Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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..., it was actually harvested. Innovation continued in the 2000s with our rich heritage, Fender offers a comprehensive range of acoustic instruments for everyone from professionals to create many years before the wood was in 1966. and from nylon-string classical guitars to be a leader in acoustic guitar playing that harkens back to exotic...
..., it was actually harvested. Innovation continued in the 2000s with our rich heritage, Fender offers a comprehensive range of acoustic instruments for everyone from professionals to create many years before the wood was in 1966. and from nylon-string classical guitars to be a leader in acoustic guitar playing that harkens back to exotic...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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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 charts are always cool.
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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..., it can cause softening of the guitar. It also can cause the top and back, especially on flat-top and classical guitars, to shrink, making string action high and play difficult. 10 If the relative humidity is low and the moisture in the construction of the instrument which will compromise the..., (about 22.2 degrees C). Conversely, high humidity can cause shrinkage, splitting and cracking, no matter how long the wood may have been previously aged. making the string action low. Info The moisture content for wood and the relative humidity for air are measured quite differently.
..., it can cause softening of the guitar. It also can cause the top and back, especially on flat-top and classical guitars, to shrink, making string action high and play difficult. 10 If the relative humidity is low and the moisture in the construction of the instrument which will compromise the..., (about 22.2 degrees C). Conversely, high humidity can cause shrinkage, splitting and cracking, no matter how long the wood may have been previously aged. making the string action low. Info The moisture content for wood and the relative humidity for air are measured quite differently.
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... initially be alarming, if it is 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 Info Cracks in the Wood Cracks in the wood are typically caused by changes...
... initially be alarming, if it is 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 Info Cracks in the Wood Cracks in the wood are typically caused by changes...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... screw, and will benefit over time with a small drop of lightweight machine oil on classical/nylon string guitars, and will also benefit from time to ensure smooth positive action. illustration 2 Open-back Tuners 15 Tuning Machines Fender uses only the finest tuning machines. If the tension is firm, but not too tight.
... screw, and will benefit over time with a small drop of lightweight machine oil on classical/nylon string guitars, and will also benefit from time to ensure smooth positive action. illustration 2 Open-back Tuners 15 Tuning Machines Fender uses only the finest tuning machines. If the tension is firm, but not too tight.
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... not been secured properly to preserve their appearance and function. Check your string installation carefully and stretch the string during installation may become degraded from environmental humidity and the acids and oils in finger sweat over time, is commonly misdiagnosed as... 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. See illustrations 4, 5, and 6 on Fender tuning machines may easily slip and go out of tune. Please Note: Plating...
... not been secured properly to preserve their appearance and function. Check your string installation carefully and stretch the string during installation may become degraded from environmental humidity and the acids and oils in finger sweat over time, is commonly misdiagnosed as... 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. See illustrations 4, 5, and 6 on Fender tuning machines may easily slip and go out of tune. Please Note: Plating...
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...tuner on your guitar, simply plug in the middle, lightly tug it up and starting from the thickest (bottom) string to the thinnest (top), tune the strings to make sure that each string is acoustic, or an acoustic with a reference tone, you play. There are a couple of different methods for tuning... also a good idea to stretch your guitar is seated well and snugged down on whether your strings just a little as you tune to : E, A, D, G, B, E. 17 If your acoustic or electric guitar. Just grab the string in , activate the tuner, turn the volume up and down to purchase one. Always tune...
...tuner on your guitar, simply plug in the middle, lightly tug it up and starting from the thickest (bottom) string to the thinnest (top), tune the strings to make sure that each string is acoustic, or an acoustic with a reference tone, you play. There are a couple of different methods for tuning... also a good idea to stretch your guitar is seated well and snugged down on whether your strings just a little as you tune to : E, A, D, G, B, E. 17 If your acoustic or electric guitar. Just grab the string in , activate the tuner, turn the volume up and down to purchase one. Always tune...
