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... features of your authorized Fender Dealer. Your playing pleasure will be proud and self-assured in the knowledge that you need more information, contact your instrument. Please read this instruction manual carefully and completely. LEAD III GUITAR Your new Fender Guitar incorporates the highest standards of CBS Inc. • Litho USA Materials and Specifications Subject to Change...
... features of your authorized Fender Dealer. Your playing pleasure will be proud and self-assured in the knowledge that you need more information, contact your instrument. Please read this instruction manual carefully and completely. LEAD III GUITAR Your new Fender Guitar incorporates the highest standards of CBS Inc. • Litho USA Materials and Specifications Subject to Change...
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See page 5. 4 5 Figure 1 8 1 LEAD III FEATURES 1 MODERN STYLED HEAD features high-quality Machine Heads. 2 FAST ACTION NECK is designed and graduated for effortless playing. 3 COMFORT CONTOURED BODY 4 HIGH-OUTPUT HUMBUCKING PICKUPS 5 FULLY ADJUSTABLE BRIDGE See pages 3 and 4. 6 CONTROLS create a wide range of effects. See page 2. 7 DEEP CUTAWAY DESIGN allows comfortable access to all frets. 8 ADJUSTABLE NECK TRUSS ROD allows perfect neck alignment.
See page 5. 4 5 Figure 1 8 1 LEAD III FEATURES 1 MODERN STYLED HEAD features high-quality Machine Heads. 2 FAST ACTION NECK is designed and graduated for effortless playing. 3 COMFORT CONTOURED BODY 4 HIGH-OUTPUT HUMBUCKING PICKUPS 5 FULLY ADJUSTABLE BRIDGE See pages 3 and 4. 6 CONTROLS create a wide range of effects. See page 2. 7 DEEP CUTAWAY DESIGN allows comfortable access to all frets. 8 ADJUSTABLE NECK TRUSS ROD allows perfect neck alignment.
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...instructions see items 4 and 5 on this page. 2 VOLUME CONTROL 3 TONE CONTROL 4 PICKUP SELECTOR SWITCH. Positioning the switch toward the strings selects rhythm pickup in positions shown. 000000 co ,-.0..G.6 1, oi -41 e Positioning the switch toward the strings selects rhythm pickup; away from the strings selects lead... pickup; middle position selects both pickups are operative with switches in single coil mode(la); middle position both pickups. 5 COIL SELECTOR SWITCH. CONTROL OPERATION 1 la lb HIGH OUTPUT PICKUPS. These Fender pickups offer unmatched ...
...instructions see items 4 and 5 on this page. 2 VOLUME CONTROL 3 TONE CONTROL 4 PICKUP SELECTOR SWITCH. Positioning the switch toward the strings selects rhythm pickup in positions shown. 000000 co ,-.0..G.6 1, oi -41 e Positioning the switch toward the strings selects rhythm pickup; away from the strings selects lead... pickup; middle position selects both pickups are operative with switches in single coil mode(la); middle position both pickups. 5 COIL SELECTOR SWITCH. CONTROL OPERATION 1 la lb HIGH OUTPUT PICKUPS. These Fender pickups offer unmatched ...
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... made when strings are in new condition. While holding the Adjusting Screw 1in position with the wrench provided. INTONATION ADJUSTMENT The Bridge on your new Fender allows length adjustment of each string: Fully loosen the Locking Nut 2 with the screwdriver, tighten the Locking Nut 2. If the fretted note sounds flat, turn...
... made when strings are in new condition. While holding the Adjusting Screw 1in position with the wrench provided. INTONATION ADJUSTMENT The Bridge on your new Fender allows length adjustment of each string: Fully loosen the Locking Nut 2 with the screwdriver, tighten the Locking Nut 2. If the fretted note sounds flat, turn...
