Cordoba Protege C-1M Installation guide

HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR GUITAR
Thank you for purchasing a Córdoba guitar. To ensure
that you enjoy and protect your investment for many
years to come, please take a moment to read the
following information carefully:
Your new guitar is a living, breathing entity that is easily
affected by its surrounding environment. Although the
woods used in the making of your guitar are carefully
dried and seasoned, they still breathe, expand and
contract. As a general rule, do not leave your guitar
in any situation in which you yourself would not be
comfortable such as: inside a hot vehicle, next to a
radiator, or in direct sunlight. Avoid exposing your guitar
to extreme and/or sudden changes in temperature and
humidity, especially for prolonged periods (over 24
hours).
In wet or humid climates, the wood can soak up excess
moisture from the air and dull the sound of the guitar,
loosen the glue used during construction, or lower the
action of the strings, causing buzzing. In dry climates,
cold weather or articially heated rooms, your guitar’s
wood can lose its natural moisture. You will feel the
sharp fret ends begin to jut out from the side of the
ngerboard. This is a sign the guitar is drying out. If the
level falls below 30%, the top of the guitar will most
likely begin to distort and eventually crack. To avoid
these problems, it is strongly recommended that you
keep your guitar within a temperature range of 60°F to
85°F and a relative humidity of 45% to 65%. Balanced
humidity can be easily achieved by using a portable
humidier inside the guitar case at all times. The guitar
should be stored inside the case whenever not in use.
HumiCase™ offers this climatic protection built right into
the case.
To adjust for neck changes due to climate uctuations
and wood movement, certain Córdoba guitars are
equipped with truss rods. The truss rod moves both
forward and backward to adjust for both back and
forward bows, and can be accessed through the sound
hole. Loosen the strings for ease of access. With the
guitar set on a at surface, tilt the body and reach in
the soundhole through the 3rd and 4th strings with a
9/64” Allen wrench and insert in the Allen nut, located
at the top cross brace of the soundboard, close to the
end of the neck. Turn counter-clockwise to add relief
or correct back bows, and clockwise to reduce relief
or correct too much forward bow. Some resistance to
turning is normal, and a small amount of movement
will cause signicant change. Remove the wrench by
lifting the guitar upside down, and allowing the wrench
to drop into your hand. Remember that the neck is not
supposed to be straight: between .003” and .008” relief
on the bass side and slightly less on the treble side is
optimal. Warranty & Care Instructions
Return Address
Córdoba GuitarsTM 1455 19th Street
Santa Monica, CA 90404
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CÓRDOBA GUITARS LIMITED
THREE YEAR WARRANTY INFORMATION
Córdoba Guitars warrants this guitar to be free from de-
fects in materials and workmanship for three years from
the original purchase date, subject to the limitations con-
tained herein.
This warranty is extended to the original retail
purchaser only and may not be transferred or assigned
to subsequent owners. Your proof of purchase or sales
receipt must accompany all requests for warranty cover-
age.
THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER:
Damages caused by humidity or lack thereof, extreme
temperature exposure, abuse, neglect or improper stor-
age. Any instrument on which the serial number has
been removed or altered. Any instrument not purchased
from an authorized dealer, or upon which unauthorized
repair or service work has been carried out. Any instru-
ment that has been damaged due to an accident, negli-
gence or misuse. Shipping damage of any kind. Normal
“wear and tear”, including but not limited to any discol-
oration, fading or damage to the original nish, or worn
frets, strings, tuners, hardware and plating. Any subjec-
tive issues such as “tone”.
Córdoba Guitars makes no other express warranty of
any kind whatsoever. All implied warranties, including
warranties of merchantability and tness for a particu-
lar purpose, exceeding the specic provisions of this
warranty are hereby disclaimed and excluded from this
warranty.
Córdoba Guitars shall not be liable for any special, indi-
rect consequential, incidental or other similar damage
suffered by the purchaser or any third party, including
without limitation, damages for loss of prots or busi-
ness or damages resulting from use or performance of
the instrument, whether in contract or in tort, even if
Córdoba Guitars or its authorized representative has
been advised of the possibility of such damages, and
Córdoba Guitars shall not be liable for any expenses,
claims or suits arising out of or relating to any of the
foregoing. If at any time during the warranty the guitar
malfunctions due to faulty materials and
workmanship, Córdoba Guitars will, at its sole discre-
tion, repair the defect without charge or replace it with
a model of similar specication and value that does not
exceed the original purchase price of the guitar.
To obtain warranty assistance, the guitar must be taken
to an authorized dealer with a copy of the sales receipt
to obtain a Returns Authorization prior to return to the
manufacturer. All shipping and insurance, including any
perceived “collector” value, are the sole responsibility of
the original purchaser.
On arrival at the Córdoba Guitars facility, a determina-
tion will be made whether the defect is covered under
the terms of the warranty. If the repair is covered under
the terms of the warranty, it will be repaired at no cost
to the original purchaser including return shipping. If the
repair is not covered under warranty, an estimate of the
cost of the repair to the original purchaser will be given.
UPGRADE TO A LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY
When you purchase a HumiCase™ at the same time
as your Córdoba guitar, we will upgrade your Limited
Three Year Warranty to a Limited Lifetime Warranty. This
extends coverage of defective materials and workman-
ship to the life of the guitar. All you need to do is send us
proof of purchase of your HumiCase™ (copy of original
store receipt or store invoice with HumiCase™ circled)
when you submit your completed Warranty Registration
card, which is attached. To keep the warranty in force,
you will need to store your guitar in the HumiCase™
when not in use, and keep the humidiers properly lled.
(See instructions included
in the case.)
WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD
To ensure coverage and proper handling of your claim,
we strongly recommend that you complete the
attached warranty registration card or register online at
www.cordobaguitars.com. Call Córdoba’s toll free num-
ber, 877-304-0909, for more warranty information.
1455 19th Street
Santa Monica, CA 90404
www.cordobagiutars.com • [e-mail] • 877-304-0909
WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD
Please answer the following questions to register your guitar and ensure warranty coverage: Name:_______________________________________________________________________ Address: _____________________________________________________________________ City:____________________________________ State:_________ Zip:_________________ Phone:______________________________ E-mail:__________________________________ Date of Purchase: ______________________________________________________________ Place of Purchase:______________________________________________________________ Purchased Price”:_______________________________________________________________ Receipt / Invoice # (Please include copy) :___________________________________________ Make & Model: ________________________________________________________________ Serial Number:__________________________________ Purchased with HumiCaseTM
(Please enclose copy of proof-of-purchase)