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- Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL FO R F EN DER A COU ST IC G UI TAR S ® This manual downloaded from http://www.manualowl.com...
- Page 2 Vous trouverez le mode d’emploi des guitares Fender® en français sur le site Internet http://www.fender.com/support Il manuale d’uso delle Chitarre Fender in Italiano è disponibile nel nostro sito web http://www.fender.com/support Das Fender Bedienungshandbuch für Gitarren in Deutsch, finden Sie auf unserer Website http://www.fender.com/support...
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- Page 4 ® Thank you for choosing a Fender acoustic guitar. We believe it will give you many years of pleasure. Please take a few moments to read through this booklet. In it you will find answers to many of your questions and other invaluable information about care and maintenance for your guitar.
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- Page 6 At that time, a Fender acoustic guitar was not one for which you dressed formally or that you displayed as a valuable relic. It wasn’t for the hushed classical concert stage. A Fender acoustic guitar was one that you threw in the backseat and headed for the beach to join the gang.
- Page 7 Through the 1970s and 1980s, Fender continued to produce a variety of outstanding acoustic instruments, but it was in the mid- ’80s and through the ’90s that Fender is credited with spawning a wide-ranging and popular resurgence in acoustic guitar playing that harkens back to those early-’60s sun-and-fun acoustic models.
- Page 8 Whether you know the names of all the parts or not, anatomical preamp soundhole (depending on model) side rosette guitar body bridge pins end pin or end pin jack (depending on model) saddle bridge binding pickguard This manual downloaded from http://www.manualowl.com...
- Page 9 charts are always cool. Here’s the basic anatomy of a guitar: strap button (depending on model) tuning machines (keys) fret fingerboard headstock heel neck position inlay tuning machine/key string post (shaft/capstan) cutaway (depending on model) This manual downloaded from http://www.manualowl.com...
- Page 10 The Effects of Temperature, Humidity and Moisture Content in the Wood Wood is an organic, porous material that either absorbs moisture from the air, or evaporates it out into the air, depending on the humidity and temperature of the environment surrounding it. Like a sponge, when wood absorbs moisture, it swells up, and conversely, when it dries out, it shrinks.
- Page 11 The moisture content for wood and the relative humidity for air are measured quite differently. In wood, a 6% moisture content is present at 30% relative humidity and 72 degrees F temperature, (about 22.2 degrees C). If the relative humidity is low and the moisture in the wood is allowed to evaporate out, it can cause shrinkage, splitting and cracking, no matter how long the wood may have been previously aged.
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Page 12: Protection From Temperature And Humidity
Do not leave your guitar in the trunk or the cabin of a car for long periods and keep it away from excessive heat and cold. Please Note: Damage caused to the guitar as the result of exposure to variations in temperature and/or humidity will not be covered under the Fender warranty. This manual downloaded from http://www.manualowl.com... -
Page 13: Cracks In The Wood
Please note: Cracks in the wood, which occur as the result of exposure to temperature or humidity changes, or excessively low moisture content in the wood will not be covered under the Fender warranty. This manual downloaded from http://www.manualowl.com... -
Page 14: Finish Checking
Please Note: Finish checking which, occurs as the result of exposure to temperature or humidity changes over time, will not be covered under the Fender warranty. This manual downloaded from http://www.manualowl.com... - Page 15 This manual downloaded from http://www.manualowl.com...
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Page 16: Tuning Machines
Tuning Machines Fender uses only the finest tuning machines. Our die-cast machines (Illustration 1), are pre-lubricated and sealed, and as such, do not require periodic oiling for smooth operation. A small tension adjust- ment screw is located at the end of each die-cast tuner’s button that also holds the button in place. - Page 17 Please Note: Plating degradation, which is caused naturally by humidity and the acids and oils in finger sweat over time, is considered normal wear and tear and will not be covered under the Fender warranty. This manual downloaded from http://www.manualowl.com...
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Page 18: Tuning 6-String Guitars
Tuning 6-string Guitars Something as simple as how you wind the strings onto the tuning machine posts when changing your strings, will determine tuning stability and even string tension. It’s also a good idea to stretch your strings just a little as you tune to make sure that each string is seated well and snugged down on the tuning machine post. - Page 19 If you do not have an onboard or an electronic tuner, use a guitar pitch pipe, an A-440 tuning fork or some other pitch reference, and begin by: • 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. •...
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Page 20: Tuning 12-String Guitars
Due to the tremendous amount of tension exerted on the neck by the 12 strings, we suggest that you use a light gauge string set, such as the Fender Phosphor Bronze (60-12 L) on your 12-string guitar. In standard 12-string tuning, the second string in each pair is tuned to the same pitches, E, A, D, G, B, E, and using the same methods as the six string guitar on the previous page. - Page 21 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 covered under the Fender warranty. This manual downloaded from http://www.manualowl.com...
