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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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...complete satisfaction. We urge you to take the time to give you have selected one of our fine quality Fender Guitars. The Vintage Reissue and "Limited Edition" guitars contain many new features and capabilities of superior quality, lasting beauty and exceptional playability.... This instrument combines the highest quality components with the many features developed by Fender engineers. We are assured of receiving an instrument of this manual...
...complete satisfaction. We urge you to take the time to give you have selected one of our fine quality Fender Guitars. The Vintage Reissue and "Limited Edition" guitars contain many new features and capabilities of superior quality, lasting beauty and exceptional playability.... This instrument combines the highest quality components with the many features developed by Fender engineers. We are assured of receiving an instrument of this manual...
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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 ...
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 ...
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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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27-5906 27-9202 72 Strat 68 Strat (Left Handed) 3 single coil 3 single coil 27-9222 68 Strat (Left Handed) 3 single coil Cydovac Standard 5-position Cydovac Vintage 5-position Cydovac Vintage 5-position 1 Volume 2 Tone Vintage 25.5" (647.7 mm) Rosewood 7.25" (184.2 mm) 21 Body/Top 1 Volume 2 Tone Vintage 25.5" (647.7 mm) Maple 7.25" (182.4 mm) 21 Body/Top 1 Volume 2 Tone Vintage 25.5" (647.7 mm) Maple 7.25" (184.2 mm) 21 Body/Top
27-5906 27-9202 72 Strat 68 Strat (Left Handed) 3 single coil 3 single coil 27-9222 68 Strat (Left Handed) 3 single coil Cydovac Standard 5-position Cydovac Vintage 5-position Cydovac Vintage 5-position 1 Volume 2 Tone Vintage 25.5" (647.7 mm) Rosewood 7.25" (184.2 mm) 21 Body/Top 1 Volume 2 Tone Vintage 25.5" (647.7 mm) Maple 7.25" (182.4 mm) 21 Body/Top 1 Volume 2 Tone Vintage 25.5" (647.7 mm) Maple 7.25" (184.2 mm) 21 Body/Top
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... preset the controls for lead playing and for playing lead when the Lead/Rhythm switch is in combination. Dual pickup models are supplied with a threeposition switch, while the three pickup models are used for rhythm playing. JAGUAR/JAZZMASTER PICKUP CIRCUITRY Jazzmaster The Lead controls and the Rhythm controls are independent of further volume...
... preset the controls for lead playing and for playing lead when the Lead/Rhythm switch is in combination. Dual pickup models are supplied with a threeposition switch, while the three pickup models are used for rhythm playing. JAGUAR/JAZZMASTER PICKUP CIRCUITRY Jazzmaster The Lead controls and the Rhythm controls are independent of further volume...
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... for either one or both of this circuit is activated with the three two-position switches on . The neck pickup and the Rhythm controls are used for playing rhythm when the Lead /Rhythm switch is activated with the two-position circuit selector switch positioned away from the neck). The surface control... without need for the tone and volume variations of the pickups. This circuit can be rapidly selected with the tone control knob next to pre-set your Rhythm and Lead circuits so that they may be achieved with the Jaguar pickup circuit, it also offers you the advantage of the body...
... for either one or both of this circuit is activated with the three two-position switches on . The neck pickup and the Rhythm controls are used for playing rhythm when the Lead /Rhythm switch is activated with the two-position circuit selector switch positioned away from the neck). The surface control... without need for the tone and volume variations of the pickups. This circuit can be rapidly selected with the tone control knob next to pre-set your Rhythm and Lead circuits so that they may be achieved with the Jaguar pickup circuit, it also offers you the advantage of the body...
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By pre-setting the tone and volume controls of the Lead and those of the Rhythm circuit, fast changes from stamped steel that has been case-hardened and heavily chromed for superior wearability. Thus there is no interruption in detail on page 13). 8 TREMOLO SYSTEMS Vintage Some models are weight balanced to lead...
By pre-setting the tone and volume controls of the Lead and those of the Rhythm circuit, fast changes from stamped steel that has been case-hardened and heavily chromed for superior wearability. Thus there is no interruption in detail on page 13). 8 TREMOLO SYSTEMS Vintage Some models are weight balanced to lead...
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..., 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 are described in playing styles, you will need to adjust your Fender guitar. Tuning Tune the instrument to...) 1- 4.0mm Allen wrench (for individual string height and intonation, which is described on these adjustments, you might have need the following procedure outlines the standards set at the factory.
..., 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 are described in playing styles, you will need to adjust your Fender guitar. Tuning Tune the instrument to...) 1- 4.0mm Allen wrench (for individual string height and intonation, which is described on these adjustments, you might have need the following procedure outlines the standards set at the factory.
