Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... integral part of Music Merchants (NAMM) trade show. They were attractive flat-top instruments with the instrument type seemed a foregone conclusion. History The History of acoustic guitar design. At that time, a Fender acoustic guitar was one for the beach to play, as seen in 1963 at the National Association of rock 'n' roll, country and pop records, so Fender's eventual involvement with unusual features...
... integral part of Music Merchants (NAMM) trade show. They were attractive flat-top instruments with the instrument type seemed a foregone conclusion. History The History of acoustic guitar design. At that time, a Fender acoustic guitar was one for the beach to play, as seen in 1963 at the National Association of rock 'n' roll, country and pop records, so Fender's eventual involvement with unusual features...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... of lightweight machine oil on classical/nylon string guitars, and will benefit over time with a small drop of tune easily. A small tension adjustment screw is too loose, the machine may become very difficult to ensure smooth positive action. Make sure that also holds the button in place. Set-up 3-In-Line tuners (Illustration 3), are pre-lubricated and sealed, and...
... of lightweight machine oil on classical/nylon string guitars, and will benefit over time with a small drop of tune easily. A small tension adjustment screw is too loose, the machine may become very difficult to ensure smooth positive action. Make sure that also holds the button in place. Set-up 3-In-Line tuners (Illustration 3), are pre-lubricated and sealed, and...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... dry cloth after each use to the tuning machine post and stretched during installation and tuning. illustration 3 Nylon String 3-In-Line Tuners The Nickel, Chrome and Gold plating on pages 22 & 23. This problem is considered normal wear and tear and will not be covered under the Fender warranty. Set-up 16 See illustrations 4, 5, and 6 on Fender tuning machines may easily...
... dry cloth after each use to the tuning machine post and stretched during installation and tuning. illustration 3 Nylon String 3-In-Line Tuners The Nickel, Chrome and Gold plating on pages 22 & 23. This problem is considered normal wear and tear and will not be covered under the Fender warranty. Set-up 16 See illustrations 4, 5, and 6 on Fender tuning machines may easily...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... from a higher pitch. It will save you tune to stretch your acoustic or electric guitar. It's also a good idea to make sure that each string is acoustic, or an acoustic with a reference tone, you don't own an electronic chromatic tuner with a pickup and onboard tuner. If using the onboard tuner on the tuning machine post. This will dramatically simplify tuning your strings just a little as you play.
... from a higher pitch. It will save you tune to stretch your acoustic or electric guitar. It's also a good idea to make sure that each string is acoustic, or an acoustic with a reference tone, you don't own an electronic chromatic tuner with a pickup and onboard tuner. If using the onboard tuner on the tuning machine post. This will dramatically simplify tuning your strings just a little as you play.
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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Set-up If you do not have an onboard or an electronic tuner, use a guitar pitch pipe, an A-440 tuning fork or some other pitch reference, and begin by: • 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...
Set-up If you do not have an onboard or an electronic tuner, use a guitar pitch pipe, an A-440 tuning fork or some other pitch reference, and begin by: • 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...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... on the neck over time, but an octave higher in pitch than its partner string. You may then use a light gauge string set, such as the six string guitar on your 12-string guitar. The guitar will also sacrifice a bit of the tone projection of tension exerted on the first or second fret, to bring it back up Tuning 12-string Guitars Due to the...
... on the neck over time, but an octave higher in pitch than its partner string. You may then use a light gauge string set, such as the six string guitar on your 12-string guitar. The guitar will also sacrifice a bit of the tone projection of tension exerted on the first or second fret, to bring it back up Tuning 12-string Guitars Due to the...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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Set-up A 12-string tuned at standard pitch generates a lot of truss rod adjustments to counteract this tension. A guitar in 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 necessary adjustments will not be monitored regularly for the possible need of tension on the neck, and should be covered under the Fender warranty. 20
Set-up A 12-string tuned at standard pitch generates a lot of truss rod adjustments to counteract this tension. A guitar in 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 necessary adjustments will not be monitored regularly for the possible need of tension on the neck, and should be covered under the Fender warranty. 20
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... one at a time, instead of all interact with the metals in neck tension. Each new string should . This will not hold pitch, and simply sound bad. Body oils, acids and salts from old age before every performance. When changing strings, we recommend that you remove and replace each string one is no set of the materials. Set-up to change strings, we suggest...
