Grizzly Musical Instrument H8070 User Manual

MODEL H8070

HEIRLOOM TELECASTER-

STYLE GUITAR KIT

OWNER'S MANUAL

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Table of Contents

SECTION 1: SAFETY....................................................................................................................... 2

SECTION 2: INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................... 3

Foreword .................................................................................................................................... 3

Contact Info................................................................................................................................ 3

SECTION 3: PARTS INVENTORY................................................................................................... 4

Inventory..................................................................................................................................... 4

Supplies/Tools............................................................................................................................ 5

Identification ............................................................................................................................... 6

SECTION 4: ASSEMBLY................................................................................................................. 7

Shaping Headstock.................................................................................................................... 7

Sanding Body............................................................................................................................. 8

Sanding Neck............................................................................................................................. 8

Finishing Neck............................................................................................................................ 9

Finishing Body............................................................................................................................ 9

Mounting Neck ......................................................................................................................... 10

Positioning Pick Guard, Control Plate & Bridge....................................................................... 12

Installing Ferrules..................................................................................................................... 13

Mounting Tuners ...................................................................................................................... 14

Wiring Pickups ......................................................................................................................... 15

Installing Output Jack............................................................................................................... 16

Installing Bridge, Pickups & Controls....................................................................................... 16

Strap Buttons ........................................................................................................................... 17

Installing Nut ............................................................................................................................ 17

Winding Strings........................................................................................................................ 18

String Retainers ....................................................................................................................... 19

SECTION 5: SETUP....................................................................................................................... 20

General..................................................................................................................................... 20

Neck Adjustment...................................................................................................................... 20

String Height ............................................................................................................................ 21

Pickup Height........................................................................................................................... 22

Tuning ...................................................................................................................................... 22

Setting Intonation ..................................................................................................................... 23

SECTION 6: REFERENCE INFO ................................................................................................... 24

Accessories.............................................................................................................................. 24

Electrical Components ............................................................................................................. 27

Wiring Diagram ........................................................................................................................ 29

WARRANTY AND RETURNS........................................................................................................ 30

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SECTION 1: SAFETY

Always wear safety glasses or goggles when operating equipment. Everyday glasses or read-

ing glasses are not safety glasses. Be certain the safety glasses you wear meet the appropri-

ate standards of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

Because there are various ways to cut and join wood, you can make substitutions for the methods

stated in this plan. We try to suggest the easiest methods possible. However, only you know your

skills with each piece of machinery. Never compromise your safety by using a cutting method

with which you are not comfortable. Instead, find an alternative approach that will yield the same

result.

These instructions assume that you are intimately familiar with the safe operation and use of

woodworking machinery and woodworking tools, and understand the techniques used to build this

project. If you do not qualify for both of these criteria, STOP building this project for your own

safety. Read and understand the owners manual for the machinery you intend to use, take a wood-

working class or visit your local library for more information. Woodworking machinery and tools

are inherently dangerous because they use sharp edges that can and will cause serious personal

injury including amputation and death. Do not underestimate the ability of these tools and machin-

ery to cause injury. Never operate any tool without all guards in place and always wear approved

safety glasses. For your own safety, please heed this warning.

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SECTION 2: INTRODUCTION

Foreword

Contact Info

We are proud to offer the Model H8070 Heirloom

Telecaster-Style Guitar Kit. This kit is a part of a

growing Grizzly family of fine woodworking prod-

ucts. When assembled according to the guidelines

set forth in this manual, you can expect years of

enjoyment from your guitar.

If you have any comments regarding this manual,

please write to us at the address below:

Grizzly Industrial, Inc.

Technical Documentation Manager

P.O. Box 2069

Bellingham, WA 98227-2069

Email: [email protected]

We are pleased to provide this manual for the

Model H8070. It was written to guide you through

assembly, review safety considerations, and cover

general information. It represents our effort to pro-

duce the best documentation possible.

We stand behind our products. If you have any

service questions or parts requests, please call

or write us at the location listed below.

Telecaster^®is a registered trademark of Fender

Musical Instruments Corp. This kit is not made or

sponsored by Fender Musical Instruments Corp.

Grizzly Industrial, Inc.

1203 Lycoming Mall Circle

Muncy, PA 17756

Phone: (570) 546-9663

Fax: (800) 438-5901

E-Mail: [email protected]

Web Site: http://www.grizzly.com

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SECTION 3: PARTS INVENTORY

Inventory

REF PART#

DESCRIPTION

QTY

PH8070001 Guitar Body

PH8070002 Neck

PH8070003 Pick Guard

PH8070004 Neckplate

PH8070005 Tuning Machine

PH8070006 Control Plate

PH8070007 Bridge

PH8070008 Pickup

Figure 1. Boxed components.

PH8070009 Plastic Bushing

PH8070010 Output Jack Cover

PH8070011 Output Jack

PH8070012 String

PH8070013 Strap Button

PH8070014 Chrome Screw 5 x 45mm

PH8070015 Chrome Screw 3.5 x 25mm

PH8070016 Chrome Screw 3.1 x 12mm 12

PH8070017 Chrome Screw 2.1 x 12mm

PH8070018 Chrome Screw 2.5 x 16mm

PH8070019 Chrome Screw 2.5 x 14mm

PH8070020 Round String Retainer

PH8070021 String Nut

Figure 2. Guitar parts.

PH8070022 Ferrule

PAW04M

Hex Wrench 4mm

PAW01.5M Hex Wrench 1.5mm

Figure 3. More guitar parts.

