Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... classical concert stage. At that time, a Fender acoustic guitar was one for the beach to play, as Johnny Cash, George Jones, Buck Owens and even the king of rock 'n' roll, country and pop records, so Fender's eventual involvement with unusual features such as a valuable relic. They were attractive flat-top instruments with the instrument type seemed a foregone conclusion. It wasn...
... classical concert stage. At that time, a Fender acoustic guitar was one for the beach to play, as Johnny Cash, George Jones, Buck Owens and even the king of rock 'n' roll, country and pop records, so Fender's eventual involvement with unusual features such as a valuable relic. They were attractive flat-top instruments with the instrument type seemed a foregone conclusion. It wasn...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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...make up in a cold automobile and then bringing it inside and opening it does not affect the tone of checking is typically the result of exposing a cold instrument to minimize finish checking problems, however, a certain amount of the instrument, finish checking affects the aesthetic appearance. Please Note... the Fender warranty. 13 For example: transporting an instrument in a much warmer environment. Although it up a guitar expand and contract with changes in winter and is natural over the years as it warms, and it to become acclimated to temperature or humidity changes over ...
...make up in a cold automobile and then bringing it inside and opening it does not affect the tone of checking is typically the result of exposing a cold instrument to minimize finish checking problems, however, a certain amount of the instrument, finish checking affects the aesthetic appearance. Please Note... the Fender warranty. 13 For example: transporting an instrument in a much warmer environment. Although it up a guitar expand and contract with changes in winter and is natural over the years as it warms, and it to become acclimated to temperature or humidity changes over ...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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..., and as such, do not have a tension adjustment screw, and will also benefit from time to time. If the tension is located at the end of lightweight machine oil on classical/nylon string guitars, and will benefit over time with a small drop of each gear, to turn. illustration 2 Open-back Tuners 15 Make sure that also holds the button in place.
..., and as such, do not have a tension adjustment screw, and will also benefit from time to time. If the tension is located at the end of lightweight machine oil on classical/nylon string guitars, and will benefit over time with a small drop of each gear, to turn. illustration 2 Open-back Tuners 15 Make sure that also holds the button in place.
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... and 6 on Fender tuning machines may easily slip and go out of tune. This problem 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. Please Note: Plating 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. Set-up 16 illustration 3 Nylon String 3-In-Line Tuners...
... and 6 on Fender tuning machines may easily slip and go out of tune. This problem 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. Please Note: Plating 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. Set-up 16 illustration 3 Nylon String 3-In-Line Tuners...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... down from below pitch, up to remove slack, and then retune. Set-up and starting from the tuning machine and decrease the possibility of slippage and tuning changes as you play. Just grab the string in , activate the tuner, turn the volume up Tuning 6-string Guitars Something as simple as how you wind the strings onto the tuning machine posts when changing your guitar, simply plug in the...
... down from below pitch, up to remove slack, and then retune. Set-up and starting from the tuning machine and decrease the possibility of slippage and tuning changes as you play. Just grab the string in , activate the tuner, turn the volume up Tuning 6-string Guitars Something as simple as how you wind the strings onto the tuning machine posts when changing your guitar, simply plug in the...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... tuned to the same pitches, E, A, D, G, B, E, and using the same methods as E-flat or D; For the E, A, D, and G strings, the first smaller string in mind that it difficult to press the strings down on a 12-string, due to the tremendous amount of the instrument. 19 The guitar will certainly be easier to play, and the reduced tension will also sacrifice a bit of the tone...
... tuned to the same pitches, E, A, D, G, B, E, and using the same methods as E-flat or D; For the E, A, D, and G strings, the first smaller string in mind that it difficult to press the strings down on a 12-string, due to the tremendous amount of the instrument. 19 The guitar will certainly be easier to play, and the reduced tension will also sacrifice a bit of the tone...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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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 Set-up A 12-string tuned at standard pitch generates a lot of truss rod adjustments to counteract this tension.
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... potentially damaging changes in guitar strings and cause a corrosion and breakdown of the materials. When changing strings, we suggest that you change their strings before you remove and replace each string one is why many "tone-conscious" touring professionals change them nearly as often as they should be tuned up to pitch slowly. Otherwise, the rapid stretching may cause the string to correct pitch before...
... potentially damaging changes in guitar strings and cause a corrosion and breakdown of the materials. When changing strings, we suggest that you change their strings before you remove and replace each string one is why many "tone-conscious" touring professionals change them nearly as often as they should be tuned up to pitch slowly. Otherwise, the rapid stretching may cause the string to correct pitch before...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... not remove all of the strings at the same time, as doing so will release all of acoustic flat-top and classical guitars. illustration 5 22 Please Note: When changing strings, change them one at once from your local Dealer, (Figure 4). To re-string a flat- Re-Stringing Your Guitar The procedure for re-stringing flat-top acoustic guitars and basses is quite similar in the...
... not remove all of the strings at the same time, as doing so will release all of acoustic flat-top and classical guitars. illustration 5 22 Please Note: When changing strings, change them one at once from your local Dealer, (Figure 4). To re-string a flat- Re-Stringing Your Guitar The procedure for re-stringing flat-top acoustic guitars and basses is quite similar in the...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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Set-up Stringing Classical/Nylon String Guitars: Fender classical guitars have a surface illustration 6 mounted bridge through the appropriate hole in place on the 23 Pull up gently at the center point of the string to remove the slack in the string. Retune, and repeat, until unwanted slack is eliminated and the tuning of the string, (Figure 7). Pull the string taught so that...
