Fender American Elite Stratocaster HSS Shawbucker Owners Manual - Page 15

TAKE NOTE When you first get your guitar, don't be alarmed if the playing action is no longer set to exact factory specs. It is natural for a guitar's setup to change due to the factors just listed. Your guitar is designed to include many adjustment points that allow you to compensate for changes that might have taken place after final assembly but before you received it, or to simply customize the instrument to fit your personal preferred playing style. If the action is higher or lower than you prefer, for example, this manual describes how to set up, adjust and maintain your guitar so that its playing condition is optimal for you. Of course, if you'd rather not adjust it yourself, you can always take your guitar to an Authorized Fender Service Center for help. Initial standard setup and adjustment of an instrument and its parts at time of purchase are considered normal dealer product preparation and are not covered by the Fender warranty. On receipt and acceptance of the instrument, the consumer assumes all responsibility for setup, adjustment and maintenance. 15