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Thank You

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… for choosing a Guild acoustic
guitar, an instrument that will give
you many years of pleasure. Please
take a few moments to read through
this booklet—in it you will find
valuable information about care and
maintenance for your guitar, and
answers to many of your questions.

When the Craft Matters

Moisture Content and Humidity

Cracks in the Wood

Finish Checking

Neck Resets

General Maintenance

Tuning Machines

Tuning Six-String Guitars

Tuning 12-String Guitars

Changing Strings

Truss Rod Adjustment

Action Adjustment

Travelling With Your Guitar

Limited Lifetime Warranty

Servicing Your Guitar

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Summary of Contents for 2014 Acoustic Guitar

Page 1: ...Acoustic Guitar Owner s Manual ...

Page 2: ...nce for your guitar and answers to many of your questions When the Craft Matters Moisture Content and Humidity Cracks in the Wood Finish Checking Neck Resets General Maintenance Tuning Machines Tuning Six String Guitars Tuning 12 String Guitars Changing Strings Truss Rod Adjustment Action Adjustment Travelling With Your Guitar Limited Lifetime Warranty Servicing Your Guitar 4 7 8 8 8 9 10 10 13 14...

Page 3: ...ch only the most highly skilled craftsmen were permitted to join Today s Guild guitars reflect that same devotion to excellence with fine acoustic instruments that express the highest standards of artistry in wood craftsmanship and guitar making Now as always Guild guitars are fashioned from hand selected woods chosen by discerning buyers who travel the world in search of them Today Guild guitars ...

Page 4: ... evaporation of moisture from the wood can cause shrinking and cracking This can happen no matter how old the wood is and string action can become too low if the top and back shrink enough The ideal temperature for solid wood acoustic guitars is in fact normal room temperature which is about 70 degrees F 21 1 C The ideal humidity is about 40 to 50 percent In winter the heating systems used in many...

Page 5: ...nds and wall hangers made with vinyl plastic synthetic leather and surgical rubber tubing as these materials can react adversely with certain instrument finishes Avoid finish checking by avoiding sudden changes in temperature and humidity When bringing an instrument indoors from cold conditions leave it in its case and allow sufficient time for it to become acclimated to a warmer temperature befor...

Page 6: ...e illustrations 1 2 and 3 on page 15 Tuning Six String Guitars There s more than one way to tune a guitar Electronic chromatic tuners are plentiful inexpensive and very easy to use Simply plug in your guitar and tune the strings from low to high as noted on the tuner E A D G B E Always tune up to the correct pitch from below instead of down to the correct pitch from above This helps eliminate stri...

Page 7: ...aused by six additional strings can make fretting notes and chords on a 12 string guitar more difficult for some players A common remedy for this is to tune the entire instrument to a lower relative pitch such as E flat or D which reduces string tension to a more comfortable level A capo can then be used on the first or second fret to achieve standard pitch Although this reduces tension on the nec...

Page 8: ...und the post then underneath and back over the main length of the string before tightening Illustration 2 String is then wound halfway around post Orchestra Guitars Phosphor Bronze gauges 012 to 053 Grand Orchestra Guitars Phosphor Bronze gauges 012 to 053 Concert Guitars Phosphor Bronze gauges 012 to 053 Dreadnought Guitars Phosphor Bronze gauges 013 to 056 Jumbo Guitars Phosphor Bronze gauges 01...

Page 9: ...e headstock down the neck toward the body If the neck is humped with a convex bow loosen the truss rod by turning the wrench counterclockwise looking from the soundhole up the neck toward the headstock Adjust the rod only a partial turn at a time and allow time for the wood to settle before adjusting again Sight down the neck after each adjustment and be careful not to over tighten the truss rod I...

Page 10: ...g carry your instrument in a hard shell case at all times for protection During air travel guitars are often exposed to dramatic changes in temperature and pressure To help prevent possible damage de tune the strings approximately one whole step so that the tension on the top and neck is reduced Guild offers a variety of standard and deluxe cases for most guitar models please contact your local Gu...

Page 11: ...cifications 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 Limitations and Exclusions The following items are not covered by this warranty 1 Fret wear saddle wear nut wear strings and batteries 2 Setups adjustments or routine maintenance of any kind 3 Damage to ...

Page 12: ... Servicing Your Guitar New guitars typically have a settling in period during which adjustments may be necessary Many experienced guitar players have learned to make their own truss rod or action adjustments If you prefer not to make these adjustments to your new guitar yourself bring the instrument to your nearest Guild dealer or Authorized Guild Service Center for inspection and if necessary adj...

Page 13: ... 2014 GUILD GUITARS 1455 19th St Santa Monica CA 90404 USA ...

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