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OWNER'S MANUAL FOR FENDER® ACOUSTIC GUITARS - Fender CP-140SE | Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual - Page 2
de las guitarras en Español, visite nuestra página web http://www.fender.com/support 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 CP-140SE | Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual - Page 3
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Welcome to the Fender® Family 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 - Fender CP-140SE | Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual - Page 5
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into the somewhat stodgy old world of acoustic guitar design. After the phenomenal success of Fender electric guitars, basses and amplifiers, beginning in the late 1940s and throughout the rocking and rolling '50s, it seemed only natural that the growing Fender company would turn its attention to - Fender CP-140SE | Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual - Page 7
include full- size dreadnoughts, jumbos, orchestra and concert models; from nylon-string classical guitars to full-scale acoustic bass guitars; and from distinctive artist signature models to exotic limited editions. Fender continues to be a leader in innovation, quality and service. Thank you again - Fender CP-140SE | Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual - Page 8
Anatomy Anatomy 101 Whether you know the names of all the parts or not, anatomical side soundhole preamp (depending on model) rosette top guitar body bridge pins end pin or end pin jack (depending on model) saddle bridge binding 7 pickguard - Fender CP-140SE | Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual - Page 9
charts are always cool. Here's the basic anatomy of a guitar: Anatomy strap button (depending on model) fret fingerboard heel position inlay string nut neck cutaway (depending on model) tuning machines (keys) headstock tuning machine/key post (shaft/capstan) 8 - Fender CP-140SE | Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual - Page 10
environment surrounding it. Like a sponge, when wood absorbs moisture, it swells up, and conversely, when it dries out, it shrinks. Acoustic guitars, with their broad surfaces of relatively thin solid and laminated woods, are extremely sensitive to environmental changes in temperature and humidity - Fender CP-140SE | Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual - Page 11
low. Conversely, high humidity can cause softening of the glues used in the construction of the instrument which will compromise the structural integrity of the guitar. Also, as the woods absorb moisture from the air, it can cause the top and back, especially on flat-top and classical - Fender CP-140SE | Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual - Page 12
100% certain that an acoustic guitar will be exposed to varied dangerously low for guitars. Extremely low levels of humidity to the guitar. A good measure of protection against drying out your guitar is to guitar humidifiers such as "Dampit", available from most instrument dealers. Do not leave the guitar - Fender CP-140SE | Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual - Page 13
or tonal integrity. If the crack is in the top, near the bridge, loosen all the strings to reduce tension, (which could potentially exacerbate the problem), and have the crack repaired as soon as you can. Please note: Cracks in the wood, which occur as the result of exposure to temperature - Fender CP-140SE | Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual - Page 14
up in a much warmer environment. All of the materials that make up a guitar expand and contract with changes in temperature and humidity, and they do so be able to minimize finish checking problems, however, a certain amount of checking is natural over the years as an instrument Fender warranty. 13 - Fender CP-140SE | Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual - Page 15
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Tuning Machines Fender uses only the finest tuning machines. Our die-cast machines (Illustration positive action. Set-up 3-In-Line tuners (Illustration 3), are typically used on classical/nylon string guitars, and will also benefit from a small drop of lightweight machine oil from time to time. illustration - Fender CP-140SE | Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual - Page 17
and go out of tune. This problem is commonly misdiagnosed as an issue Tuners The Nickel, Chrome and Gold plating on Fender tuning machines may become degraded from environmental humidity and . Please Note: Plating degradation, which is caused naturally by humidity and the acids and oils in finger - Fender CP-140SE | Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual - Page 18
and you don't own an electronic chromatic tuner with a reference tone, you may want to purchase one. It will dramatically simplify tuning your acoustic or electric guitar. Always tune from below pitch, up to the correct pitch instead of down from a higher pitch. This will help eliminate string slack - Fender CP-140SE | Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual - Page 19
Set-up 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" - Fender CP-140SE | Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual - Page 20
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 - Fender CP-140SE | Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual - Page 21
neck, and should be monitored regularly for the possible need 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 - Fender CP-140SE | Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual - Page 22
