Grizzly Guitar BL8551 User Manual

MODEL H8069

HEIRLOOM STRATOCASTER-

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

Parts & Inventory........................................................................................................................ 4

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

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

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

Peghole Placement.................................................................................................................... 7

Shaping Headstock.................................................................................................................... 8

Sanding Body............................................................................................................................. 9

Sanding Neck............................................................................................................................. 9

Finishing Neck.......................................................................................................................... 10

Finishing Body.......................................................................................................................... 10

Mounting Tuners ...................................................................................................................... 11

Pick Guard ............................................................................................................................... 12

Mounting Neck ......................................................................................................................... 13

Tremolo Bridge......................................................................................................................... 14

Audio Jack................................................................................................................................ 15

Strap Buttons ........................................................................................................................... 16

Mounting Back Plate ................................................................................................................ 16

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

Winding Strings........................................................................................................................ 17

Mounting Pick Guard................................................................................................................ 18

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tremolo Adjustment................................................................................................................. 23

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

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

Electrical Components ............................................................................................................. 28

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 H8069 Heirloom

Stratocaster-Style Guitar Kit. This kit is 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 H8069. 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.

Stratocaster^®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

Parts & Inventory

REF PART#

DESCRIPTION

QTY

PH8069001 Guitar Body

PH8069002 Neck

PH8069003 Pick Guard

PH8069004 Backplate

PH8069005 Neckplate

PH8069006 Spring Hanger

PH8069007 Tremolo Bridge

PH8069008 Tremolo Spring

PH8069009 Tremolo Arm

Figure 1. Boxed components.

PH8069010 Audio Jack Plate

PH8069011 Tuning Machine

PH8069012 Hex Nut Bushing

PH8069013 Flat Washer 8mm

PH8069014 String

PH8069015 Chrome Screw 5 x 45mm

PH8069016 Chrome Screw 4 x 40mm

PH8069017 Chrome Screw 3.5 x 30mm

PH8069018 Chrome Screw 3.5 x 25mm

PH8069019 Chrome Screw 3.1 x 12mm

PH8069020 Chrome Screw 2.5 x 14mm

PH8069021 Chrome Screw 2.1 x 14mm

PH8069022 String Retainer

PH8069023 Bushing 4 x 5 x 3mm

PH8069024 Nut

Figure 2. Guitar parts.

PAW04M

Hex Wrench 4mm

PAW01.5M Hex Wrench 1.5mm

PH8069027 Strap Button

PH8069028 Audio Jack

Figure 3. More guitar parts.

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Tack Cloth or Soft Cloth

Sanding Sealer

Assorted Wood Files

Buffing Compounds

Oil Wood Finish

Soldering Iron and Solder

Headstock 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

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.

Recommended Tools & Supplies:

•

Sharp Pencil

Drill Press

Drill Bits: ¹⁄16", ³⁄32", ⁹⁄64", ⁵⁄32", ⁄16", ²⁵⁄64"

•

Electric/Cordless Drill

Depth Stop

Feeler Gauge Set

Spray Primer and Finish (See Note Below)

18" Metal Straightedge (¹⁄32" Resolution)

Steel Ruler (¹⁄64" Resolution)

Wood Wedge (Approximately ³/8")

Wood Blocks: 2"x4"x6 (3)

Wood Shim: ⁹⁄16" Thick

NIOSH Approved Respirator

ANSI Approved Safety Glasses

Aluminum-Oxide Sanding Paper #150, #220

and #320 Grit

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

#1000 Grit

•

Flexible Sanding Block

Wood Glue

Chisel or Razor Blade

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.

Phillips Screwdriver #1, #2

⁄4" Steel Rod or a Coat Hanger

Masking Tape

Machinist Square

Bandsaw with ¹/4" Blade or Coping Saw

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Identification

Pickups

Neck Pocket

Tremolo

Bridge

Strap

Button

Audio

Jack

Fret

Volume

Knob

Neck

Five-Way

Switch

Tone

Knobs

Tremolo

Arm

Figure 4. Model H8069 controls.

String Slot

Tuner or Tuning Machine

Nut

Tuning Post

String Retainers

Headstock

Figure 5. Model H8069 headstock features.

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SECTION 4: ASSEMBLY

3. Make a mark 1¹³⁄16" from the fretboard side of

Peghole Placement

the nut slot on line "A" shown in Figure 7.

