Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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...the earlier King flat-top model, it was in the mid'80s and through the mid-'60s and was actually harvested. from nylon-string classical guitars to exotic limited editions. Earliest models included the King, the Concert, the Classic, the Folk and the Palomino. size dreadnoughts...and service. History Stratocaster® guitar headstocks, screw-attached pickguards and internal body trusses that include full- Through the 1970s and 1980s, Fender continued to be a leader in 1966. and from professionals to those early-'60s sun-and-fun acoustic models. The Wildwood colors were ...
...the earlier King flat-top model, it was in the mid'80s and through the mid-'60s and was actually harvested. from nylon-string classical guitars to exotic limited editions. Earliest models included the King, the Concert, the Classic, the Folk and the Palomino. size dreadnoughts...and service. History Stratocaster® guitar headstocks, screw-attached pickguards and internal body trusses that include full- Through the 1970s and 1980s, Fender continued to be a leader in 1966. and from professionals to those early-'60s sun-and-fun acoustic models. The Wildwood colors were ...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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charts are always cool. Here's the basic anatomy of a guitar: Anatomy strap button (depending on model) fret fingerboard heel position inlay string nut neck cutaway (depending on model) tuning machines (keys) headstock tuning machine/key post (shaft/capstan) 8
charts are always cool. Here's the basic anatomy of a guitar: Anatomy strap button (depending on model) fret fingerboard heel position inlay string nut neck cutaway (depending on model) tuning machines (keys) headstock tuning machine/key post (shaft/capstan) 8
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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...moisture in the construction of the instrument which will compromise the structural integrity of the glues used in the wood is allowed to shrink, making string action high and play difficult. 10 It also can cause the top and back, especially on flat-top and classical guitars, to expand and... rise - making the string action low. Conversely, high humidity can cause softening of the guitar. Also, as the woods absorb moisture from the air, it can cause the ...
...moisture in the construction of the instrument which will compromise the structural integrity of the glues used in the wood is allowed to shrink, making string action high and play difficult. 10 It also can cause the top and back, especially on flat-top and classical guitars, to expand and... rise - making the string action low. Conversely, high humidity can cause softening of the guitar. Also, as the woods absorb moisture from the air, it can cause the ...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... wood are typically caused by changes in the top, near the bridge, loosen all the strings to temperature or humidity changes, or excessively low moisture content in the wood will not be covered under the Fender warranty. 12 Please note: Cracks in the wood, which could potentially exacerbate the problem), and have the...
... wood are typically caused by changes in the top, near the bridge, loosen all the strings to temperature or humidity changes, or excessively low moisture content in the wood will not be covered under the Fender warranty. 12 Please note: Cracks in the wood, which could potentially exacerbate the problem), and have the...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... (Illustration 2), do not require periodic oiling for smooth operation. Make sure that also holds the button in place. illustration 2 Open-back Tuners 15 Tuning Machines Fender uses only the finest tuning machines. If it is firm, but not too tight. Set-up 3-In-Line tuners (Illustration 3), are pre-lubricated and sealed... too tight, the button may slip and go out of each gear, to turn. Our die-cast machines (Illustration 1), are typically used on classical/nylon string guitars, and will benefit over time with a small drop of lightweight machine oil from time to time.
... (Illustration 2), do not require periodic oiling for smooth operation. Make sure that also holds the button in place. illustration 2 Open-back Tuners 15 Tuning Machines Fender uses only the finest tuning machines. If it is firm, but not too tight. Set-up 3-In-Line tuners (Illustration 3), are pre-lubricated and sealed... too tight, the button may slip and go out of each gear, to turn. Our die-cast machines (Illustration 1), are typically used on classical/nylon string guitars, and will benefit over time with a small drop of lightweight machine oil from time to time.
