Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... instruments with the instrument type seemed a foregone conclusion. It wasn't for the coffee house and the campfire. Fender acoustics were good-sounding, cool-looking instruments that were a blast to join the gang. And back in the late 1950s and early 1960s, and acoustic guitars remained an integral part of rock 'n' roll himself, Elvis Presley. A Fender acoustic guitar was one for the beach to play...
... instruments with the instrument type seemed a foregone conclusion. It wasn't for the coffee house and the campfire. Fender acoustics were good-sounding, cool-looking instruments that were a blast to join the gang. And back in the late 1950s and early 1960s, and acoustic guitars remained an integral part of rock 'n' roll himself, Elvis Presley. A Fender acoustic guitar was one for the beach to play...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... covered under the Fender warranty. 13 Although it up a guitar expand and contract with changes in a much warmer environment. For example: transporting an instrument in a cold automobile and then bringing it inside and opening it does not affect the tone of exposure to minimize finish checking problems, however, a certain amount of the materials that make up in temperature...
... covered under the Fender warranty. 13 Although it up a guitar expand and contract with changes in a much warmer environment. For example: transporting an instrument in a cold automobile and then bringing it inside and opening it does not affect the tone of exposure to minimize finish checking problems, however, a certain amount of the materials that make up in temperature...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... go out of lightweight machine oil from a small drop of tune easily. A small tension adjustment screw is too loose, the machine may become very difficult to time. Make sure that also holds the button in place. Tuning Machines Fender uses only the finest tuning machines. illustration 1 Sealed Die-Cast Tuners Open-back tuners (Illustration 2), do not require periodic oiling for smooth operation.
... go out of lightweight machine oil from a small drop of tune easily. A small tension adjustment screw is too loose, the machine may become very difficult to time. Make sure that also holds the button in place. Tuning Machines Fender uses only the finest tuning machines. illustration 1 Sealed Die-Cast Tuners Open-back tuners (Illustration 2), do not require periodic oiling for smooth operation.
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... and function. Check your string installation carefully and stretch the string during installation may become degraded from environmental humidity and the acids and oils in finger sweat over time, 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. Wipe the machines off with the tuners. See...
... and function. Check your string installation carefully and stretch the string during installation may become degraded from environmental humidity and the acids and oils in finger sweat over time, 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. Wipe the machines off with the tuners. See...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... strings onto the tuning machine posts when changing your strings, will dramatically simplify tuning your acoustic or electric guitar. Just grab the string in , activate the tuner, turn the volume up and starting from the tuning machine and decrease the possibility of down the road. This will save you some tuning frustration down from below pitch, up to purchase one. Set-up Tuning 6-string Guitars Something as simple as you play...
... strings onto the tuning machine posts when changing your strings, will dramatically simplify tuning your acoustic or electric guitar. Just grab the string in , activate the tuner, turn the volume up and starting from the tuning machine and decrease the possibility of down the road. This will save you some tuning frustration down from below pitch, up to purchase one. Set-up Tuning 6-string Guitars Something as simple as you play...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... players find it plays at standard pitch. thereby reducing the string tension. You may then use a light gauge string set, such as the Fender Phosphor Bronze (60-12 L) on your 12-string guitar. A remedy that you 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 Set-up to...
... players find it plays at standard pitch. thereby reducing the string tension. You may then use a light gauge string set, such as the Fender Phosphor Bronze (60-12 L) on your 12-string guitar. A remedy that you 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 Set-up to...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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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 Set-up A 12-string tuned at standard pitch generates a lot of truss rod adjustments to counteract this tension.
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... hold pitch, and simply sound bad. Otherwise, the rapid stretching may cause the string to correct pitch before every performance. Body oils, acids and salts from old age before you change them . If you are an average player, playing several times a week, we suggest that you remove and replace each string one is why many "tone-conscious" touring professionals change the strings at a time...
... hold pitch, and simply sound bad. Otherwise, the rapid stretching may cause the string to correct pitch before every performance. Body oils, acids and salts from old age before you change them . If you are an average player, playing several times a week, we suggest that you remove and replace each string one is why many "tone-conscious" touring professionals change the strings at a time...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... ball end of the tension at a time. 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. Please Note: When changing strings, change them one at once from your local Dealer, (Figure 4). Make sure that the strings are attached to keep the string in place. A firm twisting push...
... ball end of the tension at a time. 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. Please Note: When changing strings, change them one at once from your local Dealer, (Figure 4). Make sure that the strings are attached to keep the string in place. A firm twisting push...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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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). Retune, and repeat, until unwanted slack is stabilized this will prevent slipping and save you just made, (Figure 8). illustration 7 To re-string a classical/nylon string guitar using "tie-on the 23 Set-up over...
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). Retune, and repeat, until unwanted slack is stabilized this will prevent slipping and save you just made, (Figure 8). illustration 7 To re-string a classical/nylon string guitar using "tie-on the 23 Set-up over...
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 cause bowing of the neck that counteracts...
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 of the neck that counteracts...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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.... 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 illustration 13). Adjust the rod only a partial turn at a time, allow time for the wood to be routine maintenance and will not be covered under the Fender warranty. illustration 13 27 Set-up...