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•

Bandsaw with ¹/4" Blade or Coping Saw

Tack Cloth or Soft Cloth

Sanding Sealer

Assorted Wood Files

Buffing Compounds

Supplies/Tools

Most wood components in this kit are fully

machined at the factory and are ready for assem-

bly. A small amount of sanding and finishing is

needed to complete your guitar.

Oil Wood Finish

Soldering Iron and Solder

Peghead Reamer or a Round File

Rubber Dead Blow Hammer

Tweezers, Pliers, Wire Cutters

C-Clamps

Temporary Wood Handle:

Approximately 1" x 2" x 16"

Guitar Capo

Recommended Tools & Supplies:

•

Sharp Pencil

Drill Press

Drill Bits: ¹⁄16", ³⁄32", ⁵⁄32", ⁵⁄16", ¹¹⁄32", ¹⁄4

Electric/Cordless Drill

Depth Stop

•

Feeler Gauge Set

NIOSH Approved Respirator

ANSI Approved Safety Glasses

Aluminum-Oxide Sanding Paper #150, #220

and #320 Grit

Wet and Dry Sanding Paper #400, #600, and

#1000 Grit

Flexible Sanding Block

Wood Glue

Chisel or Razor Blade

Phillips Screwdriver #1, #2

4" Steel Rod or a Coat Hanger

Masking Tape

Tack Cloth

Spray Primer and Finish (See Note Below)

18" Metal Straightedge (¹⁄32" Resolution)

36" Metal Straightedge

Steel Ruler (¹⁄64" Resolution)

Wood Dowel

•

Wood Blocks: 4" x 4" x 12" (2)

•

Wood Shim: ⁷⁄16" Thick

Note: Use the same type of paint for primer

and finish—either enamel or lacquer base.

Do not use different base paints for priming

or finishing or your results may not be desir-

able.

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Identification

Neck Pocket

Pickups

Strap

Button

Bridge

Strap

Button

Fret

Output

Jack

Tone

Knob

Volume

Knob

Three-Way

Neck

Switch

Figure 4. Model H8070 controls.

String Slot

Nut

Tuner or Tuning Machine

Tuning Post

String Retainers

Headstock

Figure 5. Model H8070 headstock features.

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SECTION 4: ASSEMBLY

Note: To determine the string slot (Figure 5)

Shaping Headstock

locations, you can place the nut on the draw-

ing and mark the slots. If the strings cross the

nut at a sharp angle, this increases friction

and makes tuning difficult. It also increases

the risk of the strings pulling out of the nut

slots.

The headstock for these models comes unfin-

ished so you can cut it to your own design. These

instructions will guide you through designing the

shape of the headstock and placing pegholes.

4. Layout the tuners on the test paper to ensure

they are stacked tightly against each other.

(See Page 14 for instructions on installing the

tuners.)

Components Needed

Guitar Neck ....................................................... 1

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Tools Needed

Sharp Pencil ......................................................1

Paper ......................................................Varioius

Bandsaw with a ¹⁄4" Blade or a Coping Saw .....1

Woodworking Files................................ Assorted

Drill Press with ¹⁄4" and ¹¹⁄32" Drill Bits.................1

5. Redraw your final headstock shape onto the

headstock with a pencil.

6. Cut the headstock out with a bandsaw or

coping saw. Be sure to cut only to the outside

edge of your pencil line.

To shape the headstock:

Note: To cut sharp corners, cut several slots

perpendicular to the corner, then cut out the

small pieces. This will reduce binding on the

blade.

1. Trace the headstock on a piece of paper. Test

various ideas for headstock shapes on paper

before cutting into the headstock.

2. Layout pegholes for the tuners. Space the

7. Carefully hand file the headstock to finalize

centers of the pegholes exactly ³⁰⁄32" apart,

the shape.

and a minimum of ⁄2" from the edge of the

headstock.

8. Mark the pegholes onto the headstock.

3. Draw the path of the strings onto the test

paper to ensure that the strings do not inter-

fere with each other as shown in Figure 6.

9. Using a ⁄4" bit, drill a hole through the top of

the headstock for a tuner shaft, then center

an ¹¹/32" bit over the same hole and drill down

⁹/32" for the bushing as shown in Figure 7.

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Figure 6. String paths and peghole locations.

Figure 7. Drilling the pegholes.

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10. Place the tuners into the holes on the back

of the headstock to check their position. The

ends of the tuners should touch each other.

6. Repeat Step 4 & 5.

Note: If you want to stain your guitar, the

stain should be applied now before con-

tinuing with the next step. Stains cannot be

applied to the guitar body after the sanding

sealer is applied.

—If tuners overlap, carefully widen the shaft

of the overlapping tuner and adjust its posi-

tion relative to each of the other tuners.

7. Apply a primer if you plan to paint the guitar

a solid color. Apply a coat of sanding sealer

if you stained the guitar. Use the sealer

or primer according to the manufacturer's

instructions.

Sanding Body

The guitar body has been sanded at the factory,

but it is up to you to do the final sanding before

the finish is applied. To get a good finish, the

body should be sanded with a series of sandpa-

per grits up to #320 grit.

Note: Make sure the primer or sealer you use

is compatible with your finish.

8. When the sanding sealer or primer is dry, use

#320 grit sandpaper for final sanding. DO

NOT sand through to bare wood.

Components and Hardware Needed:

Guitar Body ....................................................... 1

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To sand the guitar body:

Sanding Neck

1. Wear a NIOSH-approved respirator and

ANSI-approved safety glasses when

sanding wood!