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. Don't wait until your strings break and fall off from old age before you change them - Fender CP-140SE | Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual - Page 23
and body, which may potentially cause distortion and damage to the instrument. illustration 4 Set-up 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 - Fender CP-140SE | Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual - Page 24
is stabilized this will prevent slipping and save you tuning frustrations down the road. Set-up Stringing Classical/Nylon String Guitars: Fender classical guitars have a surface illustration 6 mounted bridge through which the strings are looped ("tie-on" strings), or fed ("ball-end" strings - Fender CP-140SE | Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual - Page 25
bridge. Pull the string up over the nut towards the headstock and feed it through the hole in the tuning machine capstan, (Figure 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). While holding the - Fender CP-140SE | Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual - Page 26
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. Premature cutting may cause the string to unwrap and - Fender CP-140SE | Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual - Page 27
force on the guitar neck. Environmental conditions like temperature and humidity may also cause bowing of the neck. Fender acoustic guitars have an ) Note: Nylon string Classical and Flamenco guitars may or may not have a truss rod depending on the specific model, as nylon strings typically do not - Fender CP-140SE | Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual - Page 28
each adjustment. Be careful not to over-tighten the rod. 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 CP-140SE | Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual - Page 29
winter and summer playing. As an acoustic instrument ages over time, it may require multiple action adjustments. If the environment where your guitar lives is fairly stable it may require fewer adjustments in its lifetime. Most electric guitars have height adjustable bridges with adjustable saddles - Fender CP-140SE | Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual - Page 30
if the battery should, for some reason, leak. Consult the Fender website for details and information on the specific preamp in your guitar. Neck Resets The strings exert a tremendous amount of tension and pressure on an acoustic guitar. Over the lifetime of the instrument, a battle of tension - Fender CP-140SE | Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual - Page 31
and humidifier so that you can make adjustments to the moisture content of the woods should it become necessary. Fender offers a variety of Standard and Deluxe cases for most acoustic guitar models. Please contact your local Fender dealer for more information or to place an order. When ordering your - Fender CP-140SE | Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual - Page 32
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. When not a bit to relieve the tension, but do not remove them. The natural oils in Rosewood and Ebony fingerboards may dry out over time, depending on - Fender CP-140SE | Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual - Page 33
straps, guitar stands and wall hangers using surgical rubber tubing, as these materials may react with the finish of your instrument. Please Note: Repair of "fret-sprout", which is the result of overly dry wood, and damage caused to the instrument by the use of non-Fender-approved polishes, cleaning - Fender CP-140SE | Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual - Page 34
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). For comprehensive Fender setup specifications, visit the support section of our Fender website at: www.fender.com Please - Fender CP-140SE | Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual - Page 35
contact an Authorized Fender Service Center, which you can find by calling our Fender Consumer Relations Department (480.596.7195), emailing consumerrelations@ fender.com or using the "Service Center Finder" link on the "Support" section of www. fender.com. For service outside the United States - Fender CP-140SE | Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual - Page 36
Warranty Fender Acoustic Instrument Limited Lifetime Warranty Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) warrants this Fender brand instrument THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. Fender has established a network of independent Authorized Fender Service Centers for warranty service. The Fender Dealer from whom - Fender CP-140SE | Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual - Page 37
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 , aging, accidents, neglect, abuse, or Acts of Nature. 9. Any instrument, whose serial number is missing, - Fender CP-140SE | Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual - Page 38
FROM THE LOSS OF USE OF SAME DUE TO DEFECTS OR AVAILABILITY OF SAME DURING SERVICE. 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 CP-140SE | Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual - Page 39
and amplifiers of the past 60 years. Some FENDER products are intentional recreations or reissues of vintage guitars and amplifiers, and may therefore incorporate markings or text associated with original patents that have since expired. Specific examples of such models include patent numbers on - Fender CP-140SE | Fender Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual - Page 40
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