The headstock is rough machined to fit all six

tuners on one side. These instructions will guide

you through the placement of the pegholes. The

pegholes must be drilled slightly undersized so

that the bushings will be tight. Correct placement

of the pegholes will make the tuner installation

easier.

1¹³⁄16

We recommend you read through the assembly

section to gain an overview of the process before

beginning.

First Mark

Nut Slot

Components Needed

Qty

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

Figure 7. Peghole placement, first mark.

To drill the pegholes in the headstock:

4. Place the machinist square against the angled

edge of the headstock and draw a light pencil

line through the mark made in Step 3.

1. Center the nut in the nut slot and mark the

string slots on the fretboard with a pencil.

Make sure the larger grooves of the nut are

toward the top of the neck.

5. Make a mark on the line made in Step 4, ¹⁄4

towards the headstock edge from the line

made in Step 2 as shown in Figure 8. This

marks the center of the first peghole. This

2. Remove the nut and align the leading edge

a machinist's square with either edge of the

nut slot. Use a pencil to extend the string

slot marks onto the headstock as shown in

Figure 6.

mark should be parallel to and /2" from the

angled edge of the headstock.

Angled Edge of

Headstock

Leading Edge

Nut Slot

�

��

Second

Mark

�

��

Figure 8. Peghole placement and second mark.

Figure 6. Marking string paths.

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6. Space the centers of the remaining pegholes

¹⁵⁄16" apart, as shown in Figure 7, and /2

Shaping Headstock

from the edge of the headstock.

After you have drilled the tuner holes, you can cut

the unfinished headstock to your own design.

Components Needed

Qty

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

To shape the headstock:

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

various ideas for headstock shapes on paper

before cutting into the headstock.

2. Redraw your final headstock shape onto the

headstock with a pencil.

Figure 9. Peghole spacing.

3. Cut the headstock out with a bandsaw or

coping saw. Be sure to cut only to the outside

edge of your pencil line.

7. Using a ⁄16" bit, drill holes through the top of

the headstock for the tuner shafts, as shown

in Figure 10.

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.

4. Carefully hand file the headstock to finalize

the shape.

Figure 10. Drilling the pegholes.

8. Turn the neck over and fasten a ⁄16" thick

wood shim with tape on the top side of the

headstock and over the tuner holes. This will

help stabilize the neck during the next step.

9. Center a ²⁵/64" bit over each hole drilled in

Step 7, and drill down ¹¹/32" for the base of the

tuners.

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6. Repeat Step 4 & 5.

Sanding Body

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.

The guitar body was 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 sandpaper

grits up to #320 grit.

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

a solid color. Apply a coat of sanding sealer

now if you desire to see the wood grain

or if you stained the guitar. Use the sealer

or primer according to the manufacturer's

instructions.

Components and Hardware Needed:

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

Qty

To sand the guitar body:

1. Wear a NIOSH-approved respirator and

ANSI-approved safety glasses when

sanding wood!

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.

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.

Sanding Neck

When hand sanding, always sand in the

same direction as the wood grain.

Like the guitar body, the guitar neck was rough

sanded at the factory. Final sanding should be

done as described in the previous sub-section

Sanding Body. Consider applying inlays or addi-

tional design work on the fretboard and head-

stock before final sanding.

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

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.

“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.

DO NOT sand the fretboard. Sanding the fretboard

will affect the playability of the guitar and could

lead to irrepairable damage.

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Finishing Neck

Finishing options include stains, lacquers, var-

nishes and oil finishes. Traditionally, this style

of guitar has a clear finish on the neck. Finishes

can be applied with a spray gun, brush, rag, or a

spray can. Finish materials and books on finish-

ing instruments can be ordered through Grizzly

Industrial or numerous luthier supply catalogs.

Figure 11. Scraping finish off of the fretboard.

7. Let the wood dry naturally and completely.

Components and Hardware Needed:

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

Qty

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

the dried surface of the fretboard.

To finish the guitar neck:

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. (It can be a tedious chore to

remove finish from the fretboard.)

Finishing Body

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:

Qty

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 Steps 5–10 on

the Finishing Body instructions.

3. Wipe a tack cloth over the entire guitar body

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 11.

to remove 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.