Like the guitar body, the guitar neck has been

rough sanded at the factory. Final sanding should

be done as described in the previous sub-sec-

tion Sanding Body. Consider applying inlays or

additional design work on the fretboard and head-

stock before final sanding.

2. Use a flexible sanding block with #150 grit

aluminum-oxide sanding paper to sand the

guitar body until there is a consistent scratch

pattern on the entire surface.

Note: DO NOT round over the neck pocket

or the body cavities.

Note: If you are considering inlays or other

design work, take time to test your designs in

scrap wood before performing the work on the

instrument.

When hand sanding, always sand in the

same direction as the wood grain.

The fretboard requires no sanding. Sanding the

fretboard will affect the playability of the guitar

and could lead to irrepairable damage.

3. Resand the entire guitar body with #220 grit

sanding paper and lightly round over the

outside edges of the body.

4. Wipe the guitar body with a damp cloth to

“raise” the wood grain.

5. Wait until the wood is dry and resand the

entire body with #220 grit sandpaper to sand

the “raised” grain smooth.

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Finishing Neck

Some of the finishing options include stains, lac-

quers, varnishes and oil finishes. Traditionally,

this style of guitar has a clear finish on the neck.

Depending on the type, finishes can be applied

with a spray gun, brush, rag, or a spray can.

Finish materials and books on finishing instru-

ments can be ordered through Grizzly Industrial

or numerous luthier supply catalogs.

Figure 8. Scraping the fretboard.

7. Let wood dry naturally and completely.

8. Use a clean rag to wipe wood finishing oil on

Components and Hardware Needed:

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the dryed surface of the fretboard.

Guitar Neck ....................................................... 1

To finish the guitar neck:

Finishing Body

1. Mask off the surface of the fretboard. Carefully

press all the masking tape edges securely to

the fretboard. The finish coat can seep under

these edges, especially near corners, uneven

edges, and places where the frets meet the

fingerboard.

This guitar looks incredible with a clear finish that

highlights the wood grain patterns. The surface

can be stained prior to finishing or a transparent

pigment can be added to the finish. These instruc-

tions guide you through a very basic finishing pro-

cess. Books describing different guitar finishing

techniques are available through luthier supply

catalogs, or through your local library. Clear finish

materials and books on finishing can be ordered

through Grizzly Industrial. Finishing a guitar is a

difficult task. If you are unsure of your skills; do

your research, practice on scrap wood, or take it

to a professional.

2. Make an "S" shaped hook out of /4" steel

rod or a coat hanger that has been folded in

half.

3. Wipe the entire neck with a tack cloth to

remove any dust.

4. Thread the hook through the upper peghole

and hang the neck in the finishing room.

Components and Hardware Needed:

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Guitar Body ....................................................... 1

Most finishes are hazard-

ous to your health. Wear a

NIOSH/OSHA approved res-

pirator with particulate and

gas/vapor filters, safety

glasses, rubber gloves, and

work in a well ventilated area

when finishing.

To finish the guitar body:

1. Mask off the neck pocket (Figure 4). Press

the masking tape tight against the edges of

the pocket so the finish does not seep under

the tape.

2. Screw through the neck pocket screw holes

into a long piece of wood to use for a handle

during spraying. Drill a hole in the end of the

handle for hanging from a hook.

5. Apply the finish according to Finishing Body,

Steps 5–10, on Page 10.

6. Before wet sanding, remove the masking

tape from the fretboard and carefully scrape

any excess finish off the fretboard with a

razor blade or chisel held perpendicular to

the surface, as shown in Figure 8.

3. Wipe the entire guitar body with a tack cloth

to remove all dust.

4. Thread the hook through the temporary han-

dle and hang the body in the finish room.

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5. Apply several thin coats of the finish, follow-

ing the manufacturer's instructions. Multiple

thin coats usually produce a better quality

finish than one heavy coat.

Mounting Neck

Components and Hardware Needed:

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Guitar Body ....................................................... 1

Neck .................................................................. 1

Silver Neckplate ................................................ 1

Chrome Screws 5 x 45mm................................ 4

6. Sand the entire body with #400 grit wet and

dry sandpaper after at least three coats of fin-

ish have been applied. DO NOT sand through

the finish—be careful on the edges.

Unless otherwise indicated, we strongly recom-

mend using a drill press for the majority of drilling

to obtain the most precise results. However, an

electric/cordless drill fitted with a depth stop or a

drill stand can be used if you do not have a drill

press.

7. Apply more finish, sanding between coats,

until the finish is the desired thickness.

Note: If finishing with a solid color, you may

wish to apply several coats of a clear finish

over the top, sanding between coats, to add

depth to the finish.

We recommend using a hollow punch (see Page

24, Accessories) to carve out holes in the finish

before drilling any holes. Also, a router pad can

help reduce scratches in the finish.

8. When the final coat has dried at least a week,

preferably a month, remove the temporary

handle and masking.

To mount the neck to the guitar body:

9. Wet sand the finish using #600 grit wet and

dry sandpaper using a sanding block, fol-

lowed with #1000 grit wet and dry sandpa-

per.

1. Insert the neck into the neck pocket, and

check to make sure the neck and body are

flush as shown in Figure 9.

10. Buff the finish by hand or with a buffer, start-

ing with a medium polish and work up to a

high gloss polish.

Note: If using a buffing machine, be careful

to avoid going through the finish, especially

on the edges.

NOTICE

Dust particles suspended in the air will

settle on wet finishes, causing less than sat-

isfactory results. To avoid this problem:

• Leave the finishing room undisturbed

for 24 hours prior to applying the fin-

ish.

Figure 9. Making neck and body flush.

