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We believe it you for your guitar. 3 Please take a few moments to many years of your questions and other invaluable information about care and maintenance for choosing a Fender® acoustic guitar. In it will find answers to read through this booklet. Welcome to the Fender® Family Thank you will give you many of pleasure.
We believe it you for your guitar. 3 Please take a few moments to many years of your questions and other invaluable information about care and maintenance for choosing a Fender® acoustic guitar. In it will find answers to read through this booklet. Welcome to the Fender® Family Thank you will give you many of pleasure.
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... culture into the somewhat stodgy old world of Fender® Acoustic Guitars ... It wasn't for the coffee house and the campfire. They were for the hushed classical concert stage. Fender began advertising its acoustic guitar line in the late 1940s and throughout the ... as bolt-on necks (like Fender electric guitars), 5 18 Fender acoustic guitars were fun. Fender acoustics were good-sounding, cool-looking instruments that were a blast to join the gang. A Fender acoustic guitar was not one that you threw in the classic Fender advertisements of rock 'n' roll, country...
... culture into the somewhat stodgy old world of Fender® Acoustic Guitars ... It wasn't for the coffee house and the campfire. They were for the hushed classical concert stage. Fender began advertising its acoustic guitar line in the late 1940s and throughout the ... as bolt-on necks (like Fender electric guitars), 5 18 Fender acoustic guitars were fun. Fender acoustics were good-sounding, cool-looking instruments that were a blast to join the gang. A Fender acoustic guitar was not one that you threw in the classic Fender advertisements of rock 'n' roll, country...
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... but it came in their vibrant colors and depth of the new California™ and the Classic Design series guitars. Today, in a direct line with our rich heritage, Fender offers a comprehensive range of acoustic instruments for exceptional innovation with the creation of tone. History ... injecting colored dyes directly into growing beech trees many new stellar models through the '90s that include full- from distinctive artist signature models to exotic limited editions. Fender continued to create many years before the wood was recognized for everyone from professionals to...
... but it came in their vibrant colors and depth of the new California™ and the Classic Design series guitars. Today, in a direct line with our rich heritage, Fender offers a comprehensive range of acoustic instruments for exceptional innovation with the creation of tone. History ... injecting colored dyes directly into growing beech trees many new stellar models through the '90s that include full- from distinctive artist signature models to exotic limited editions. Fender continued to create many years before the wood was recognized for everyone from professionals to...
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Anatomy Anatomy 101 Whether you know the names of all the parts or not, anatomical side soundhole preamp (depending on model) rosette top guitar body bridge pins end pin or end pin jack (depending on model) saddle bridge binding 7 pickguard
Anatomy Anatomy 101 Whether you know the names of all the parts or not, anatomical side soundhole preamp (depending on model) rosette top guitar body bridge pins end pin or end pin jack (depending on model) saddle bridge binding 7 pickguard
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charts are always cool. Here's the basic anatomy of a guitar: Anatomy strap button (depending on model) fret fingerboard heel position inlay string nut neck cutaway (depending on model) tuning machines (keys) headstock tuning machine/key post (shaft/capstan) 8
charts are always cool. Here's the basic anatomy of a guitar: Anatomy strap button (depending on model) fret fingerboard heel position inlay string nut neck cutaway (depending on model) tuning machines (keys) headstock tuning machine/key post (shaft/capstan) 8
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... humidity and as a percentage of air's capability to hold at a given temperature. 9 The collective experience of all of the major acoustic guitar manufacturers today, has demonstrated that will ensure the ideal moisture content in the wood. One of the greatest threats to the integrity of fine ...wood guitars is a lack of attention to maintaining the instruments in the appropriate temperature and humidity range that the ideal temperature to maintain them in...
... humidity and as a percentage of air's capability to hold at a given temperature. 9 The collective experience of all of the major acoustic guitar manufacturers today, has demonstrated that will ensure the ideal moisture content in the wood. One of the greatest threats to the integrity of fine ...wood guitars is a lack of attention to maintaining the instruments in the appropriate temperature and humidity range that the ideal temperature to maintain them in...
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... matter how long the wood may have been previously aged. Also, as the woods absorb moisture from the air, it can cause softening of the guitar. If the relative humidity is low and the moisture in the construction of the instrument which will compromise the structural integrity of the glues used... out, it can cause the top and back to expand and rise - It also can cause the top and back, especially on flat-top and classical guitars, to shrink, making string action high and play difficult. 10
... matter how long the wood may have been previously aged. Also, as the woods absorb moisture from the air, it can cause softening of the guitar. If the relative humidity is low and the moisture in the construction of the instrument which will compromise the structural integrity of the glues used... out, it can cause the top and back to expand and rise - It also can cause the top and back, especially on flat-top and classical guitars, to shrink, making string action high and play difficult. 10
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...you can drive temperatures up and humidity levels dangerously low for guitars. It is 100% certain that an acoustic guitar will be exposed to varied and multiple environmental/climatic conditions from that you live may be covered under the Fender warranty. 131 The environment where you keep it away from ...most homes can do to ensure the structural integrity of your instrument over time, is to use a room humidifier to maintain the ideal relative humidity of exposure to the guitar as the result of...
...you can drive temperatures up and humidity levels dangerously low for guitars. It is 100% certain that an acoustic guitar will be exposed to varied and multiple environmental/climatic conditions from that you live may be covered under the Fender warranty. 131 The environment where you keep it away from ...most homes can do to ensure the structural integrity of your instrument over time, is to use a room humidifier to maintain the ideal relative humidity of exposure to the guitar as the result of...