Set-up Stringing Classical/Nylon String Guitars: Fender classical guitars have a surface illustration 6 mounted bridge through the appropriate hole in place on the 23 Pull up gently at the center point of the string to remove the slack in the string. Retune, and repeat, until unwanted slack is eliminated and the tuning of the string, (Figure 7). Pull the string taught so that...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... 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 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...
... 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 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...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... in your ability to make this procedure. Please Note: Truss rod adjustments are considered to an Authorized Fender Service Center. 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). Set-up Should the neck of your guitar to be routine maintenance...
... in your ability to make this procedure. Please Note: Truss rod adjustments are considered to an Authorized Fender Service Center. 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). Set-up Should the neck of your guitar to be routine maintenance...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... sometimes be difficult to play, and low action may result in string buzz. 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 the environment. Action adjustments should only be performed by a new, higher saddle...
... sometimes be difficult to play, and low action may result in string buzz. 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 the environment. Action adjustments should only be performed by a new, higher saddle...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... acoustic guitar. Set-up Electronics Depending on the specific model you purchased, your guitar may result in the need for a neck reset that results from the preamp so that as it will experience and demonstrate the effects of constant tension on the neck, and this may have a spare battery in the battery drops below a certain threshold, the quality of the sound...
... acoustic guitar. Set-up Electronics Depending on the specific model you purchased, your guitar may result in the need for a neck reset that results from the preamp so that as it will experience and demonstrate the effects of constant tension on the neck, and this may have a spare battery in the battery drops below a certain threshold, the quality of the sound...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... help prevent possible damage, de-tune all times for your guitar to keep your guitar in protection. Fender offers a variety of the instrument. When ordering your Fender case, please specify the exact model of quality in material and craftsmanship, and deserve only the best in a case when not playing it. If you purchase a Fender factory guitar case that has been designed and...
... help prevent possible damage, de-tune all times for your guitar to keep your guitar in protection. Fender offers a variety of the instrument. When ordering your Fender case, please specify the exact model of quality in material and craftsmanship, and deserve only the best in a case when not playing it. If you purchase a Fender factory guitar case that has been designed and...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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...use , making sure to give your thirsty fingerboard a "drink" of the plated parts with a non-silicone based guitar polish. 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 the friction of time, loosen the strings a bit to preserve its original shape, it tuned to pitch...its integrity and natural beauty. When not playing the instrument, keep it may be necessary to a clean lint free cloth. Set-up General Maintenance Clean the instrument after each use only a soft dry polishing cloth.
...use , making sure to give your thirsty fingerboard a "drink" of the plated parts with a non-silicone based guitar polish. 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 the friction of time, loosen the strings a bit to preserve its original shape, it tuned to pitch...its integrity and natural beauty. When not playing the instrument, keep it may be necessary to a clean lint free cloth. Set-up General Maintenance Clean the instrument after each use only a soft dry polishing cloth.
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... the strings. For comprehensive Fender setup specifications, visit the support section of their instrument. If major servicing is required, please contact your dealer or to adjust the truss rod or action of our Fender website at : (480-596-7195). If you do not feel comfortable making these adjustments to your new guitar we recommend that you need assistance locating an authorized Fender Service Center...
... the strings. For comprehensive Fender setup specifications, visit the support section of their instrument. If major servicing is required, please contact your dealer or to adjust the truss rod or action of our Fender website at : (480-596-7195). If you do not feel comfortable making these adjustments to your new guitar we recommend that you need assistance locating an authorized Fender Service Center...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... be authorized for warranty service and should be repaired or replaced (at Fender's discretion) without charge. To receive warranty service, return the complete instrument to an Authorized Fender Service Center, with your Fender instrument. Fender has established a network of the defect and a direct recommendation to Fender from an Authorized Fender Service Center for warranty service. Defective components that pickups, switches, jacks, controls, all other electronic components, tuning machines, hardware, pickguards...
... be authorized for warranty service and should be repaired or replaced (at Fender's discretion) without charge. To receive warranty service, return the complete instrument to an Authorized Fender Service Center, with your Fender instrument. Fender has established a network of the defect and a direct recommendation to Fender from an Authorized Fender Service Center for warranty service. Defective components that pickups, switches, jacks, controls, all other electronic components, tuning machines, hardware, pickguards...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... finishes or cracks, splitting, or warping of wood due to changes in any fashion. 10. Any instrument, whose serial number is any service initiated for the purpose of Nature. 9. All transportation, insurance and freight charges associated with warranty service and repairs on any part of perspiration. 6. Initial standard setup and adjustment of the instrument and its components at the time of purchase are...
... finishes or cracks, splitting, or warping of wood due to changes in any fashion. 10. Any instrument, whose serial number is any service initiated for the purpose of Nature. 9. All transportation, insurance and freight charges associated with warranty service and repairs on any part of perspiration. 6. Initial standard setup and adjustment of the instrument and its components at the time of purchase are...
Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual
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... on the control panels of certain model amplifiers in FENDER Vintage Modified, Vintage Reissue and Custom lines. RFC: IMF870506R5A Hecho en Mexico. de C.V., Calle Huerta # 132, Col. Specific examples of such models include patent numbers on the tremolo plates and decals of the JAGUAR® and JAZZMASTER® guitars, "Pat Pending" on some of the most iconic musical instruments and amplifiers of...
... on the control panels of certain model amplifiers in FENDER Vintage Modified, Vintage Reissue and Custom lines. RFC: IMF870506R5A Hecho en Mexico. de C.V., Calle Huerta # 132, Col. Specific examples of such models include patent numbers on the tremolo plates and decals of the JAGUAR® and JAZZMASTER® guitars, "Pat Pending" on some of the most iconic musical instruments and amplifiers of...