2. Clamp the neck and body together.

• Avoid making unnecessary movements

when entering the finish room.

3. Set the guitar facedown on top of two 4x4's

(cut to 12") for support.

• Apply the finish to the desired guitar

parts and immediately leave the finish

room.

• DO NOT return to the room until the

specified drying time has elapsed.

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4. Insert a ⁄32" drill bit into each neck hole

(Figure 10). While pressing down slightly,

twist the drill bit by hand to make pilot holes n

the neck.

Figure 11. Using screw tip depth to set depth

stop.

Figure 10. Making a pilot hole in the neck.

5. Unclamp the neck from the body.

5. Set the neck fretboard face down on the drill

press table, and set the depth stop to the

mark from Step 4.

To determine neck mounting hole depth:

To drill mounting holes in the neck:

1. Secure the ⁵⁄32" drill bit in the drill press chuck,

raise the table, and set the neck, fretboard-

down, on top of a clean piece of scrap wood

on the table.

1. Lower the ⁄32" drill bit over the center of the

pilot holes and drill the holes to the correct

depth.

To mount the neck to the body:

2. Set the drill press depth stop so the tip of

the bit will ONLY drive half way through the

neck.

1. Insert the neck into the neck pocket, and

place the neckplate on the body.

Note: Correctly set the depth stop or the bit

may drill through the fretboard!

Note: Do not glue the neck to the body.

2. Align the mounting holes in the neck and

Another way to determine neck mounting hole

depth (Optional):

body and neckplate.

3. Fasten the four 5 x 45mm screws, but do not

final tighten them (Figure 12).

1. Insert the neck into the neck pocket.

2. Place the neckplate on top of the body so a

mounting hole protrudes beyond the body

and neck (see Figure 11).

3. Insert a 5 x 45mm screw through the plate

so it hangs down to the side of the neck and

body.

4. Gently mark the screw tip depth with a pen-

cil.

Note: You may want to cover the screw tip

marking location with masking tape to avoid

scratching the finish.

Figure 12. Fastening neck to body.

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4. Place a 36" long straightedge over the center

of the fretboard inlays and over the bridge

cavity, then mark the center line on the guitar

body (Figure 14).

Positioning Pick

Guard, Control Plate

& Bridge

The following steps require you to mark the guitar

body. To avoid damaging the finish, place mask-

ing tape on the guitar body and gently mark the

tape.

In the following steps the bridge, control plate, and

pick guard will be installed temporarily to correctly

orient them.

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Guitar Body and Neck (Assembled).................. 1

Pick Guard......................................................... 1

Control Plate....................................................... 1

Bridge................................................................ 1

Figure 14. Marking center line.

5. Place a ruler across the body at several loca-

tions and mark the half-way point to double

check the center line location against the

mark in Step 5.

To position the pick guard, control plate and

bridge:

1. Turn the guitar face up, thread the pick

guard pickup wires through the center cavity

(Figure 13) into the control plate cavity, then

place the pick guard on the body.

6. Insert the bridge into the bridge cavity and

align the mounting holes.

7. Using the straightedge, measure 25¹⁄2" from

the fretboard side of the nut slot (Figure

15) along the center line to the bridge point

(Figure 16), and mark this location on the

guitar.

2. Tuck the control plate wires into the control

plate cavity.

3. Place the control plate on the body so it fits

snugly into the curve on the pick guard as

shown in Figure 13.

Nut

Slot

Center Cavity

Control Plate Cavity

Figure 15. Measuring 25¹/2" from nut along

center line.

Figure 13. Control plate fits into pick guard.

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11. Using a ¹⁄16" drill bit, drill ³⁄8" deep holes in the

Bridge Point

body for the pick guard and control plate.

Set

Screws

12. Determine whether you want to mount the

strings through the bridge or whether you

want to mount them to the body using the

ferrules.

—If you decide to mount the strings through

the bridge, skip to Mounting Tuners, Page

14.

Lower Saddle

Adjustment Screw

—If you decide to mount the strings through

the body, go to Installing Ferrules.

Figure 16. Bridge point and high E saddle

adjustment screw.

Installing Ferrules

8. Using a Phillips head screwdriver, turn the

lower saddle adjustment screw so the set

screws shown in Figure 16 are centered over

the bridge point.

The strings can be installed through the body

using the ferrules—instead of just through the

bridge. One advantage of using the ferrules is that

the strings will sustain notes longer. Ferrules can

be mounted flush (Figure 18) or above (Figure

19) the surface of the guitar.

9. Align the control plate, pick guard, and

bridge so the bridge is parallel to the control

plate (leave an even distance between the

pickguard and bridge).

10. Mark the mounting holes for the control plate

and pick guard (Figure 17), then remove

these components, as well as the neck,

bridge, and pick guard pickup.

Figure 18. Flush mounted ferrules.

Figure 19. Above surface mounted ferrules.

Figure 17. Marking control plate holes.

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Ferrules ............................................................. 6

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Note: Take care to correctly position the con-

trol plate mounting holes so you do not drill

into the control plate cavity.

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To install the ferrules:

Mounting Tuners

1. Determine whether you want to flush mount

the ferrules or let them sit above the body.

For flush mounting instructions, go to Flush

Mounting on this page. To mount ferrules

above the guitar body, go to Above Surface

Mounting on this page.

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Neck .................................................................. 1

Tuners................................................................ 1

Chrome Screws 2.1 x 12mm ............................. 7

Bushings............................................................ 6

Flush Mounting

To install the tuners:

1. Place the body topside down on a drill press

1. Place the neck fretboard down on a flat sur-

face and insert the tuners into the headstock

holes.

and drill ⁄16" down into a predrilled pilot hole

using a a ¹⁄4" bit.

