Benedetto The Signature of Jazz Guitar Owner's Manual & Warranty

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Page 3 Owner’s Manual & Warranty...
Page 4 This superb instrument has been handcrafted by the artisans of Benedetto Guitars from only the finest materials. Made under the direction of Bob Benedetto to the highest standards of excellence, this guitar is truly a work of art, created to express the soul of the player.
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction The Art of Robert Benedetto Moisture Content & Humidity Cracks in the Wood A Note About Lacquer Finishes General Maintenance Tuning Machines Changing Strings Re-Stringing Truss Rod Adjustment Bridge Adjustment Traveling with Your Guitar Servicing Your Guitar Benedetto ®...
Page 6: Introduction
Please contact us if you have any questions after reading this booklet. For specifications of Benedetto instruments, visit benedettoguitars.com. Thank you again for purchasing a Benedetto guitar. We wish you many years of musical enjoyment. Howard Paul, President/CEO Benedetto Guitars, Inc.
Page 7: The Art Of Robert Benedetto
Now in the fifth decade of his career, Robert Benedetto has ultimately rede- fined the nature of that quintessential American instrument, the archtop guitar.
Page 8: Moisture Content & Humidity
Moisture Content & Humidity Wood is a porous, organic material and is affected dimensionally by changes in the amounts of moisture it contains. Fine guitars made from solid woods are, without a doubt, more susceptible to the effects of changes in humidity than laminated wood instruments and therefore require ongoing attention to their condition.
Page 9 IMPORTANT NOTE: DAMAGE CAUSED TO THE GUITAR AS THE RESULT OF EXPOSURE TO TEMPERATURE OR HUMIDITY CHANGES WILL NOT BE COVERED UNDER THE BENEDETTO WARRANTY. ®...
Page 10: Cracks In The Wood
(which could potentially exacerbate the problem), and have the crack repaired as soon as you can. IMPORTANT NOTE: CRACKS IN THE WOOD, WHICH OCCUR AS THE RESULT OF TEMPERATURE OR HUMIDITY CHANGES, WILL NOT BE COVERED UNDER THE BENEDETTO WARRANTY. ® A Note About Lacquer Finishes...
Page 11 Lacquer is a bit softer than polys and, while it does not seal the wood com- pletely from climatic conditions, it provides an acoustical advantage by allowing the most natural voice of the instrument to be heard. Important Poits to Remember About Lacquer Finishes FINISH CHECKING.
Page 12 IMPORTANT NOTE: FINISH CHECKING, SHRINKAGE, DISCOLORATION AND WEAR ARE ALL A NATURAL PART OF THE AGING PROCESS OF LACQUER FINISHES AND, AS SUCH, WILL NOT BE COVERED UNDER THE BENEDETTO WARRANTY.
Page 13: General Maintenance
To clean your gloss finish, use a high quality non-silicone based guitar polish available through your Benedetto Dealer. When not playing the instrument, keep it tuned to pitch and in its case. However, if you plan to store the instrument for long periods of time, loosen the strings slightly to relieve some of the tension on the neck.
Page 14: Tuning Machines
Make sure that the adjustment is firm, but not too tight. The plating on Benedetto tuning machines may become degraded from the acids and oils in finger sweat. Wipe the machines off with a soft dry cloth after each use to preserve their appearance and function.
Page 15: Re-Stringing
Each new string should be tuned up to correct pitch before the next one is removed. Re-Stringing Benedetto jazz guitars have surface mounted bridges and slotted tailpieces through which the strings are fed. The chambered solid body electrics use a combination bridge/tailpiece.
Page 16: Truss Rod Adjustment
String tension exerts a tremendous bending force on the guitar neck. Environmental conditions like temperature change and humidity variations may also result in movement or bowing of the neck. Your Benedetto guitar has a double action truss rod extending the length ®...
Page 17 Restring illustration...
Page 18: Bridge Adjustment
If you encounter excessive resistance or if you have any doubts in your ability to make this adjustment correctly, take your guitar to a qualified repair technician. IMPORTANT NOTE: Truss rod adjustments are considered to be routine maintenance and will not be covered under the Benedetto warranty. Bridge Adjustment Movable Bridge with Ebony Tailpiece Benedetto ®...
Page 19 If the pitch of the note at the 12th fret is sharp relative to the pitch of the harmonic, loosen string tension and lightly tap the foot of the bridge to move it back toward the tailpiece. Retune and adjust as needed until the two pitches agree.
Page 20 To set the intonation, check the harmonics and fretted notes at the 12th fret of all strings. If the pitch of the note at the 12th fret is sharp, relative to the pitch of the harmonic, adjust the saddle towards the butt-end of the guitar. If the pitch of the note at the 12th fret is flat, relative to the pitch of the harmonic, adjust the saddle towards the neck.
Page 21: Traveling With Your Guitar
Traveling with Your Guitar Benedetto ® guitars demonstrate the highest standards of quality in material and craftsmanship and deserve only the best in protection. We recommend that you keep your guitar in its case when not playing it. If you plan to travel, carry your instrument in a hard shell case at all times for protection.
Page 22: Benedetto Lifetime Warranty
This warranty applies only to the original retail purchaser when this instrument is purchased from an Authorized Benedetto Dealer and is subject to the limitations set forth herein. IMPORTANT: PLEASE RETAIN YOUR ORIGINAL SALES RECEIPT AS IT IS YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE VALIDATING THIS LIMITED WARRANTY.
Page 23 All transportation, insurance and freight charges associated with warranty service and repairs on Benedetto instruments are the responsibility of the purchaser, as is any service initiated for the purpose of customizing setups or adjustments beyond factory specifications. Initial standard setup and adjust- ment of the instrument and its components at the time of purchase are consid- ered normal dealer product preparation and are not covered by this warranty.
Page 24 ® Service Center). THE FOREGOING CONSTITUTES THE ONLY WARRANTY MADE BY BENEDETTO WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCTS AND IS MADE EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. Any implied warranties, including without limitation, any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose, imposed under state...
Page 25 *This warranty applies only to Benedetto instruments purchased and serviced within the U.S.A. and Canada. Warranties outside these countries are as defined by the authorized Benedetto Distributor for your country or region, and may vary from the above in terms and/or length.
Page 26 Luthier’s Inspection Card Model Serial Number Materials Fit of All Components Internal Assembly Electronics Finish Fret Work Set-up & Playability Final Approval by: Craftsman Date...
Page 28 Benedetto Guitars 10 Mall Terrace, Suite A Savannah, Georgia 31406 USA +1 912-692-1400 benedettoguitars.com Full catalog of available Benedetto products available upon request.