User Manual

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Here are a few tips that should help
eliminate almost all tuning problems.
Make sure that each string is seated well,
stretched and snugged down on the tuning
machine post.
Tune from low pitch to high, so as not to
leave any slack in the string behind the nut.
If there is any slack, (usually unseen), in the
string windings at the tuning machine, it will
cause the string to go out of tune as soon as
you start using the tremolo or bending notes.
Make sure the instrument is properly
lubricated. With a Q-tip, touch a small drop
of lightweight machine oil to the bridge
saddles. Place some graphite powder in the
slots of the nut.
If the strings are stretched and seated
properly on the tuning machines and if all
the points of friction have been lubricated
properly, it should eliminate most of the
tuning problems you’ll ever run into.
Traveling with Your Guitar
Gretsch
®
guitars demonstrate the highest
standards of quality in material and
craftsmanship, and deserve only the best in
protection. We recommend that you purchase
a Gretsch factory guitar case that has been
designed and  tted exclusively for your
guitar to give it the utmost protection. *Keep
your guitar in a case when not playing it.
If you plan to travel, carry your instrument
in a hard shell case at all times for protection.
When traveling by air, your guitar may be
exposed to dramatic changes in temperature
and pressure. To help prevent possible
damage, de-tune all of the strings about a
whole step, so that the tension is reduced
from the top and neck of the instrument.
Gretsch offers a variety of hardshell
cases and gig bags for most guitar models.
Please contact your local Gretsch dealer for
information on the appropriate replacement
case for your guitar, or to place an order.
When ordering your factory case please
specify the exact model of your guitar.
Servicing Your Guitar
New guitars typically have a settling in
period where adjustments may be necessary
to compensate for wood movement caused by
the tension of the strings. Many experienced
guitar players have learned to adjust the truss
rod or “action” of their own instruments.
If you do not feel comfortable making
these adjustments to your new guitar we
recommend that you return the instrument
to your Gretsch
®
Dealer or to an Authorized
Fender
®
Service Center within 90 days of
the purchase, for an inspection and truss rod
adjustment if needed. This precaution should
identify and prevent potential damage to the
neck.
If major servicing is required, please
contact your local Authorized FMIC Service
Center. If you need assistance locating an
Authorized FMIC Service Center, please
contact your Gretsch Dealer, visit our Gretsch
website at
www.gretschguitars.com
www.gretschguitars.com
, or call
our Consumer Relations Department at: (480-
596-7195).
For comprehensive guitar setup
speci cations, and other support
documentation, visit our FMIC Customer
Service website at:
www.mrgearhead.com
www.mrgearhead.com
.
Please note: Truss rod adjustments
and action adjustments are considered to
be routine maintenance and will not be
covered under the Gretsch warranty.