Grizzly Guitar H8068 User Manual

MODEL H8068

TELECASTER^®STYLE KIT

OWNER'S MANUAL

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This kit is not made or sponsored by Fender Musical Instruments Corp.

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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

Sanding Body............................................................................................................................. 7

Sanding Neck............................................................................................................................. 7

Finishing Neck............................................................................................................................ 8

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

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

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

Installing Ferrules..................................................................................................................... 14

Mounting Tuners ...................................................................................................................... 15

Wiring Pickups ......................................................................................................................... 16

Installing Output Jack............................................................................................................... 17

Installing Bridge and Control Plate........................................................................................... 17

Strap Buttons ........................................................................................................................... 18

Installing Nut ............................................................................................................................ 18

Winding Strings........................................................................................................................ 19

String Retainers ....................................................................................................................... 20

SECTION 5: SETUP....................................................................................................................... 21

General..................................................................................................................................... 21

Neck Adjustment...................................................................................................................... 21

String Height ............................................................................................................................ 22

Pickup Height........................................................................................................................... 23

Tuning ...................................................................................................................................... 23

Setting Intonation ..................................................................................................................... 24

SECTION 6: REFERENCE INFO ................................................................................................... 25

Accessories.............................................................................................................................. 25

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 wood-

working machinery and woodworking tools, and that you 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 woodworking class or visit your local library for more information. Woodworking machinery and

tools are inherently dangerous because they use sharp edges that can 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 H8068 Telecaster^®

Style Guitar Kit. This kit is a part of a growing

Grizzly family of fine woodworking products.

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 H8068 Telecaster^®Style Guitar Kit. It was

written to guide you through assembly, review

safety considerations, and cover general informa-

tion. It represents our effort to produce 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.

Grizzly Industrial, Inc.

1203 Lycoming Mall Circle

Muncy, PA 17756

Telecaster^®is a registered trademark of Fender

Musical Instruments Corp. This kit is not made or

sponsored by Fender Musical Instruments Corp.

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

PH8068001 Guitar Body

PH8068002 Neck

PH8068003 Pickguard

PH8068004 Silver Neckplate

PH8068005 Black Neckplate Setter

PH8068006 Tuning Machines

PH8068007 Audio Patch Cable

PH8068008 Control Plate

PH8068009 Bridge

Figure 1. Boxed components.

10 PH8068010 Plastic Bushings

11 PH8068011 Output Jack Cover

12 PH8068012 Strings

13 PH8068013 Strap Buttons

14 PH8068014 #7 x 1-3/8" SS Screws

15 PH8068015 #5 x 5/8" SS Screws

16 PH8068016 #3 x 3/8" SS Screws

17 PH8068017 #2 x 3/8" SS Screws

18 PH8068018 #4 x 15/16 SS Screws

19 PH8068019 Bushing 3/32" x 3/16" x 3/32"

20 PH8068020 String Retainer

21 PH8068021 String Nut

Figure 2. Guitar parts.

22 PH8068022 Ferrules

23 PAW04M

Hex Wrench 4mm

24 PAW01.5M Hex Wrench 1.5mm

Figure 3. More guitar parts.

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•

Tack Cloth or Clean Soft Rag

Sanding Sealer

Assorted Wood Files

Buffing Compounds

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

Supplies/Tools

The majority of the wooden components in this kit

are fully machined from the factory and are ready

for assembly. A small amount of sanding and fin-

ishing is required to complete your guitar.

Recommended Tools & Supplies:

•

Sharp Pencil

Drill Press

Drill Bits: ¹⁄16", ⁷⁄64", ¹⁄8", ⁵⁄16", ¹⁄4

Electric/Cordless Drill

Depth Stop

•

Feeler Gauge Set

Spray Primer and Finish (See Note below)

Spray Gun and Compressor

18" Metal Straightedge (¹⁄32" Resolution)

36" Metal Straightedge

Steel Ruler (¹⁄64" Resolution)

Wood Dowel

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

•

Wooden Blocks: Approximately 4" x 4" x 12"

(2)

•

Wood Shim ⁷⁄16" Thick

Phillips Head Screwdriver #1, #2

4" Steel Rod or a Coat Hanger

Masking Tape

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

Strap

Button

Pickups

Bridge

Control

Plate

Strap

Button

Fret

Tone

Knob

Volume

Knob

Pick

Guard

Three-Way

Switch

Neck

Figure 4. Model H8068 controls.

Tuner or Tuning

Machine

Tuning Peg

Headstock

String Retainer

Figure 5. Model H8068 headstock features.

