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Summary of Contents for Breedlove American Series C20/SM
- Page 1 B r e e d l o v e O w n e r ’ s M a n u a l...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Humidity, Temperature & Solid Wood Instruments Neck Truss Rod Adjustments Breedlove Steel-String Bracing & the JLD® Bridge Truss Breedlove Set-Up Specifications, Steel-String Acoustics Changing Strings on your Breedlove Guitar Breedlove Nylon-String Guitars Breedlove Mark Series Chambered Electric Guitars Breedlove Pro Series Guitars Breedlove Mandolins &... - Page 3 Congratulations on choosing your new Breedlove instrument. To preserve the remarkable tone and playability of your Breedlove, we have some simple suggestions that will help your instrument last a lifetime. Over 200 years of combined expertise at Breedlove and extensive industry knowledge has contributed to the recommendations found in this guide.
- Page 4 You will probably notice the symptoms of an RH problem before it poses a serious threat. Some telltale signs of improper humidification are listed on the next page. If your Breedlove shows symptoms of being over- or under-humidified, take the instrument to a qualified guitar repair person...
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Page 5: Neck Truss Rod Adjustments
60º F or above 80º F. Neck Truss Rod Adjustment The truss rod in your Breedlove guitar serves to counteract the effect of string tension on the neck of your instrument. String tension pulls the neck forward and up, while the truss rod pulls the neck down and backward. - Page 6 To adjust the single-action truss rod on a Revival Series instrument, you will need a round-tipped 5/32” Allen wrench that is at least 4” long (a special Revival Truss Rod Wrench is available from Breedlove - please contact us for details). The adjustment nut is located inside the soundhole, toward the neck.
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Page 7: Breedlove Steel-String Bracing & The Jld® Bridge Truss
Breedlove Steel-String Bracing & the JLD® Bridge Truss All Breedlove Custom Shop steel-string guitars (except for the Revival Series), Pro Series and Atlas Series guitars use the JLD Bridge Truss system. This device is a cantilevered truss that helps to counterbalance string tension at the bridge, creating a relaxed top and improved structural integrity. - Page 8 Cutaway of a Breedlove guitar, showing JLD bridge truss The bridge truss in your Breedlove guitar is adjusted before leaving the factory, and should require very little attention from that point on. However, the system should be checked periodically for proper adjustment.
- Page 9 Adjustment Bolt Sizes for Breedlove Instruments Use the following Allen Wrench sizes when making bridge truss adjustments: Custom Shop Instruments - use a 3/16”...
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Page 10: Breedlove Nylon-String Guitars
Breedlove Nylon String Guitars Breedlove Nylon string guitars are designed with the playability of a modern steel string, and the warm tone of a nylon string guitar. A steel-string neck profile, and low string height over a radiused fingerboard allow for fast fretting and chording, and great playing comfort. -
Page 11: Breedlove Mark Series Chambered Electric Guitars
Series instruments. Breedlove Mark Series Chambered Electric Guitars Care and feeding tips for your Breedlove Mark Series electric guitar are essentially the same as those for Breedlove Custom Shop Acoustics. Truss rod adjustment is made using the truss rod nut on the headstock (remove cover plate to access the nut). -
Page 12: Breedlove Pro Series Guitars
Breedlove Pro Series guitars feature the L.R. Baggs Element Active pickup. Pro Series electronics are customizable, though - please contact us if you would prefer an alternate system. Breedlove Mandolins Breedlove Mandolins are dynamic and full voiced. Our mandolin bodies are slightly deeper than conventional mandolins, with higher arches in the top and back. - Page 13 It is also a good idea to protect the finish of the instrument with a soft cloth while changing strings. String ends can scratch the finish, as can any movement of the bridge. Please call Breedlove if we may be of assistance during your first string change.
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Page 14: Electronics Configurations For Acoustic Guitars
Breedlove mandolins have an adjustable bridge. Our factory setup is approximately .065” on the bass strings and .050” on the treble strings as measured at the 12th fret. A Breedlove Service Technician can recommend the right set-up for your style of play and desired tone. - Page 15 For complete instructions on the L.R. Baggs Dual Element System, please refer to the User’s Guide that came with your guitar. Manuals can also be downloaded from the L.R. Baggs website - http://www.lrbaggs.com/manuals/. L.R. Baggs I-Mix M1 Designed for excellent sound reproduction in feedback-prone, high-SPL applications, the L.R.
- Page 16 The Element Active comes standard in all Breedlove Pro and Roots Series guitars, unless you request a custom electronics configuration. Breedlove Synergy System for Acoustic and Electric Guitars...
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Page 17: Cleaning Your Breedlove Instrument
Do not use oils on Breedlove gloss finishes. Breedlove Satin finishes are very durable and easy to take care of. Do not use waxes or polish - simply wipe the finish with a soft cotton polishing cloth after playing to keep it looking clean. - Page 18 This Warranty is the sole warranty of Breedlove Guitar Co. and is given in lieu of all other warranties, express or implied, including any implied warranties of...
- Page 19 4. Claim Procedures Unless purchaser is notified in writing that repairs and service under this Warranty may be made by an authorized Breedlove Guitar Co. dealer, claims for warranty performance and service shall be made by sending the instrument, shipping and...
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Page 20: Breedlove Factory String Specifications
Electric Guitars (Mark Series) Breedlove Guitar Company 19885 8th Street, Bend OR 97701 541-385-8339 or Toll Free 877-800-4848 ©2007 Breedlove Guitar Company. Printed on FSC-Certified Recycled Stock with Minimum 25% Post-Consumer Content. D’Addario EXP16 Phosphor-Bronze, Coated, Light Gauge .012, .016, .024, .032,.042, .053”...
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