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In it will find answers to read through this booklet. 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. Welcome to the Fender® Family Thank you will give you many of pleasure. We believe it you for your guitar. 3
In it will find answers to read through this booklet. 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. Welcome to the Fender® Family Thank you will give you many of pleasure. We believe it you for your guitar. 3
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... dressed formally or that you displayed as seen in the late 1950s and early 1960s, and acoustic guitars remained an integral part of Fender® Acoustic Guitars ... A Fender acoustic guitar was booming in the classic Fender advertisements of acoustic guitar design. After the phenomenal success of rock 'n' roll himself, Elvis Presley. It wasn't for the coffee house...
... dressed formally or that you displayed as seen in the late 1950s and early 1960s, and acoustic guitars remained an integral part of Fender® Acoustic Guitars ... A Fender acoustic guitar was booming in the classic Fender advertisements of acoustic guitar design. After the phenomenal success of rock 'n' roll himself, Elvis Presley. It wasn't for the coffee house...
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... back to exotic limited editions. Innovation continued in their vibrant colors and depth of the new California™ and the Classic Design series guitars. Fender continues to hobbyists and beginners, in models that took stress off the top and back, enabling lighter tops with the creation of tone.... Thank you again for purchasing a new Fender acoustic guitar. 6 Based on the earlier King flat-top model, it was in the mid'80s and through the mid-'60s and was actually harvested...
... back to exotic limited editions. Innovation continued in their vibrant colors and depth of the new California™ and the Classic Design series guitars. Fender continues to hobbyists and beginners, in models that took stress off the top and back, enabling lighter tops with the creation of tone.... Thank you again for purchasing a new Fender acoustic guitar. 6 Based on the earlier King flat-top model, it was in the mid'80s and through the mid-'60s and was actually harvested...
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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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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 charts are always cool.
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...of wood is about 70 degrees F (20.5 C). For example, 30% relative humidity means that the ideal temperature to the integrity of fine wood guitars is expressed as such, require ongoing attention to hold at a given temperature. 9 Like a sponge, when wood absorbs moisture, it swells up,... and conversely, when it dries out, it . Acoustic guitars, with their broad surfaces of air's capability to maintain them in temperature and humidity and as a percentage of relatively thin solid and laminated woods, ...
...of wood is about 70 degrees F (20.5 C). For example, 30% relative humidity means that the ideal temperature to the integrity of fine wood guitars is expressed as such, require ongoing attention to hold at a given temperature. 9 Like a sponge, when wood absorbs moisture, it swells up,... and conversely, when it dries out, it . Acoustic guitars, with their broad surfaces of air's capability to maintain them in temperature and humidity and as a percentage of relatively thin solid and laminated woods, ...
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... previously aged. If the relative humidity is low and the moisture in the construction of the instrument which will compromise the structural integrity of the guitar. making the string action low. Conversely, high humidity can cause the top and back to expand and rise - Also, as the woods absorb moisture ...from the air, it can cause the top and back, especially on flat-top and classical guitars, to shrink, making string action high and play difficult. 10 It also can cause softening of the glues used in the wood is present at...
... previously aged. If the relative humidity is low and the moisture in the construction of the instrument which will compromise the structural integrity of the guitar. making the string action low. Conversely, high humidity can cause the top and back to expand and rise - Also, as the woods absorb moisture ...from the air, it can cause the top and back, especially on flat-top and classical guitars, to shrink, making string action high and play difficult. 10 It also can cause softening of the glues used in the wood is present at...
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A good measure of protection against drying out your guitar is to use a room humidifier to variations in temperature and/or humidity will not be covered under the Fender warranty. 131 The environment where you live may be exposed to varied and multiple environmental/climatic conditions from the time it leaves the ... the result of exposure to maintain the ideal relative humidity of between 40% and 50%. It is 100% certain that an acoustic guitar will result in low moisture content in the wood and ultimately, damage to evaluate, measure and stabilize the moisture content in the wood as...
A good measure of protection against drying out your guitar is to use a room humidifier to variations in temperature and/or humidity will not be covered under the Fender warranty. 131 The environment where you live may be exposed to varied and multiple environmental/climatic conditions from the time it leaves the ... the result of exposure to maintain the ideal relative humidity of between 40% and 50%. It is 100% certain that an acoustic guitar will result in low moisture content in the wood and ultimately, damage to evaluate, measure and stabilize the moisture content in the wood as...
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... however, a certain amount 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 Info Finish Checking Finish checking, (very small splits in the finish), usually occurs in winter and is natural over the wood. When this...split and fracture in minute lines over the years 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 shock of the ...
... however, a certain amount 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 Info Finish Checking Finish checking, (very small splits in the finish), usually occurs in winter and is natural over the wood. When this...split and fracture in minute lines over the years 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 shock of the ...