NOTICE

Dust particles suspended in the air will

settle on wet finishes, causing less than sat-

isfactory results. To avoid this problem:

6. Dry sand the entire body with #400 grit wet/

dry sandpaper after at least three coats of fin-

ish have been applied. DO NOT sand through

the finish—be careful on the edges.

• Leave the finishing room undisturbed

for 24 hours prior to applying the fin-

ish.

7. Use a tack cloth to remove sanding residue.

• Avoid making unnecessary movements

when entering the finish room.

8. Apply more finish, sanding between coats,

until the finish is the desired thickness.

• 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.

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.

Mounting Tuners

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

preferably a month, remove the temporary

handle and masking.

Components Needed

Qty

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

Tuners ............................................................... 6

Flat Washers 8mm ............................................ 6

Hex Nut Bushings.............................................. 6

Chrome Screws 2.1 X 14mm ............................ 6

10. Wet sand the finish using #600 grit wet/dry

sandpaper with a sanding block, followed

with #1000 grit wet/dry sandpaper.

11. Use a clean, absorbent rag to remove excess

water. Let the guitar dry completely, then use

a tack cloth to remove all residue.

To install the tuners:

1. Place the six tuners into the holes on the back

of the headstock. The holes may need to be

widened with a peghead reamer or a round

file. DO NOT widen the holes too much—the

tuners should fit snugly.

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

ing with a medium polish and working up to a

high gloss polish.

Note: If you use a buffing machine, be care-

ful to avoid going through the finish, espe-

cially on the edges.

2. Slide a washer over the tuner post and screw

the hex nut bushing onto the tuner as shown

in Figure 12.

Tuner Post

Washer

Hex Nut

Bushing

Figure 12. Threading hex nut bushing onto

tuner.

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3. Align the tuners perpendicular to the edge of

the headstock and parallel to each other as

shown in Figure 13. Use a strip of masking

tape to secure their position on the head-

stock.

—If there is not a predrilled hole in the cavity

in Step 1, use a /32" bit to drill a hole into

the cavity and through the body.

2. Push the thicker black audio jack wire through

the hole shown in Figure 15.

Ground

Wire

Tuner

Mounting Hole

Figure 13. Tuners aligned to edge of headstock.

4. Using a ⁄16" drill bit in a drill press, drill ⁄8

Audio

Jack Wire

deep holes into the back of the headstock

through each tuner mounting hole.

Note: Drilling the holes deeper than ³⁄8" could

result in drilling out through the front face

of the headstock. Use a depth stop or tape

wrapped around the drill bit at the correct

depth as an indicator.

Figure 15. Audio jack wire.

3. Place the pick guard on the guitar body as

shown in Figure 16, and temporarily secure

the pick guard to the body with masking tape.

The pickups should fit into the routed chan-

nels.

5. Secure the tuners to the guitar headstock

with the 2.1 x 14mm screws.

Pickups

Pick Guard

Components and Hardware Needed:

Qty

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

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

To attach the pick guard to the guitar body:

1. Push the thin black ground wire through the

hole that leads to the cavity in the back of the

guitar shown in Figure 14.

Figure 16. Pick guard placement.

4. DO NOT drill the screws at this time! Final

adjustments must be made after installing

and winding the strings.

Ground Wire

Hole

Figure 14. Ground wire hole.

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4. By hand, insert a ⁄64" drill bit into each pre-

Mounting Neck

drilled neck pocket hole (Figure 18). While

pressing down slightly, twist the drill bit to

make pilot holes in the neck.

Components and Hardware Needed:

Qty

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

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

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

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

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.

Neck Pocket Hole

Figure 18. Making a pilot hole in the neck.

5. Unclamp the neck from the body.

To determine neck mounting hole depth:

We recommend using a hollow punch (see Page

24, Accessories) to carve out holes in the finish

before drilling. Also, a router pad placed under the

guitar can help reduce scratches in the finish.

To mount the neck to the guitar body:

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

set the neck and fretboard down on top of a

clean piece of scrap wood, set these on the

drill press table, then raise the table.

1. Insert the neck into the neck pocket (in

Figure 17), and check to make sure the neck

and body are flush.

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

the bit will ONLY drive half way through the

neck. DO NOT drill through the fretboard.

—If there is a gap between the neck and the

body, lightly sand the high points on the

neck until it fits in the pocket.