2. Using a ⁄16" drill bit, drill ⁄64" deep into the

2. Use a ruler to align the tuners so they are

parallel to the edge of the headstock, and

mark the mounting holes as shown in Figure

20.

same pilot hole.

Note: We recommend setting the depth stop

and using a /16" end mill for greater preci-

sion.

Note: Taping the ruler to the headstock may

reduce movement when you mark the tuner

mounting holes.

3. Repeat Steps 1-2 for each of the other ferrule

holes.

4. Set the ferrules into the holes so they are

flush with the surface of the guitar.

Above Surface Mounting

1. Place the top of the guitar face down on a

drill press table, then drill ⁄8" down into the

predrilled pilot holes using a ¹⁄4" bit.

2. Note: We recommend using a depth stop for

greater precision.

Figure 20. Tuners aligned.

3. Remove the tuners.

3. Drive the ferrules into the holes with a rubber

dead blow hammer.

4. Go to Mounting Tuners.

—If the neck is attached to the body, remove

it now.

4. Fasten a ⁄16" thick wood shim with tape on

the top side of the headstock and over the

tuner holes (Figure 21). This will help stabi-

lize the neck during the next step.

5. Using a ⁄16" drill bit, drill ⁄16" deep holes into

the back of the headstock (Figure 21).

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Wiring Pickups

This guitar comes with a control plate that has

most of the components soldered in place. You

only need to solder the pickup wires onto the three

way switch and volume control. If done incorrectly,

the soldering can damage the components. If you

are unsure of your skills, do your research, prac-

tice on scrap wires, or take it to a professional.

Shim

Figure 21. Headstock supported with shim.

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Guitar Body ....................................................... 1

Control Plate...................................................... 1

Pick Guard......................................................... 1

Pick Guard Pick Up........................................... 1

Bridge ............................................................... 1

Output Jack ....................................................... 1

Note: Drilling the holes deeper than ¹⁄2" could

result in drilling out through the top of the

headstock. Set the correct depth with the

depth stop on your drill press.

6. Place the pegboard face up on a level sur-

face, and use a dead blow hammer or a

dowel in a drill press to drive the six bushings

into the tuner mounting holes until they are

flush with the headstock (Figure 22).

To wire the pickups:

1. Thread the pick guard pickup and bridge

pickup wires through the channels and holes

in the control plate cavity as shown in Figure

23. (Also, refer to the Wiring Diagram on

Page 29 and the Electrical Photos on

Pages 27-28.)

Bridge

Wires

Cavity

Ground

Wire

Control

Plate

Cavity

Pick Guard

Pickup

Wires

Figure 22. Installing bushings on headstock.

Note: If you have trouble inserting the bush-

ings, turn a drill bit by hand in the top of the

hole to ream it just enough to insert the bush-

ing.

Audio Jack Wire

Figure 23. Wires threaded through body.

2. Thread the ground wire through the hole in

the control plate cavity and into the bridge

cavity (Figure 23).

7. Turn the neck over, insert the tuners into

the bushings, and mount them with the 2.1 x

12mm screws.

3. Push the audio jack wire out through the hole

in the end of the body.

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4. Solder the pickup wires to the volume and

three way switch as shown in the Wiring

Diagram on Page 29 and the Electrical

Photos on Pages 27-28.

Installing Bridge,

Pickups & Controls

5. Solder the audio jack wires onto the output

To reduce humming in your amp, the ground wire

must contact the bridge plate.

jack.

Components and Hardware Needed:

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Guitar Body ....................................................... 1

Pick Guard......................................................... 1

Chrome Screws 3.5 x 25mm............................. 4

Chrome Screws 3.1 x 12mm .......................... 10

Installing Output

Jack

To install the control plate and pickups:

Components and Hardware Needed:

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Output Jack ....................................................... 1

Output Jack Cover............................................. 1

Chrome Screws 3.1 x 12mm.............................. 2

1. Tape the ground wire so the exposed por-

tion curls over the bridge cavity as shown in

Figure 25.

To install the output jack:

2. Place the bridge into the cavity so the plate

makes contact with the wire.

1. Thread the output jack onto the jack cover.

2. Place the output jack cover in the jack cavity,

and mark the mounting holes.

Ground Wire

3. Using a /16" drill bit, drill /8" holes at a 45º

angle into the body as shown in Figure 24.

Figure 25. Ground wire above bridge cavity.

3. Secure the bridge with the 3.5 x 25mm

screws, and fasten the control plate with 3.1

x 12mm screws.

Figure 24. Drilling output jack mounting holes.

4. Mount the output jack cover with two 3.1 x

12mm screws.

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4. Secure the pick guard pickup to the bottom

of the pickup cavity with the included screws

and springs as shown in Figure 26.

Installing Nut

Components and Hardware Needed:

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Guitar Body ....................................................... 1

Nut ................................................................... 4

Neck .................................................................. 1

Silver Neckplate ................................................ 1

Chrome Screws 5 x 45mm................................ 4

To install the nut:

Figure 26. Fastening pick guard pick up.

1. Install the neck onto the body using the 5 x

45mm screws and silver neckplate.

5. Remove the plastic wrapping on the pick

guard, and secure it using 3.1 x 12mm

screws.

2. Use a chisel or razor blade to scrape any fin-

ish out of the nut slot. DO NOT remove any

wood from the nut slot.

Strap Buttons

3. Slide the nut into the slot.

—If the nut will not fit into the slot, sand one

side on a piece of sandpaper until it fits

snugly into the slot as shown in Figure 28.

