Fender American Standard Series Owners Manual - Page 15

first be relieved by turning (loosening) the key; no tension should be applied to the strings. TRUSS ROD, ACTION, AND INTONATION ADJUSTMENTS Because of travel effects, changes in string gauges, climatic conditions, and differences in playing styles, you might have need to adjust your Fender guitar. If it becomes necessary, the following procedure outlines the standards set at the factory. To make these adjustments, you will need a few simple tools: 1- .050" Allen Wrench (supplied) 1 -1/8" Allen Wrench (supplied) 1- Capo 1- Feeler Guage 1- 6" (15.2 cm) Mechanic's ruler (with 1/64" increments) 1. Tuning Tune the instrument to standard pitch. 2. Adjust Neck Curvature (Truss Rod) Each Fender guitar is carefully adjusted at the factory. The truss rod and string height are set for optimum action and playability with regular gauge strings. Under normal tension, the neck should have a slight concave curvature. By creating a counteracting 13