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... problem is considered normal wear and tear and will not be covered under the Fender warranty. illustration 3 Nylon String 3-In-Line Tuners The Nickel, Chrome and Gold plating on pages 22 & 23. Check your string installation carefully and stretch the string during installation may become degraded from environmental humidity and the acids and oils... degradation, which is caused naturally by humidity and the acids and oils in that have not been secured properly to preserve their appearance and function. Strings that are present finger sweat.
... problem is considered normal wear and tear and will not be covered under the Fender warranty. illustration 3 Nylon String 3-In-Line Tuners The Nickel, Chrome and Gold plating on pages 22 & 23. Check your string installation carefully and stretch the string during installation may become degraded from environmental humidity and the acids and oils... degradation, which is caused naturally by humidity and the acids and oils in that have not been secured properly to preserve their appearance and function. Strings that are present finger sweat.
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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...with a reference tone, you may want to the correct pitch instead of different methods for tuning a guitar, depending on your strings just a little as you tune to make sure that each string is seated well and snugged down to : E, A, D, G, B, E. 17 If your guitar does not have an ...onboard tuner. Always tune from below pitch, up to purchase one. Set-up Tuning 6-string Guitars Something as simple as how you wind the strings onto the tuning machine posts when changing your strings, will help eliminate string slack from a higher pitch. There are a couple of down the road. It's ...
...with a reference tone, you may want to the correct pitch instead of different methods for tuning a guitar, depending on your strings just a little as you tune to make sure that each string is seated well and snugged down to : E, A, D, G, B, E. 17 If your guitar does not have an ...onboard tuner. Always tune from below pitch, up to purchase one. Set-up Tuning 6-string Guitars Something as simple as how you wind the strings onto the tuning machine posts when changing your strings, will help eliminate string slack from a higher pitch. There are a couple of down the road. It's ...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... • Tuning the second string, "A" to pitch. • Then, depress the second, or "A" string at the 5th fret, to produce a "D", and tune the "D" string to that same pitch. • Next, depress the D string at the 5th fret, to produce a "G", and tune the "G" string until the pitches match. •...; Next, depress the "G" string at the 4th fret, to produce a "B", and tune the "B" string until the pitches match. •...
... • Tuning the second string, "A" to pitch. • Then, depress the second, or "A" string at the 5th fret, to produce a "D", and tune the "D" string to that same pitch. • Next, depress the D string at the 5th fret, to produce a "G", and tune the "G" string until the pitches match. •...; Next, depress the "G" string at the 4th fret, to produce a "B", and tune the "B" string until the pitches match. •...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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.... A remedy that you use a light gauge string set, such as E-flat or D; For the B and E strings, the first string in each pair is to tune the entire guitar to a lower relative pitch, such as the Fender Phosphor Bronze (60-12 L) on the neck by the extra strings. Many players find it plays at standard pitch. The...
.... A remedy that you use a light gauge string set, such as E-flat or D; For the B and E strings, the first string in each pair is to tune the entire guitar to a lower relative pitch, such as the Fender Phosphor Bronze (60-12 L) on the neck by the extra strings. Many players find it plays at standard pitch. The...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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A guitar in need of necessary adjustments will not be covered under the Fender warranty. 20 Set-up A 12-string tuned at standard pitch generates a lot of tension on the neck, and should be monitored regularly for the possible need of an adjustment that is ignored may develop permanent problems. (See page 26) Please Note: Warping of the neck caused by the neglect of truss rod adjustments to counteract this tension.
A guitar in need of necessary adjustments will not be covered under the Fender warranty. 20 Set-up A 12-string tuned at standard pitch generates a lot of tension on the neck, and should be monitored regularly for the possible need of an adjustment that is ignored may develop permanent problems. (See page 26) Please Note: Warping of the neck caused by the neglect of truss rod adjustments to counteract this tension.
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... pitch before the next one at a time, instead of all interact with the metals in neck tension. Otherwise, the rapid stretching may cause the string to pitch slowly. While there is removed. Body oils, acids and salts from old age before every performance. If you are an average player, ...playing several times a week, we suggest that you remove and replace each string one is no set of the materials. When changing strings, we recommend that you change the strings at once. When tuning a brand new string, always bring it up to break. 21 This will not hold pitch, and simply...
