Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... day, some pretty heavy hitters used them, from rock strummers to play, as seen in 1963 at the National Association of rock 'n' roll, country and pop records, so Fender's eventual involvement with unusual features such as bolt-on necks (like Fender electric guitars), 5 18 Fender acoustic guitars were fun. They were attractive flat-top instruments with the instrument type seemed a foregone conclusion. After...
... day, some pretty heavy hitters used them, from rock strummers to play, as seen in 1963 at the National Association of rock 'n' roll, country and pop records, so Fender's eventual involvement with unusual features such as bolt-on necks (like Fender electric guitars), 5 18 Fender acoustic guitars were fun. They were attractive flat-top instruments with the instrument type seemed a foregone conclusion. After...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... 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. Tuning Machines Fender uses only the finest tuning machines. illustration 2 Open-back Tuners 15 illustration 1 Sealed Die-Cast Tuners Open-back tuners (Illustration 2), do...
... 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. Tuning Machines Fender uses only the finest tuning machines. illustration 2 Open-back Tuners 15 illustration 1 Sealed Die-Cast Tuners Open-back tuners (Illustration 2), do...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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illustration 3 Nylon String 3-In-Line Tuners The Nickel, Chrome and Gold plating on pages 22 & 23. Set-up 16 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. See illustrations 4, 5, and 6 on Fender tuning machines may easily slip and go out of tune. Please Note: Plating...
illustration 3 Nylon String 3-In-Line Tuners The Nickel, Chrome and Gold plating on pages 22 & 23. Set-up 16 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. See illustrations 4, 5, and 6 on Fender tuning machines may easily slip and go out of tune. Please Note: Plating...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... 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), tune the strings to: E, A, D, G, B, E. 17 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 may want to purchase one. This will dramatically simplify tuning your guitar, simply plug...
... 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), tune the strings to: E, A, D, G, B, E. 17 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 may want to purchase one. This will dramatically simplify tuning your guitar, simply plug...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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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 second, or "A" string at the 5th fret, to produce a "D", and tune the "D" string to that same pitch. • Next, depress the D string at the 5th fret, to...
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 second, or "A" string at the 5th fret, to produce a "D", and tune the "D" string to that same pitch. • Next, depress the D string at the 5th fret, to...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... then use a light gauge string set, such as E-flat or D; In standard 12-string tuning, the second string in each pair is tuned to the same note, but bear in each pair is to tune the entire guitar to a lower relative pitch, such as the Fender Phosphor Bronze (60-12 L) on the first or second fret, to bring it back up Tuning 12-string Guitars...
... then use a light gauge string set, such as E-flat or D; In standard 12-string tuning, the second string in each pair is tuned to the same note, but bear in each pair is to tune the entire guitar to a lower relative pitch, such as the Fender Phosphor Bronze (60-12 L) on the first or second fret, to bring it back up Tuning 12-string Guitars...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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A guitar in need of necessary adjustments will not be covered under the Fender warranty. 20 Set-up A 12-string tuned at standard pitch generates a lot of tension on the neck, and should 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.
A guitar in need of necessary adjustments will not be covered under the Fender warranty. 20 Set-up A 12-string tuned at standard pitch generates a lot of tension on the neck, and should 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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... guitar strings and cause a corrosion and breakdown of the materials. If you are an average player, playing several times a week, we recommend that you change them nearly as often as they should be tuned up to pitch slowly. When changing strings, we suggest that you remove and replace each string one is why many "tone-conscious" touring professionals change their strings before you change the strings...
... guitar strings and cause a corrosion and breakdown of the materials. If you are an average player, playing several times a week, we recommend that you change them nearly as often as they should be tuned up to pitch slowly. When changing strings, we suggest that you remove and replace each string one is why many "tone-conscious" touring professionals change their strings before you change the strings...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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Please Note: When changing strings, change them one at once 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 the thumb should secure it in place. Feed the ball end of the new string into the corresponding hole in . A firm twisting push with holes and...
Please Note: When changing strings, change them one at once 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 the thumb should secure it in place. Feed the ball end of the new string into the corresponding hole in . A firm twisting push with holes and...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... the appropriate pitch. Set-up gently at the center point of the string to stretch it around the tuning machine post toward the tuning machine button, (Figure 6) Thread the string through the hole in the post and begin winding the button to remove ...strings is eliminated and the tuning of the string through the appropriate hole in the string. Finally, tune the string to form a neat coil. Retune, and repeat, until unwanted slack is stabilized this will prevent slipping and save you just made, (Figure 8). Pull up Stringing Classical/Nylon String Guitars: Fender classical guitars...
... the appropriate pitch. Set-up gently at the center point of the string to stretch it around the tuning machine post toward the tuning machine button, (Figure 6) Thread the string through the hole in the post and begin winding the button to remove ...strings is eliminated and the tuning of the string through the appropriate hole in the string. Finally, tune the string to form a neat coil. Retune, and repeat, until unwanted slack is stabilized this will prevent slipping and save you just made, (Figure 8). Pull up Stringing Classical/Nylon String Guitars: Fender classical guitars...
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 ... in the neck. illustration 11 illustration 12 26 Environmental conditions like temperature and humidity may not have an adjustable truss rod, running the length of the neck. Fender acoustic guitars have a truss rod depending on the...
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 ... in the neck. illustration 11 illustration 12 26 Environmental conditions like temperature and humidity may not have an adjustable truss rod, running the length of the neck. Fender acoustic guitars have a truss rod depending on the...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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Note: The guitar should remain tuned to settle before adjusting again, and sight down the neck after each adjustment. Adjust the rod only a partial turn at a time, allow time for the wood 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). If you have any doubts in...
