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This manual contains the following guitars: Telecasters 62 Custom Telecaster, 27-5100 Paisley Telecaster, 27-4902 Blue Flower Telecaster, 27-9402 54 Esquire, 27-7902 62 Esquire, 27-8000 Jazzmaster, 27-7800 Jaguar, 27-7700 Stratocasters Paisley Stratocaster, 27-9100 Blue Flower Stratocaster, 27-9302 72 Stratocaster, 27-5900 72 Stratocaster, 27-5906 68 Stratocaster, 27-9202 68 Stratocaster, 27-9222
This manual contains the following guitars: Telecasters 62 Custom Telecaster, 27-5100 Paisley Telecaster, 27-4902 Blue Flower Telecaster, 27-9402 54 Esquire, 27-7902 62 Esquire, 27-8000 Jazzmaster, 27-7800 Jaguar, 27-7700 Stratocasters Paisley Stratocaster, 27-9100 Blue Flower Stratocaster, 27-9302 72 Stratocaster, 27-5900 72 Stratocaster, 27-5906 68 Stratocaster, 27-9202 68 Stratocaster, 27-9222
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... components with the many features developed by Fender engineers. We urge you to take the time to give you have selected one of superior quality, lasting beauty and exceptional playability. The Vintage Reissue and "Limited Edition" guitars contain many new features and capabilities of this manual and familiarize yourself with the finest American...
... components with the many features developed by Fender engineers. We urge you to take the time to give you have selected one of superior quality, lasting beauty and exceptional playability. The Vintage Reissue and "Limited Edition" guitars contain many new features and capabilities of this manual and familiarize yourself with the finest American...
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MODEL 27-5100 62 Custom Telecaster 27-4902 Paisley Telecaster 27-9402 Blue Flower Telecaster Adjustable 2 single coil Pickups 2 single coil 2 single coil Nut Cydovac Cyclovac Cydovac Keys Vintage ...
MODEL 27-5100 62 Custom Telecaster 27-4902 Paisley Telecaster 27-9402 Blue Flower Telecaster Adjustable 2 single coil Pickups 2 single coil 2 single coil Nut Cydovac Cyclovac Cydovac Keys Vintage ...
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MODEL 27-9100 Paisley Strat Adjustable 3 single coil Pickups Nut Cydovac Keys Standard Selector Switch 5-position Controls 1 Volume 2 Tone Tremolo Vintage Scale Length 25.5" (647.7 mm) Fretboard Maple Radius 7.25" (184.2 mm) Frets 21 Output Jack Body/Top 27-9302 Blue Flower Strat 3 single coil 27-5900 72 Strat 3 single coil Cydovac Standard 5-position Cydovac Standard 5-position 1 Volume 2 Tone Vintage 25.5" (647.7 mm) Maple 7.25" (184.2 mm) 21 Body/Top 1 Volume 2 Tone Vintage 25.5" (647.7 mm) Rosewood 7.25" (184.2 mm) 21 Body/Top 4
MODEL 27-9100 Paisley Strat Adjustable 3 single coil Pickups Nut Cydovac Keys Standard Selector Switch 5-position Controls 1 Volume 2 Tone Tremolo Vintage Scale Length 25.5" (647.7 mm) Fretboard Maple Radius 7.25" (184.2 mm) Frets 21 Output Jack Body/Top 27-9302 Blue Flower Strat 3 single coil 27-5900 72 Strat 3 single coil Cydovac Standard 5-position Cydovac Standard 5-position 1 Volume 2 Tone Vintage 25.5" (647.7 mm) Maple 7.25" (184.2 mm) 21 Body/Top 1 Volume 2 Tone Vintage 25.5" (647.7 mm) Rosewood 7.25" (184.2 mm) 21 Body/Top 4
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... SWITCH The pickup selector switch does just what it implies, it selects the pickups either alone or in the Lead position (toward the neck). 6 Then using the Lead /Rhythm switch he can switch from one to the other without the necessity of each other. Dual pickup... models are supplied with a threeposition switch, while the three pickup models are equipped with a five-position switch. TONE CONTROL The Tone Control allows you to control the volume level at the instrument. VOLUME...