Make sure the large slots on the nut are

toward the top of the neck.

The strap buttons are positioned on the guitar as

shown in Figure 27.

Bass

Horn

Large Slot

Nut

Strap

Buttons

Figure 27. Example of strap button placement.

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Figure 28. Nut installed.

Guitar Body ....................................................... 1

Chrome Screws 3.5 x 25mm ............................ 2

Strap Buttons..................................................... 2

4. Remove the nut, spread a thin layer of glue

in the nut slot, and center the nut in the nut

slot.

To attach the strap buttons to the guitar:

5. Install the strings, as described on Page 18,

1. Using a ³/32" drill bit, drill ¹/2" deep holes at the

end of the guitar—on the center line—and on

the bass horn (Figure 27).

to hold the nut in place until the glue dries.

6. Wipe away the excess glue before it sets up,

then allow the glue to dry for 24 hours.

2. Secure each of the strap buttons to the guitar

body with a 3.5 x 25mm screw.

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2. Thread the string through the hole in the top

Winding Strings

of the guitar and through the bridge.

3. Guide the string across the saddle (Figure

32), over the nut, and through the hole in the

corresponding tuning post.

Strings can be installed through the body using

the ferrules or they can be installed through the

bridge if the ferrules were not used.

4. Allow only enough slack in the string for 2-3

Components and Hardware Needed:

Guitar................................................................. 1

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rotations around the tuning post.

Strings ............................................................... 6

Note: If too much slack is allowed, then the

string could wind off the tuning post after

many successive rotations. If not enough

slack is allowed, then the string may not hold

the winding tension.

The correct position of the guitar strings is shown

in Figure 29. The thin High "E" string is the "1st"

string and the thick Low "E" string is the "6th."

5. Bend the string at a right angle across the

edge of the tuning post.

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6. Rotate the tuners until the string just begins

to hold the winding tension (Figure 31).

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Note: DO NOT tighten the strings beyond the

initial tensioning at this time. Final tensioning

should be completed during the string tuning

process.

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Figure 29. Example of correct string locations.

Tuning Post

To install strings through the body:

1. If you installed ferrules, thread the 1st string

through the ferrule as shown in Figure 30.

Figure 31. String wrapped around tuning post.

7. Use wire cutters (optional) to cut off the

excess string.

8. Repeat the above process for the remaining

strings.

Figure 30. Example of threading string through

ferrule.

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To install the strings using only the bridge:

1. Slide the 1st string through the corresponding

hole in the bridge (Figure 32).

2. Repeat Steps 3-8 in the previous subsec-

2nd Retainer

tion.

1st Retainer

Figure 33. String retainer locations.

To install the string retainer:

Saddle

1. Place the 1st string retainer on top of the 1st

and 2nd strings near the second tuner.

2. Using a ⁄16" drill bit positioned through the

string retainer, drill a ⁄4" deep hole into the

headstock.

Figure 32. 1st string installed.

Note: Drilling the hole deeper than ⁄²" could

result in drilling out the bottom of the head-

stock.

String Retainers

3. Slide a 2.5 x 14mm screw through the retainer

and fasten it to the headstock (Figure 33).

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Neck and Body (Assembled)............................. 1

String Retainers................................................. 2

Chrome Screws 2.5 x 14mm............................. 2

4. Place the 2nd string retainer on top of the 3rd

and 4th strings and repeat Steps 2-3.

The string retainers mount between the 1st and

2nd strings and between the 3rd and 4th strings

(Figure 33). String retainers are designed to hold

the strings down against the nut to achieve cor-

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SECTION 5: SETUP

2. Place a straightedge from the 1st fret to the

General

17th. Measure any gaps between the straight-

edge and the frets with the feeler gauge.

Guitar set up is an art that requires skill, patience

and experience. If you have the patience, you can

acquire the skill and experience. If you don't have

the patience, you may want to have your guitar

set up by a qualified guitar technician.

—If the neck is flat, or bowed up 0.012" or

less, the neck is set up correctly. Continue

to the next subsection.

—If the gap is greater than 0.012", or if the

neck bows away from the straightedge,

continue to Step 3.

This section presents an overview of setup prac-

tices. We highly recommended that you research

more in-depth methods. Books on setting up

electric guitars can be ordered through Grizzly

Industrial, luthier supply catalogs, or may be

available through your local library.

3. Loosen the strings, remove the pick guard

and pick guard pickup, and turn the truss

rod nut (Figure 34) counterclockwise with a

4mm wrench to release tension on the neck.

Retighten until the nut begins to grab.

Neck Adjustment

The guitar neck was adjusted perfectly straight

before it was packaged; however, the moisture

content of wood acclimates to the humidity of

the surrounding environment. This characteristic

results in movement of the wood components

with regards to alignment. The neck may require

adjustment several times each year, especially in

regions where the seasonal climate changes are

more drastic.

Components and Hardware Needed:

Guitar with Strings Installed .............................. 1

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Figure 34. Truss rod nut.

Tools Needed

4. To flatten a down bow, turn the truss rod nut

Metal Straightedge 18".......................................1

Hex Wrench 4mm...............................................1

Feeler Gauge Set...............................................1

Phillips Head Screwdriver...................................1

a /4 turn clockwise. To correct an up bow,

turn the nut a ¹/4 turn counterclockwise.

5. Tighten the strings and recheck the neck with

the straightedge.

To adjust the bow of the guitar neck:

—If the neck is correctly adjusted, go to the

next section.

1. Tighten the strings to playing tension.

—If the neck is still out of adjustment return

to Step 3.