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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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... each pair is tuned to the same pitches, E, A, D, G, B, E, and using the same methods as the Fender Phosphor Bronze (60-12 L) on the first or second fret, to bring it back up Tuning 12-string Guitars Due to the tremendous amount of the instrument. 19 Set-up to where it plays at standard... it difficult to play, and the reduced tension will also sacrifice a bit of the tone projection of tension exerted on the neck by the extra strings. Many players find it will put less stress on the neck over time, but an octave higher in unison, (exactly the same pitch), as E-flat...
... each pair is tuned to the same pitches, E, A, D, G, B, E, and using the same methods as the Fender Phosphor Bronze (60-12 L) on the first or second fret, to bring it back up Tuning 12-string Guitars Due to the tremendous amount of the instrument. 19 Set-up to where it plays at standard... it difficult to play, and the reduced tension will also sacrifice a bit of the tone projection of tension exerted on the neck by the extra strings. Many players find it will put less stress on the neck over time, but an octave higher in unison, (exactly the same pitch), as E-flat...
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Set-up A 12-string tuned at standard pitch generates a lot of tension on the neck, and should be covered under the Fender warranty. 20 A guitar in need of necessary adjustments will not 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.
Set-up A 12-string tuned at standard pitch generates a lot of tension on the neck, and should be covered under the Fender warranty. 20 A guitar in need of necessary adjustments will not 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.
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... have found that most players do not change them . Body oils, acids and salts from old age before you change their strings before the next one at a time, instead of all interact with the metals in neck tension. If you are an average player, playing several ...times a week, we recommend that you remove and replace each string one is removed. When changing strings, we suggest that you change the strings at once. When tuning a brand new string, always bring it up to correct pitch before every performance. This will not hold pitch, and...
... have found that most players do not change them . Body oils, acids and salts from old age before you change their strings before the next one at a time, instead of all interact with the metals in neck tension. If you are an average player, playing several ...times a week, we recommend that you remove and replace each string one is removed. When changing strings, we suggest that you change the strings at once. When tuning a brand new string, always bring it up to correct pitch before every performance. This will not hold pitch, and...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... from the neck and body, which may want to purchase a combination string winder/ bridge pin puller 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 thumb... should secure it in place. Make sure that the strings are attached to the bridges of acoustic flat-top...
... from the neck and body, which may want to purchase a combination string winder/ bridge pin puller 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 thumb... should secure it in place. Make sure that the strings are attached to the bridges of acoustic flat-top...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... tuning machine post toward the tuning machine button, (Figure 6) Thread the string through the loop you tuning frustrations down the road. Pull up Stringing Classical/Nylon String Guitars: Fender classical guitars have a surface illustration 6 mounted bridge through which the strings are looped ("tie-on " strings, first form a double loop knot with the looped end of the...
... tuning machine post toward the tuning machine button, (Figure 6) Thread the string through the loop you tuning frustrations down the road. Pull up Stringing Classical/Nylon String Guitars: Fender classical guitars have a surface illustration 6 mounted bridge through which the strings are looped ("tie-on " strings, first form a double loop knot with the looped end of the...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... the tuning machine capstan, (Figure 9) Bring the string back and over the capstan, loop it under itself, and pull it so that it . Do not overlap ...place with the initial wrap at the center point of the coil. Pull up gently at the inside of the string to stretch it is stabilized. Pull the string up illustration 8 illustration 9 illustration 10 24 Continue winding to form a neat coil with your right hand, ..., and repeat, until unwanted slack is eliminated and the tuning of the headstock, (Figure 10). Finally, tune the string to remove the slack in toward the end of the...
... the tuning machine capstan, (Figure 9) Bring the string back and over the capstan, loop it under itself, and pull it so that it . Do not overlap ...place with the initial wrap at the center point of the coil. Pull up gently at the inside of the string to stretch it is stabilized. Pull the string up illustration 8 illustration 9 illustration 10 24 Continue winding to form a neat coil with your right hand, ..., and repeat, until unwanted slack is eliminated and the tuning of the headstock, (Figure 10). Finally, tune the string to remove the slack in toward the end of the...
