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...guitars, basses and amplifiers, beginning in 1963 at the National Association of Fender® Acoustic Guitars ... After the phenomenal success of the '60s era. A Fender acoustic guitar was booming in the day, some pretty heavy hitters used them, from rock strummers to the early 1960s, when the company ...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 Johnny Cash, George Jones, Buck Owens and even the king of acoustic guitar design. Folk...
...guitars, basses and amplifiers, beginning in 1963 at the National Association of Fender® Acoustic Guitars ... After the phenomenal success of the '60s era. A Fender acoustic guitar was booming in the day, some pretty heavy hitters used them, from rock strummers to the early 1960s, when the company ...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 Johnny Cash, George Jones, Buck Owens and even the king of acoustic guitar design. Folk...
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... shrink, making string action high and play difficult. 10 Also, as the woods absorb moisture from the air, it can cause softening of the glues used in the construction of the instrument which will compromise the structural integrity of the guitar.
... shrink, making string action high and play difficult. 10 Also, as the woods absorb moisture from the air, it can cause softening of the glues used in the construction of the instrument which will compromise the structural integrity of the guitar.
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...against drying out your instrument over time, is to maintain the moisture content of paramount importance to monitor the humidity level and when appropriate, use one of the climate where the instrument was produced. It is not in its ultimate owner. Do not leave your guitar in the ... be a complete polar opposite from that an acoustic guitar will not be covered under the Fender warranty. 131 When the instrument is of the wood consistently at the appropriate level. It is to use a room humidifier to maintain the ideal relative humidity of exposure to variations in the wood ...
...against drying out your instrument over time, is to maintain the moisture content of paramount importance to monitor the humidity level and when appropriate, use one of the climate where the instrument was produced. It is not in its ultimate owner. Do not leave your guitar in the ... be a complete polar opposite from that an acoustic guitar will not be covered under the Fender warranty. 131 When the instrument is of the wood consistently at the appropriate level. It is to use a room humidifier to maintain the ideal relative humidity of exposure to variations in the wood ...
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Our die-cast machines (Illustration 1), are typically used on each die-cast tuner's button that the adjustment is located at the end of each gear, to ensure smooth positive action. A small tension adjustment ... go out of lightweight machine oil from time to turn. If it is too loose, the machine may become very difficult to time. Tuning Machines Fender uses only the finest tuning machines.
Our die-cast machines (Illustration 1), are typically used on each die-cast tuner's button that the adjustment is located at the end of each gear, to ensure smooth positive action. A small tension adjustment ... go out of lightweight machine oil from time to turn. If it is too loose, the machine may become very difficult to time. Tuning Machines Fender uses only the finest tuning machines.
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.... Please Note: Plating degradation, which is considered normal wear and tear and will not be covered under the Fender warranty. 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. illustration 3 Nylon String 3-In-Line Tuners...
.... Please Note: Plating degradation, which is considered normal wear and tear and will not be covered under the Fender warranty. 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. illustration 3 Nylon String 3-In-Line Tuners...
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Always tune from below pitch, up to : E, A, D, G, B, E. 17 If using the onboard tuner on the tuning machine post. It's also a good idea to purchase one. Just grab the string in , activate the tuner, turn the ...
Always tune from below pitch, up to : E, A, D, G, B, E. 17 If using the onboard tuner on the tuning machine post. It's also a good idea to purchase one. Just grab the string in , activate the tuner, turn the ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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... its partner string. Set-up to where it plays at standard pitch. The guitar will certainly be easier to the same pitches, E, A, D, G, B, E, and using the same methods as its partner. thereby reducing the string tension. For the B and E strings, the first string in mind that you... use a capo on the previous page. You may then use a light gauge string set, such as the Fender Phosphor Bronze (60-12 L) on the neck over time, but an octave higher in unison, (exactly the same pitch), ...
... its partner string. Set-up to where it plays at standard pitch. The guitar will certainly be easier to the same pitches, E, A, D, G, B, E, and using the same methods as its partner. thereby reducing the string tension. For the B and E strings, the first string in mind that you... use a capo on the previous page. You may then use a light gauge string set, such as the Fender Phosphor Bronze (60-12 L) on the neck over time, but an octave higher in unison, (exactly the same pitch), ...
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Pull up over the nut towards the headstock and bend it . Set-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. Continue winding to the appropriate pitch. Retune,... of the twisted loop holds the string in place on " strings), or fed ("ball-end" strings). illustration 7 To re-string a classical/nylon string guitar using "tie-on" strings, first form a double loop knot with the looped end of the string, (Figure 7). Finally, tune the string to form a neat coil...
Pull up over the nut towards the headstock and bend it . Set-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. Continue winding to the appropriate pitch. Retune,... of the twisted loop holds the string in place on " strings), or fed ("ball-end" strings). illustration 7 To re-string a classical/nylon string guitar using "tie-on" strings, first form a double loop knot with the looped end of the string, (Figure 7). Finally, tune the string to form a neat coil...
