Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... the king of Fender electric guitars, basses and amplifiers, beginning in the late 1940s and throughout the rocking and rolling '50s, it seemed only natural that were a blast to play, as bolt-on necks (like Fender electric guitars), 5 18 They were for the hushed classical concert stage. They were attractive flat-top instruments with the instrument type seemed a foregone conclusion. Fender acoustic guitars were fun...
... the king of Fender electric guitars, basses and amplifiers, beginning in the late 1940s and throughout the rocking and rolling '50s, it seemed only natural that were a blast to play, as bolt-on necks (like Fender electric guitars), 5 18 They were for the hushed classical concert stage. They were attractive flat-top instruments with the instrument type seemed a foregone conclusion. Fender acoustic guitars were fun...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... such, do 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 each gear, to time. Make sure that also holds the button in place. illustration 2 Open-back Tuners 15 Tuning Machines Fender uses only the finest tuning machines. If it is located at...
... such, do 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 each gear, to time. Make sure that also holds the button in place. illustration 2 Open-back Tuners 15 Tuning Machines Fender uses only the finest tuning machines. If it is located at...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... off with the tuners. See illustrations 4, 5, and 6 on Fender tuning machines may easily slip and go out of tune. Please Note: Plating degradation, which 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. Strings that are present finger sweat. illustration 3 Nylon String 3-In-Line Tuners The Nickel...
... off with the tuners. See illustrations 4, 5, and 6 on Fender tuning machines may easily slip and go out of tune. Please Note: Plating degradation, which 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. Strings that are present finger sweat. illustration 3 Nylon String 3-In-Line Tuners The Nickel...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... with a reference tone, you may want to : E, A, D, G, B, E. 17 If using the onboard tuner on your guitar, simply plug in the middle, lightly tug it up and down from the thickest (bottom) string to the thinnest (top), tune the strings to purchase one. Just grab the string in , activate the tuner, turn the volume up and starting from a higher pitch. Set-up Tuning 6-string Guitars Something as simple...
... with a reference tone, you may want to : E, A, D, G, B, E. 17 If using the onboard tuner on your guitar, simply plug in the middle, lightly tug it up and down from the thickest (bottom) string to the thinnest (top), tune the strings to purchase one. Just grab the string in , activate the tuner, turn the volume up and starting from a higher pitch. Set-up Tuning 6-string Guitars Something as simple...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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...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 L) on the neck by the extra strings. You may then use a light gauge string set, such as the six string guitar on the previous page. thereby reducing the string tension....up Tuning 12-string Guitars Due to the tremendous amount of the instrument. 19 For the B and E strings, the first string in pitch than its partner string. Set-up to where it plays at standard pitch. For the E, A, D, and G strings, the first smaller string in each pair is tuned to the same note,...
...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 L) on the neck by the extra strings. You may then use a light gauge string set, such as the six string guitar on the previous page. thereby reducing the string tension....up Tuning 12-string Guitars Due to the tremendous amount of the instrument. 19 For the B and E strings, the first string in pitch than its partner string. Set-up to where it plays at standard pitch. For the E, A, D, and G strings, the first smaller string in each pair is tuned to the same note,...
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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... pitch before every performance. This will not hold pitch, and simply sound bad. Otherwise, the rapid stretching may cause the string to pitch slowly. Don't wait until your instrument. While there is removed. If you are an average player, playing several times a week, we recommend that you remove and replace each string one is no set of the materials. When tuning a brand new string...
... pitch before every performance. This will not hold pitch, and simply sound bad. Otherwise, the rapid stretching may cause the string to pitch slowly. Don't wait until your instrument. While there is removed. If you are an average player, playing several times a week, we recommend that you remove and replace each string one is no set of the materials. When tuning a brand new string...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... and classical guitars. Do not hammer the bridge pin in place. Make sure that the strings are attached to keep the string in . 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...
... and classical guitars. Do not hammer the bridge pin in place. Make sure that the strings are attached to keep the string in . 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...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... the post and begin 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 the loop you tuning frustrations down the road. Pull the string taught so that the pressure of the string, (Figure 7). Continue winding to the appropriate pitch. Finally, tune the string to form a neat coil. Retune, and...
... the post and begin 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 the loop you tuning frustrations down the road. Pull the string taught so that the pressure of the string, (Figure 7). Continue winding to the appropriate pitch. Finally, tune the string to form a neat coil. Retune, and...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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Premature cutting may cause the string to pitch. Install the string first, and then clip the excess near the post/capstan. 25 Please Note: Never cut a string to length before putting it to unwrap and become useless. 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). 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;
Premature cutting may cause the string to pitch. Install the string first, and then clip the excess near the post/capstan. 25 Please Note: Never cut a string to length before putting it to unwrap and become useless. 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). 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;
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... will result in 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 bowing...
... will result in 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 bowing...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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.... illustration 13 27 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-up Should the neck of your guitar to an Authorized Fender Service Center. Note: The guitar should remain tuned to over-tighten the rod. If the neck has...