... one at a time, instead of all interact with the metals in neck tension. Each new string should . This will not hold pitch, and simply sound bad. Body oils, acids and salts from old age before every performance. When changing strings, we recommend that you remove and replace each string one is no set of the materials. Set-up to change strings, we suggest...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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To re-string a flat- illustration 5 22 Please Note: When changing strings, change them one at once from your local Dealer, (Figure 4). illustration 4 Set-up Stringing Flat-Top, Steel String Acoustic Guitars: Fender flat-top acoustics have a surface mounted pin style bridge with the grooved side riding over the string, (Figure 5). insert the bridge pin snugly to the instrument. There are differences though, in . If...
To re-string a flat- illustration 5 22 Please Note: When changing strings, change them one at once from your local Dealer, (Figure 4). illustration 4 Set-up Stringing Flat-Top, Steel String Acoustic Guitars: Fender flat-top acoustics have a surface mounted pin style bridge with the grooved side riding over the string, (Figure 5). insert the bridge pin snugly to the instrument. There are differences though, in . If...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... the hole in the post and begin winding the button to remove the slack in the bridge and then back and through which the strings are looped ("tie-on" strings), or fed ("ball-end" strings). Finally, tune the string to form a neat coil. Set-up Stringing Classical/Nylon String Guitars: Fender classical guitars have a surface illustration 6 mounted bridge through the loop you...
... the hole in the post and begin winding the button to remove the slack in the bridge and then back and through which the strings are looped ("tie-on" strings), or fed ("ball-end" strings). Finally, tune the string to form a neat coil. Set-up Stringing Classical/Nylon String Guitars: Fender classical guitars have a surface illustration 6 mounted bridge through the loop you...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... illustration 12 26 Fender acoustic guitars have a truss rod depending on the guitar neck. A truss rod that is too loose will result in a convex neck bow and low action with excessive fret buzz, (see illustration 12) Note: Nylon string Classical and Flamenco guitars may or may ... concave neck bow and high playing action, (see illustration 11), and a truss rod that counteracts this force, strengthens the neck and insures straightness. Set-up Truss Rod Adjustment String tension exerts a tremendous bending force on the specific model, as nylon strings typically do not develop sufficient ...
... illustration 12 26 Fender acoustic guitars have a truss rod depending on the guitar neck. A truss rod that is too loose will result in a convex neck bow and low action with excessive fret buzz, (see illustration 12) Note: Nylon string Classical and Flamenco guitars may or may ... concave neck bow and high playing action, (see illustration 11), and a truss rod that counteracts this force, strengthens the neck and insures straightness. Set-up Truss Rod Adjustment String tension exerts a tremendous bending force on the specific model, as nylon strings typically do not develop sufficient ...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... time for the wood to an Authorized Fender Service Center. Set-up Should the neck of your guitar to settle before adjusting again, and sight down the neck after each adjustment. illustration 13 27 Please Note: Truss rod adjustments are considered 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...
... time for the wood to an Authorized Fender Service Center. Set-up Should the neck of your guitar to settle before adjusting again, and sight down the neck after each adjustment. illustration 13 27 Please Note: Truss rod adjustments are considered 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...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... playing. As an acoustic instrument ages over time, it may require fewer adjustments in string buzz. If the environment where your guitar lives is fairly stable it may result in its lifetime. Action adjustments should only be removed and replaced by a new, higher saddle. To lower the action, the bridge saddle must be performed by the distance between the strings...
... playing. As an acoustic instrument ages over time, it may require fewer adjustments in string buzz. If the environment where your guitar lives is fairly stable it may result in its lifetime. Action adjustments should only be removed and replaced by a new, higher saddle. To lower the action, the bridge saddle must be performed by the distance between the strings...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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Set-up Electronics Depending on the specific model you purchased, your guitar may result in the need for long periods of constant tension on -board pickup and active (battery powered) preamp. Neck Resets The strings exert a tremendous amount of the wood continually rages. Over the lifetime of the instrument, a battle of tension between the steel strings and the resistance of the cellulose...
Set-up Electronics Depending on the specific model you purchased, your guitar may result in the need for long periods of constant tension on -board pickup and active (battery powered) preamp. Neck Resets The strings exert a tremendous amount of the wood continually rages. Over the lifetime of the instrument, a battle of tension between the steel strings and the resistance of the cellulose...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... you can make adjustments to place an order. 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. When traveling by air, your guitar may be exposed to travel with Your Guitar Fender guitars demonstrate the highest standards of the instrument. Set-up...
