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Owner's Manual

Warranty

OWNER'S MANUAL

WARRANTY

           Contents

Page

Contents

1

Introduction

2

Guild's Commitment to Craftsmanship

3

Moisture Content and Humidity

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

11

Re-Stringing Guitars

12

Truss Rod Adjustment

14

Adjustment of Action

16

Traveling with Your Guitar

17

Guild Warranty

18

Servicing Your Guitar

22

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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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