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...designed and built under the personal supervision of the master 'tallier himself -to the contemporarilystyled Esprit models -to enjoy the ultimate in this manual, and then begin to the slimmed-down Flame line, each offers a combination of our fine quality Master Series guitars. We are assured of... receiving an instrument of your instrument. Whether it's an Esprit, Flame or DAquisto model, each instrument incorporates the...
...designed and built under the personal supervision of the master 'tallier himself -to the contemporarilystyled Esprit models -to enjoy the ultimate in this manual, and then begin to the slimmed-down Flame line, each offers a combination of our fine quality Master Series guitars. We are assured of... receiving an instrument of your instrument. Whether it's an Esprit, Flame or DAquisto model, each instrument incorporates the...
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Bridge Pick Up (Standard) 4 Flame Features TRUSS ROD COVER SECURITY LOCK-STRAP BUTTON (Top and Bottom) COILS 32 BRIDGE HEIGHT ADJUSTERS FINE TUNING ADJUSTERS (Elite & Ultra only) COIL SPLITTER SWITCH (Elite & Ultra only) Turns Off Coils 1 and 4 ADJUSTABLE PICKUPS (front) Neck (back) Bridge VOLUME Neck Pick Up O 000000 O 0 0 0 PICKUP SELECTOR SWITCH Three position: (1) Neck Pick Up (2) Neck/Bridge Pick Up (3) Bridge Pick Up VOLUME Bridge Pick Up TBX (Elite & Ultra) Neck Pick Up TONE (Standard) Neck Pick Up TBX Bridge Pick Up (Elite & Ultra) TONE -
Bridge Pick Up (Standard) 4 Flame Features TRUSS ROD COVER SECURITY LOCK-STRAP BUTTON (Top and Bottom) COILS 32 BRIDGE HEIGHT ADJUSTERS FINE TUNING ADJUSTERS (Elite & Ultra only) COIL SPLITTER SWITCH (Elite & Ultra only) Turns Off Coils 1 and 4 ADJUSTABLE PICKUPS (front) Neck (back) Bridge VOLUME Neck Pick Up O 000000 O 0 0 0 PICKUP SELECTOR SWITCH Three position: (1) Neck Pick Up (2) Neck/Bridge Pick Up (3) Bridge Pick Up VOLUME Bridge Pick Up TBX (Elite & Ultra) Neck Pick Up TONE (Standard) Neck Pick Up TBX Bridge Pick Up (Elite & Ultra) TONE -
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...guitar can cover a wide range of possibilities; from the mellowest jazz sounds to the brightest country licks- On the Esprit and Flame, Ultra and Elite models, a unique tone circuit features Fender's new TBX" Tone Control (Pat. VOLUME CONTROLS The Volume Control allows you to mix the sound from the individual pickups ...when they are made by turning the three Pickup Adjustment Screws located at either end of the pickup. On dual pickup models, separate Volume Controls for height and matched string volume. Tilt and height adjustments are used together. Pending).
...guitar can cover a wide range of possibilities; from the mellowest jazz sounds to the brightest country licks- On the Esprit and Flame, Ultra and Elite models, a unique tone circuit features Fender's new TBX" Tone Control (Pat. VOLUME CONTROLS The Volume Control allows you to mix the sound from the individual pickups ...when they are made by turning the three Pickup Adjustment Screws located at either end of the pickup. On dual pickup models, separate Volume Controls for height and matched string volume. Tilt and height adjustments are used together. Pending).
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... at any desired tension setting. The Bridges may be used as humbuckers or switched for the D'Aquisto Ultra model. screws counterclockwise; A separate coil-splitter switch permits the pickups (on the Flame and Esprit models) to be adjusted to the desired height by Fender for height or maximum ...Bridges on the three-axis bridge is available for brilliant, single-coil "Fender type" sound. Each string on the D'Aquisto models are carved from solid rosewood or ebony, while the Esprit and Flame models feature a completely new, three-axis adjustable bridge developed by turning the two...
... at any desired tension setting. The Bridges may be used as humbuckers or switched for the D'Aquisto Ultra model. screws counterclockwise; A separate coil-splitter switch permits the pickups (on the Flame and Esprit models) to be adjusted to the desired height by Fender for height or maximum ...Bridges on the three-axis bridge is available for brilliant, single-coil "Fender type" sound. Each string on the D'Aquisto models are carved from solid rosewood or ebony, while the Esprit and Flame models feature a completely new, three-axis adjustable bridge developed by turning the two...
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On the D'Aquisto models, to adjust the height of the ebony tailpiece, loosen the three screws and strap button screw on the bottom of the angle at which the ... the strings, mellower tone and softer action. The Elite and Ultra models have a "micro" finetuning adjustment on the Flame and Esprit models feature a top load stringing system. Before tuning the strings, set to a median level at the midway point- The tailpiece has been set the fine tuners on the tailpiece at the factory. The angle...
On the D'Aquisto models, to adjust the height of the ebony tailpiece, loosen the three screws and strap button screw on the bottom of the angle at which the ... the strings, mellower tone and softer action. The Elite and Ultra models have a "micro" finetuning adjustment on the Flame and Esprit models feature a top load stringing system. Before tuning the strings, set to a median level at the midway point- The tailpiece has been set the fine tuners on the tailpiece at the factory. The angle...
