Fender CD-60SCE Dreadnought Electro-Acoustic Guitar Instruction Manual

Introducción

This manual provides essential information for the setup, operation, and maintenance of your new Fender CD-60SCE Dreadnought Electro-Acoustic Guitar. The CD-60SCE combines Fender's rich heritage with modern enhancements, making it suitable for musicians of all skill levels. It features a dreadnought cutaway body, a Fishman pickup/preamp system, and an integrated electronic tuner.

Figura 1: Frente view of the Fender CD-60SCE Dreadnought Electro-Acoustic Guitar.

Características del producto

• Dreadnought Cutaway Body: Offers excellent projection and easy access to upper frets.
• Fishman Pickup/Preamp Sistema: Proporciona amplified performance with integrated controls for bass, treble, and volume.
• Integrated Electronic Tuner: Ensures reliable tuning stability.
• "Easy-to-Play" Neck: Designed with rolled fretboard edges for enhanced comfort and playability.
• Construcción de calidad: Crafted from high-quality mahogany wood for the back and sides, with a solid spruce top.

Figure 2: Key components of the Fender CD-60SCE guitar, highlighting the die-cast chrome tuners, easy-to-play neck, mahogany back and sides, dreadnought cutaway body, solid spruce top, and integrated Fishman pickup, preamp, and tuner.

Configuración

1. Desembalaje e Inspección: Carefully remove the guitar from its packaging. Inspect for any visible damage.
2. Tuning the Guitar:

   The CD-60SCE features an integrated electronic tuner. To use it:

   • Press the "Tuner" button on the Fishman preamp para activar el sintonizador.
   • Toca cada cuerda individualmente. La pantalla mostrará la nota que se está tocando e indicará si es sostenida o bemol.
   • Adjust the corresponding tuning machine head (see Figure 3) until the display shows the correct note and the indicator is centered.
   • Repita para las seis cuerdas (E, A, D, G, B, E).
   

   Figure 3: Headstock and chrome die-cast tuning machines.

3. Conectarse a un Amplificador (opcional):

   Si lo deseas amplify your guitar, connect a standard 6.35mm instrument cable from the guitar's output jack (located at the bottom strap button) to your ampentrada del lificador.

Operating the Fishman Preamp

Your Fender CD-60SCE is equipped with a Fishman pickup and preamp system, allowing you to control your amptono lificado.

Figure 4: Fishman preamp controles

• Perilla de volumen: Controla el nivel de salida general del amplified sound. Turn clockwise to increase volume, counter-clockwise to decrease.
• Perilla de graves: Adjusts the low-frequency response of your tone. Turn clockwise for more bass, counter-clockwise for less.
• Perilla de agudos: Adjusts the high-frequency response of your tone. Turn clockwise for brighter tones, counter-clockwise for warmer tones.
• Botón sintonizador: Activates the integrated electronic tuner (as described in the Setup section).

Mantenimiento

• Limpieza: Use a soft, dry cloth to wipe down the guitar after each use to remove sweat and fingerprints. For a deeper clean, use guitar-specific cleaning products sparingly. Avoid abrasive cleaners.
• Reemplazo de cuerdas: Strings should be replaced regularly, depending on usage. Phosphor bronze strings are recommended for optimal tone. Replace one string at a time to maintain neck tension.
• Almacenamiento: Store your guitar in a stable environment, away from extreme temperature changes and humidity fluctuations. A guitar case or gig bag is recommended for protection.
• Ajuste del cuello: The guitar's neck may require occasional adjustment (truss rod adjustment) due to changes in humidity or string tension. This is best performed by a qualified guitar technician.

Solución de problemas

Presupuesto

Información de garantía

The Fender CD-60SCE Dreadnought Electro-Acoustic Guitar comes with a Garantía limitada de 2 años from Fender. This warranty guarantees that your guitar is free from defects in materials and workmanship for two (2) years from the original date of purchase. This warranty is non-transferable. Please retain your proof of purchase for warranty claims.

Figure 5: Fender's 2-year limited warranty details.

Apoyo y recursos

For additional support, resources, and to enhance your playing skills, consider the following:

• Fender Play: Your guitar includes free virtual lessons on Fender Play. This platform offers a structured way to learn guitar with song-based lessons. Visit Fender Play for more information and to redeem your free lessons.
• Fender oficial Websitio: For product registration, FAQs, and further support, visit the official Fender websitio.
• Centros de servicio autorizados: For repairs or professional adjustments, contact Fender customer service to locate an authorized service center near you.

Figure 6: Fender Play, an online platform for learning guitar.