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Page 22: Changing Strings
Changing Strings A fresh new set of strings can breathe renewed life into your instrument. That is why many “tone-conscious” touring professionals change their strings before every performance. While there is no set rule on how often to change strings, we have found that most players do not change them nearly as often as they should. Body oils, acids and salts from sweaty hands and humidity all interact with the metals in guitar strings and cause a corrosion and breakdown of the materials. - Page 23 4 Stringing Flat-Top, Steel String Acoustic Guitars: Fender flat-top acoustics have a surface mounted pin style bridge with holes and bridge pins to hold the strings in place. To re-string a flat- top, remove the bridge pin and the old string. If the bridge pin is difficult to remove, you may want to purchase a combination string winder/ bridge pin puller from your local Dealer, (Figure 4).
- Page 24 Stringing Classical/Nylon String Guitars: illustration 6 Fender classical guitars have a surface mounted bridge through which the strings are looped (“tie-on” strings), or fed (“ball-end” strings). To re-string a classical/nylon string guitar using “tie-on” strings, first form a double loop knot with the looped end of the string, (Figure 7).
- Page 25 bridge. Pull the string up over the nut towards the headstock and feed it through the hole in the tuning machine capstan, (Fig- ure 9) Bring the string back and over the capstan, loop it under itself, and pull it so that it is heading in toward the end of the headstock, (Figure 10).
- Page 26 To string a classical/nylon string guitar with “ball-end” classical strings, simply feed the string through the appropriate hole in the bridge; pull the string up over the nut towards the headstock, then wind the string onto the tuning machine capstan using the same instructions for “tie-on” strings (see Figures 9 and 10). Please Note: Never cut a string to length before putting it on your guitar and tuning it to pitch.
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Page 27: Truss Rod Adjustment
String tension exerts a tremendous bending force on the guitar neck. Environmental conditions like temperature and humidity may also cause bowing of the neck. Fender acoustic guitars have an adjustable truss rod, running the length of the neck that counteracts this force, strengthens the neck and insures straightness. - Page 28 If you have any doubts in your ability to make this adjustment correctly, take your guitar to an Authorized Fender Service Center. Please Note: Truss rod adjustments are considered to be routine maintenance and will not be covered under the Fender warranty. illustration 13 This manual downloaded from http://www.manualowl.com...
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Page 29: Adjustment Of Action
Please Note: These types of action adjustments on acoustic guitars are typically in response to environmen- tal conditions, and as such, will not be covered under the Fender warranty. Action adjustments should only be performed by an experienced and qualified repairman. -
Page 30: Neck Resets
If storing your guitar for long periods of time, remove the battery from the preamp so that damage does not occur in the compartment if the battery should, for some reason, leak. Consult the Fender website for details and information on the specific preamp in your guitar. -
Page 31: Traveling With Your Guitar
Fender guitars demonstrate the highest standards of quality in material and craftsmanship, and deserve only the best in protection. We recommend that you purchase a Fender factory guitar case that has been designed and fitted exclusively for your guitar to give it the utmost protection. It’s a good rule of thumb to keep your guitar in a case when not playing it. -
Page 32: General Maintenance
General Maintenance Clean the instrument after each use, making sure to wipe the fingerboard and strings, as well as any of the plated parts with a soft dry cloth. Polish gloss finishes with a non-silicone based guitar polish. For satin finishes, use only a soft dry polishing cloth. - Page 33 Please Note: Repair of “fret-sprout”, which is the result of overly dry wood, and damage caused to the instru- ment by the use of non-Fender-approved polishes, cleaning materials, stands or accessories, will not be covered under the Fender warranty.
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Page 34: Servicing Your Guitar
If major servicing is required, please contact your local authorized Fender Service Center. If you need assistance locating an authorized Fender Service Center, please contact your Fender Dealer, visit our Fender website at www.fender.com, or call our Consumer Relations Department at: (480-596-7195). - Page 35 For service outside the United States and Canada, please contact your authorized dealer or the Fender distributor in your country or region—there’s a helpful global “International Distributor” link on the “Resources” section of www.fender.com. This manual downloaded from http://www.manualowl.com...
- Page 36 (1) year from the date of original purchase. This warranty applies only to the original retail purchaser when this instrument is purchased from an Authorized Fender Dealer and is subject to the limitations set forth herein.
- Page 37 All transportation, insurance and freight charges associated with warranty service and repairs on Fender 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 adjustment of the instrument and its components at the time of purchase are considered normal Dealer product preparation, and are not covered by this warranty.
- Page 38 Note: This warranty applies only to Fender instruments manufactured after January 1, 1998, and purchased and serviced within the U.S.A. and Canada. Warranties outside these countries are as defined by the authorized Fender Distributor for your country or region, and may vary from the above in terms and/or length.
- Page 39 Fender Musical Instruments Corporation. All rights reserved. IMPORTADO POR: Instrumentos Musicales Fender S.A. de C.V., Calle Huerta # 132, Col. Carlos Pacheco, C.P. 228890, Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico. RFC: IMF870506R5A Hecho en Mexico. Servicio de Cliente: 001-8665045875 NOTICE REGARDING USE OF HISTORIC PATENT NUMBERS/MARKINGS: FENDER is proud to offer some of the most iconic musical instruments and amplifiers of the past 60 years.
- Page 40 © 2011 FENDER MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS CORP. This manual downloaded from http://www.manualowl.com...
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