Fender 2015 Paramount Series Owner's Manual Owner's manual

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Fender 2015 Paramount Series Owner's Manual

Below you will find brief product information for the Fender 2015 Paramount Series. This manual will provide you with the information you need to get the most out of your new acoustic guitar.

Features:

  • Solid spruce top
  • Solid rosewood back and sides
  • Mahogany neck
  • Ebony fingerboard
  • Fishman Prefix Plus-T pickup system
  • Includes hardshell case

Possible Use Cases:

  • Live Performance: The Paramount Series guitars are perfect for live performance, thanks to their loud, clear sound and Fishman Prefix Plus-T pickup system.
  • Recording: The Paramount Series guitars also sound great in the studio, thanks to their warm, natural tone.

Fender 2015 Paramount Series Owner's Manual

Below you will find brief product information for the Fender 2015 Paramount Series. This manual will provide you with the information you need to get the most out of your new acoustic guitar.

Features:

  • Solid spruce top
  • Solid rosewood back and sides
  • Mahogany neck
  • Ebony fingerboard
  • Fishman Prefix Plus-T pickup system
  • Includes hardshell case

Possible Use Cases:

  • Live Performance: The Paramount Series guitars are perfect for live performance, thanks to their loud, clear sound and Fishman Prefix Plus-T pickup system.
  • Recording: The Paramount Series guitars also sound great in the studio, thanks to their warm, natural tone.
THE PARAMOUNT STORY
At Fender, we pride ourselves on crafting acoustic
instruments of the highest quality and performance.
It’s a promise to which we’ve been fully committed since
the very beginning. We proudly present Paramount
as the pinnacle of more than a half-century of Fender
acoustic excellence. As the proud owner of a Paramount
acoustic instrument, you’ve ocially joined an exclusive
group of players—discerning artists in search of not only
unique and expressive acoustic sound. With Paramount,
we’re excited to unveil the nest acoustic features we
have to oer.
The inspiration behind the Paramount acoustic line
is twofold. We wanted to bring to life an instrument that
represents our desire to create and innovate, but also
revisit the esteemed heritage of 1960s Fender acoustics.
This history is boldly represented in many of the stunning
features you see before you, from your guitar’s classic
body shapes to artful styling and appointments. The line
also reimagines many of the features of the original
Concert Tone banjo series, which we’ve expanded to
include a breadth of traditional acoustic body shapes.
From the checkerboard puring and binding to the
unique mother of pearl and abalone inlays, no detail
is too ornate and no feature is overlooked in the
construction of these playable pieces of art.
We hope you enjoy your Paramount acoustic and hope
you’ll grow your own acoustic legacy for years to come.
GUITAR HUMITRON
®
FENDER PARAMOUNT HUMIDIFIER INSTRUCTIONS
Thank you for purchasing a Fender Paramount acoustic guitar!
With proper care and maintenance, this instrument will provide a
lifetime of musical enjoyment. To assist in preserving your guitar,
ahumidierisincludedtomaintainsuitableconditionswhileyour
instrumentisstored.Properhumidicationwillhelppreventthe
top of the guitar from warping or cracking as a result of the wood
shrinkingwhenitbecomestoodry.Asageneralrule,expecttouse
thehumidierduringdrywintermonthsorinlocationswithhigh
temperatures and low rainfall.
Use:Whenlocalrelativehumidityconditionsfallbelow35-40percent
(checkyourlocalweatherlistings),it’stimetousethehumidier.
Simplyimmersetheentirehumidierinwater*forseveralseconds.
Gentlywipeanyexcesswaterfromthehumidier’sexterior,verifyno
waterisdrippingfromthehumidier,andplaceitinthesoundholeof
