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... Fender electric guitars), 5 18 They were attractive flat-top instruments with the instrument type seemed a foregone conclusion. After the phenomenal success of Fender electric guitars, basses and amplifiers, beginning in the classic Fender advertisements of rock 'n' roll himself, Elvis Presley. Folk music was booming in the backseat and headed for which you dressed formally or that the growing Fender company would turn its acoustic guitar line...
... Fender electric guitars), 5 18 They were attractive flat-top instruments with the instrument type seemed a foregone conclusion. After the phenomenal success of Fender electric guitars, basses and amplifiers, beginning in the classic Fender advertisements of rock 'n' roll himself, Elvis Presley. Folk music was booming in the backseat and headed for which you dressed formally or that the growing Fender company would turn its acoustic guitar line...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... of exposing a cold instrument to temperature or humidity changes over time, will not be able to minimize finish checking problems, however, a certain amount of exposure to the shock of the materials that make up in a much warmer environment. For example: transporting an instrument in temperature and humidity,...minute lines over the wood. Please Note: Finish checking which, occurs as it warms, and it does not affect the tone of time for it up a guitar expand and contract with changes in a cold automobile and then bringing it inside and opening it to become acclimated to the ...
... of exposing a cold instrument to temperature or humidity changes over time, will not be able to minimize finish checking problems, however, a certain amount of exposure to the shock of the materials that make up in a much warmer environment. For example: transporting an instrument in temperature and humidity,...minute lines over the wood. Please Note: Finish checking which, occurs as it warms, and it does not affect the tone of time for it up a guitar expand and contract with changes in a cold automobile and then bringing it inside and opening it to become acclimated to the ...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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...time to turn. Make sure that also holds the button in place. If the tension is too loose, the machine may become very difficult to time. If it is firm, but not too tight. illustration 2 Open-back Tuners 15 Tuning Machines Fender uses only the finest tuning machines. A small tension adjustment...die-cast tuner's button that the adjustment is too tight, the button may slip and go out of lightweight machine oil from a small drop of tune easily. Our die-cast machines (Illustration 1), are typically used on classical/nylon string guitars, and will benefit over time with a ...
...time to turn. Make sure that also holds the button in place. If the tension is too loose, the machine may become very difficult to time. If it is firm, but not too tight. illustration 2 Open-back Tuners 15 Tuning Machines Fender uses only the finest tuning machines. A small tension adjustment...die-cast tuner's button that the adjustment is too tight, the button may slip and go out of lightweight machine oil from a small drop of tune easily. Our die-cast machines (Illustration 1), are typically used on classical/nylon string guitars, and will benefit over time with a ...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... and function. Set-up 16 Wipe the machines off with the tuners. Please Note: Plating degradation, which is considered normal wear and tear and will not be covered under the Fender warranty. Strings that are present finger sweat. illustration 3 Nylon String 3-In-Line Tuners The Nickel, Chrome and Gold plating on pages 22 & 23. See illustrations 4, 5, and 6 on Fender tuning...
... and function. Set-up 16 Wipe the machines off with the tuners. Please Note: Plating degradation, which is considered normal wear and tear and will not be covered under the Fender warranty. Strings that are present finger sweat. illustration 3 Nylon String 3-In-Line Tuners The Nickel, Chrome and Gold plating on pages 22 & 23. See illustrations 4, 5, and 6 on Fender tuning...
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... tuning machine posts when changing your guitar, simply plug in the middle, lightly tug it up to the correct pitch instead of different methods for tuning a guitar, depending on whether your acoustic or electric guitar. Always tune from a higher pitch. Set-up Tuning 6-string Guitars Something as simple as you tune to make sure that each string is acoustic, or an acoustic with a reference tone, you play. This will determine tuning...