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SECTION 4: ASSEMBLY

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 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.

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.

Components and Hardware Needed:

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

To sand the guitar body:

Note: Make sure the primer or sealer you use

is compatible with your finish.

1. Wear a NIOSH-approved respirator and

ANSI-approved safety glasses when

sanding wood!

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.

Sanding Neck

Note: DO NOT round over the neck pocket

or the body cavities.

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-section

Sanding the Body. Consider applying inlays or

additional design work on the fretboard and head-

stock before final sanding.

When hand sanding, always sand in the

same direction as the wood grain.

3. Resand the entire guitar body with #220 grit

sanding paper and lightly round over the

outside edges of the body.

Note: If you are considering inlays or other

design work, take your time and test your designs

in scrap wood before performing the work on the

instrument.

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.

The fretboard requires no sanding. Sanding the

fretboard will affect the playability of the guitar

and could lead to unrepairable damage.

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Finishing Neck

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.

Some of the finishing options include stains,

lacquers, 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.

5. Apply the finish according to Finishing the

Body, Steps 5–11, on Page 9.

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

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, as shown in Figure 6.

To finish the guitar neck:

1. Maskoffthesurfaceofthefretboard. 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.

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 or a

soft clean rag to remove any dust.

Figure 6. Scraping the fretboard.

4. Thread the hook through the upper peghole

and hang the neck in the finishing room.

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

the surface of the fretboard.

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

dry sandpaper after at least three coats of

finish have been applied. DO NOT sand

through the finish—be especially careful on

the edges.

Finishing Body

This guitar looks incredible with a clear finish to

highlight 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.

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.

8. When the final coat has dried at least a

week, preferably a month, remove the tem-

porary handle and masking.

Components and Hardware Needed:

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

Qty

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

dry sandpaper on a sanding block, followed

with #1000 grit wet and dry sandpaper.

To finish the guitar body:

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

ing with a medium polish and work up to a

high gloss polish.

1. Mask off the neck pocket. Press the masking

tape tight against the edges of the pocket so

the finish does not seep under the tape.

Note: If using a buffing machine, be extreme-

ly careful to avoid going through the finish,

especially on the edges.

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.

NOTICE

3. Wipe the entire guitar body with a tack cloth

Dust particles suspended in the air will

settle on wet finishes, causing less than sat-

isfactory results. To avoid this problem:

or a soft clean rag to remove any dust.

4. Thread the hook through the temporary han-

dle and hang the body in the finish room.

• Leave the finishing room undisturbed

for 24 hours prior to applying the fin-

ish.

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.

• Avoid making unnecessary movements

upon entering the finish room.

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

Mounting Neck

(cut to 12") for support.

4. Insert a ⁄8" drill bit into a neck hole (Figure

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8). While pressing down slightly, twist the drill

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

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

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

Black Neckplate Setter...................................... 1

#7 x 1³⁄8" Stainless Steel Screws ...................... 4

bit by hand to make a pilot hole.

Note: Unless otherwise indicated, we strongly

recommend using a drill press for the majority of

drilling in this manual 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.

To mount the neck to the guitar body:

1. Insert the neck into the neck pocket, and

check to make sure the neck and body are

flush as shown in Figure 7.

Figure 8. Making a pilot hole in the neck.

5. Unclamp the neck from the body.

To determine neck mounting hole depth:

1. Secure the ¹⁄8" drill bit in the drill press chuck,

raise the table, and set the neck fretboard-

down on the table.

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

the bit will ONLY drive half way through the

eck.

Note: Correctly set the depth stop or the bit

may drill through the fretboard!

Figure 7. Making neck and body flush.

2. Clamp the neck and body together.

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Another way to determine neck mounting hole

depth (Optional):

To drill mounting holes in the neck:

1. Lower the ¹⁄8" drill bit over the center of a pilot

1. Insert the neck into the neck pocket.

hole and drill the hole.

2. Place the neckplate and neckplate setter on

top of the body so a mounting hole protrudes

beyond the body and neck.

2. Repeat Step 1 for each of the three remain-

ing pilot holes.

To mount the neck to the body:

3. Insert a #7 x 1³⁄8" screw through the plates

so it hangs down to the side of the neck and

body.

1. Insert the neck into the neck pocket, and

place the neckplate and neckplate setter on

the body.

4. Gently mark the screw tip depth with a pencil

(Figure 9).

Note: Do not glue the neck to the body.

Note: You may want to cover the screw tip

marking location with masking tape to avoid

scratching the finish.