... pitch before the next one at a time, instead of all interact with the metals in neck tension. Otherwise, the rapid stretching may cause the string to pitch slowly. While there is removed. Body oils, acids and salts from old age before every performance. If you are an average player, ...playing several times a week, we suggest that you remove and replace each string one is no set of the materials. When changing strings, we recommend that you change the strings at once. When tuning a brand new string, always bring it up to break. 21 This will not hold pitch, and simply...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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illustration 5 22 illustration 4 Set-up Stringing Flat-Top, Steel String Acoustic Guitars: Fender flat-top acoustics have a surface mounted pin style bridge with holes and bridge pins to the bridges of acoustic flat-top and classical guitars. Re-Stringing Your Guitar The procedure for re-stringing flat-top acoustic guitars and basses is quite similar in...
illustration 5 22 illustration 4 Set-up Stringing Flat-Top, Steel String Acoustic Guitars: Fender flat-top acoustics have a surface mounted pin style bridge with holes and bridge pins to the bridges of acoustic flat-top and classical guitars. Re-Stringing Your Guitar The procedure for re-stringing flat-top acoustic guitars and basses is quite similar in...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... back and through the loop you tuning frustrations down the road. Pull the string taught so that the pressure of the strings is stabilized this will prevent slipping and save you just made, (Figure 8). Set-up Stringing Classical/Nylon String Guitars: Fender classical guitars have a surface illustration 6 mounted bridge through the hole in the post...
... back and through the loop you tuning frustrations down the road. Pull the string taught so that the pressure of the strings is stabilized this will prevent slipping and save you just made, (Figure 8). Set-up Stringing Classical/Nylon String Guitars: Fender classical guitars have a surface illustration 6 mounted bridge through the hole in the post...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... over the nut towards the headstock and feed it through the hole in the tuning machine capstan, (Figure 9) Bring the string back and over the capstan, loop it under itself, and pull it so that it . Continue winding to form a neat coil with your right hand, ... remove the slack in toward the end of the coil. bridge. Set-up gently at the inside of the headstock, (Figure 10). Finally, tune the string to stretch it is stabilized. Do not overlap the winds. Pull up illustration 8 illustration 9 illustration 10 24 Retune, and repeat, until unwanted slack is eliminated...
... over the nut towards the headstock and feed it through the hole in the tuning machine capstan, (Figure 9) Bring the string back and over the capstan, loop it under itself, and pull it so that it . Continue winding to form a neat coil with your right hand, ... remove the slack in toward the end of the coil. bridge. Set-up gently at the inside of the headstock, (Figure 10). Finally, tune the string to stretch it is stabilized. Do not overlap the winds. Pull up illustration 8 illustration 9 illustration 10 24 Retune, and repeat, until unwanted slack is eliminated...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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Premature cutting may cause the string to pitch. Please Note: Never cut a string to length before putting it on " strings (see Figures 9 and 10). pull the string up To string a classical/nylon string guitar with "ball-end" classical strings, simply feed the string through the appropriate hole in the bridge; Install the string first, and then clip the excess near the post/capstan. 25 Set-up over the nut towards the headstock, then wind the string onto the tuning machine capstan using the same instructions for "tie-on your guitar and tuning it to unwrap and become useless.
Premature cutting may cause the string to pitch. Please Note: Never cut a string to length before putting it on " strings (see Figures 9 and 10). pull the string up To string a classical/nylon string guitar with "ball-end" classical strings, simply feed the string through the appropriate hole in the bridge; Install the string first, and then clip the excess near the post/capstan. 25 Set-up over the nut towards the headstock, then wind the string onto the tuning machine capstan using the same instructions for "tie-on your guitar and tuning it to unwrap and become useless.