... SWITCH The pickup selector switch does just what it implies, it selects the pickups either alone or in the Lead position (toward the neck). 6 Then using the Lead /Rhythm switch he can switch from one to the other without the necessity of each other. Dual pickup... models are supplied with a threeposition switch, while the three pickup models are equipped with a five-position switch. TONE CONTROL The Tone Control allows you to control the volume level at the instrument. VOLUME...
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The neck pickup and the Rhythm controls are used for the Lead circuit is located just above the tone control. Further tone modification of this circuit is achieved with the tone control knob next ... selector switch positioned away from the neck). The Rhythm tone circuit is a tone modification switch for either one or both of being able to pre-set your Rhythm and Lead circuits so that may be rapidly selected with the circuit selector switch without need for the tone and volume variations of...
The neck pickup and the Rhythm controls are used for the Lead circuit is located just above the tone control. Further tone modification of this circuit is achieved with the tone control knob next ... selector switch positioned away from the neck). The Rhythm tone circuit is a tone modification switch for either one or both of being able to pre-set your Rhythm and Lead circuits so that may be rapidly selected with the circuit selector switch without need for the tone and volume variations of...
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TREMOLO SYSTEMS Vintage Some models are individually adjustable for both string height and intonation (as described in your playing. These, coupled with a vintage style Tremolo Unit. The saddles are equipped ... tone or volume adjustments. The bridge is a floating, fulcrum style tremolo, which utilizes six screws as described on pages 12 and 17, respectively). By pre-setting the tone and volume controls of the Lead and those of the Rhythm circuit, and the other modifies the tone.
TREMOLO SYSTEMS Vintage Some models are individually adjustable for both string height and intonation (as described in your playing. These, coupled with a vintage style Tremolo Unit. The saddles are equipped ... tone or volume adjustments. The bridge is a floating, fulcrum style tremolo, which utilizes six screws as described on pages 12 and 17, respectively). By pre-setting the tone and volume controls of the Lead and those of the Rhythm circuit, and the other modifies the tone.
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Jaguar/Jazzmaster The Jaguar and Jazzmaster model guitars employ a tremolo unit which is pushed toward the tremolo spring...process the varying tension of any string cannot affect the pitch of tune. Once the tremolo arm has been installed, it should not be lost. After tuning, unlock the tremolo by carefully threading it is much quicker tuning ... the tremolo arm is first depressed, thereby returning the remaining strings to pitch. 9 The tremolo arm is installed by pushing the Trem-Lock button away from the vintage tremolo. They contain several special features which locks the...
Jaguar/Jazzmaster The Jaguar and Jazzmaster model guitars employ a tremolo unit which is pushed toward the tremolo spring...process the varying tension of any string cannot affect the pitch of tune. Once the tremolo arm has been installed, it should not be lost. After tuning, unlock the tremolo by carefully threading it is much quicker tuning ... the tremolo arm is first depressed, thereby returning the remaining strings to pitch. 9 The tremolo arm is installed by pushing the Trem-Lock button away from the vintage tremolo. They contain several special features which locks the...
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...Flat blade screwdriver 1. Capo 1- Tuning Tune the instrument to adjust your Fender guitar. To make these guitars are also adjustable for some Strats) 1- TRUSS ROD, ACTION, AND INTONATION ADJUSTMENTS Because of travel effects, changes in string gauges, climatic conditions, and differences in detail on ...pages 12 and 17 respectively, as well as spring to string balance on the tremolo, which is described on these adjustments, you might have need the following procedure outlines the standards set...
...Flat blade screwdriver 1. Capo 1- Tuning Tune the instrument to adjust your Fender guitar. To make these guitars are also adjustable for some Strats) 1- TRUSS ROD, ACTION, AND INTONATION ADJUSTMENTS Because of travel effects, changes in string gauges, climatic conditions, and differences in detail on ...pages 12 and 17 respectively, as well as spring to string balance on the tremolo, which is described on these adjustments, you might have need the following procedure outlines the standards set...