yourinstrument,ensuringthelargebutton-endremainsoutside
thesoundhole.Tomosteectivelymanagetheguitar’smicroclimate,
werecommendtheguitaralwaysbestoredinthecasewhennot
beingused.
How It Works:Thehumidierabsorbsupto10timesitsownweight
in water and slowly releases it through the vent holes to maintain
properhumidityforyourinstrument.Constructedfromcustom-
extrudednon-allergenicresin,thetubeissoftenoughtostayinplace
against the soundhole while minimizing contact with the
instrument’s interior.
*Note: We recommend the use of distilled water to avoid mineral
deposits that can reduce the humidier’s eectiveness
ELECTRONICS
FENDER PARAMOUNT PREAMP INSTRUCTIONS
Bass TrebleVolume
Press and hold tuning fork
icon to activate tuner
Press and hold phase control icon to
enable phase inversion
TRUSS ROD
FENDER PARAMOUNT TRUSS ROD ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS
To accommodate string geometry and eliminate buzzing from the
stringshittingthefretsduringvibration,everyguitarneckhas“relief”
—theamountofcurvaturerequiredforthestringstovibratefreely.
Neck relief can change as wood shrinks or swells, moving in response
to seasonal changes in relative humidity. To counteract this movement
yourParamountacousticguitarcontainsadual-actiontrussrod—the
trussrodnutislocatedattheheeloftheneck,insidetheguitar’sbody.
ADJUSTING THE TRUSS ROD | 1. Locate the truss rod nut 2. Using the supplied
4mmheadhexwrench,slowlyturnthenutaneighthtoaquarterofaturn
3.Turnthenutasindicatedintheillustrationsabove(Note:Inthe“neutral”
position the truss rod will feel loose, as there is no pressure against the neck.
Onceturnedpastthispositionyoushouldfeelthetrussrod“tightenup”
again.) 4.Afterturningthetrussrodlettheneck“settlein”tothenewposition
forabout10minutes5. Retune the instrument to standard pitch (if required)
and check the relief again; adjust the truss rod further if necessary
NOTE: It is possible to damage the truss rod by stripping the nut, or by over tightening the truss
rod, resulting in damage. If you don’t feel comfortable adjusting the truss rod yourself, please
take your instrument to your nearest Fender Authorized Service Center.
Too much relief | (turn truss rod
nut clockwise to counteract)
Too little relief | (turn truss rod nut
counter-clockwise to counteract)
WOOD
Discover the sonic qualities and key dierences between the
specially culled tone woods that comprise our prestigious
Paramount series.
ROSEWOOD
Adense,darkwoodusedforthebackandsidesofParamount
instruments,rosewoodexudesplentyofmidrangealongwithample
lowend—awarm,traditional-soundingtonewoodperfectforany
playingstyle,fromatpickingtostrummingandmore.
MAHOGANY
Amedium-weightwoodthat’sdarkincolor,mahogany’ssoundis
brightandresonant,withlesspronouncedhighsandlowsandrich,
balancedovertones.
SPRUCE
Apowerful-soundingtonewood,Spruceisdurableyetdened,with
distinct wood grain and lasting longevity that makes it one of the
most widely used acoustic top materials.
CARE AND FEEDING
SUGGESTED SAFEKEEPING FOR YOUR PARAMOUNT ACOUSTIC
Store the instrument in a cool, dry place. | Shifts in temperature or
humiditycancausethebodytoswellorshrink.Theresultingcracks,splitsor
damagetothetop,back,sidesorinternalbracingmaycreateunwanted
resonance,rattlesorlossofprojection.Itcanalsowarptheinstrument’sneck
ordamagetheprotectivenish.Theidealenvironmentisinaroomkeptat
35%-45%relativehumiditywithaconstanttemperature.
Store the instrument in the case when its not being played.
Storing the instrument in the case will not only help protect it from accidental
physicaldamage,butalsohelpprotectitfromshiftsintemperatureor
humiditythatcancausedamageaslistedabove.
Use the included humidier when storing the instrument for
long periods of time. | Thehumidierisincludedtomaintainsuitable