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... affect the tone of checking is typically the result of exposing a cold instrument to the new temperature before you should be covered under the Fender warranty. 13 For example: transporting an instrument in a cold automobile and then bringing it inside and opening it has been out in minute... lines over the wood. When an instrument has been brought into a warmer building after it up a guitar expand and contract with changes in a much warmer environment. By avoiding sudden temperature and humidity changes, you open the case. When this happens, ...
... affect the tone of checking is typically the result of exposing a cold instrument to the new temperature before you should be covered under the Fender warranty. 13 For example: transporting an instrument in a cold automobile and then bringing it inside and opening it has been out in minute... lines over the wood. When an instrument has been brought into a warmer building after it up a guitar expand and contract with changes in a much warmer environment. By avoiding sudden temperature and humidity changes, you open the case. When this happens, ...
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illustration 1 Sealed Die-Cast Tuners Open-back tuners (Illustration 2), do not require periodic oiling for smooth operation. Tuning Machines Fender uses only the finest tuning machines. If it is firm, but not too tight. illustration 2 Open-back Tuners 15 Our die-cast machines (Illustration...sealed, and as 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 turn. Make sure that also holds the button in place. A small tension...
illustration 1 Sealed Die-Cast Tuners Open-back tuners (Illustration 2), do not require periodic oiling for smooth operation. Tuning Machines Fender uses only the finest tuning machines. If it is firm, but not too tight. illustration 2 Open-back Tuners 15 Our die-cast machines (Illustration...sealed, and as 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 turn. Make sure that also holds the button in place. A small tension...
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...idea to stretch your strings just a little as you tune to make sure that each string is seated well and snugged down on whether your guitar is acoustic, or an acoustic with a reference tone, you some tuning frustration down the road. This will determine tuning stability and even string ...eliminate string slack from a higher pitch. Always tune from below pitch, up to purchase one. If using the onboard tuner on your acoustic or electric guitar. Just grab the string in , activate the tuner, turn the volume up and starting from the thickest (bottom) string to the thinnest (top),...
...idea to stretch your strings just a little as you tune to make sure that each string is seated well and snugged down on whether your guitar is acoustic, or an acoustic with a reference tone, you some tuning frustration down the road. This will determine tuning stability and even string ...eliminate string slack from a higher pitch. Always tune from below pitch, up to purchase one. If using the onboard tuner on your acoustic or electric guitar. Just grab the string in , activate the tuner, turn the volume up and starting from the thickest (bottom) string to the thinnest (top),...
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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 the ...
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 the ...
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...on the first or second fret, to bring it back up Tuning 12-string Guitars Due to the tremendous amount of the instrument. 19 A remedy that it will put less stress on your ... 12 strings, we suggest that you 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 each pair is to tune the... entire guitar to a lower relative pitch, such as the six string guitar on the previous page. The guitar will certainly be easier to play, and the reduced tension will also ...
...on the first or second fret, to bring it back up Tuning 12-string Guitars Due to the tremendous amount of the instrument. 19 A remedy that it will put less stress on your ... 12 strings, we suggest that you 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 each pair is to tune the... entire guitar to a lower relative pitch, such as the six string guitar on the previous page. The guitar will certainly be easier to play, and the reduced tension will also ...
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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
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... change strings, we suggest that you change the strings at once. 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. When tuning a brand new string, always bring it up to correct pitch before the next one...
... change strings, we suggest that you change the strings at once. 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. When tuning a brand new string, always bring it up to correct pitch before the next one...
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... release all of the tension at a time. top, remove the bridge pin and the old string. Feed the ball end of acoustic flat-top and classical guitars. A firm twisting push with holes and bridge pins to hold the strings in place. To re-string a flat- Make sure that the strings are ... bridge pin is difficult to remove, you may potentially cause distortion and damage to the instrument. 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.
... release all of the tension at a time. top, remove the bridge pin and the old string. Feed the ball end of acoustic flat-top and classical guitars. A firm twisting push with holes and bridge pins to hold the strings in place. To re-string a flat- Make sure that the strings are ... bridge pin is difficult to remove, you may potentially cause distortion and damage to the instrument. 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.
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... and the tuning of the strings is stabilized this will prevent slipping and save you just made, (Figure 8). 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. Feed the other end of the string...hole in the bridge and then back and through which the strings are looped ("tie-on the 23 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 twisted loop holds the string in ...
... and the tuning of the strings is stabilized this will prevent slipping and save you just made, (Figure 8). 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. Feed the other end of the string...hole in the bridge and then back and through which the strings are looped ("tie-on the 23 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 twisted loop holds the string in ...
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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; Premature cutting may cause the string to unwrap and become useless. 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 on " strings (see Figures 9 and 10). 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 to pitch.
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 unwrap and become useless. 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 on " strings (see Figures 9 and 10). 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 to pitch.
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... 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 counteracts this force, strengthens the neck and insures straightness. Fender acoustic guitars have a truss rod depending on the guitar neck. Environmental conditions like temperature and humidity may not have an...
... 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 counteracts this force, strengthens the neck and insures straightness. Fender acoustic guitars have a truss rod depending on the guitar neck. Environmental conditions like temperature and humidity may not have an...