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The truss rod and string height are set for standard pitch. 11 Under normal tension, the neck should be achieved by the strings. For necks with no Allen socket at the headstock, use the Phillips head screw at the heel of the 8th fret. If it is too straight or convex, ...the bottom of the 6th string and the top of the neck. 2. Adjust Neck Curvature (Truss Rod) Each Fender guitar is necessary, insert the wrench (supplied) into the truss rod adjustment hole. Install a capo at the first fret, depress the 6th string at the factory. Periodically re-check tuning for optimum ...
The truss rod and string height are set for standard pitch. 11 Under normal tension, the neck should be achieved by the strings. For necks with no Allen socket at the headstock, use the Phillips head screw at the heel of the 8th fret. If it is too straight or convex, ...the bottom of the 6th string and the top of the neck. 2. Adjust Neck Curvature (Truss Rod) Each Fender guitar is necessary, insert the wrench (supplied) into the truss rod adjustment hole. Install a capo at the first fret, depress the 6th string at the factory. Periodically re-check tuning for optimum ...
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..." (2mm) +/-1/64" (.4mm) Strings 5 - 6: 3/32" (2.4mm) +/-1/64" (.4mm) The above dimensions are the factory recommended settings only. Also be tightened by at the 12th fret (measured by using the two Allen socket screws located on the top of the fret) is loosened. NOTE: The Truss Rod Nut should.... Clockwise raises and counterclockwise lowers. Be sure both height adjustment screws of each saddle is parallel to the nearest Authorized Fender Dealer or service center for inspection. Take the instrument to the bridge plate after adjustment. 12 Each saddle is individually adjusted by the ...
..." (2mm) +/-1/64" (.4mm) Strings 5 - 6: 3/32" (2.4mm) +/-1/64" (.4mm) The above dimensions are the factory recommended settings only. Also be tightened by at the 12th fret (measured by using the two Allen socket screws located on the top of the fret) is loosened. NOTE: The Truss Rod Nut should.... Clockwise raises and counterclockwise lowers. Be sure both height adjustment screws of each saddle is parallel to the nearest Authorized Fender Dealer or service center for inspection. Take the instrument to the bridge plate after adjustment. 12 Each saddle is individually adjusted by the ...
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... strings with the strings all strings out completely (sometimes it . 4. Allow bridge to return back to pitch. Tune guitar up to body, trapping the block. Using your tuning source (preferably an 13 The tremolo arm should now be depressed so as to raise the back of the bridge. The pitch of...
... strings with the strings all strings out completely (sometimes it . 4. Allow bridge to return back to pitch. Tune guitar up to body, trapping the block. Using your tuning source (preferably an 13 The tremolo arm should now be depressed so as to raise the back of the bridge. The pitch of...
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...tighten this screw, the pitch of the instrument, but will be raised. On Telecaster models the neck pickup can only be accessed by adjusting the tremolo spring tension screw. It should raise your Fender guitar are made by turning the Pickup Adjustment Screws located at each end of the tremolo... action by removing the pickguard. 14 Set Pickup Height The pickups on your bridge and return the bridge to pitch....
...tighten this screw, the pitch of the instrument, but will be raised. On Telecaster models the neck pickup can only be accessed by adjusting the tremolo spring tension screw. It should raise your Fender guitar are made by turning the Pickup Adjustment Screws located at each end of the tremolo... action by removing the pickguard. 14 Set Pickup Height The pickups on your bridge and return the bridge to pitch....
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...amplifier and the pickup selector switch set to the neck pickup position, pick in the area between the neck and bridge pickups. The notes should ring true, without choking off. Play each fret position, holding the pick parallel to the plane of the body, to an Authorized Fender Dealer or Service... Center. 16 If you may rattle when another player plays the instrument. Check for one whole tone in playing styles and picking techniques, action settings that the strings do not buzz or rattle against successively ...
...amplifier and the pickup selector switch set to the neck pickup position, pick in the area between the neck and bridge pickups. The notes should ring true, without choking off. Play each fret position, holding the pick parallel to the plane of the body, to an Authorized Fender Dealer or Service... Center. 16 If you may rattle when another player plays the instrument. Check for one whole tone in playing styles and picking techniques, action settings that the strings do not buzz or rattle against successively ...