Another way to determine neck mounting hole

depth (optional):

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 19).

Neck

Pocket

Figure 17. Inserting neck into neck pocket.

2. Clamp the neck and body together.

3. Set the guitar facedown on top of several

2x4's (cut to 6" or 12") for support.

Figure 19. Using screw tip depth to set depth

stop.

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

so it hangs down to the side of the neck and

body.

Tremolo Bridge

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

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

Chrome Screws 3.5 x 30mm............................. 6

Chrome Screws 4 x 40mm................................ 2

Springs .............................................................. 4

Tremolo Arm...................................................... 1

cil.

Note: You may want to cover the screw tip

marking location with masking tape to avoid

scratching the finish.

To attach the tremolo bridge to the guitar

body:

5. Set the neck fretboard face down on the drill

press table, lower the bit to touch the mark

(placed in Step 4), then set the drill press to

stop at this mark.

1. Place the tremolo bridge in the cut-out shown

in Figure 21.

To drill mounting holes in the neck:

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

pilot holes and drill the holes to the correct

depth.

Tremolo

Bridge

To mount the neck to the body:

1. Insert the neck into the neck pocket, and

Tremolo Arm

Location

place the neckplate on the body.

Note: DO NOT glue the neck to the body.

2. Align the mounting holes in the neck, body,

and neckplate.

Figure 21. Tremolo bridge placement.

3. Fasten the four 5 x 45mm screws (Figure

20).

2. Secure the tremolo bridge to the guitar body

with six 3.5 x 30mm screws.

3. Turn the guitar body over and place the

spring hanger in the cavity as shown in

Figure 22.

Ground

Wire

Figure 20. Fastening neck to body.

Ground Wire

Solder Point

Spring

Hanger

Figure 22. Spring hanger placement.

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4. Secure the spring hanger to the guitar body

with two 4 x 40mm screws as shown in

Figure 23. Tighten the screws until the spring

hanger is 1" from the wall of the cavity.

Audio Jack

Components and Hardware Needed:

Qty

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

Audio Jack......................................................... 1

Audio Jack Cover .............................................. 1

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

Note: These screws are used to adjust the

spring tension.

5. Clean the spring hanger solder point to

remove grease and dirt, then solder the black

ground wire to the spring hanger as shown in

Figures 22 & 23.

To attach the audio jack to the guitar body:

1. Solder the wires to the tabs on the audio jack

as shown in the Wiring Diagram on Page 29

and the Electrical Photos on Page 28.

6. Stretch the four springs from the spring hang-

er to the tremolo bridge as shown in in Figure

23.

2. Remove the nut and washer from the audio

jack, insert the audio jack through the audio

jack plate, and secure with the hex nut and

washer, as shown in Figure 24.

4 x 40mm

Screw

Bass

Horn

Ground Wire

Solder Point

Spring

Figure 23. Correct spring placement.

—If the springs are too loose and will not

grasp the spring hanger, tighten the screws

to move the hanger closer to the body.

Figure 24. Audio jack inserted into audio jack

plate.

7. Turn the guitar face up and screw the tremo-

lo arm into the socket indicated by the arrow

in Figure 21.

3. Insert the audio jack assembly into the cavity

on the guitar body and secure it to the guitar

body with masking tape.

4. Using a ⁄32" drill bit, drill ⁄8" deep holes

straight through the two holes in the audio

jack.

5. Secure the audio jack to the guitar body with

two 3.1 x 12mm screws.

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Strap Buttons

Mounting Back Plate

The strap buttons are positioned on the guitar as

shown in Figure 25.

Once mounted, the slot in the back plate must

align with the string holes in the tremolo bridge.

This will simplify the string installation and remov-

al process.

Bass

Horn

Components and Hardware Needed:

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

Chrome Screws 3.1 x 12mm............................. 6

Back Plate ......................................................... 1

To mount the back plate to the guitar body:

Strap

Buttons

1. Turn the guitar face down, position the back

plate over the cavity in the back of the guitar

body as shown in Figure 26, making sure the

back plate hole is centered over the tremolo

block holes.

Figure 25. Strap button placement.

Components and Hardware Needed

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

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

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

To attach the strap buttons to the guitar:

1. Use a 3.5 x 25mm screw to secure each

of the strap butt ons to the guitar body, at

the end of the guitar and on the bass horn

(Figure 25).