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...Curvature (Truss Rod) Each Fender guitar is too concave, turn the Truss Rod Nut counterclockwise while periodically checking the gap with no Allen socket at the headstock, use the Phillips head screw ... fret where the neck joins the body. 2. To check the truss rod setting, tune the guitar to string tension. Using a feeler gauge, check the gap between the bottom of the 6th string ...clockwise. The truss rod and string height are set for standard pitch. 11 The tension on it by regulating the neck's resistance to playing pitch. Install a capo at the first fret, depress the...
...Curvature (Truss Rod) Each Fender guitar is too concave, turn the Truss Rod Nut counterclockwise while periodically checking the gap with no Allen socket at the headstock, use the Phillips head screw ... fret where the neck joins the body. 2. To check the truss rod setting, tune the guitar to string tension. Using a feeler gauge, check the gap between the bottom of the 6th string ...clockwise. The truss rod and string height are set for standard pitch. 11 The tension on it by regulating the neck's resistance to playing pitch. Install a capo at the first fret, depress the...
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... height adjustment varies from player to player due to the nearest Authorized Fender Dealer or service center for inspection. Also be tightened by at the 12th fret (measured by using the two Allen socket screws located on the top of each bridge ... Strings 5 - 6: 3/32" (2.4mm) +/-1/64" (.4mm) The above dimensions are the factory recommended settings only. Each saddle is parallel to the bridge plate after adjustment. 12 Clockwise raises and counterclockwise lowers. Set Bridge Height The recommended string clearance at least a quarter turn. 3. Caution: DO NOT continue adjusting: 1)...
... height adjustment varies from player to player due to the nearest Authorized Fender Dealer or service center for inspection. Also be tightened by at the 12th fret (measured by using the two Allen socket screws located on the top of each bridge ... Strings 5 - 6: 3/32" (2.4mm) +/-1/64" (.4mm) The above dimensions are the factory recommended settings only. Each saddle is parallel to the bridge plate after adjustment. 12 Clockwise raises and counterclockwise lowers. Set Bridge Height The recommended string clearance at least a quarter turn. 3. Caution: DO NOT continue adjusting: 1)...
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...) spacer block between the bridge and the body. Allow bridge to return back to pitch. The pitch of the [3 to 5] springs attached while the other ). Using your tuning source (preferably an 13 Stretch all tuned to hold the back tremolo plate in position and remove plate. Adjusting Spring Tension (Bridge/String...
...) spacer block between the bridge and the body. Allow bridge to return back to pitch. The pitch of the [3 to 5] springs attached while the other ). Using your tuning source (preferably an 13 Stretch all tuned to hold the back tremolo plate in position and remove plate. Adjusting Spring Tension (Bridge/String...
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Set Pickup Height The pickups on your bridge and return the bridge to vary the tension of the tremolo action by...individually adjustable pole pieces). This should be kept in no way affect the playing action of the strings will be lowered. On Telecaster models the neck pickup can only be readily appreciated by adjusting the tremolo spring tension screw. electronic tuner) and a Phillips tip screwdriver,...he prefers, which adjust the claw, counterclockwise, until the strings return to their original pitch. It should raise your Fender guitar are made by removing the pickguard. 14
Set Pickup Height The pickups on your bridge and return the bridge to vary the tension of the tremolo action by...individually adjustable pole pieces). This should be kept in no way affect the playing action of the strings will be lowered. On Telecaster models the neck pickup can only be readily appreciated by adjusting the tremolo spring tension screw. electronic tuner) and a Phillips tip screwdriver,...he prefers, which adjust the claw, counterclockwise, until the strings return to their original pitch. It should raise your Fender guitar are made by removing the pickguard. 14
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...and second strings up one whole tone in pitch at the recommended setting, but are still experiencing fret rattle, you may require slightly higher than normal settings to accommodate your amplifier and the pickup selector switch set too close to the strings can cause false tones and loss of... settings that the strings do not buzz or rattle against successively higher frets. If you still experience difficulties, take the guitar to magnetic pull on the strings. 6. Play each fret position, holding the pick parallel to the plane of sustain due to an Authorized Fender Dealer or Service ...
...and second strings up one whole tone in pitch at the recommended setting, but are still experiencing fret rattle, you may require slightly higher than normal settings to accommodate your amplifier and the pickup selector switch set too close to the strings can cause false tones and loss of... settings that the strings do not buzz or rattle against successively higher frets. If you still experience difficulties, take the guitar to magnetic pull on the strings. 6. Play each fret position, holding the pick parallel to the plane of sustain due to an Authorized Fender Dealer or Service ...
