Fender Elite Series Owners Manual
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- Fender Elite Series | Owners Manual - Page 1
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Contents FEATURES Elite Stratocaster 2 Elite Telecaster 3 CONTROL OPERATIONS Volume Control 4, 5 Tone Control 5 ADJUSTABLE PICKUPS 5 FREEFLYTETM TREMOLO SYSTEM 6, 7, 8, 9 ADJUSTABLE BRIDGES 9, 10 String Height STRAP SYSTEM 12, 13 Adjustment Procedure 13, 14, 15, 16 Care of your Fender Guitar 16, 17 - Fender Elite Series | Owners Manual - Page 3
to give you complete satisfaction. The Elite Series guitars contain many standard features and new iinprovements developed by Fender engineers. As a result, you are new features and electronics described in this manual, and then begin to enjoy the ultimate in playing comfort and satisfaction. - Fender Elite Series | Owners Manual - Page 4
Stratocaster Elite Features: STRING TREE BI-FLEXTM TRUSS ROD SECURITY LOCK-STRAP BUTTON (Top and Bottom) ADJUSTABLE ) C / PICKUP SELECTOR SWITCHES (1) Neck Pickup (2) Center Pickup 0 O (3) Bridge Pickup 4 O O RS* 0/ 0 0O TBXTM CONTROL MDXTM CONTROL ONIOFF O OUTPUT JACK VOLUME - Fender Elite Series | Owners Manual - Page 5
Telecaster Elite Features: STRING TREE BI-FLEXTM - TRUSS ROD SECURITY LOCK-STRAP BUTTON (Top and Bottom) ADJUSTABLE PICKUPS (front) Neck (hack) Bridge ADJUSTABLE BRIDGES MDXTM CONTROL VOLUME CONTROL (2) / PICKUP SELECTOR SWITCH Three position: (1)Neck Pickup (2)Neck/Bridge Pickup (3) Bridge - Fender Elite Series | Owners Manual - Page 6
The Fender Elite Series guitars are equipped with specially designed active circuitry that offers extremely wide tonal flexibility, exceptional noise reduction and increased output all without sacrificing the legendary Fender sound. Its efficient design makes for surprisingly low battery consumption - Fender Elite Series | Owners Manual - Page 7
Master Volume, while the Telecaster has a separate Volume Control for each pickup allowing you to mix the sound from the individual pickups when they are used together. TONE CONTROL The Elite Series guitars have a unique tone circuit that features Fender's new TBXTM Tone Control (Pat. pending) and - Fender Elite Series | Owners Manual - Page 8
T~T,J EM (Pat. pending) The new FreeflyteTM Tremolo System (optional) on the Fender Elite Stratocaster incorporates many new features. Among them, a unique snap-in, torque- adjustable tremolo arm (Illus. A), and a hardened steel, knife-edged blade that pivots in a special V- - Fender Elite Series | Owners Manual - Page 9
the tremolo arm. This also offers maximum resistance to de-tuning when bending individual notes. If you have need to adjust your Fender Elite Stratocaster, the following procedure is the standard set at the factory: 1. Loosen the strings. 2. Remove the pickguard, "dummy" coil and bridge pickup - Fender Elite Series | Owners Manual - Page 10
4. Rotate the Top-Just set screw counterclockwise until flush with the top of the bridge plate, and remove bridge from pivot block. 5. Make certain the Tremolo Claw is positioned for the gauge strings that you are using. There are two sets of pre-drilled holes to assure proper location. 6. Replace - Fender Elite Series | Owners Manual - Page 11
of "A" string. If sharp, turn adjustment screw counterclockwise. If flat, turn adjustment screw clockwise. ADJUSTABLE BRIDGES The bridge on the Fender Elite Series guitars features a top load stringing system. The strings are inserted into the slots in the bridge plate behind the bridge saddles - Fender Elite Series | Owners Manual - Page 12
, these adjustments should be made when strings are in new condition. To adjust each string see Adjustment Procedure #7 on page 16. Changing String Gauges Fender Elite Series guitars are set at the factory for regular gauge strings. If heavier or lighter gauge strings are used it may be necessary to - Fender Elite Series | Owners Manual - Page 13
using almost no neck angle. They are adjusted at the factory to maximize the adjustment features of the bridge section. You can custom adjust the neck angle to change the height of the strings from the body surface. This will necessitate readjusting the bridge height to accommodate your playing - Fender Elite Series | Owners Manual - Page 14
cracking of the fretboard. Re-check the alien screw to make sure it is not left loose to vibrate. SECURITY LOCK-STRAP SYSTEM Fender Elite Series guitars are equipped with security lock-strap buttons. Attach the specially designed locks directly to your strap. Slip the locking mechanism over the - Fender Elite Series | Owners Manual - Page 15
LOCK-STRAP BUTTON ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE Because of travel, climatic conditions and differences in playing styles, you might have need to adjust your Fender Elite guitar. If it becomes necessary, the following procedure is the standard set at the factory. To make these adjustments, you will need - Fender Elite Series | Owners Manual - Page 16
a feeler gauge, check the gap between the bottom of the 6th string and the top of the 8th fret. The recommended string clearance should be no more than .018" nor less than .008". No other fret should show a gap greater than that measured at the 8th fret. No intermediate frets should be higher than - Fender Elite Series | Owners Manual - Page 17
the instrument to the nearest authorized Fender dealer or service center for inspection. 4. Set Pickup Height Depress all strings at the last fret. Check the distance from the bottom of the first and sixth strings - Fender Elite Series | Owners Manual - Page 18
Fender dealer or qualified service center. 7. Adjust Intonation (Recheck tuning) With an electronic tuner, the pickup selector switch in the neck pickup position and the tone control pitch. Your new Fender Elite Series guitar is precision made to give you many years of satisfaction. A few simple 16 - Fender Elite Series | Owners Manual - Page 19
with a clean, soft cloth. A regular routine for cleaning your instrument with Fender Polish is recommended. Avoid exposing the guitar to any chemical or substance that might work to your Authorized Fender Dealer whose trained personnel and complete service facilities assure your satisfaction. 17 - Fender Elite Series | Owners Manual - Page 20
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