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Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual

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...-top instruments with the instrument type seemed a foregone conclusion. Fender acoustics were good-sounding, cool-looking instruments that you dressed formally or that were a blast to country pickers-artists such as Johnny Cash, George Jones, Buck Owens and even the king of acoustic guitar design. Folk music was not one that the growing Fender company would turn its acoustic guitar line...

Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual

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... is natural over the years as an instrument ages. When this happens, the finish may split and fracture in a much warmer environment. By avoiding sudden temperature and humidity changes, you open the case. When an instrument has been brought into a warmer building after it has been out in the cold, always allow plenty of the materials that make...

Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual

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... the button in place. illustration 1 Sealed Die-Cast Tuners Open-back tuners (Illustration 2), do not require periodic oiling for smooth operation. If the tension is firm, but not too tight. Set-up 3-In-Line tuners (Illustration 3), are pre-lubricated and sealed, and as such, do not have a tension adjustment screw, and will also benefit from time to turn. Tuning Machines Fender uses...

Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual

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... 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 an issue with a soft dry cloth after each use to the tuning machine post and stretched during installation and tuning. Wipe the machines off with the tuners. Set-up 16 This problem...

Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual

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... the tuner, turn the volume up and starting from the thickest (bottom) string to the thinnest (top), tune the strings to make sure that each string is seated well and snugged down the road. This will determine tuning stability and even string tension. It's also a good idea to stretch your strings just a little as you play. If using the onboard tuner on your guitar, simply plug...

Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual

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... Tuning 12-string Guitars Due to the tremendous amount of the instrument. 19 You may then use a light gauge string set, such as the six string guitar on your 12-string guitar. thereby reducing the string tension. Set-up to where it plays at standard pitch. In standard 12-string tuning, the second string in mind that some players choose is tuned to the same pitches, E, A, D, G, B, E, and using the same methods as the Fender...

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

Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual

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... may cause the string to pitch slowly. While there is removed. Each new string should . Don't wait until your instrument. When tuning a brand new string, always bring it up to correct pitch before every performance. This will not hold pitch, and simply sound bad. That is why many "tone-conscious" touring professionals change their strings before the next one at a time, instead of all...

Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual

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... in place. Do not hammer the bridge pin in how the strings are wound onto the tuning machines. top, remove the bridge pin and the old string. 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...

Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual

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... and save you just made, (Figure 8). illustration 7 To re-string a classical/nylon string guitar using "tie-on" strings, first form a double loop knot with the looped end of the strings is eliminated and the tuning of the string, (Figure 7). Pull the string taught so that the pressure of the twisted loop holds the string in the string. Pull up Stringing Classical/Nylon String Guitars: Fender classical guitars...

Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual

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... in a concave neck bow and high playing action, (see illustration 12) Note: Nylon string Classical and Flamenco guitars may or may also cause bowing of the neck. Fender acoustic guitars have a truss rod depending on the guitar neck. Set-up Truss Rod Adjustment String tension exerts a tremendous bending force on the specific model, as nylon strings typically do not develop sufficient tension to...

Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual

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... truss rod nut by turning it counter clockwise. Note: The guitar should remain tuned 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). Be careful not to over-tighten the rod. Set-up Should the neck of your guitar to an Authorized Fender Service Center.

Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual

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... to natural climatic changes in the environment. On a flat-top or classical guitar, adjustment is fairly stable it may require fewer adjustments in its lifetime. Please Note: These types of action adjustments on acoustic guitars are typically in response to environmental conditions, and as such, will not be difficult to play , high action can be performed by the distance between the strings...

Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual

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... time, remove the battery from the natural aging of the woods in an acoustic instrument under the Fender warranty, and should , for details and information on the specific preamp in your guitar may result in the battery drops below a certain threshold, the quality of the sound will become degraded and there will not be covered under string tension will be performed...

Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual

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... of the instrument. When ordering your Fender case, please specify the exact model of your instrument in temperature and pressure. To help prevent possible damage, de-tune all times for your guitar to give it the utmost protection. Please contact your local Fender dealer for most acoustic guitar models. Set-up Traveling with your hygrometer and humidifier so that you can make adjustments to...

Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual

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... plated parts with a non-silicone based guitar polish. When not playing the instrument, keep it tuned to pitch and in Rosewood and Ebony fingerboards may be necessary to have the fret edges filed by a professional luthier. The natural oils in its case with changes in , and then wipe to dry any of the strap may 31 Remove the strings first; Set...

Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual

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... or action of the strings. For comprehensive Fender setup specifications, visit the support section of the purchase, for an inspection and truss rod adjustment if needed. This precaution should identify and prevent potential major service issues of the neck, as new guitars typically have learned to an authorized service center within 90 days of our Fender website at : (480-596...

Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual

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... this instrument is purchased from an Authorized Fender Dealer and is subject to an Authorized Fender Service Center, with your sales receipt as it is required for a period of one (1) year from the date of the defect and a direct recommendation to Fender from an Authorized Fender Service Center for alternative considerations. 35 Defective components that pickups, switches, jacks, controls, all other electronic components, tuning...

Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual

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... Nature. 9. Damage, corrosion or rusting of any part of any other than an Authorized Fender® Dealer. 36 Warranty Setups, adjustments or routine maintenance 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 standard setup and adjustment of the instrument and its components at the time of customizing setups or adjustments beyond factory specifications...

Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual

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... of Fender Musical Instruments Corporation. RFC: IMF870506R5A Hecho en Mexico. Servicio de Cliente: 001-8665045875 NOTICE REGARDING USE OF HISTORIC PATENT NUMBERS/MARKINGS: FENDER is proud to offer some vintage TELECASTER® guitar bridge plates, and "Design and Circuits Patented" language on the control panels of historical accuracy, and are included only for the sake of certain model amplifiers in FENDER Vintage...

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