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...are in relation to maximize the adjustment features of a semitone). With the pickup selector switch set to the neck pickup position and the tone and volume controls at the maximum settings, check the intonation of each string with an electronic tuner by playing the open string ...the string must be the same + or -1 cent (1/100th of the bridge section. After each adjustment. They are designed using almost no neck angle. NECK ANGLE ADJUSTMENT Fender instruments are adjusted at the factory to the 12th fret harmonic. Tune the guitar. Some instruments feature a 4-bolt neck angle ...
...are in relation to maximize the adjustment features of a semitone). With the pickup selector switch set to the neck pickup position and the tone and volume controls at the maximum settings, check the intonation of each string with an electronic tuner by playing the open string ...the string must be the same + or -1 cent (1/100th of the bridge section. After each adjustment. They are designed using almost no neck angle. NECK ANGLE ADJUSTMENT Fender instruments are adjusted at the factory to the 12th fret harmonic. Tune the guitar. Some instruments feature a 4-bolt neck angle ...
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... neck mounting screws (or above the single neck mounting screw on 3-bolt models), then you can only be changed be loosened about 1/4 turn each. ... body should be removing the neck and adding a shim in guitar repair it is recomended that you are not already at the extreme limits... neck angle, be loosened approximately 2 turns. 18 If your nearest authorized Fender Service Center. adjustment for adjusting the pitch of the neck slot. If you wish...of the bridge saddles to ensure they are experienced in the deepest part of the neck to accommodate your neck angle can have. If ...
... neck mounting screws (or above the single neck mounting screw on 3-bolt models), then you can only be changed be loosened about 1/4 turn each. ... body should be removing the neck and adding a shim in guitar repair it is recomended that you are not already at the extreme limits... neck angle, be loosened approximately 2 turns. 18 If your nearest authorized Fender Service Center. adjustment for adjusting the pitch of the neck slot. If you wish...of the bridge saddles to ensure they are experienced in the deepest part of the neck to accommodate your neck angle can have. If ...
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...screw to turn it engage in the proper sequence; After you keep your instrument playing like new. CARE OF YOUR GUITAR Your new Fender guitar is complete, retighten the four neck screws in the hex head slot. Rotate the wrench, gently, until you feel resistance. ...neck angle does not require any tilt, after tightening the four anchoring screws, be forced. Insert the special 1/8" Allen wrench (supplied with Fender Polish is recommended. 19 Turn the wrench clockwise if you feel it counterclockwise if you many years of satisfaction. Regular cleaning with the instrument...
...screw to turn it engage in the proper sequence; After you keep your instrument playing like new. CARE OF YOUR GUITAR Your new Fender guitar is complete, retighten the four neck screws in the hex head slot. Rotate the wrench, gently, until you feel resistance. ...neck angle does not require any tilt, after tightening the four anchoring screws, be forced. Insert the special 1/8" Allen wrench (supplied with Fender Polish is recommended. 19 Turn the wrench clockwise if you feel it counterclockwise if you many years of satisfaction. Regular cleaning with the instrument...
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... satisfaction. 20 String tension should be reduced during shipping to enter gradually. If your guitar needs repair work, refer all such work to avoid sudden changes in checking. Change them often, using Fender strings. After the instrument is important to your Authorized Fender Dealer whose trained personnel and complete service facilities will assure your guitar.
... satisfaction. 20 String tension should be reduced during shipping to enter gradually. If your guitar needs repair work, refer all such work to avoid sudden changes in checking. Change them often, using Fender strings. After the instrument is important to your Authorized Fender Dealer whose trained personnel and complete service facilities will assure your guitar.
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... damage of any Authorized Fender Dealer or Fender Service Center. IMPORTANT: PLEASE RETAIN YOUR SALES RECEIPT, AS IT IS YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE COVERING YOUR ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY. Any warranties implied by Fender Musical Instruments. LIMITED WARRANTY This limited warranty against defects in this product. Defective parts will be repaired or replaced without charge if the...
... damage of any Authorized Fender Dealer or Fender Service Center. IMPORTANT: PLEASE RETAIN YOUR SALES RECEIPT, AS IT IS YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE COVERING YOUR ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY. Any warranties implied by Fender Musical Instruments. LIMITED WARRANTY This limited warranty against defects in this product. Defective parts will be repaired or replaced without charge if the...
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Have service performed by any Authorized Fender Dealer or contact: Customer Relations Fender Musical Instruments 1130 Columbia Street Brea, CA 92621 22 This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you . damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Have service performed by any Authorized Fender Dealer or contact: Customer Relations Fender Musical Instruments 1130 Columbia Street Brea, CA 92621 22 This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you . damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you also have other rights which vary from state to state.