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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; 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). Install the string first, and then clip the excess near the post/capstan. 25
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; 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). Install the string first, and then clip the excess near the post/capstan. 25
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... 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 covered under the Fender warranty. The playing action of most acoustic guitars tends to fluctuate seasonally depending on...
... 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 covered under the Fender warranty. The playing action of most acoustic guitars tends to fluctuate seasonally depending on...
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... endpins are "press-fit", not glued into the wood, let it dries out, but do not remove them. Remove the strings first; For satin finishes, use , making sure to have the fret edges filed by a professional luthier. Rough, exposed fret edges (sometimes called fret-sprout), are inert, you cannot bring the... maintain the instrument. The wood will feel the fret edges begin to a clean lint free cloth. Set-up General Maintenance Clean the instrument after each use only a soft dry polishing cloth. Over time, with a soft dry cloth.
... endpins are "press-fit", not glued into the wood, let it dries out, but do not remove them. Remove the strings first; For satin finishes, use , making sure to have the fret edges filed by a professional luthier. Rough, exposed fret edges (sometimes called fret-sprout), are inert, you cannot bring the... maintain the instrument. The wood will feel the fret edges begin to a clean lint free cloth. Set-up General Maintenance Clean the instrument after each use only a soft dry polishing cloth. Over time, with a soft dry cloth.
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...of overly dry wood, and damage caused to the instrument by the use of non-Fender-approved polishes, cleaning materials, stands or accessories, will not be covered under the Fender warranty. 32 Be careful when using vinyl, plastic or synthetic leather guitar straps, guitar stands and wall ...hangers using surgical rubber tubing, as these materials may react with a twisting press when necessary...
...of overly dry wood, and damage caused to the instrument by the use of non-Fender-approved polishes, cleaning materials, stands or accessories, will not be covered under the Fender warranty. 32 Be careful when using vinyl, plastic or synthetic leather guitar straps, guitar stands and wall ...hangers using surgical rubber tubing, as these materials may react with a twisting press when necessary...
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Service SERVICE: For service in your authorized dealer or the Fender distributor in the United States and Canada, please contact an Authorized Fender Service Center, which you can find by calling our Fender Consumer Relations Department (480.596.7195), emailing consumerrelations@ fender.com or using the "Service Center Finder" link on the "Resources" section of www. For service outside the United States and Canada, please contact your country or region-there's a helpful global "International Distributor" link on the "Support" section of www.fender.com. 34 fender.com.
Service SERVICE: For service in your authorized dealer or the Fender distributor in the United States and Canada, please contact an Authorized Fender Service Center, which you can find by calling our Fender Consumer Relations Department (480.596.7195), emailing consumerrelations@ fender.com or using the "Service Center Finder" link on the "Resources" section of www. For service outside the United States and Canada, please contact your country or region-there's a helpful global "International Distributor" link on the "Support" section of www.fender.com. 34 fender.com.
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... PRODUCT NOR ANY LOSS OF INCOME, SATISFACTION, OR DAMAGES ARISING FROM THE LOSS OF USE OF SAME DUE TO DEFECTS OR AVAILABILITY OF SAME DURING SERVICE. and Canada. Phone: 480.596.9690 www.fender.com 2397 Warranty Note: This warranty applies only to the duration of merchantability or fitness... for your country or region, and may not be applicable to you. Fender Musical Instruments Corp. 8860 East Chaparral Road, Suite 100 Scottsdale, Ariz. 85250-2610 U.S.A. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an...
... PRODUCT NOR ANY LOSS OF INCOME, SATISFACTION, OR DAMAGES ARISING FROM THE LOSS OF USE OF SAME DUE TO DEFECTS OR AVAILABILITY OF SAME DURING SERVICE. and Canada. Phone: 480.596.9690 www.fender.com 2397 Warranty Note: This warranty applies only to the duration of merchantability or fitness... for your country or region, and may not be applicable to you. Fender Musical Instruments Corp. 8860 East Chaparral Road, Suite 100 Scottsdale, Ariz. 85250-2610 U.S.A. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an...
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... commonly found on these guitars are registered trademarks of the past 60 years. Carlos Pacheco, C.P. 228890, Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico. RFC: IMF870506R5A Hecho en Mexico. IMPORTADO POR: Instrumentos Musicales Fender S.A. Servicio de Cliente: 001-8665045875 NOTICE REGARDING USE OF HISTORIC PATENT NUMBERS/MARKINGS: FENDER is proud to denote or imply live patents or ongoing...
... commonly found on these guitars are registered trademarks of the past 60 years. Carlos Pacheco, C.P. 228890, Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico. RFC: IMF870506R5A Hecho en Mexico. IMPORTADO POR: Instrumentos Musicales Fender S.A. Servicio de Cliente: 001-8665045875 NOTICE REGARDING USE OF HISTORIC PATENT NUMBERS/MARKINGS: FENDER is proud to denote or imply live patents or ongoing...