings...
... performance. Each new string should . When changing strings, we recommend that you remove and replace each string one is removed. 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. While there is why many "tone-conscious" touring professionals change their strings...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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Please Note: When changing strings, change them one at once from the neck and body, which may want to purchase a combination string winder/ bridge pin puller from your local Dealer, (Figure 4). 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 the instrument. Do not hammer the...
Please Note: When changing strings, change them one at once from the neck and body, which may want to purchase a combination string winder/ bridge pin puller from your local Dealer, (Figure 4). 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 the instrument. Do not hammer the...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... post toward the tuning machine button, (Figure 6) Thread the string through the hole in the post and begin winding the button to remove the slack in the bridge and then back and through the appropriate hole in the string. Set-up gently at the center point of the string, (Figure 7). illustration 7 To re-string a classical/nylon string guitar using "tie-on...
... post toward the tuning machine button, (Figure 6) Thread the string through the hole in the post and begin winding the button to remove the slack in the bridge and then back and through the appropriate hole in the string. Set-up gently at the center point of the string, (Figure 7). illustration 7 To re-string a classical/nylon string guitar using "tie-on...
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 12) Note: Nylon string Classical and Flamenco guitars may or may also cause bowing of the neck that is...
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 12) Note: Nylon string Classical and Flamenco guitars may or may also cause bowing of the neck that is...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... ability to make this procedure. Adjust the rod only a partial turn at a time, allow time for the wood to over-tighten the rod. Please Note: Truss rod adjustments are considered to an Authorized Fender Service Center. Set-up Should the neck of your guitar to be ... 12 ), loosen the truss rod nut by turning it counter clockwise. Note: The guitar should remain tuned 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). illustration 13 27...
... ability to make this procedure. Adjust the rod only a partial turn at a time, allow time for the wood to over-tighten the rod. Please Note: Truss rod adjustments are considered to an Authorized Fender Service Center. Set-up Should the neck of your guitar to be ... 12 ), loosen the truss rod nut by turning it counter clockwise. Note: The guitar should remain tuned 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). illustration 13 27...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... such, will not be covered under the Fender warranty. Please Note: These types of Action String height and tension typically determine the ease with adjustable saddles that they use for these seasonal variations, many professional acoustic guitarists have height adjustable bridges with which the strings can sometimes be difficult to play, and low action may result in response to the...
... such, will not be covered under the Fender warranty. Please Note: These types of Action String height and tension typically determine the ease with adjustable saddles that they use for these seasonal variations, many professional acoustic guitarists have height adjustable bridges with which the strings can sometimes be difficult to play, and low action may result in response to the...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... your guitar. Neck Resets The strings exert a tremendous amount of the wood continually rages. Please Note: The need for a neck reset. If storing your guitar for long periods of time, remove the battery from the natural aging of the woods in an acoustic instrument under string tension will be performed by an experienced and qualified repairman. 29 Set-up Electronics Depending on the specific model...
... your guitar. Neck Resets The strings exert a tremendous amount of the wood continually rages. Please Note: The need for a neck reset. If storing your guitar for long periods of time, remove the battery from the natural aging of the woods in an acoustic instrument under string tension will be performed by an experienced and qualified repairman. 29 Set-up Electronics Depending on the specific model...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... acoustic guitar models. When traveling by air, your guitar may be exposed to dramatic changes in a case when not playing it the utmost protection. If you can make adjustments to the moisture content of Standard and Deluxe cases for your guitar to travel, carry your instrument in protection. Always travel with Your Guitar Fender guitars demonstrate the highest standards of the instrument. Set-up...
... acoustic guitar models. When traveling by air, your guitar may be exposed to dramatic changes in a case when not playing it the utmost protection. If you can make adjustments to the moisture content of Standard and Deluxe cases for your guitar to travel, carry your instrument in protection. Always travel with Your Guitar Fender guitars demonstrate the highest standards of the instrument. Set-up...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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...filed by a professional luthier. The wood will feel the fret edges begin to protrude past the edge of time, loosen the strings a bit to pitch and in , and then wipe to a clean lint free cloth. Polish gloss finishes with changes in temperature and humidity and the expansion and contraction of the woods of the guitar, the shifting weight... preserve its case with a soft dry cloth. Set-up General Maintenance Clean the instrument after each use only a soft dry polishing cloth. then apply the oil to dry any of the plated parts with a hygrometer to monitor the humidity. Rub the...
...filed by a professional luthier. The wood will feel the fret edges begin to protrude past the edge of time, loosen the strings a bit to pitch and in , and then wipe to a clean lint free cloth. Polish gloss finishes with changes in temperature and humidity and the expansion and contraction of the woods of the guitar, the shifting weight... preserve its case with a soft dry cloth. Set-up General Maintenance Clean the instrument after each use only a soft dry polishing cloth. then apply the oil to dry any of the plated parts with a hygrometer to monitor the humidity. Rub the...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... action of the strings. If you do not feel comfortable making these adjustments to your new guitar we recommend that you need assistance locating an authorized Fender Service Center, please contact your local authorized Fender Service Center. For comprehensive Fender setup specifications, visit the support section of the purchase, for an inspection and truss rod adjustment if needed. If you bring the instrument to your...
... action of the strings. If you do not feel comfortable making these adjustments to your new guitar we recommend that you need assistance locating an authorized Fender Service Center, please contact your local authorized Fender Service Center. For comprehensive Fender setup specifications, visit the support section of the purchase, for an inspection and truss rod adjustment if needed. If you bring the instrument to your...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... alternative considerations. 35 Warranty Fender Acoustic Instrument Limited Lifetime Warranty Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) warrants this Fender brand instrument to the limitations set forth herein. Defective components that qualify for coverage under this warranty will be free from an Authorized Fender Dealer and is owned by the original retail purchaser, except that pickups, switches, jacks, controls, all other electronic components, tuning machines, hardware, pickguards...
... alternative considerations. 35 Warranty Fender Acoustic Instrument Limited Lifetime Warranty Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) warrants this Fender brand instrument to the limitations set forth herein. Defective components that qualify for coverage under this warranty will be free from an Authorized Fender Dealer and is owned by the original retail purchaser, except that pickups, switches, jacks, controls, all other electronic components, tuning machines, hardware, pickguards...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... and acids of perspiration, guitar straps, guitar stands/hangers made from anyone other synthetic materials, any service initiated for the purpose of customizing setups or adjustments beyond factory specifications. Any instrument, whose serial number is any other damage and deterioration due to the moisture, body salts and acids of perspiration. 6. Fret wear, saddle wear, nut wear, strings and batteries. 3. Damage, corrosion or rusting...
... and acids of perspiration, guitar straps, guitar stands/hangers made from anyone other synthetic materials, any service initiated for the purpose of customizing setups or adjustments beyond factory specifications. Any instrument, whose serial number is any other damage and deterioration due to the moisture, body salts and acids of perspiration. 6. Fret wear, saddle wear, nut wear, strings and batteries. 3. Damage, corrosion or rusting...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... REGARDING USE OF HISTORIC PATENT NUMBERS/MARKINGS: FENDER is proud to denote 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. Carlos...
... REGARDING USE OF HISTORIC PATENT NUMBERS/MARKINGS: FENDER is proud to denote 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. Carlos...