2. Align the mounting holes in the neck and

body.

3. Fasten the four #7 x 1³⁄8" screws, but do not

final tighten them (Figure 10).

Figure 10. Fastening neck to body.

Figure 9. Using screw tip depth to set depth

stop.

5. Set the neck fretboard face down on the drill

press table, and set the depth stop to the

mark from Step 4.

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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.

Figure 11. Control plate fits into pick guard.

6. Place a long straightedge over the center

of the fretboard inlays and over the bridge

cavity, and mark the center line on the guitar

body (Figure 12).

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Guitar Body and Neck....................................... 1

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

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

Stainless Steel Screws #3 x ³/8

...................... 10

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

Stainless Steel Screws #5 x ⁵/8"........................ 4

To position the pick guard, control plate and

bridge:

1. Remove the neck from the guitar body.

2. Thread the pick guard pickup wires through

the center cavity into the control plate cavity,

then place the pick guard on the body.

3. Secure the neck to the body.

Figure 12. Marking center line.

4. Tuck the control plate wires into the control

plate cavity.

7. 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 6.

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

snugly into the curve on the pick guard as

shown in Figure 11.

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8. Insert the bridge into the bridge cavity and

11. 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).

align the bridge with the guitar center line.

9. Using the long straightedge, measure 25¹⁄2

from the fretboard side of the nut slot (Figure

13) along the center line to the bridge point

(Figure 14), and mark this location on the

guitar.

12. Mark the mounting holes for the control plate

(Figure 15), pick guard, and bridge, then

remove these components and the neck.

Nut

Slot

Figure 13. Measuring 25¹/2" from nut along

Figure 15. Marking control plate holes.

center line.

Note: Take care to correctly position the con-

trol plate mounting holes so you do not drill

into the control plate cavity.

Adjustment

Screw

Bridge Point

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

body for the pick guard and control plate.

14. Set the depth stop on the drill press to ⁷⁄8" and

drill the four bridge mounting holes with a ⁷⁄64"

drill bit.

Set

Screws

15. Mount the pick guard and control plate to the

body with the #3 x ⁄8" screws, secure the

neck to the body, and fasten the bridge with

the four #5 x ⁵⁄8" screws.

Figure 14. Bridge point and high E saddle

16. Determine whether you want to mount the

strings through the bridge or whether you

want to mount them to the body using the

ferrules.

adjustment screw.

10. Using a Phillips head screwdriver, turn the

lower saddle adjustment screw so the set

screws shown in Figure 14 are centered over

the bridge point.

—If you decide to mount the strings through

the bridge, skip to Mounting Tuners, Page

15.

—If you decide to mount the strings through

the body, go to Installing Ferrules, Page

14.

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4. To minimize tear out, tape the back of the

guitar where the pilot bit will emerge from the

ferrule holes, and place a board under the

guitar.

Installing Ferrules

The strings can be installed optionally through

the body using the ferrules. One advantage of

using the ferrules is that the strings will sustain

notes longer. Ferrules can be mounted flush

(Figure 16) or above (Figure 17) the surface of

the guitar.

5. Drill the pilot holes through the body.

6. Determine whether you want to flush mount

the ferrules or let them sit above the body.

For flush mounting instructions, go to Flush

Mounting. To mount ferrules above the gui-

tar body, go to Above Surface Mounting.

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

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

Flush Mounting

To install the ferrules:

1. Place the body topside down on a drill press

and drill ¹⁵⁄32" down into the pilot hole using a

a ¹⁄4" bit.

1. Mark the six string holes (Page 6) on the

bridge. (The holes are parallel with the guitar

body.)

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

pilot holes.

Note: We recommend setting the depth stop

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

sion.

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

holes.

4. Set the ferrules into the holes so they are

Figure 16. Flush mounted ferrules.

flush with the surface of the guitar.

Tip: You can mark the holes using a drill bit

mounted in a drill press. Position the drill bit

in a ferrule hole and, with the drill OFF, turn

the chuck by hand until the bit breaks the

wood surface.

Above Surface Mounting

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

press table, then drill ¹³⁄32" down into the pilot

hole using a ¹⁄4" bit.

2. Note: We recommend setting the depth stop

for greater precision.

3. Repeat Steps 1-2 for the five other ferrules.

4. Set the ferrules into the holes.

5. Go to Mounting Tuners on Page 15.

Figure 17. Above surface mounted ferrules.

2. Remove the neck, pick guard, control plate

and bridge.

