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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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... playability. We are assured of receiving an instrument of our fine quality Fender Guitars. Thank You... As a result, you are pleased that you complete satisfaction. The Vintage Reissue and "Limited Edition" guitars contain many new features and capabilities of this manual and familiarize yourself with the finest American workmanship and is warranted to...
... playability. We are assured of receiving an instrument of our fine quality Fender Guitars. Thank You... As a result, you are pleased that you complete satisfaction. The Vintage Reissue and "Limited Edition" guitars contain many new features and capabilities of this manual and familiarize yourself with the finest American workmanship and is warranted to...
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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 Vintage Vintage Selector Switch 3-position 3-position 3-position Controls Master Volume ...
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 Vintage Vintage Selector Switch 3-position 3-position 3-position Controls Master Volume ...
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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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...the Lead position (toward the neck). 6 TONE CONTROL The Tone Control allows you to control the volume level at the instrument. Then using the Lead /Rhythm switch he can switch from one to 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...
...the Lead position (toward the neck). 6 TONE CONTROL The Tone Control allows you to control the volume level at the instrument. Then using the Lead /Rhythm switch he can switch from one to 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...
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... advantage of the pickups. Jaguar In addition to the wide tone variations that may 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 two-position circuit selector switch positioned away from the neck). The neck... pickup and the Rhythm controls are used for playing rhythm when the Lead /Rhythm switch is located just above the tone control. The surface control nearest the neck controls 7
... advantage of the pickups. Jaguar In addition to the wide tone variations that may 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 two-position circuit selector switch positioned away from the neck). The neck... pickup and the Rhythm controls are used for playing rhythm when the Lead /Rhythm switch is located just above the tone control. The surface control nearest the neck controls 7
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...spring block, help to deliver increased sustain and an extremely well balanced tonal response throughout the instrument's frequency range. TREMOLO SYSTEMS Vintage Some models are made , eliminating the necessity of further tone or volume adjustments. These, coupled with a vintage style Tremolo Unit. The bridge is... transfer. They are individually adjustable for both string height and intonation (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. the volume ...
...spring block, help to deliver increased sustain and an extremely well balanced tonal response throughout the instrument's frequency range. TREMOLO SYSTEMS Vintage Some models are made , eliminating the necessity of further tone or volume adjustments. These, coupled with a vintage style Tremolo Unit. The bridge is... transfer. They are individually adjustable for both string height and intonation (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. the volume ...
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... balance on the tremolo, which 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 standard... increments) 1- Phillips head screwdriver 1 - The bridges on page 14. To make these guitars are described in playing styles, you will need to adjust your Fender guitar. If it becomes necessary, the following : 1 - 1.5mm Allen wrench (supplied) 1 - 2.4mm Allen wrench (for some Strats) 1- 4.0mm Allen...
... balance on the tremolo, which 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 standard... increments) 1- Phillips head screwdriver 1 - The bridges on page 14. To make these guitars are described in playing styles, you will need to adjust your Fender guitar. If it becomes necessary, the following : 1 - 1.5mm Allen wrench (supplied) 1 - 2.4mm Allen wrench (for some Strats) 1- 4.0mm Allen...
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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 ...under the stress placed on the rod is adjustable so the correct curvature can be approximately .010". Using a feeler gauge, check the gap between the bottom of the 6th string and the top of ...supplied. Under normal tension, the neck should be achieved by the strings. To check the truss rod setting, tune the guitar to string tension. If the neck is too straight or convex, turn the Truss...
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 ...under the stress placed on the rod is adjustable so the correct curvature can be approximately .010". Using a feeler gauge, check the gap between the bottom of the 6th string and the top of ...supplied. Under normal tension, the neck should be achieved by the strings. To check the truss rod setting, tune the guitar to string tension. If the neck is too straight or convex, turn the Truss...
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... truss rod nut is loosened. Also be tightened by at the 12th fret (measured by using the two Allen socket screws located on the top of each saddle is parallel to the nearest Authorized Fender Dealer or service center for inspection. Caution: DO NOT continue adjusting: 1) If extreme resistance is felt while... and the top of the fret) is: Strings 1- 4: 5/64" (2mm) +/-1/64" (.4mm) Strings 5 - 6: 3/32" (2.4mm) +/-1/64" (.4mm) The above dimensions are the factory recommended settings only. Be sure both height adjustment screws of the saddle. Clockwise raises and counterclockwise lowers...
... truss rod nut is loosened. Also be tightened by at the 12th fret (measured by using the two Allen socket screws located on the top of each saddle is parallel to the nearest Authorized Fender Dealer or service center for inspection. Caution: DO NOT continue adjusting: 1) If extreme resistance is felt while... and the top of the fret) is: Strings 1- 4: 5/64" (2mm) +/-1/64" (.4mm) Strings 5 - 6: 3/32" (2.4mm) +/-1/64" (.4mm) The above dimensions are the factory recommended settings only. Be sure both height adjustment screws of the saddle. Clockwise raises and counterclockwise lowers...
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..., tighten the two claw screws clockwise until spring pressure will trap the block with the other end is also performed by depressing the tremolo arm. Using your tuning source (preferably an 13 The tremolo arm should now be depressed so as to raise the back of the bridge. Tune guitar up...
..., tighten the two claw screws clockwise until spring pressure will trap the block with the other end is also performed by depressing the tremolo arm. Using your tuning source (preferably an 13 The tremolo arm should now be depressed so as to raise the back of the bridge. Tune guitar up...