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... force to the pull of the Truss Rod. The screwdriver should be inserted into the Adjustment Nut 1at an angle. Usually only a slight adjustment is used to correct the bow. If the neck has a convex bow 3, turn the Adjustment Nut 1counterclockwise to adjust the tension of the strings. The Neck Adjustment... the Adjustment Nut 1 clockwise until the neck straightens. NECK TRUSS ROD ADJUSTMENT String tension creates a bending force on the guitar neck. Adjustments should be made using a flat head screwdriver with a small tip.
... force to the pull of the Truss Rod. The screwdriver should be inserted into the Adjustment Nut 1at an angle. Usually only a slight adjustment is used to correct the bow. If the neck has a convex bow 3, turn the Adjustment Nut 1counterclockwise to adjust the tension of the strings. The Neck Adjustment... the Adjustment Nut 1 clockwise until the neck straightens. NECK TRUSS ROD ADJUSTMENT String tension creates a bending force on the guitar neck. Adjustments should be made using a flat head screwdriver with a small tip.
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... leveling are made by turning the Pickup Adjustment Screws 1. The Polepieces 2 adjust the relative volume of each string. PICKUP ADJUSTMENT The Pickup on your new Fender is level and parallel to the strings.
... leveling are made by turning the Pickup Adjustment Screws 1. The Polepieces 2 adjust the relative volume of each string. PICKUP ADJUSTMENT The Pickup on your new Fender is level and parallel to the strings.
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... keep your complete satisfaction; This gives the best available protection against accidental damage. If Your Fender Guitar Needs Repairs: Refer all glossy wood surfaces. Raymond Ave. Keep Your Fender Clean: Dirt, dust, skin oils, perspiration, smoke, and even smog can do nothing...be wiped clean with a soft cloth. Use Fender Guitar Polish on all such work to your Authorized Fender Dealer, whose trained personnel and complete services facilities assure your instrument sounding new, change the strings often. Never leave your Fender guitar in an automobile during shipping, string...
... keep your complete satisfaction; This gives the best available protection against accidental damage. If Your Fender Guitar Needs Repairs: Refer all glossy wood surfaces. Raymond Ave. Keep Your Fender Clean: Dirt, dust, skin oils, perspiration, smoke, and even smog can do nothing...be wiped clean with a soft cloth. Use Fender Guitar Polish on all such work to your Authorized Fender Dealer, whose trained personnel and complete services facilities assure your instrument sounding new, change the strings often. Never leave your Fender guitar in an automobile during shipping, string...
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... Washer, Flat Finish 3/8 Nickel 016436 000 - Maui Blue (583); Neck - Lead III 018907 000 - Nut, Hex - 4-40 Mini 015693 000 - Screw, Set 4-40 x 5/16 SS 013189 000 - LEAD III PARTS LIST 019082 XXX - Lead III 015539 000 - Selector Switch 022293 000 - Capacitor 0.05 MFD 20% 50V DI...Yellow (582); Maple - Button, Strap 015578 000 - Screw, 4-40 x 5/8 015629 000 - Open Circuit Little 016071 000 Screw, Set 4-40 x 3/8 SS 016089 000 - Spacer, Guide 011100 000 - Sienna Sunburst (531); Pickguard - Knob - Screw, SM Oval Hd 8 x 1-3/4 016188 000 - Wine (524);...
... Washer, Flat Finish 3/8 Nickel 016436 000 - Maui Blue (583); Neck - Lead III 018907 000 - Nut, Hex - 4-40 Mini 015693 000 - Screw, Set 4-40 x 5/16 SS 013189 000 - LEAD III PARTS LIST 019082 XXX - Lead III 015539 000 - Selector Switch 022293 000 - Capacitor 0.05 MFD 20% 50V DI...Yellow (582); Maple - Button, Strap 015578 000 - Screw, 4-40 x 5/8 015629 000 - Open Circuit Little 016071 000 Screw, Set 4-40 x 3/8 SS 016089 000 - Spacer, Guide 011100 000 - Sienna Sunburst (531); Pickguard - Knob - Screw, SM Oval Hd 8 x 1-3/4 016188 000 - Wine (524);...