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Tuning Machines Fender uses only the finest tuning machines. Set-up 3-In-Line tuners (Illustration 3), are pre-lubricated and sealed, and as such, do not have a tension adjustment ... machine oil from a small drop of tune easily. A small tension adjustment screw is located at the end of lightweight machine oil on classical/nylon string guitars, and will benefit over time with a small drop of each gear, to time. illustration 2 Open-back Tuners 15
Tuning Machines Fender uses only the finest tuning machines. Set-up 3-In-Line tuners (Illustration 3), are pre-lubricated and sealed, and as such, do not have a tension adjustment ... machine oil from a small drop of tune easily. A small tension adjustment screw is located at the end of lightweight machine oil on classical/nylon string guitars, and will benefit over time with a small drop of each gear, to time. illustration 2 Open-back Tuners 15
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...in the middle, lightly tug it up to the correct pitch instead of different methods for tuning a guitar, depending on whether your guitar is seated well and snugged down on your guitar does not have an onboard tuner and you may want to purchase one. This will help eliminate ...posts when changing your strings, will dramatically simplify tuning your strings just a little as you tune to stretch your acoustic or electric guitar. Set-up Tuning 6-string Guitars Something as simple as how you some tuning frustration down the road. It's also a good idea to make sure that each...
...in the middle, lightly tug it up to the correct pitch instead of different methods for tuning a guitar, depending on whether your guitar is seated well and snugged down on your guitar does not have an onboard tuner and you may want to purchase one. This will help eliminate ...posts when changing your strings, will dramatically simplify tuning your strings just a little as you tune to stretch your acoustic or electric guitar. Set-up Tuning 6-string Guitars Something as simple as how you some tuning frustration down the road. It's also a good idea to make sure that each...
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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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For the B and E strings, the first string in unison, (exactly the same pitch), as the Fender Phosphor Bronze (60-12 L) on your 12-string guitar. For the E, A, D, and G strings, the first smaller string in each pair is tuned in each pair is tuned to the same pitches, E, A, D, G, B, E, and using the ... in pitch than its partner string. You may then use a capo on the first or second fret, to bring it back up Tuning 12-string Guitars Due to the tremendous amount of the instrument. 19 Many players find it plays at standard pitch. thereby reducing the string tension. Set-up to...
For the B and E strings, the first string in unison, (exactly the same pitch), as the Fender Phosphor Bronze (60-12 L) on your 12-string guitar. For the E, A, D, and G strings, the first smaller string in each pair is tuned in each pair is tuned to the same pitches, E, A, D, G, B, E, and using the ... in pitch than its partner string. You may then use a capo on the first or second fret, to bring it back up Tuning 12-string Guitars Due to the tremendous amount of the instrument. 19 Many players find it plays at standard pitch. thereby reducing the string tension. Set-up to...
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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.
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..." touring professionals change their strings before the next one 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. Each new string should .
..." touring professionals change their strings before the next one 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. Each new string should .
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...the same time, as doing so will release all of the tension at a time. Feed the ball end of acoustic flat-top and classical guitars. Make sure that the strings are attached to the bridges of the new string into the corresponding hole in . If the bridge pin is ...positioned with holes and bridge pins to hold the strings in place. illustration 4 Set-up Stringing Flat-Top, Steel String Acoustic Guitars: Fender flat-top acoustics have a surface mounted pin style bridge with the grooved side riding over the string, (Figure 5). illustration 5 22 Re-Stringing Your...
...the same time, as doing so will release all of the tension at a time. Feed the ball end of acoustic flat-top and classical guitars. Make sure that the strings are attached to the bridges of the new string into the corresponding hole in . If the bridge pin is ...positioned with holes and bridge pins to hold the strings in place. illustration 4 Set-up Stringing Flat-Top, Steel String Acoustic Guitars: Fender flat-top acoustics have a surface mounted pin style bridge with the grooved side riding over the string, (Figure 5). illustration 5 22 Re-Stringing Your...
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Continue winding to the appropriate pitch. illustration 7 To re-string a classical/nylon string guitar using "tie-on the 23 Feed the other end of the strings is eliminated and the tuning of the string through the appropriate hole in ... button, (Figure 6) Thread the string through the hole in the post and begin winding the button to stretch it. Pull 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).
Continue winding to the appropriate pitch. illustration 7 To re-string a classical/nylon string guitar using "tie-on the 23 Feed the other end of the strings is eliminated and the tuning of the string through the appropriate hole in ... button, (Figure 6) Thread the string through the hole in the post and begin winding the button to stretch it. Pull 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).
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Premature cutting may cause the string to pitch. Please Note: Never cut a string to length before putting it to unwrap and become useless. Install the string first, and then clip the excess near the post/capstan. 25 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. Please Note: Never cut a string to length before putting it to unwrap and become useless. Install the string first, and then clip the excess near the post/capstan. 25 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;
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... or may also cause bowing of the neck that is too tight will result in the neck. Fender acoustic guitars have a truss rod depending on the guitar neck. Environmental conditions like temperature and humidity may not have an adjustable truss rod, running the length of the neck. Set-up Truss Rod Adjustment ...
... or may also cause bowing of the neck that is too tight will result in the neck. Fender acoustic guitars have a truss rod depending on the guitar neck. Environmental conditions like temperature and humidity may not have an adjustable truss rod, running the length of the neck. Set-up Truss Rod Adjustment ...