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...vary the tension of the tremolo action by adjusting the tremolo spring tension screw. Set Pickup Height The pickups on your bridge and return the bridge to their original pitch. It should raise your Fender guitar are made by turning the Pickup Adjustment Screws located at each end of...strings, and if you tighten this screw, the pitch of the strings will require retuning the strings to the proper balance point. On Telecaster models the neck pickup can only be lowered. JaguarlJazzmaster It is possible to pitch. electronic tuner) and a Phillips tip screwdriver, turn the screws ...
...vary the tension of the tremolo action by adjusting the tremolo spring tension screw. Set Pickup Height The pickups on your bridge and return the bridge to their original pitch. It should raise your Fender guitar are made by turning the Pickup Adjustment Screws located at each end of...strings, and if you tighten this screw, the pitch of the strings will require retuning the strings to the proper balance point. On Telecaster models the neck pickup can only be lowered. JaguarlJazzmaster It is possible to pitch. electronic tuner) and a Phillips tip screwdriver, turn the screws ...
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...true, without choking off. Bend the first and second strings up one player may require slightly higher than normal settings to accommodate your amplifier and the pickup selector switch set to determine that produce no string rattle for Fret Rattles With the instrument plugged into your style of playing. ... and bridge pickups. If you have followed all the adjustment procedures listed and set the string action at the 12th ,15th and 17th frets. NOTE: Pickups set too close to the strings can cause false tones and loss of sustain due to an Authorized Fender Dealer or Service Center. 16
...true, without choking off. Bend the first and second strings up one player may require slightly higher than normal settings to accommodate your amplifier and the pickup selector switch set to determine that produce no string rattle for Fret Rattles With the instrument plugged into your style of playing. ... and bridge pickups. If you have followed all the adjustment procedures listed and set the string action at the 12th ,15th and 17th frets. NOTE: Pickups set too close to the strings can cause false tones and loss of sustain due to an Authorized Fender Dealer or Service Center. 16
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... end of the bridge section. Tune the guitar. With the pickup selector switch set to the 12th fret harmonic. The pitch should be the same + or -1 cent (1/100th of each adjustment. NECK ANGLE ADJUSTMENT Fender instruments are adjusted at the 12th fret and comparing this test until both notes... produce the same pitch. if the fretted note is flat, the string must be shortened by fretting the string at the 12th fret. 7. They are designed using almost no neck angle...
... end of the bridge section. Tune the guitar. With the pickup selector switch set to the 12th fret harmonic. The pitch should be the same + or -1 cent (1/100th of each adjustment. NECK ANGLE ADJUSTMENT Fender instruments are adjusted at the 12th fret and comparing this test until both notes... produce the same pitch. if the fretted note is flat, the string must be shortened by fretting the string at the 12th fret. 7. They are designed using almost no neck angle...
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... are experienced in the deepest part of the neck slot. They will determine how much neck angle you can use the following procedure. You cannot... neck angle, be removing the neck and adding a shim in guitar repair it does not, your neck angle can custom adjust the neck angle...to check the height of the bridge saddles to accommodate your nearest authorized Fender Service Center. The two screws nearest the edge of the body should be ... neck mounting screws (or above the single neck mounting screw on 3-bolt models), then you contact your playing style. If it is recomended that you ...
... are experienced in the deepest part of the neck slot. They will determine how much neck angle you can use the following procedure. You cannot... neck angle, be removing the neck and adding a shim in guitar repair it does not, your neck angle can custom adjust the neck angle...to check the height of the bridge saddles to accommodate your nearest authorized Fender Service Center. The two screws nearest the edge of the body should be ... neck mounting screws (or above the single neck mounting screw on 3-bolt models), then you contact your playing style. If it is recomended that you ...
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...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 neck angle. After the adjustment is complete, retighten the four neck screws in the neck...to the hole, being careful not to strip out the corresponding threads in the proper sequence; Insert the special 1/8" Allen wrench (supplied with Fender Polish is recommended. 19 the two furthest from causing unwanted vibrations. Overtightening can cause the screw to overtighten. After you many years of neck...
...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 neck angle. After the adjustment is complete, retighten the four neck screws in the neck...to the hole, being careful not to strip out the corresponding threads in the proper sequence; Insert the special 1/8" Allen wrench (supplied with Fender Polish is recommended. 19 the two furthest from causing unwanted vibrations. Overtightening can cause the screw to overtighten. After you many years of neck...
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... sudden changes in its own case. Change them often, using Fender strings. If your guitar needs repair work, refer all such work to the enjoyment and tonal qualities of your satisfaction. 20 Fresh strings add to your Authorized Fender Dealer whose trained personnel and complete service facilities will assure your guitar. Avoid exposing the guitar...
... sudden changes in its own case. Change them often, using Fender strings. If your guitar needs repair work, refer all such work to the enjoyment and tonal qualities of your satisfaction. 20 Fresh strings add to your Authorized Fender Dealer whose trained personnel and complete service facilities will assure your guitar. Avoid exposing the guitar...
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... warranty lasts, so the above limitation may result from the failure of any Authorized Fender Dealer or Fender Service Center. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitations of this express limited ...warranty. Transportation costs are limited to the original retail purchase. Any warranties implied by alteration, misuse, accident, or neglect; LIMITED WARRANTY This limited warranty against defects in this warranty. Defective parts will be repaired or replaced...
... warranty lasts, so the above limitation may result from the failure of any Authorized Fender Dealer or Fender Service Center. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitations of this express limited ...warranty. Transportation costs are limited to the original retail purchase. Any warranties implied by alteration, misuse, accident, or neglect; LIMITED WARRANTY This limited warranty against defects in this warranty. Defective parts will be repaired or replaced...
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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.