—If the holes are not predrilled, use a /32"

drill bit to drill ¹/2" deep holes.

Figure 26. Mounting the back plate.

2. Secure the position of the back plate to the

guitar body with masking tape.

3. Using a ⁄³²" drill bit, drill ⁄¹⁶" deep holes

straight through the six holes in the back

plate.

4. Remove the protective plastic film from the

back plate.

5. Secure the back plate to the guitar body

with six 3.1 x 12mm screws, and remove the

masking tape.

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Installing Nut

Winding Strings

Components and Hardware Needed:

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Components and Hardware Needed:

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

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

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

To install the nut:

The correct position of the guitar strings is shown

in Figure 28. The thin High "E" string is the "1st"

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

1. Turn the guitar face up and use a chisel or

razor blade to scrape any finish out of the nut

slot. DO NOT remove any wood from the nut

slot.

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2. Slide the nut into the slot.

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—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 27.

Make sure the large grooves on the nut are

toward the top of the neck.

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Figure 28. Example of correct string locations.

To install the strings using the bridge:

Large Grooves

1. Slide the 1st string through the corresponding

hole in the tremolo block (Figure 29).

Nut

Slot

Figure 27. Nut installed. (Insert: craping nut slot)

Tremolo

Block

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

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

slot.

1st String

Location

4. Clamp the nut in place.

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

then allow the glue to dry for 24 hours.

Figure 29. 1st string installed through tremolo

block.

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2. Guide the string through the tremolo bridge,

across the saddle (Figure 30), over the nut,

and through the hole in the corresponding

tuning post.

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

excess string.

7. Repeat the above process for the remaining

strings.

Mounting Pick

Guard

1st String

Components and Hardware Needed:

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

Chrome Screws 3.1 x 12mm........................... 11

Figure 30. 1st string installed.

To secure the pick guard to the guitar body:

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

1. Remove the protective plastic film from the

rotations around the tuning post.

pick guard.

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.

2. Using a ⁄32" drill bit, drill ⁄16" deep holes

straight through the eleven holes in the pick

guard (Figure 32).

4. Bend the string at a right angle across the

edge of the tuning post.

5. Rotate the tuner until the string just begins

to hold the winding tension (Figure 31), and

so the string is on the right side of the tuning

post.

Note: DO NOT tighten the strings beyond the

initial tensioning at this time. Final tensioning

should be completed during the string tuning

process.

Figure 32. Pick guard mounting location.

3. Secure the pick guard to the guitar body with

3.1 x 12mm screws.

Tuning Post

4. Remove the masking tape.

Toward Neck

Figure 31. Example of string wrapped around

tuning post.

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To install the string retainer:

String Retainers

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

and 2nd strings near the second tuner and

loosen the strings several turns.

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 enable correct

tuning.

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

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

headstock.

Components and Hardware Needed:

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Note: Drilling the hole deeper than ⁄2" could

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

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

Bushings 4 x 5 x 3mm....................................... 2

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

result in drilling out the bottom of the head-

stock.

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

and bushing, then fasten it to the headstock

(Figure 33).

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

3rd and 4th strings, loosen the strings, and

repeat Steps 2–3.

2nd Retainer

1st Retainer

Figure 33. String retainer locations.

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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 String Height instructions on Page 21.

—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. Remove the strings from the neck, then

remove the neck from the guitar body.

4. Turn the truss rod nut in the base of the neck

(Figure 34) counterclockwise with a 4mm

hex head 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

affecting alignment. The neck may require adjust-

ment several times each year, particularly in

regions where the seasonal climate changes are

more drastic.

Components and Hardware Needed:

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

Figure 34. Typical truss rod nut.

Tools Needed

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

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

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

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

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

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

turn the nut a ¹⁄4 turn counterclockwise.

6. Reinstall the neck, restring the guitar, and

To adjust the bow of the guitar neck:

recheck the neck with the straightedge.

1. Tighten the strings to playing tension.

—If the neck is correctly adjusted, go to

String Height instructions on Page 21.

—If the neck is still out of adjustment return

to Step 3.

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2. Adjust the wedge until there is a ⁄8" gap

String Height

between the tremolo block and the back of

the tremolo cavity as shown in Figure 36.

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).