conditionswhileyourinstrumentisstored.Properhumidicationwillhelp
prevent the top of the guitar from warping or cracking as a result of the wood
shrinkingwhenitbecomestoodry.Seetheaccompanyinghumidier
instructions for more details on when and how to use it.
Wipe o the strings after playing. | Skin oils, sweat and dirt left on the
strings after playing will greatly reduce the performance and lifespan of the
strings,aswellaspotentiallydamagetheinstrument’sngerboardorfrets.
Afterplaying,lightlymistthestringswithwaterandimmediatelywipethem
owithasoftragormicrobercloth.
We’ve included these recommendations to assist in preserving your
guitar, and we strongly encourage you to follow them. Failure to do
so may void the instrument’s warranty.
Clean and polish the instrument. | Once or twice a year you should
carefullycleanandpolishyourguitar’sbody.Werecommendusingoneofthe
FenderCustomShopcleaningandpolishingproductslistedonthenextpage.
Whenpolishingmakesureyouavoidproductsthatcontaind-Limonene,alcohol,
solventsorsilicone.Allofthesesubstanceswilldamageyourinstrument’s
nishandothercomponentsovertime—alcoholandsiliconewillcausethe
nishtobecomecloudyorhazy,andd-Limoneneandothersolventscanbreak
downthenishandcausethewoodaroundthefretstocrackordeteriorate.
Oil your ngerboard. | Once or twice a year, or every three months if
playingoften,youshouldconditionyourinstrument’sngerboardtohelp
replenishitsnaturaloils,extendingthelifeofyourinstrument.Werecommend
usingFenderCustomShopFingerboardRemedy,asolvent-andalcohol-free
combinationofbeeswaxandcitrusthatliftsdirtandgreasefromngerboards
andiscompatiblewithallnishes.
Change your strings as required. | This instrument arrives from the
factorywithFenderLight80/20Dura-Tone
®
Coated(.012-.052)acousticguitar
strings.VisitusonYouTubetowatchtheFenderUniversityvideo“Howto
ChangeYourAcousticGuitarStrings”at:https://youtu.be/0xxeRFEP1Y4.
SUGGESTED ACCESSORIES
Fender sells a variety of products to help you properly care for
and maintain your instrument:
0990526000–FenderCustomShopAcousticToolKitbyCruztools
®
0990521100 – Fender Speed Slick Guitar String Cleaner
0990539000–FenderCustomShop4-StepCleaningKit
0990537000–FenderCustomShopGuitarCleaner(2oz.)
0990534000–FenderCustomShopFingerboardRemedy(2oz.)
0990536000–FenderCustomShopGuitarPolish(2oz.)
0990535000–FenderCustomShopGuitarQuickClean(2oz.)
0990523000–FenderFactoryMicroberCloth
0730880303–FenderDura-Tone
®
coatedstrings880L(.012-.052)
0990413000–FenderPhoenixCapo
For additional accessories, vist
fender.com/accessories
FENDER ACOUSTIC LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY
FenderMusicalInstrumentsCorporation(“FMIC”)warrantsthisFenderbrandinstrument
tobefreefromdefectsinmaterialsandworkmanshipforaslongasitisownedbythe
originalretailpurchaser,exceptthatpickups,switches,jacks,controls,allotherelectronic
components,tuningmachines,hardware,pickguards,platedsurfaces,gigbags,casesand
casehardwarearewarrantedforaperiodofone(1)yearfromthedateoforiginalpurchase.
This warranty applies only to the original retail purchaser when this instrument is purchased
fromanAuthorizedFenderDealerandissubjecttothelimitationssetforthherein.
IMPORTANT:PLEASERETAINYOURORIGINALSALES RECEIPT, AS IT IS YOUR PROOF OF
PURCHASE VALIDATING THIS LIMITED WARRANTY.
FenderhasestablishedanetworkofindependentAuthorizedFenderServiceCentersfor
warrantyservice.TheFenderDealerfromwhomyoupurchasedyourinstrumentmay
alsobeauthorizedforwarrantyserviceandshouldbetherstpointofcontactwhen
service of any kind is required for your Fender instrument. To receive warranty service,
returnthecompleteinstrumenttoanAuthorizedFenderServiceCenter,withyoursales
receiptasproofofpurchase,duringtheapplicablewarrantyperiod.Defectivecomponents
thatqualifyforcoverageunderthiswarrantywillberepairedorreplaced(atFender’s
