Breedlove American Series C25/CRe Herringbone, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...2 B r e e d l o v e O w n e r s M a n u a l O w n e r s M a n u a l...

Page 2: ...op Revival Series Guitars 8 Breedlove Steel String Bracing the JLD Bridge Truss 9 Steel String Acoustic Guitar Set Up Specifications 12 Changing Strings on your Breedlove Acoustic Guitar 13 Breedlove...

Page 3: ...e it will bring you many years of enjoyment To preserve the remarkable tone and playability of your Breedlove we have some simple suggestions to help ensure that your instrument will be making beautif...

Page 4: ...u to Experience Breedlove in one of the following ways Visit BreedloveGuitars com Go online to get the most current information on your instruments upcoming Breedlove events and techincal support or w...

Page 5: ...your ideal instrument Contemplate the perfect combination of tonewoods while you allow Oregon s natural wonders to inspire the creation of your acoustic masterpiece Breedlove Ultimate Experience Enjo...

Page 6: ...edlove Note that RH is temperature dependent Air with 45 RH at 60 F does not have the same water content as air at 70 F with 45 RH If your storage environment is below 40 RH invest in a humidifier wit...

Page 7: ...the cargo hold of an airplane Avoid prolonged exposure to temperatures below 60 F or above 80 F When selecting an in case humidifier avoid designs that completely block the sound hole they can cause...

Page 8: ...epending on your playing style When making truss rod adjustments turn a little at a time an eighth or quarter turn and check the results before turning again Allow some time for the neck to settle in...

Page 9: ...driver is well clear of the headstock as the tool is turned Truss Rod Adjustments for Breedlove Atlas Passport and Cascade Series Guitars To adjust the double action truss rod on a Atlas or Passport...

Page 10: ...ments have an access hole through the top soundhole brace while older instruments do not If you do not have an access hole note that one of the two neck bolts is also in this general area The top neck...

Page 11: ...es maximal wavelength response and a synergy is created by the use of a graduated top thickness balanced scalloped bracing and a pinless bridge in combination with the bridge truss system This gives o...

Page 12: ...ing the length of the guitar If there is any movement here the bridge truss will need to be tightened see step 4 If there is no movement move on to step 3 3 Roll the dowel gently between your thumb an...

Page 13: ...nsion after each turn of the bolt You ll discover that the bridge truss system offers unrivaled body stability and preserves consistent action and playability Note however that the bridge truss is not...

Page 14: ...4th fret You may wish to set your instrument for higher or lower action than this depending on your playing technique For instruments equipped with undersaddle pickup transducer we recommend that you...

Page 15: ...ring guitar A steel string neck profile and low string height over a radiused fingerboard allow for fast fretting and chording and great playing comfort Special consideration has been given to the cla...

Page 16: ...ntion to the location and orientation of bridge on the body When strings are removed the bridge may move If you remove all the strings at once it will be unsupported and will fall off It is a good ide...

Page 17: ...amic contact microphone which can also be coupled with a condenser microphone It requires no phantom power Mandolin Set Up Specifications Breedlove mandolins have an adjustable bridge Our factory setu...

Page 18: ...hile changing strings to protect the finish from scratches hange the strings every three to six months The more you play the more you need to change the strings Remove the old strings by twisting the...

Page 19: ...riety of non abrasive waxes Most liquid furniture waxes or automotive waxes will do the job Do not use oils on Breedlove gloss finishes Refer to Cleaning Your Breedlove Instrument on page 22 for addit...

Page 20: ...h SPL applications the L R Baggs I Mix M1 combines the Active Element piezo pickup with an M1 magnetic soundhole pickup and routes the signal through an I Mix onboard preamp L R Baggs Element Active T...

Page 21: ...idual saddle sensors send separate channels of information via hexaphonic output and give you complete control over the tone and pitch of each individual string The Breedlove Synergy system can be ins...

Page 22: ...our guitar or mandolin may need occasional cleaning depending on playing frequency your style of play and your body chemistry If possible wipe down the fingerboard and strings after every time you pla...

Page 23: ...056 Ed Gerhard Models 013 017 024 032 042 053 Twelve Strings Custom Shop Atlas D Addario EXP38 Phosphor Bronze Coated Light Gauge 010 010 014 014 023 008 030 012 039 018 047 027 Nylon String Guitars D...

Page 24: ...rts b asserted defects caused by modification misuse or abuse or improper maintenance of the instrument c asserted defects involving subjective personal dislikes or judgements d asserted defects cause...

Page 25: ...with a your RA b evidence confirming the original purchase by purchaser such as a copy of the sales invoice or receipt a credit card slip or the like c a brief description of the nature of the assert...

Page 26: ...asy reference Owner s Name Owner s Address Date of Purchase Dealer s Name Dealer s Name Dealer s Address Dealer s Phone Model Serial Number Purchase Price Sales Slip Number Always retain a copy of you...

Page 27: ...28 Experience Breedlove One extraordinary guitar at a time...

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