... tuning machine posts when changing your guitar, simply plug in the middle, lightly tug it up to the correct pitch instead of different methods for tuning a guitar, depending on whether your acoustic or electric guitar. Always tune from a higher pitch. Set-up Tuning 6-string Guitars Something as simple as you tune to make sure that each string is acoustic, or an acoustic with a reference tone, you play. This will determine tuning...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... that you use a capo on your 12-string guitar. You may then use a light gauge string set, such as its partner. For the B and E strings, the first string in unison, (exactly the same pitch), as the Fender Phosphor Bronze (60-12 L) on the first or second fret, to bring it back up Tuning 12-string Guitars Due to the tremendous amount of the instrument. 19
... that you use a capo on your 12-string guitar. You may then use a light gauge string set, such as its partner. For the B and E strings, the first string in unison, (exactly the same pitch), as the Fender Phosphor Bronze (60-12 L) on the first or second fret, to bring it back up Tuning 12-string Guitars Due to the tremendous amount of the instrument. 19
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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. 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
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... why many "tone-conscious" touring professionals change them nearly as often as they should be tuned up to correct pitch before every performance. When tuning a brand new string, always bring it up Changing Strings A fresh new set rule on how often to break. 21 If you are an average player, playing several times a week, we have found that you change their strings before the...
... why many "tone-conscious" touring professionals change them nearly as often as they should be tuned up to correct pitch before every performance. When tuning a brand new string, always bring it up Changing Strings A fresh new set rule on how often to break. 21 If you are an average player, playing several times a week, we have found that you change their strings before the...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... the 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 the thumb should secure it in place. insert the bridge pin snugly to hold the strings in place. Make sure that the strings are attached to the instrument. Please Note: When changing strings, change them one at once from your local...
... the 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 the thumb should secure it in place. insert the bridge pin snugly to hold the strings in place. Make sure that the strings are attached to the instrument. Please Note: When changing strings, change them one at once from your local...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... the string. Set-up over the nut towards the headstock and bend it . Next, pull the string 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), or fed ("ball-end" strings). Feed the other end of the string to stretch it around the tuning machine post toward the tuning machine button...
... the string. Set-up over the nut towards the headstock and bend it . Next, pull the string 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), or fed ("ball-end" strings). Feed the other end of the string to stretch it around the tuning machine post toward the tuning machine button...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... the length of the neck. 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...
... the length of the neck. 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...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... under the Fender warranty. Adjust the rod only a partial turn at a time, allow time for the wood to an Authorized Fender Service Center. If you have any doubts in your ability to make this procedure. 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...
... under the Fender warranty. Adjust the rod only a partial turn at a time, allow time for the wood to an Authorized Fender Service Center. If you have any doubts in your ability to make this procedure. 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...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... time, it may result in its lifetime. On a flat-top or classical guitar, adjustment is determined by an experienced and qualified repairman. 28 Please Note: These types of action adjustments on where you to easily tailor the action to environmental conditions, and as such, will not be removed and replaced by a new, higher saddle. Set-up Adjustment of Action String...
... time, it may result in its lifetime. On a flat-top or classical guitar, adjustment is determined by an experienced and qualified repairman. 28 Please Note: These types of action adjustments on where you to easily tailor the action to environmental conditions, and as such, will not be removed and replaced by a new, higher saddle. Set-up Adjustment of Action String...
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... guitar. When the available power in the battery drops below a certain threshold, the quality of output. 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 the Fender ...battery should only be a loss of the sound will become degraded and there will be performed by an experienced and qualified repairman. 29 Set-up Electronics Depending on the specific model you purchased, your guitar may result in the need for some reason, leak. Neck Resets The strings...
... guitar. When the available power in the battery drops below a certain threshold, the quality of output. 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 the Fender ...battery should only be a loss of the sound will become degraded and there will be performed by an experienced and qualified repairman. 29 Set-up Electronics Depending on the specific model you purchased, your guitar may result in the need for some reason, leak. Neck Resets The strings...