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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...that counteracts this force, strengthens the neck and insures straightness. illustration 11 illustration 12 26 Environmental conditions like temperature and humidity may not have a truss rod depending on the guitar neck. Fender acoustic guitars have an adjustable truss rod, running the length of the neck that... is too tight will result in a concave neck bow and high playing action, (see illustration 12) Note: Nylon string Classical and Flamenco guitars may or ...
...that counteracts this force, strengthens the neck and insures straightness. illustration 11 illustration 12 26 Environmental conditions like temperature and humidity may not have a truss rod depending on the guitar neck. Fender acoustic guitars have an adjustable truss rod, running the length of the neck that... is too tight will result in a concave neck bow and high playing action, (see illustration 12) Note: Nylon string Classical and Flamenco guitars may or ...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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...nut by turning it clockwise. If the neck is humped or has a convex bow (See illustration 12 ), loosen the truss rod nut by turning it counter clockwise. If you have any doubts in ...time, allow time for the wood to be routine maintenance and will not be covered under the Fender warranty. illustration 13 27 Be careful not to pitch during this adjustment correctly, take your guitar ...require adjustment, insert the appropriate a hex truss rod adjustment wrench through the strings and the sound hole. (See illustration 13). Note: The guitar should remain tuned to over...
...nut by turning it clockwise. If the neck is humped or has a convex bow (See illustration 12 ), loosen the truss rod nut by turning it counter clockwise. If you have any doubts in ...time, allow time for the wood to be routine maintenance and will not be covered under the Fender warranty. illustration 13 27 Be careful not to pitch during this adjustment correctly, take your guitar ...require adjustment, insert the appropriate a hex truss rod adjustment wrench through the strings and the sound hole. (See illustration 13). Note: The guitar should remain tuned to over...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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...depending on your technique or style of play , and low action may require fewer adjustments in the environment. Set-up Adjustment of Action String height and tension typically determine the ease with adjustable saddles that they use for winter and summer playing. To raise the action, the saddle... must be covered under the Fender warranty. Most electric guitars have separate saddles in different heights that allow you live, and in response to natural climatic changes in its ...
...depending on your technique or style of play , and low action may require fewer adjustments in the environment. Set-up Adjustment of Action String height and tension typically determine the ease with adjustable saddles that they use for winter and summer playing. To raise the action, the saddle... must be covered under the Fender warranty. Most electric guitars have separate saddles in different heights that allow you live, and in response to natural climatic changes in its ...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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...guitar may result in the battery drops below a certain threshold, the quality of the sound will become degraded and there will be covered under string tension will experience and demonstrate the effects of constant tension on the neck, and this may have a spare battery in your guitar for ...a neck reset that damage does not occur in an acoustic instrument under the Fender warranty, and should , for a neck reset. Please Note: The need for some reason, leak. Neck Resets The strings exert a tremendous amount of the wood continually rages. As we all know, steel is ...
...guitar may result in the battery drops below a certain threshold, the quality of the sound will become degraded and there will be covered under string tension will experience and demonstrate the effects of constant tension on the neck, and this may have a spare battery in your guitar for ...a neck reset that damage does not occur in an acoustic instrument under the Fender warranty, and should , for a neck reset. Please Note: The need for some reason, leak. Neck Resets The strings exert a tremendous amount of the wood continually rages. As we all know, steel is ...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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...material and craftsmanship, and deserve only the best in temperature and pressure. When traveling by air, your hygrometer and humidifier so that you purchase a Fender factory guitar case that the tension is reduced from the top and neck of the instrument. Please contact your guitar in a hard shell case ...at all of the strings about a whole step, so that has been designed and fitted exclusively for most acoustic guitar models. To help prevent possible damage, de-tune ...
...material and craftsmanship, and deserve only the best in temperature and pressure. When traveling by air, your hygrometer and humidifier so that you purchase a Fender factory guitar case that the tension is reduced from the top and neck of the instrument. Please contact your guitar in a hard shell case ...at all of the strings about a whole step, so that has been designed and fitted exclusively for most acoustic guitar models. To help prevent possible damage, de-tune ...