6. Replace the pickup and pick guard, and

tighten the strings.

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The 1st string measurement should be /64",

the 6th string measurement should be ⁵/64".

String Height

—If the string heights are correct, then con-

tinue to the next sub-section.

Tools Needed

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Hex Wrench 1.5mm............................................1

Guitar Capo........................................................1

Metal Straightedge .............................................1

Steel Ruler (¹⁄64" Resolution)...............................1

—If the string heights are incorrect at the

12th fret, then continue to the next step.

3. Use the included 1.5mm hex wrench to adjust

the saddle height setscrews (Figure 37) until

the string heights are correct.

Correct string height is crucial for maximizing the

playability of your electric guitar. The string height

is the distance between the top face of the fret

and the bottom face of the string (Figure 35).

—Turn the screws clockwise to raise the

height of the string saddle, thus increasing

the string height.

String

—Turn the screws counterclockwise to lower

the height of the string saddle, thus

decreasing the string height.

String Height

Fret

Fingerboard

Figure 35. String height measurement.

To adjust the string height:

1. Place a capo on the 1st fret.

2. Measure the string height at the twelfth fret as

shown in Figure 36.

Figure 37. Adjusting string height.

4. After setting the correct height for the 1st

and 6th strings, adjust the middle strings so

they gradually increase in height from the 1st

string through the 6th string.

6th String: ⁵/64"

Guitar Body

5. Remove the capo.

1st String:

³/64"

12th Fret

Figure 36. Correct 12th fret string heights.

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Pickup Height

Tuning

Tuning is an important guitar concept. If the guitar

is not in tune, the resulting sound is unpleasant.

These instructions explain how to tune by ear.

You can also tune by using an electronic tuner

such as the Grizzly H3097 Chromatic Tuner

shown on Page 24.

Pickup height can have a dramatic effect on the

audio output signal. The closer the strings are

to the pickup, the higher the audio output signal

will be. If the strings are too close, distortion is

caused by magnetic interference from the elec-

tronic components.

Tools Needed

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Metal Straightedge .............................................1

Phillips Head Screwdriver...................................1

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To measure the string height at the pickup:

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1. Measure the height of the 1st and 6th strings

at the pickup while the strings are “fretted” at

the 21st fret (Figure 38).

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Figure 39. Example of standard tuning.

To tune the guitar:

1. Play a Low E pitch on a piano, a tuning fork,

or an electronic computer file.

2. Play an open (non-fretted) 6th string and

³/32"

adjust the tuner to match the Low E.

21st Fret

Figure 38. String heights over the pickup.

Note: Always tune up. If the string is tuned

high, loosen the string to lower the pitch,

then tune the string up to the correct note.

2. With a Phillips head screwdriver, adjust the

screws on each side of the pickup until the

1st string is ³/32" above the pickup and the 6th

string is ¹/8" above the pickup.

3. Tune the 5th string by playing the 6th string

while it is being pressed (fretted) at the 5th

fret, and then play the open 5th string. Adjust

the 5th string tuner until the notes match.

—Turn the screws clockwise to raise the

height of the pick up, therefore, decreasing

the string height.

—Turn the screws counterclockwise to lower

the height of the pick up, therefore, increas-

ing the string height.

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4. Tune the 4th string by playing the 5th string

while it is being pressed (fretted) at the 5th

fret, and then play the open 4th string. Adjust

the 4th string tuner until the notes match.

5. Perform the same tuning step on the 3rd and

Adjustment

Screws

4th string.

6. When tuning the 2nd string, fret the 3rd string

at the 4th fret instead of the 5th fret.

7. Tune the 1st string in the same manner as

the 6th, 5th, 4th, and 3rd strings.

Figure 40. Saddle adjustment screws.

Setting Intonation

Note: This can also be done with an elec-

tronic tuner by tuning the harmonic note to

be exactly in tune and then adjusting the

saddle until the note played in Step 2 is also

in tune.

Tools Needed

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Phillips Head Screwdriver...................................1

Setting the intonation adjusts the length of the

string to correct for flatness/sharpness on each

string. This is a simple process that takes a lot of

trial and error.

3. Repeat Steps 1–2 until the string is in

tune. Repeat the process for the rest of the

strings.

To set the intonation:

1. Lightly touch and then release the 1st string

directly above the twelfth fret as you pluck

the string to play a harmonic note.

2. Now pluck the string while holding it fretted at

the twelfth fret. If this note is sharper than the

note played in Step 1, move the saddle away

from the neck by turning the saddle adjust-

ment screw (Figure 40) clockwise. If this

note is flat in comparison, move the saddle

toward the neck.

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SECTION 6: REFERENCE INFO

H0818—Fine Prepolishing Paste, 1.85 lb

Accessories

H4873—Medium Prepolish Liquid, 1 Qt

H0821—High Gloss Polishing Liquid, 1 Qt

Menzerna professional polishing compounds will

G7984—Face Shield

remove any fine scratches from the finish and

give your instrument the incredibly high gloss fin-

ish that you are looking for.

H1298—Dust Sealed Safety Glasses

H1300—UV Blocking, Clear Safety Glasses

H2347—Uvex^®Spitfire Safety Glasses

H0736—Shop Fox^®Safety Glasses

Safety Glasses are essential to every shop. If

you already have a pair, buy extras for visitors

or employees. You can't be too careful when it

comes to shop safety!

H1300

H1298

G7984

Figure 43. Menzerna polishing compounds.

G9845—6 Pc. Hollow Punch Set

Punch perfectly round holes in one easy step.

