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Summary of Contents for Guild 2014 Acoustic Guitar
- Page 1 Acoustic Guitar Owner’s Manual...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Thank You... Contents … for choosing a Guild acoustic guitar, an instrument that will give you many years of pleasure. Please When the Craft Matters take a few moments to read through Moisture Content and Humidity this booklet—in it you will find... - Page 3 Musician and instrument retailer Alfred pride in every feature of every guitar, Dronge (1911-1972) founded Guild in Guild and all its artisans are confident New York in 1952. The first guitars from that you’ll share this pride—in the his small workshop were handmade ownership of your new guitar.
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Page 4: Moisture Content And Humidity
Moisture Content F (21.1 C). The ideal humidity is about and Humidity 40 to 50 percent. In winter, the heating systems used in many homes can Because wood is organic and porous, drive temperatures up and humidity it is affected dimensionally by levels dangerously low for guitars. -
Page 5: Cracks In The Wood
Cracks in the Wood General Maintenance Avoid finish checking by avoiding Rosewood and ebony fingerboards sudden changes in temperature can dry out and shrink with decreases Cracks in the wood are typically and humidity. When bringing One of the best ways to maintain in their natural oils, leaving rough caused by changes in temperature an instrument indoors from cold... -
Page 6: Tuning Machines
Tuning Machines Tuning Six-String Guitars Guild uses fine open-back and die-cast There‘s more than one way to tune a tuning machines. Open-back tuners are guitar. Electronic chromatic tuners are pre-lubricated, but may occasionally plentiful, inexpensive and very easy require a small drop of light machine oil to use. -
Page 7: Tuning 12-String Guitars
A 12-string guitar exerts a should be monitored regularly for neck tremendous amount of tension warping and the need for truss rod adjustments. Ignoring these can result on its neck, which is why Guild in permanent problems suggests using light-gauge strings. (see page 16). -
Page 8: Changing Strings
Grand Orchestra Guitars: most players don’t change strings and re-insert the bridge pin with its Phosphor Bronze, gauges .012 to .053 nearly as often as they should. Guild groove positioned over the string. Don’t Illustration 1 Concert Guitars: recommends that the average player hammer the pin into place;... -
Page 9: Truss Rod Adjustment
(looking from take your guitar to an Authorized Guild action involves removing the saddle the headstock or inside the soundhole at the headstock down the neck toward the Service Center. -
Page 10: Traveling With Your Guitar
Guild acoustic guitars are made with the highest-quality materials and craftsmanship, and deserve only the best protection. To provide this protection, a Guild guitar case designed and fitted exclusively for your guitar is recommended. Keep your guitar in its case when not playing it. -
Page 11: Limited Lifetime Warranty
Limited Lifetime Warranty for your Guild instrument. To receive Limitations and Exclusions aging, accidents, neglect, abuse, or Acts of Nature. warranty service, return the complete GUILD INSTRUMENT instrument to an Authorized CMG The following items are not covered by 8. Any instrument, whose serial ®... -
Page 12: Servicing Your Guitar
Guild For other support documentation, visit NOTE: This warranty applies only to dealer or Authorized Guild Service the “Support” page of the Guild website at Guild instruments purchased and Center for inspection and, if necessary, www.guildguitars.com/support. - Page 13 ©2014 GUILD GUITARS 1455 19th St. Santa Monica, CA 90404 USA...