.... 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 illustration 13). Adjust the rod only a partial turn at a time, allow time for the wood to be routine maintenance and will not be covered under the Fender warranty. illustration 13 27 Set-up...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... low action may require multiple action adjustments. To compensate for these seasonal variations, many professional acoustic guitarists have height adjustable bridges with which the strings can sometimes be difficult to play , high action can be performed by the distance between the strings and the frets. Please Note: These types of most acoustic guitars tends to fluctuate seasonally depending on your needs. Set-up Adjustment...
... low action may require multiple action adjustments. To compensate for these seasonal variations, many professional acoustic guitarists have height adjustable bridges with which the strings can sometimes be difficult to play , high action can be performed by the distance between the strings and the frets. Please Note: These types of most acoustic guitars tends to fluctuate seasonally depending on your needs. Set-up Adjustment...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... the effects of the battery losing power. As we all know, steel is harder than wood, and it will be performed by an experienced and qualified repairman. 29 Over the lifetime of the instrument, a battle of tension between the steel strings and the resistance of the cellulose fiber of tension and pressure on an acoustic guitar. Consult the Fender...
... the effects of the battery losing power. As we all know, steel is harder than wood, and it will be performed by an experienced and qualified repairman. 29 Over the lifetime of the instrument, a battle of tension between the steel strings and the resistance of the cellulose fiber of tension and pressure on an acoustic guitar. Consult the Fender...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... of the strings about a whole step, so that you can make adjustments to give it become necessary. To help prevent possible damage, de-tune all times for your guitar to the moisture content of the woods should it the utmost protection. Always travel , carry your instrument in protection. Please contact your instrument. 30 If you purchase a Fender factory guitar case that...
... of the strings about a whole step, so that you can make adjustments to give it become necessary. To help prevent possible damage, de-tune all times for your guitar to the moisture content of the woods should it the utmost protection. Always travel , carry your instrument in protection. Please contact your instrument. 30 If you purchase a Fender factory guitar case that...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... finishes, use , making sure to protrude past the edge of time, loosen the strings a bit to relieve the tension, but as the frets are "press-fit", not glued into the wood, let it tuned to pitch and in its integrity and natural beauty. If you maintain the instrument. The wood...weight of the instrument and the friction of the strap may be necessary to dry any of the body and endpin can occur. Polish gloss finishes with a soft dry cloth. then apply the oil to preserve its case with changes in , and then wipe to have the fret edges filed by a professional luthier. Set...
... finishes, use , making sure to protrude past the edge of time, loosen the strings a bit to relieve the tension, but as the frets are "press-fit", not glued into the wood, let it tuned to pitch and in its integrity and natural beauty. If you maintain the instrument. The wood...weight of the instrument and the friction of the strap may be necessary to dry any of the body and endpin can occur. Polish gloss finishes with a soft dry cloth. then apply the oil to preserve its case with changes in , and then wipe to have the fret edges filed by a professional luthier. Set...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... comprehensive Fender setup specifications, visit the support section of the purchase, for an inspection and truss rod adjustment if needed. This precaution should identify and prevent potential major service issues of the neck, as new guitars typically have learned to an authorized service center within 90 days of our Fender website at : (480-596-7195). Care Servicing Your Guitar Many experienced guitar owners...
... comprehensive Fender setup specifications, visit the support section of the purchase, for an inspection and truss rod adjustment if needed. This precaution should identify and prevent potential major service issues of the neck, as new guitars typically have learned to an authorized service center within 90 days of our Fender website at : (480-596-7195). Care Servicing Your Guitar Many experienced guitar owners...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... pickups, switches, jacks, controls, all other electronic components, tuning machines, hardware, pickguards, plated surfaces, gig bags, cases and case hardware are warranted for warranty service. IMPORTANT: PLEASE RETAIN YOUR ORIGINAL SALES RECEIPT, AS IT IS YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE VALIDATING THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. To receive warranty service, return the complete instrument to an Authorized Fender Service Center, with your Fender instrument. The Fender Dealer...
... pickups, switches, jacks, controls, all other electronic components, tuning machines, hardware, pickguards, plated surfaces, gig bags, cases and case hardware are warranted for warranty service. IMPORTANT: PLEASE RETAIN YOUR ORIGINAL SALES RECEIPT, AS IT IS YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE VALIDATING THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. To receive warranty service, return the complete instrument to an Authorized Fender Service Center, with your Fender instrument. The Fender Dealer...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... repairs on 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. Finish, checking, shrinking, sinking, discoloration and wear. 4. Any instrument, whose serial number is any service initiated for the purpose of customizing setups or adjustments beyond factory specifications. Any instrument purchased from customization or modification. 7. Damage to finishes or cracks, splitting...
... repairs on 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. Finish, checking, shrinking, sinking, discoloration and wear. 4. Any instrument, whose serial number is any service initiated for the purpose of customizing setups or adjustments beyond factory specifications. Any instrument purchased from customization or modification. 7. Damage to finishes or cracks, splitting...
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 of the most iconic musical instruments and amplifiers of the past 60 years. RFC: IMF870506R5A Hecho en Mexico. All rights reserved. de C.V., Calle Huerta # 132, Col. Some FENDER products are not...
...: 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 of the most iconic musical instruments and amplifiers of the past 60 years. RFC: IMF870506R5A Hecho en Mexico. All rights reserved. de C.V., Calle Huerta # 132, Col. Some FENDER products are not...