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... procedure is now secure on the instrument and cannot be removed unless you might have need to your Fender Master Series guitar. Your strap is the standard set at the factory. 8 SECURITY LOCK-STRAP SYSTEM Fender Master Series guitars are equipped with security lock-strap buttons. If it snap locks. LOCKING MECHANISM RELEASE...
... procedure is now secure on the instrument and cannot be removed unless you might have need to your Fender Master Series guitar. Your strap is the standard set at the factory. 8 SECURITY LOCK-STRAP SYSTEM Fender Master Series guitars are equipped with security lock-strap buttons. If it snap locks. LOCKING MECHANISM RELEASE...
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... should be higher than the line running from the first to standard pitch. 2. Adjust Neck Curvature Sight down the neck and check for irregularities. Install a capo at the first fret, depress the 6th string at the 8th fret. No intermediate frets should show a gap greater than .008". ... it gently until you will need the following: 1-Truss Rod Adjustment Socket Wrench (supplied) 1-#1 Phillips Head Screwdriver 1-Capo 1-Feeler gauge 1-6" Mechanics ruler 1. Using a feeler gauge, check the gap between the bottom of the 6th string and the top of the 8th fret. No other fret should be no...
... should be higher than the line running from the first to standard pitch. 2. Adjust Neck Curvature Sight down the neck and check for irregularities. Install a capo at the first fret, depress the 6th string at the 8th fret. No intermediate frets should show a gap greater than .008". ... it gently until you will need the following: 1-Truss Rod Adjustment Socket Wrench (supplied) 1-#1 Phillips Head Screwdriver 1-Capo 1-Feeler gauge 1-6" Mechanics ruler 1. Using a feeler gauge, check the gap between the bottom of the 6th string and the top of the 8th fret. No other fret should be no...
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...±1/64" Repeat the same check using the first string. Set Pickup Height Depress all the way and you still cannot get the proper gap take the instrument to the top of the first and sixth strings to the nearest authorized Fender dealer or service center for standard pitch. 4. If ...extreme resistance is too concave, turn the wrench counterclockwise while regularly checking the gap with the feeler gauge. If the truss rod nut is too straight or convex, turn the wrench clockwise. Set Bridge Height The...
...±1/64" Repeat the same check using the first string. Set Pickup Height Depress all the way and you still cannot get the proper gap take the instrument to the top of the first and sixth strings to the nearest authorized Fender dealer or service center for standard pitch. 4. If ...extreme resistance is too concave, turn the wrench counterclockwise while regularly checking the gap with the feeler gauge. If the truss rod nut is too straight or convex, turn the wrench clockwise. Set Bridge Height The...
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...to determine that produce no string rattle for fret rattle With the instrument plugged into your amplifier and the pickup selector switch in the neck position, pick in the neck pickup position and... fret position, holding the pick parallel to the plane of the body, to an authorized Fender dealer or qualified service center. 7. Adjust Intonation (Recheck tuning) With an electronic tuner, the pickup selector switch... from the outer edge. 6. If you have followed all the adjustment procedures listed and set the string action at the 12th, 15th and 17th frets up one player may rattle ...
...to determine that produce no string rattle for fret rattle With the instrument plugged into your amplifier and the pickup selector switch in the neck position, pick in the neck pickup position and... fret position, holding the pick parallel to the plane of the body, to an authorized Fender dealer or qualified service center. 7. Adjust Intonation (Recheck tuning) With an electronic tuner, the pickup selector switch... from the outer edge. 6. If you have followed all the adjustment procedures listed and set the string action at the 12th, 15th and 17th frets up one player may rattle ...
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...condition does not affect the tone, it to avoid possible damage. 12 A regular routine for cleaning your instrument playing like new. You must use extreme caution when a thoroughly chilled instrument is recommended. It is unavoidable, as , to direct sunlight or other sources of excessive heat, humidity ... mar the finish, as well as during shipping, string tension should be reduced to the actual fretted note. CARE OF YOUR FENDER GUITAR Your new Fender Master Series guitar is removed, leave the case open the case gradually allowing warm air to enter slowly. I cent. control ...
...condition does not affect the tone, it to avoid possible damage. 12 A regular routine for cleaning your instrument playing like new. You must use extreme caution when a thoroughly chilled instrument is recommended. It is unavoidable, as , to direct sunlight or other sources of excessive heat, humidity ... mar the finish, as well as during shipping, string tension should be reduced to the actual fretted note. CARE OF YOUR FENDER GUITAR Your new Fender Master Series guitar is removed, leave the case open the case gradually allowing warm air to enter slowly. I cent. control ...
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Note pertinent facts below as a record in case of treble frequencies and faulty intonation. If your guitar needs repair, refer all such work to your Authorized Fender Dealer whose trained personnel and complete service facility assure your strings often. Model Serial No Date Purchased Price Dealer 13 Change your satisfaction. Dirty, corroded or worn strings cause loss of sustain, loss of theft, loss or resale.
Note pertinent facts below as a record in case of treble frequencies and faulty intonation. If your guitar needs repair, refer all such work to your Authorized Fender Dealer whose trained personnel and complete service facility assure your strings often. Model Serial No Date Purchased Price Dealer 13 Change your satisfaction. Dirty, corroded or worn strings cause loss of sustain, loss of theft, loss or resale.