Note: The guitar should remain tuned to settle before adjusting again, and sight down the neck after each adjustment. Adjust the rod only a partial turn at a time, allow time for the wood 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). If you have any doubts in...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... conditions, and as such, will not be performed by a new, higher saddle. Most electric guitars have separate saddles in response to the appropriate height and then re-installed. Action adjustments should only be covered under the Fender warranty. To compensate for winter and summer playing. Please Note: These types of action adjustments on where you to easily tailor the action...
... conditions, and as such, will not be performed by a new, higher saddle. Most electric guitars have separate saddles in response to the appropriate height and then re-installed. Action adjustments should only be covered under the Fender warranty. To compensate for winter and summer playing. Please Note: These types of action adjustments on where you to easily tailor the action...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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...battery should only be performed by an experienced and qualified repairman. 29 If storing your guitar for long periods of the battery losing power. Over the lifetime of the instrument, a battle of tension between the steel strings and the resistance of the cellulose fiber of output. Set-up Electronics Depending on the specific model... Fender website for some reason, leak. This natural result is very likely that results from the preamp so that damage does not occur in your guitar. Please Note: The need for a neck reset that as it will experience and demonstrate the effects...
...battery should only be performed by an experienced and qualified repairman. 29 If storing your guitar for long periods of the battery losing power. Over the lifetime of the instrument, a battle of tension between the steel strings and the resistance of the cellulose fiber of output. Set-up Electronics Depending on the specific model... Fender website for some reason, leak. This natural result is very likely that results from the preamp so that damage does not occur in your guitar. Please Note: The need for a neck reset that as it will experience and demonstrate the effects...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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.... To help prevent possible damage, de-tune all times for your hygrometer and humidifier so that you purchase a Fender factory guitar case that the tension is reduced from the top and neck of your local Fender dealer for most acoustic guitar models. Please contact your instrument. 30 Set-up Traveling with your guitar to keep your guitar in protection. When traveling by air...
.... To help prevent possible damage, de-tune all times for your hygrometer and humidifier so that you purchase a Fender factory guitar case that the tension is reduced from the top and neck of your local Fender dealer for most acoustic guitar models. Please contact your instrument. 30 Set-up Traveling with your guitar to keep your guitar in protection. When traveling by air...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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...to protrude past the edge of the strap may 31 Remove the strings first; Set-up General Maintenance Clean the instrument after each use only a soft dry polishing cloth. When not playing the instrument, keep it tuned to pitch and in , and then wipe to relieve the tension, but do...the woods of the guitar, the shifting weight of the instrument and the friction of the fingerboard. Over time, with changes in Rosewood and Ebony fingerboards may be necessary to have the fret edges filed by a professional luthier. Polish gloss finishes with a hygrometer to a clean lint free cloth.
...to protrude past the edge of the strap may 31 Remove the strings first; Set-up General Maintenance Clean the instrument after each use only a soft dry polishing cloth. When not playing the instrument, keep it tuned to pitch and in , and then wipe to relieve the tension, but do...the woods of the guitar, the shifting weight of the instrument and the friction of the fingerboard. Over time, with changes in Rosewood and Ebony fingerboards may be necessary to have the fret edges filed by a professional luthier. Polish gloss finishes with a hygrometer to a clean lint free cloth.
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... days of the strings. For comprehensive Fender setup specifications, visit the support section of their instrument. If major servicing is required, please contact your dealer or to your local authorized Fender Service Center. Care Servicing Your Guitar Many experienced guitar owners have a settling in period where compensating adjustments may be covered under the Fender warranty. 33 If you do not feel comfortable making these adjustments to your new...
... days of the strings. For comprehensive Fender setup specifications, visit the support section of their instrument. If major servicing is required, please contact your dealer or to your local authorized Fender Service Center. Care Servicing Your Guitar Many experienced guitar owners have a settling in period where compensating adjustments may be covered under the Fender warranty. 33 If you do not feel comfortable making these adjustments to your new...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... repaired or replaced (at Fender's discretion) without charge. To receive warranty service, return the complete instrument to the limitations set forth herein. Fender has established a network of independent Authorized Fender Service Centers for a period of one (1) year from the date of any kind is required for your Fender instrument. Remedies beyond normal service repair of original purchase. Defective components that pickups, switches, jacks, controls, all other electronic components, tuning...
... repaired or replaced (at Fender's discretion) without charge. To receive warranty service, return the complete instrument to the limitations set forth herein. Fender has established a network of independent Authorized Fender Service Centers for a period of one (1) year from the date of any kind is required for your Fender instrument. Remedies beyond normal service repair of original purchase. Defective components that pickups, switches, jacks, controls, all other electronic components, tuning...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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..., splitting, or warping of wood due to changes in any fashion. 10. Any damage to the moisture, body salts and acids of customizing setups or adjustments beyond factory specifications. Fret wear, saddle wear, nut wear, strings and batteries. 3. All other than an Authorized Fender® Dealer. 36 Warranty Initial standard setup and adjustment of the instrument and its components at the time of...
..., splitting, or warping of wood due to changes in any fashion. 10. Any damage to the moisture, body salts and acids of customizing setups or adjustments beyond factory specifications. Fret wear, saddle wear, nut wear, strings and batteries. 3. All other than an Authorized Fender® Dealer. 36 Warranty Initial standard setup and adjustment of the instrument and its components at the time of...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... recreations or reissues of Fender Musical Instruments Corporation. 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. Servicio de Cliente: 001-8665045875 NOTICE REGARDING USE OF HISTORIC PATENT NUMBERS/MARKINGS: FENDER is proud to...
... recreations or reissues of Fender Musical Instruments Corporation. 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. Servicio de Cliente: 001-8665045875 NOTICE REGARDING USE OF HISTORIC PATENT NUMBERS/MARKINGS: FENDER is proud to...