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Servicing Your Guitar

   New guitars typically have a settling in period
where adjustments may be necessary to compensate
for the tension of the strings. Many experienced
guitar players have learned to adjust the truss rod or
“action” of their own instruments.
 

 

 

If you do not feel comfortable making these

adjustments to your new guitar we recommend that
you return the instrument to your Guild Dealer or to
an Authorized Fender Service Center within 90 days
of the purchase, for an inspection and truss rod
adjustment if needed. This precaution should identify
and prevent potential damage to the neck.
   If major servicing is required, please contact your
local authorized Guild service center. If you need
assistance locating an authorized Guild service
center, please contact your Guild dealer, visit our
Guild website at www.guildguitars.com, or call our
Consumer Relations Department at: (480-596-7195).
   For  comprehensive  Guild  setup  specifications,
wiring diagrams, pre-amp manuals and other support
documentation, visit the Guild section of our F.M.I.C
Customer Service website at: www.mrgearhead.net.

   Please note: Truss rod adjustments and action
adjustments are considered to be routine
maintenance and will not be covered under the
Guild warranty.

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GUILD GUITARS

8860 EAST CHAPARRAL ROAD, SUITE 100

SCOTTSDALE, AZ  85250-2618, USA

                     Printed in U.S.A,  p/n 3511075108 Rev..B

Summary of Contents for GUILD - REV B

Page 1: ...idity 4 Protection from Temperature and Humidity 4 Cracks in the Wood 6 Finish Checking 6 General Maintenance 7 Tuning Machines 8 Tuning 6 String Guitars 9 Tuning 12 String Guitars 10 Changing Strings...

Page 2: ...suggestions were always listened to carefully The Guild name is derived from the Master Craft Guilds of the Middle Ages During that period only the craftsmen who had achieved the highest skills were...

Page 3: ...tars to expand and rise making string action high 4 Conversely if you live in or travel with your guitar to a drier climate either hot or cold there is another danger In areas of low humidity the evap...

Page 4: ...ecome acclimated to the new temperature before you open the case Please note Finish checks which occur as the result of exposure to temperature or humidity changes will not be covered under the Guild...

Page 5: ...h 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...

Page 6: ...acy with the adjustments however a 12 string tuned at standard pitch should be monitored regularly for the possible need of truss rod adjustments A guitar in need of an adjustment that is ignored may...

Page 7: ...ng an electric simply feed the string through the appropriate hole in the bridge or slot in the tailpiece To attach a string to the machine head thread it through the hole or slot on the machine head...

Page 8: ...pitch during this procedure Then insert a Guild truss rod adjustment wrench p n 350 9521 000 or an equivalent 1 4 nut driver See illustration 4 If the neck has a concave bow tighten the truss rod nut...

Page 9: ...A comprehensive Guild guitar setup guide with detailed setup specifications is available on the Guild section of our F M I C Customer Service website at www mrgearhead net 16 Traveling with Your Guit...

Page 10: ...coverage under this warranty will be repaired or replaced at Fender s discretion without charge Remedies beyond normal service repair of any Guild instrument require both an evaluation and confirmati...

Page 11: ...lied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose imposed under state law are limited to the duration of this limited warranty Some states do not allow limitations on how long a...

Page 12: ...age to the neck If major servicing is required please contact your local authorized Guild service center If you need assistance locating an authorized Guild service center please contact your Guild de...

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