discretion)withoutcharge.RemediesbeyondnormalservicerepairofanyFender
instrumentrequirebothanevaluationandconrmationofthedefectandadirect
recommendationtoFenderfromanAuthorizedFenderServiceCenterforalternative
considerations.Alltransportation,insuranceandfreightchargesassociatedwithwarranty
serviceandrepairsonFenderinstrumentsaretheresponsibilityofthepurchaser,asis
anyserviceinitiatedforthepurposeofcustomizingsetupsoradjustmentsbeyond
factoryspecications.Initialstandardsetupandadjustmentoftheinstrumentandits
componentsatthetimeofpurchaseareconsiderednormalDealerproductpreparation,
andarenotcoveredbythiswarranty.
Limitations and Exclusions | The following items are not covered by this warranty.
1. Fretwear,saddlewear,nutwear,stringsandbatteries.
2. Setups, adjustments or routine maintenance of any kind.
3.Damagetonishesorcracks,splitting,orwarpageofwoodduetochangesin
temperatureorhumidity,exposuretoorcontactwithsun,re,moisture,bodysalts
andacidsofperspiration,guitarstraps,guitarstands/hangersmadefromvinyl,plastic,
rubberorothersyntheticmaterials,anyotherchemicalsornon-Fender-approvedpolishes.
4.Damage,corrosionorrustingofanyhardwarecomponentscausedbyhumidity,salty
air,orexposuretothemoisture,bodysaltsandacidsofperspiration.
5.Anydamagetoaninstrumentresultingfromcustomizationormodication.
6. Normalwearandtearonanypartoftheinstrument,caseorgigbagincludingjacks,
controls, switches, plated surfaces, tuning machines, pickguards, zippers, clasps, handles,
latches, case hardware etc.
7.Allotherdamageanddeteriorationduetonormalusage,wearandtear,aging,
accidents,neglect,abuse,orActsofNature.
8.Anyinstrument,whoseserialnumberismissing,alteredortamperedwithinanyfashion.
9.AnyinstrumentpurchasedfromanyoneotherthananAuthorizedFender
®
Dealer.
10.Instrumentsthathavebeenservicedbyunauthorizedpersons(anypersonother
thanaFenderCertiedTechnicianatanAuthorizedFenderServiceCenter).
THE FOREGOING CONSTITUTES THE ONLY WARRANTY MADE BY FENDER WITH RESPECT
TO THE PRODUCTS AND IS MADE EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. Anyimpliedwarranties,includingwithoutlimitation,anyimplied
warrantiesofmerchantabilityortness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animpliedwarrantylasts,sotheabovelimitationsmaynotbe
applicabletoyou.
FMIC ASSUMES NO LIABILITY FOR PROPERTY DAMAGE RESULTING FROM FAILURE OF THIS
PRODUCT NOR ANY LOSS OF INCOME, SATISFACTION, OR DAMAGES ARISING FROM THE
LOSS OF USE OF SAME DUE TO DEFECTS OR AVAILABILITY OF SAME DURING SERVICE.
NOTE:ThiswarrantyappliesonlytoFenderinstrumentsmanufacturedafterJanuary1,
1998andpurchasedandservicedwithintheU.S.A.andCanada.Warrantiesoutsidethese
countriesareasdenedbytheauthorizedFenderDistributorforyourcountryorregion,
andmayvaryfromtheaboveintermsand/orlength.Eective date: January 1, 1998
FENDERMUSICALINSTRUMENTSCORPORATION
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Fender 2015 Paramount Series Owner's Manual Owner's manual

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Owner's manual
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Fender 2015 Paramount Series Owner's Manual

Below you will find brief product information for the Fender 2015 Paramount Series. This manual will provide you with the information you need to get the most out of your new acoustic guitar.

Features:

  • Solid spruce top
  • Solid rosewood back and sides
  • Mahogany neck
  • Ebony fingerboard
  • Fishman Prefix Plus-T pickup system
  • Includes hardshell case

Possible Use Cases:

  • Live Performance: The Paramount Series guitars are perfect for live performance, thanks to their loud, clear sound and Fishman Prefix Plus-T pickup system.
  • Recording: The Paramount Series guitars also sound great in the studio, thanks to their warm, natural tone.

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