3. Tension the strings and then re-adjust the

wedge if needed until there is a ⁄32" gap

between the guitar body and the underside

of the bridge plate as shown in Figure 37.

Re-tension the strings if necessary.

String

String Height

Fret

Fingerboard

³⁄32" Gap

Figure 35. String height measurement.

Figure 37. Tremolo wedge gap.

Tools Needed

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

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

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

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

Wood Wedge .....................................................1

4. Place a capo on the 1st fret and measure the

height of each string above the 17th fret as

shown in Figure 35.

To adjust the string height:

1. Remove the back plate and tremolo springs,

and place a wood wedge between the tremolo

block and tremolo cavity back (Figure 36).

⁄8" Gap

Figure 38. Adjusting string height.

5. Use the hex head wrench to adjust the height

for each string until it is ⁄16" above the 17th

fret.

Wood Wedge

Figure 36. Tremolo wedge.

6. Remove the capo.

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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 22nd fret (Figure 39).

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Figure 40. 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.

22nd Fret

Figure 39. 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 pickup.

—Turn the screws counterclockwise to lower

the height of the pickup.

3. Repeat Steps 1–2 for the other pickups.

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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.

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.

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

4th string.

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

tune. Repeat the process for the rest of the

strings.

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

Tremolo Adjustment

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

Tools Needed

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

Setting Intonation

To adjust the tremolo springs:

Tools Needed

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

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1. Remove the tremolo cavity cover.

2. Install the four tremolo springs as shown in

Figure 42.

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.

⁄8"

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 41) clockwise. If this note

is flat in comparison, move the saddle toward

the neck.

Figure 42. Correct spring placement.

3. Remove the wedge.

—If the wedge is dififcult to remove, tighten

the spring hanger screws until the wedge

loosens.

Note: The spring hanger should be approxi-

mately ⁄8" from the front edge of the tremolo

cavity.

Adjustment

Screw

4. Replace the tremolo cavity cover.

Figure 41. Example of saddle adjustment screw.

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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 45. 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 43. 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 46. Model G9845 Punch Set.

Figure 44. 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 47. Model H5750-59 McFadden's

Lacquers and Fillers.

G1530—Router Pad

Figure 49. 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 48. 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 50. Model H8912 Sandpaper.

H6074—Black 10' Guitar Cable

H6075—Black 15' Guitar Cable

H6076—Black 20' Guitar Cable

Figure 52. Assorted sandpaper.

Model H5962—Guitar Stand-Electric/Archtop

Figure 51. Model H6074.

Figure 53. Model H5962 Guitar Stand.

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H4412—The Guitar Handbook

H6015—10 Watt Electric Guitar Amplifier

The Guitar Handbook is the complete guide

to playing the guitar — from simple chords to

advanced improvisations. Its unique learning pro-

gram combines step-by-step photographs with a

chord dictionary containing over 800 easy-to-fol-

low fingerings. It is also a comprehensive manual

on guitar hardware and performance technology,

sound equipment and special effects. 256 pages.

Figure 56. Model H6015 Guitar Amplifier.

H6040—Samba^®Electric Strings–Light

Light tension Electric Strings are nickel wound

and include" 0.009" E-first and 0.011" B-second,

0.016" G-third, 0.024" D-fourth, 0.032" A-fifth, and

0.042" E-sixth.

Figure 54. Model H4412.

H4406—The Fender Stratocaster

This special 40th Anniversary Edition features the

history, patents, schematics, pricing and identifi-

cation tips for the Strat. Includes stunning color

photos, original ads, famous Strat artists and

much more. 72 pages.

Figure 57. Model H6040.

H6042—Samba^®Electric Strings–Medium

Medium tension Deluxe Electric Strings are pure

nickel and nickel wound and include .010"E-first

and 0.013" B-second, 0.017" G-third, 0.026" D-

fourth, 0.036" A-fifth, and 0.046" E-sixth.

Figure 55. Model H4406.

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Electrical Components

Tone

Controls

Five Way

Switch

Ground to

Tremolo Bridge

Volume

Control

To Audio

Jack

Figure 58. Pick guard wiring.

Ground to

Tremolo Bridge

Black Wire

Solder Point

White Wire

Solder Point

To Audio

Jack

Figure 60. Ground wiring.

Figure 59. Audio jack wiring.

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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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