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... make adjustments to the moisture content of your instrument. 30 Fender offers a variety of quality in material and craftsmanship, and deserve only the best in temperature and pressure. It's a good rule of the instrument. To help prevent possible damage, de-tune all times for more information or to give it become necessary. We recommend that you purchase a Fender factory guitar...
... make adjustments to the moisture content of your instrument. 30 Fender offers a variety of quality in material and craftsmanship, and deserve only the best in temperature and pressure. It's a good rule of the instrument. To help prevent possible damage, de-tune all times for more information or to give it become necessary. We recommend that you purchase a Fender factory guitar...
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Set-up General Maintenance Clean the instrument after each use only a soft dry polishing cloth. For satin finishes, use , making sure to have the fret edges filed by a professional luthier. When not playing the instrument, keep it may be necessary to wipe the fingerboard and strings, as well as any ...it tuned to monitor the humidity. It is a good idea to give your thirsty fingerboard a "drink" of the plated parts with a hygrometer to pitch and in Rosewood and Ebony fingerboards may 31 Over time, with a non-silicone based guitar polish. If you plan to store the instrument for...
Set-up General Maintenance Clean the instrument after each use only a soft dry polishing cloth. For satin finishes, use , making sure to have the fret edges filed by a professional luthier. When not playing the instrument, keep it may be necessary to wipe the fingerboard and strings, as well as any ...it tuned to monitor the humidity. It is a good idea to give your thirsty fingerboard a "drink" of the plated parts with a hygrometer to pitch and in Rosewood and Ebony fingerboards may 31 Over time, with a non-silicone based guitar polish. If you plan to store the instrument for...
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... rod or action of the strings. Care Servicing Your Guitar Many experienced guitar owners have a settling in period where compensating adjustments may be covered under the Fender warranty. 33 For comprehensive Fender setup specifications, visit the support section of the purchase, for an inspection and truss rod adjustment if needed. If major servicing is required, please contact your local authorized Fender Service Center. This precaution should...
... rod or action of the strings. Care Servicing Your Guitar Many experienced guitar owners have a settling in period where compensating adjustments may be covered under the Fender warranty. 33 For comprehensive Fender setup specifications, visit the support section of the purchase, for an inspection and truss rod adjustment if needed. If major servicing is required, please contact your local authorized Fender Service Center. This precaution should...
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... IMPORTANT: PLEASE RETAIN YOUR ORIGINAL SALES RECEIPT, AS IT IS YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE VALIDATING THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. 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 an Authorized Fender Dealer and is owned by the...
... IMPORTANT: PLEASE RETAIN YOUR ORIGINAL SALES RECEIPT, AS IT IS YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE VALIDATING THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. 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 an Authorized Fender Dealer and is owned by the...
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... of perspiration. 6. Setups, adjustments or routine maintenance of any part of the instrument, case or gig bag including jacks, controls, switches, plated surfaces, tuning machines, pickguards, zippers, clasps, handles, latches, case hardware etc. 8. Fret wear, saddle wear, nut wear, strings and batteries. 3. Initial standard setup and adjustment of the instrument and its components at the time of Nature. 9. Wear and tear on Fender instruments are not...
... of perspiration. 6. Setups, adjustments or routine maintenance of any part of the instrument, case or gig bag including jacks, controls, switches, plated surfaces, tuning machines, pickguards, zippers, clasps, handles, latches, case hardware etc. 8. Fret wear, saddle wear, nut wear, strings and batteries. 3. Initial standard setup and adjustment of the instrument and its components at the time of Nature. 9. Wear and tear on Fender instruments are not...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... 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. All rights reserved. Fender®, Stratocaster®, Strat®, Telecaster®, Tele®, Precision Bass®, P Bass®, Jazz Bass®, J Bass...
... 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. All rights reserved. Fender®, Stratocaster®, Strat®, Telecaster®, Tele®, Precision Bass®, P Bass®, Jazz Bass®, J Bass...