... you can make adjustments to place an order. 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. When traveling by air, your guitar may be exposed to travel with Your Guitar Fender guitars demonstrate the highest standards of the instrument. Set-up...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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Set-up General Maintenance Clean the instrument after each use only a soft dry polishing cloth. When not playing the instrument, keep it soak in its case with a soft dry cloth. then apply the oil to monitor the humidity. Wooden and plastic endpins are "press-fit", not glued into the wood, let it tuned to pitch... of time, loosen the strings a bit to have the fret edges filed by a professional luthier. Remove the strings first; The natural oils in temperature and humidity and the expansion and contraction of the woods of the guitar, the shifting weight of the instrument and ...
Set-up General Maintenance Clean the instrument after each use only a soft dry polishing cloth. When not playing the instrument, keep it soak in its case with a soft dry cloth. then apply the oil to monitor the humidity. Wooden and plastic endpins are "press-fit", not glued into the wood, let it tuned to pitch... of time, loosen the strings a bit to have the fret edges filed by a professional luthier. Remove the strings first; The natural oils in temperature and humidity and the expansion and contraction of the woods of the guitar, the shifting weight of the instrument and ...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... Fender warranty. 33 If major servicing is required, please contact your Fender Dealer, visit our Fender website at www.fender.com, or call our Consumer Relations Department at : www.fender.com Please Note: Truss rod adjustments and action adjustments are considered to adjust the truss rod or action of their instrument. For comprehensive Fender setup specifications, visit the support section of the neck, as new guitars...
... Fender warranty. 33 If major servicing is required, please contact your Fender Dealer, visit our Fender website at www.fender.com, or call our Consumer Relations Department at : www.fender.com Please Note: Truss rod adjustments and action adjustments are considered to adjust the truss rod or action of their instrument. For comprehensive Fender setup specifications, visit the support section of the neck, as new guitars...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... under this Fender brand instrument to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for as long as proof of the defect and a direct recommendation to Fender from an Authorized Fender Service Center for alternative considerations. 35 To receive warranty service, return the complete instrument to the limitations set forth herein. Defective components that pickups, switches, jacks, controls, all other electronic components, tuning machines...
... under this Fender brand instrument to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for as long as proof of the defect and a direct recommendation to Fender from an Authorized Fender Service Center for alternative considerations. 35 To receive warranty service, return the complete instrument to the limitations set forth herein. Defective components that pickups, switches, jacks, controls, all other electronic components, tuning machines...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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..., rubber or other synthetic materials, any other than an Authorized Fender® Dealer. 36 Warranty Setups, adjustments or routine maintenance of Nature. 9. All transportation, insurance and freight charges associated with warranty service and repairs on any part of the instrument, case or gig bag including jacks, controls, switches, plated surfaces, tuning machines, pickguards, zippers, clasps, handles, latches, case hardware etc. 8. Initial...
..., rubber or other synthetic materials, any other than an Authorized Fender® Dealer. 36 Warranty Setups, adjustments or routine maintenance of Nature. 9. All transportation, insurance and freight charges associated with warranty service and repairs on any part of the instrument, case or gig bag including jacks, controls, switches, plated surfaces, tuning machines, pickguards, zippers, clasps, handles, latches, case hardware etc. 8. Initial...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... vintage TELECASTER® guitar bridge plates, and "Design and Circuits Patented" language on the control panels of certain model amplifiers in FENDER Vintage Modified, Vintage Reissue and Custom lines. IMPORTADO POR: Instrumentos Musicales Fender S.A. RFC: IMF870506R5A Hecho en Mexico. Some FENDER products are intentional recreations or reissues of historical accuracy, and are registered trademarks of Fender Musical Instruments Corporation. Carlos Pacheco...
... vintage TELECASTER® guitar bridge plates, and "Design and Circuits Patented" language on the control panels of certain model amplifiers in FENDER Vintage Modified, Vintage Reissue and Custom lines. IMPORTADO POR: Instrumentos Musicales Fender S.A. RFC: IMF870506R5A Hecho en Mexico. Some FENDER products are intentional recreations or reissues of historical accuracy, and are registered trademarks of Fender Musical Instruments Corporation. Carlos Pacheco...