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...be lengthened by moving the saddle back; if the fretted note is flat, the string must be made when the strings are designed using almost no neck angle. After each adjustment. The procedures for doing this test until both notes produce the same pitch. They are as... and volume controls at the maximum settings, check the intonation of a semitone). Intonation For optimum results, these adjustments should be shortened by moving the saddle forward. If the fretted note is sharp or flat in new condition. 7. NECK ANGLE ADJUSTMENT Fender instruments are in relation to maximize...
...be lengthened by moving the saddle back; if the fretted note is flat, the string must be made when the strings are designed using almost no neck angle. After each adjustment. The procedures for doing this test until both notes produce the same pitch. They are as... and volume controls at the maximum settings, check the intonation of a semitone). Intonation For optimum results, these adjustments should be shortened by moving the saddle forward. If the fretted note is sharp or flat in new condition. 7. NECK ANGLE ADJUSTMENT Fender instruments are in relation to maximize...
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You can use the following procedure. If your nearest authorized Fender Service Center. They will determine how much neck angle you can custom adjust the neck angle to ensure they are experienced in guitar repair it does not, your playing style. If you wish to increase or decrease the amount of neck angle... the lower two neck mounting screws (or above the single neck mounting screw on 3-bolt models), then you can only be changed be removing the neck and adding a shim in the deepest part of the body should be the case, unless you are not already at the extreme limits...
You can use the following procedure. If your nearest authorized Fender Service Center. They will determine how much neck angle you can custom adjust the neck angle to ensure they are experienced in guitar repair it does not, your playing style. If you wish to increase or decrease the amount of neck angle... the lower two neck mounting screws (or above the single neck mounting screw on 3-bolt models), then you can only be changed be removing the neck and adding a shim in the deepest part of the body should be the case, unless you are not already at the extreme limits...
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... recommended. 19 If the neck angle does not require any tilt, after tightening the four anchoring screws, be forced. CARE OF YOUR GUITAR Your new Fender guitar is precision made to decrease the amount of satisfaction. After you have finished playing, thoroughly wipe the entire guitar, including the strings, with the...
... recommended. 19 If the neck angle does not require any tilt, after tightening the four anchoring screws, be forced. CARE OF YOUR GUITAR Your new Fender guitar is precision made to decrease the amount of satisfaction. After you have finished playing, thoroughly wipe the entire guitar, including the strings, with the...
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...should be reduced during shipping to the enjoyment and tonal qualities of your guitar needs repair work, refer all such work to enter gradually. Fresh strings add to avoid possible ...direct sunlight or other sources of treble frequencies, and faulty intonation. Change them often, using Fender strings. Avoid exposing the guitar to any chemical or substance that might mar the finish,...the case open the case slowly, allowing warm air to your Authorized Fender Dealer whose trained personnel and complete service facilities will assure your satisfaction. 20 Dirty, corroded or worn strings...
...should be reduced during shipping to the enjoyment and tonal qualities of your guitar needs repair work, refer all such work to enter gradually. Fresh strings add to avoid possible ...direct sunlight or other sources of treble frequencies, and faulty intonation. Change them often, using Fender strings. Avoid exposing the guitar to any chemical or substance that might mar the finish,...the case open the case slowly, allowing warm air to your Authorized Fender Dealer whose trained personnel and complete service facilities will assure your satisfaction. 20 Dirty, corroded or worn strings...
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... warranty. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitations of this express limited warranty. Defective parts will be repaired or replaced without charge if the product is returned to the duration of any Authorized Fender Dealer or Fender Service Center. IMPORTANT: PLEASE RETAIN YOUR SALES RECEIPT, AS IT IS YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE COVERING YOUR...
... warranty. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitations of this express limited warranty. Defective parts will be repaired or replaced without charge if the product is returned to the duration of any Authorized Fender Dealer or Fender Service Center. IMPORTANT: PLEASE RETAIN YOUR SALES RECEIPT, AS IT IS YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE COVERING YOUR...
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This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you . Have service performed by any Authorized Fender Dealer or contact: Customer Relations Fender Musical Instruments 1130 Columbia Street Brea, CA 92621 22 damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you also have other rights which vary from state to state.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you . Have service performed by any Authorized Fender Dealer or contact: Customer Relations Fender Musical Instruments 1130 Columbia Street Brea, CA 92621 22 damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you also have other rights which vary from state to state.