3. Secure a ⁷⁄64" drill bit in the drill press.

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Mounting Tuners

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

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

Stainless Steel Screws #2 x ³/8"........................ 2

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

Shim

To install the tuners:

Figure 19. Peghead supported with shim.

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

face and insert the tuners into the pre-drilled

peghead holes.

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

result in drilling out through the top of the

peghead. Set the correct depth with the depth

stop on your drill press.

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

parallel, and mark the mounting holes as

shown in Figure 18.

7. 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 (Figure 20).

Note: Taping the ruler to the peghead may

lessen movement while marking the tuner

mounting holes.

Figure 18. Tuners aligned.

3. Remove the tuners.

Figure 20. Installing bushings on peghead.

4. If the neck is attached to the body, remove it

Note: If you have trouble inserting the bush-

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

hole to widen it just enough to insert the

bushing.

now.

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

the top side of the peghead near the tip

(Figure 19). This will help stabilize the neck

during the next step.

8. Turn the neck over, insert the tuners into the

bushings, and mount them with the #2 x /8

screws.

6. Using a ⁄16" drill bit, drill ⁄8" deep holes into

the back of the peghead (Figure 19).

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3. Thread the ground wire through the hole in

the control plate cavity into the bridge cavity

(Figure 21).

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, soldering the wires may cause dam-

age to the components. If you are unsure of your

skills; do your research, practice on scrap wires,

or take it to a professional.

4. Push the audio jack out through the hole in

the end of the body.

5. Solder the pickup wires onto the volume and

three way switch as shown in the Wiring

Diagram on Page 29 and the Electrical

Photos on Pages 27-28.

6. Remove the plastic wrapping on the pick

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guard, if you have not already done so.

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

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

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

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

7. Fasten the pick guard to the body with the #3

x /8" screws. Do not fasten the control plate

or bridge yet.

To wire the pickups:

1. Remove the bridge and control plate.

2. Thread the pick guard pickup and bridge

pickup wires through the channels and holes

into the control plate cavity as shown in

Figure 21.

Bridge

Cavity

Bridge

Wires

Ground

Wire

Control

Plate

Cavity

Output

Jack

Pick

Guard

Wires

Figure 21. Wires threaded through body.

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Installing Output

Jack

Installing Bridge and

Control Plate

To reduce humming, the ground wire must contact

the bridge plate.

Components and Hardware Needed:

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

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

Stainless Steel Screws #3 x ³/8

........................ 2

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

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

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

Stainless Steel Screws #5 x ⁵/8"........................ 4

Stainless Steel Screws #4 x ¹⁵/16" ..................... 2

To install the output jack:

1. Thread the output jack onto the jack cover.

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

To position the ground wire under the bridge:

and mark the mounting holes.

1. Place the exposed end of the ground wire

above the bridge cavity (see Figure 23), and

place the bridge over it so the bridge and wire

make contact.

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

angle into the body as shown in Figure 22.

2. Tape the ground wire in the bridge cavity to

keep the exposed portion from moving.

Figure 22. Drilling output jack mounting holes.

Ground Wire

4. Mount the output jack cover with two #3 x ³/8

screws.

Figure 23. Ground wire above bridge cavity.

3. Secure the bridge with the #5 x /8" screws

and the control plate with the #4 x ¹⁵/16"

screws.

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Strap Buttons

Installing Nut

Components and Hardware Needed:

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The strap buttons are positioned on the guitar as

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

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

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

Black Neckplate Setter...................................... 1

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

Stainless Steel Screws #7 x 1³⁄8" ...................... 4

shown in Figure 24.

Bass

Horn

To install the nut:

1. Install the neck onto the body.

Strap

Buttons

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.

3. Sand one side of the nut on a piece of sand-

paper by hand until it fits snugly into the nut

slot as shown in Figure 25. Make sure the

large slots on the nut face the top of the neck

and the small slots face the bottom of the

neck.

Figure 24. Strap buttons.

Components and Hardware Needed

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

Stainless Steel Screws #4 x ¹⁵/16" ..................... 2

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

To attach the strap buttons to the guitar:

1. Using a ¹/16" drill bit, drill ³/4" deep holes at the

end of the guitar—on the center line— and

on the bass horn (Figure 24).

2. Secure each of the strap buttons to the guitar

body with a #4 screw.

Nut

Figure 25. Nut installed.

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

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

slot.

5. Install the strings, as described on Page 19,

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.

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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, over the

nut, and through the hole in the correspond-

ing tuner.

Strings can be installed through the body using

the ferrules or they can be installed through the

bridge.

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

Components and Hardware Needed:

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

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rotations around the tuner.

