User Manual

General maintenance
It is important to keep your Guild
guitar or bass clean. After each
playing session, clean your guitar
by wiping down the fingerboard,
strings, and other parts (tuners,
pickguard, etc.) with a clean, soft,
dry cloth.
Most of your instrument has a
protective finish, but in some
areas, the wood remains raw
and needs additional attention.
One such area is the fingerboard;
when changing the strings,
consider treating your guitar
to a fingerboard conditioner
to keep the wood hydrated.
We recommend oiling or
conditioning the fretboard at
least once a year, and some
guitars may benefit from more
frequent applications – this helps
preserve its integrity, smooth
feel, and natural beauty.
Please note that over long
periods of time, the materials
used on the majority of
commercially available guitar
stands and wall hangers can
harm the finish on your Guild
We strongly recommend using
a hygrometer for this purpose.
Whenever you are using home
heating or air conditioning,
protect your guitar from drying
out by using a room humidifier
set to maintain a 40-50% RH,
and/or by keeping your guitar in
its case with a guitar humidifier
inside.
When your guitar is not in use, it
is best to keep it in its case along
with a small guitar humidifier. Do
not leave your instrument in any
situation in which you yourself
would not be comfortable, such
as inside a hot or cold vehicle,
next to a radiator, or in direct
sunlight.
Please note: Damage such as
cracks in the wood and finish
checking (small finish cracks
which are the result of exposure
to fluctuations in temperature
and/or humidity) will not
be covered under the Guild
warranty.
guitar. This type of damage is
NOT covered under the Guild
Limited Lifetime Warranty.
Please consult the instructions
and specifications on the guitar
stand and/or wall hanger in
question for details.
Servicing your Guitar
New guitars typically have
a settling-in period during
which adjustments may be
necessary. Furthermore, many
players have personal setup
preferences that may require
slight adjustments from the
guitar’s factory settings. Many
experienced guitar players have
learned to make their own truss
rod or action adjustments when
needed. However, if you are new
to the guitar or would prefer
not to make these adjustments
yourself, bring the instrument
to your nearest Guild dealer or
Authorized Service Center for
inspection and adjustments. If
major service is required, please
contact your local Authorized
Service Center.
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