Includes knurl-gripped punches for ⁄16”, ⁄4”, ⁄16”,

⁄

material!

H0736

H2347

8”, ⁄16” and ⁄2” holes. Great for cutting gasket

Figure 41. Our most popular safety glasses.

H3097—Chromatic Tuner

An absolute must for any guitar player, this tuner

allows you to tune your acoustic or electric guitar

dead on. Includes 9V battery.

Figure 44. Model G9845 Punch Set.

Figure 42. Model H3097 Chromatic Tuner.

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H5750—Vinyl Washcoat/Sealer, 1Qt

H5751—Nitrocellulose Lacquer, Gloss, 1 Qt

H5752—Nitrocellulose Lacquer, Gloss, 1 Gal

H5753—Nitrocellulose Lacquer, Satin, 1 Qt

H5754—Nitrocellulose Lacquer, Satin, 1 Gal

H5755—Retarder for Lacquer, 1 Qt

H5756—Natural Filler, 1 Pint

H5757—Mahogany Filler, 1 Pint

H5759—Filler Reducer, 1Qt

McFadden's nitrocellulose lacquer is the leading

lacquer used by custom guitar builders. It sprays

and buffs really well and is capable of giving you

a finish that looks "wet."

H2499—Small Half-Mask Respirator

H3631—Medium Half-Mask Respirator

H3632—Large Half-Mask Respirator

H3633—Disposable Cartridge Filter Pair

H3635—Disposable Cartridge Filter Pair

This lightweight elastomeric facepiece has cradle

suspension, easy adjust headstraps and low

profile for greater field of vision and compatibility

with normal use of glasses or goggles. Purchase

cartridges separately depending upon intended

application.

Model H3633 protects against organic vapor,

sulfur dioxide, hydrogen chloride and chlorine.

Model H3635 protects against all particulate

aerosols.

Figure 45. Model H5750-59 McFadden's

Lacquers and Fillers.

G1530—Router Pad

Figure 47. Half-mask respirator and disposable

This natural rubber pad eliminates holding or

clamping work while routing or sanding. It effec-

tively grips the workpiece for safe non-slip routing.

Thin pad can be easily rolled up and stored when

not in use. Pad measures ¹⁄8" x 24" x 36"

cartridge filters.

Figure 46. Model G1530 router pad.

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Premier Red Mirror Finish Slicon Carbide

Waterproof Sandpaper

Light Paper Backed A/0 Sandpaper

Model G6194—80 Grit, 10 Pack

Model G6195—100 Grit, 10 Pack

Model G6196—120 Grit, 10 Pack

Model G6197—150 Grit, 10 Pack

Model G6198—180 Grit, 10 Pack

Model G6199—220 Grit, 10 Pack

Model H8912—1000 Grit, 50 Pack

Model H8913—1200 Grit, 50 Pack

Model H8914—1500 Grit, 50 Pack

Model H8915—2000 Grit, 50 Pack

Ideal for producing very fine finishes in wet appli-

cations. Ultimate flexibility, and environmentally

stable; resists humidity-caused curling. 50 sheets

per package.

Wet/Dry Silicon Carbide Sandpaper

Model G6200—100 Grit, 10 Pack

Model G6201—120 Grit, 10 Pack

Model G6202—180 Grit, 10 Pack

Model G6203—220 Grit, 10 Pack

Model G6204—240 Grit, 10 Pack

Model G6205—320 Grit, 10 Pack

Model G6206—400 Grit, 10 Pack

We offer a variety of 9" x 11" sanding sheets

in convenient 10 packs in 80 - 220 grits for just

about any requirement.

Figure 48. Model H8912 Sandpaper.

Figure 49. Assorted sandpaper.

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Electrical Components

Ground

(Pickup)

To Pick

Guard

Pickup

To Bridge

To Output

Jack

Three Way

Switch

Volume

Control

Tone

Control

Figure 50. Control plate wiring.

Output Jack

Figure 51. Output jack wiring.

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Pickup

Pick Guard

Pickup

Ground

Bridge

Output

Jack

Tone

Control

Three-Way

Switch

Volume

Control

Figure 52. Model H8070 overall wiring.

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Figure 53. Model H8070 wiring diagram.

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WARRANTY AND RETURNS

Grizzly Industrial, Inc. warrants every product it sells for a period of 1 year to the original purchaser from

the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to defects due directly or indirectly to misuse, abuse,

negligence, accidents, repairs or alterations or lack of maintenance. This is Grizzly’s sole written warranty

and any and all warranties that may be implied by law, including any merchantability or fitness, for any par-

ticular purpose, are hereby limited to the duration of this written warranty. We do not warrant or represent

that the merchandise complies with the provisions of any law or acts unless the manufacturer so warrants.

In no event shall Grizzly’s liability under this warranty exceed the purchase price paid for the product and

any legal actions brought against Grizzly shall be tried in the State of Washington, County of Whatcom.

We shall in no event be liable for death, injuries to persons or property or for incidental, contingent, special,

or consequential damages arising from the use of our products.

To take advantage of this warranty, contact us by mail or phone and give us all the details. We will then

issue you a “Return Number,’’ which must be clearly posted on the outside as well as the inside of the

carton. We will not accept any item back without this number. Proof of purchase must accompany the

merchandise.

The manufacturers reserve the right to change specifications at any time because they constantly strive to

achieve better quality equipment. We make every effort to ensure that our products meet high quality and

durability standards and we hope you never need to use this warranty.

Please feel free to write or call us if you have any questions about the machine or the manual.

Thank you again for your business and continued support. We hope to serve you again soon.

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