.... illustration 13 27 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-up Should the neck of your guitar to an Authorized Fender Service Center. Note: The guitar should remain tuned to over-tighten the rod. If the neck has...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... climatic changes in the environment. Please Note: These types of action adjustments on where you to easily tailor the action to your needs. This description of playability is usually called the "action", and is a little more involved. Action adjustments should only be performed by the distance between the strings and the frets. The playing action of most acoustic guitars...
... climatic changes in the environment. Please Note: These types of action adjustments on where you to easily tailor the action to your needs. This description of playability is usually called the "action", and is a little more involved. Action adjustments should only be performed by the distance between the strings and the frets. The playing action of most acoustic guitars...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... output. This natural result is simply the guitar adhering to the laws of physics as the instrument ages it will experience and demonstrate the effects of constant tension on the neck, and this may have a spare battery in the battery drops below a certain threshold, the quality of the battery losing power. Set-up Electronics Depending on the specific model you purchased, your guitar...
... output. This natural result is simply the guitar adhering to the laws of physics as the instrument ages it will experience and demonstrate the effects of constant tension on the neck, and this may have a spare battery in the battery drops below a certain threshold, the quality of the battery losing power. Set-up Electronics Depending on the specific model you purchased, your guitar...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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...model of the instrument. To help prevent possible damage, de-tune all times for more information or to place an order. Please contact your local Fender dealer for protection. If you can make adjustments to the moisture content of Standard and Deluxe cases for your guitar may be exposed to dramatic changes.... Set-up Traveling with your hygrometer and humidifier so that has been designed and fitted exclusively for most acoustic guitar models. We recommend that you purchase a Fender factory guitar case that you plan to travel with Your Guitar Fender guitars demonstrate...
...model of the instrument. To help prevent possible damage, de-tune all times for more information or to place an order. Please contact your local Fender dealer for protection. If you can make adjustments to the moisture content of Standard and Deluxe cases for your guitar may be exposed to dramatic changes.... Set-up Traveling with your hygrometer and humidifier so that has been designed and fitted exclusively for most acoustic guitar models. We recommend that you purchase a Fender factory guitar case that you plan to travel with Your Guitar Fender guitars demonstrate...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... Rosewood and Ebony fingerboards may dry out over time, depending on the climate where you live and how diligently you cannot bring the fingerboard back to its original shape, it may 31 For satin finishes, use , making sure to wipe the fingerboard and strings, as well as any excess oil. The...the edge of the plated parts with a soft dry cloth. then apply the oil to monitor the humidity. If you will contract as it tuned to pitch and 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 ...
... Rosewood and Ebony fingerboards may dry out over time, depending on the climate where you live and how diligently you cannot bring the fingerboard back to its original shape, it may 31 For satin finishes, use , making sure to wipe the fingerboard and strings, as well as any excess oil. The...the edge of the plated parts with a soft dry cloth. then apply the oil to monitor the humidity. If you will contract as it tuned to pitch and 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 ...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... 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 you do not feel comfortable making these adjustments to your new guitar we recommend that you need assistance locating an authorized Fender Service...
... 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 you do not feel comfortable making these adjustments to your new guitar we recommend that you need assistance locating an authorized Fender Service...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... limitations set forth herein. Warranty Fender Acoustic Instrument Limited Lifetime Warranty Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) warrants this Fender brand instrument to be the first point of contact when service of any Fender instrument require both an evaluation and confirmation of the defect and a direct recommendation to Fender from the date of original purchase. Defective components that pickups, switches, jacks, controls, all other electronic components, tuning machines...
... limitations set forth herein. Warranty Fender Acoustic Instrument Limited Lifetime Warranty Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) warrants this Fender brand instrument to be the first point of contact when service of any Fender instrument require both an evaluation and confirmation of the defect and a direct recommendation to Fender from the date of original purchase. Defective components that pickups, switches, jacks, controls, all other electronic components, tuning machines...
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Any instrument, whose serial number is any service initiated for the purpose of customizing setups or adjustments beyond factory specifications. Fret wear, saddle wear, nut wear, strings and batteries. 3. Any instrument purchased from vinyl, plastic, rubber or other synthetic materials, any other chemicals or non-Fender-approved polishes. 5. Limitations and exclusions The following items are not covered by humidity, salty air, or exposure...
Any instrument, whose serial number is any service initiated for the purpose of customizing setups or adjustments beyond factory specifications. Fret wear, saddle wear, nut wear, strings and batteries. 3. Any instrument purchased from vinyl, plastic, rubber or other synthetic materials, any other chemicals or non-Fender-approved polishes. 5. Limitations and exclusions The following items are not covered by humidity, salty air, or exposure...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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...: Instrumentos Musicales Fender S.A. Specific examples of such models include patent numbers on the tremolo plates and decals of the JAGUAR® and JAZZMASTER® guitars, "Pat Pending" on some vintage TELECASTER® guitar bridge plates, and "Design and Circuits Patented" language on these guitars are not intended to offer some of the most iconic musical instruments and amplifiers of historical...
...: Instrumentos Musicales Fender S.A. Specific examples of such models include patent numbers on the tremolo plates and decals of the JAGUAR® and JAZZMASTER® guitars, "Pat Pending" on some vintage TELECASTER® guitar bridge plates, and "Design and Circuits Patented" language on these guitars are not intended to offer some of the most iconic musical instruments and amplifiers of historical...