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Install the string first, and then clip the excess near the post/capstan. 25 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; Premature cutting may cause the string to pitch. Please Note: Never cut a string to length before putting it to unwrap and become useless. 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 on " strings (see Figures 9 and 10).
Install the string first, and then clip the excess near the post/capstan. 25 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; Premature cutting may cause the string to pitch. Please Note: Never cut a string to length before putting it to unwrap and become useless. 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 on " strings (see Figures 9 and 10).
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...tension to cause potentially damaging flexion 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 also cause bowing of the neck that is too loose will result in a concave neck bow ... rod that counteracts this force, strengthens the neck and insures straightness. A truss rod that is too tight will result in the neck. Fender acoustic guitars have a truss rod depending on the guitar neck. illustration 11 illustration 12 26 Environmental conditions like temperature and humidity may not have...
...tension to cause potentially damaging flexion 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 also cause bowing of the neck that is too loose will result in a concave neck bow ... rod that counteracts this force, strengthens the neck and insures straightness. A truss rod that is too tight will result in the neck. Fender acoustic guitars have a truss rod depending on the guitar neck. illustration 11 illustration 12 26 Environmental conditions like temperature and humidity may not have...
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... tighten the truss rod nut by turning it clockwise. Be careful not to be routine maintenance and will not be covered under the Fender warranty. Please Note: Truss rod adjustments are considered to over-tighten the rod. Set-up Should the neck of your guitar to an Authorized... for the wood 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). If you have any doubts in your ability to make this procedure. Note: The guitar should remain...
... tighten the truss rod nut by turning it clockwise. Be careful not to be routine maintenance and will not be covered under the Fender warranty. Please Note: Truss rod adjustments are considered to over-tighten the rod. Set-up Should the neck of your guitar to an Authorized... for the wood 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). If you have any doubts in your ability to make this procedure. Note: The guitar should remain...
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To compensate for these seasonal variations, many professional acoustic guitarists have height adjustable bridges with which the strings can sometimes be covered under the Fender warranty. Action adjustments should only be depressed. Depending on your guitar lives is fairly stable it may... require multiple action adjustments. Most electric guitars have separate saddles in string buzz. The playing action of most acoustic ...
To compensate for these seasonal variations, many professional acoustic guitarists have height adjustable bridges with which the strings can sometimes be covered under the Fender warranty. Action adjustments should only be depressed. Depending on your guitar lives is fairly stable it may... require multiple action adjustments. Most electric guitars have separate saddles in string buzz. The playing action of most acoustic ...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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...event of the battery losing power. This natural result is very likely that damage does not occur in an acoustic instrument under string tension will not be covered under the Fender warranty, and should only be a loss of the woods in the compartment if the battery should, for some reason, leak....as it will be performed by an experienced and qualified repairman. 29 Over the lifetime of the instrument, a battle of tension between the steel strings and the resistance of the cellulose fiber of tension and pressure on the neck, and this may have a spare battery in your guitar may ...
...event of the battery losing power. This natural result is very likely that damage does not occur in an acoustic instrument under string tension will not be covered under the Fender warranty, and should only be a loss of the woods in the compartment if the battery should, for some reason, leak....as it will be performed by an experienced and qualified repairman. 29 Over the lifetime of the instrument, a battle of tension between the steel strings and the resistance of the cellulose fiber of tension and pressure on the neck, and this may have a spare battery in your guitar may ...
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...reduced from the top and neck of thumb to travel with Your Guitar Fender guitars demonstrate the highest standards of quality in material and craftsmanship, and deserve only the best in a hard shell case at all of the strings about a whole step, so that has been designed and fitted exclusively ...for your local Fender dealer for more information or to place an order. When ordering your Fender case, please specify the exact model of Standard and Deluxe cases for...
...reduced from the top and neck of thumb to travel with Your Guitar Fender guitars demonstrate the highest standards of quality in material and craftsmanship, and deserve only the best in a hard shell case at all of the strings about a whole step, so that has been designed and fitted exclusively ...for your local Fender dealer for more information or to place an order. When ordering your Fender case, please specify the exact model of Standard and Deluxe cases for...