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

Note: If too much slack is allowed, then the

string could wind off the machine head 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 26. 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 machine head.

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6. Rotate the tuners until the string just begins

to hold the winding tension (Figure 28).

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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 26. Correct string locations.

To install strings through the body:

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

through the ferrule as shown in Figure 27.

Figure 28. String wrapped around tuner.

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

excess string.

8. Repeat the above process for the remaining

strings.

Figure 27. 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 29).

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

tion.

Retainer and

Bushing

Figure 30. String retainer locations.

To install the string retainer:

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

2nd string near the second tuner.

2. Using a ⁄16" drill bit, drill ⁄4" deep holes

straight through the holes in the string retain-

ers.

Figure 29. 1st string installed.

Note: Drilling the holes deeper than ⁄2

could result in drilling out the bottom of the

peghead.

String Retainers

Components and Hardware Needed:

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3. Slide a #2 x ³⁄8" screw through a retainer and

small bushing, and fasten it to the back hole

on the headstock (Figure 30).

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

Retainer............................................................. 1

Stainless Steel Screw #2 x ³/8".......................... 1

Bushing.............................................................. 1

The string retainer mounts between the 1st and

2nd strings (Figure 30).

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SECTION 5: SETUP

To adjust the bow of the guitar neck:

General

1. Tighten the strings to playing tension.

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.

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

17th. Measure any gaps between the straight-

edge and the frets with the feeler gauge.

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

less, the neck is set up correctly. Continue

to the next subsection.

This section on set up is a general overview of

set up practices. 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.

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

neck bows away from the straightedge,

continue to Step 3.

3. Loosen the strings and turn the truss rod nut

in the base of the neck (Figure 31) coun-

terclockwise 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. It is not uncommon

for the neck to require adjustment several times

each year, especially in regions where the sea-

sonal climate changes are more drastic.

Components and Hardware Needed:

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

Tools Needed

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

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

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

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

Figure 31. Truss rod nut.

4. 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.

5. Tighten the strings and recheck the neck with

the straightedge.

—If the neck is correctly adjusted, go to the

next section.

—If the neck is still out of adjustment return

to Step 3.

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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 34) 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 32).

—Turn the screws clockwise to raise the

height of the string saddle; therefore,

increasing the string height.

String

—Turn the screws counterclockwise to lower

the height of the string saddle, therefore,

decreasing the string height.

String Height

Fret

Fingerboard

Figure 32. 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 33.

Figure 34. Adjusting string height.

4. Adjust the middle strings so they gradually

increase in height from the 1st string height

through the 6th string height.

6th String: ⁵/64"

Guitar Body

5. Remove the capo.

1st String:

³/64"

12th Fret

Figure 33. 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 25.

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 35).

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Figure 36. 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 35. 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 4th

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 and 3rd

Adjustment

Screws

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 37. 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 37) clockwise. If this

note is flat in comparison, move the saddle

toward the neck.

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SECTION 6: REFERENCE INFO

H1302—Standard Earmuffs

H4979—Deluxe Twin Cup Hearing Protector

H4977—Work-Tunes Radio Headset Earmuffs

Protect yourself comfortably with a pair of cush-

ioned earmuffs. Especially important if you or

Accessories

G7984—Face Shield

employees operate for hours at a time.

H1298—Dust Sealed Safety Glasses

H1300—UV Blocking, Clear Safety Glasses

H2347—Uvex^®Spitfire Safety Glasses

H0736—Shop Fox^®Safety Glasses

H1302

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!

H4979

H4977

H1300

H1298

Figure 40.

Our most popular earmuffs.

G7984

H4155—Make Your Own Electric Guitar &

Bass

Create your own one-of-a-kind electric guitar or

bass. Whether you want to follow an ageless

style, or pave the way with a radical new look, this

book will provide the foundation for successful

electric guitar and bass building.

H0736

H2347

Figure 38. 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 41. Model H4155.

H4416—Constructing a Solid Body Guitar

This manual uses over 150 photos, several illus-

trations and four full-size blueprints to assist the

reader in choosing the proper materials and tools,

as well as using the correct skills and techniques

to produce a beautiful handmade instrument. 64

pages.

Figure 39. Model H3097 Chromatic Tuner.

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H6976—The Fender Telecaster^®

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

The 'Tele' is the senior member of a family of

instruments whose sounds and looks helped

revolutionize the world of popular music. This

book relates the story of Telecaster^®Guitars since

1950—everything you ever wanted to know is

explored through lots of color and black and white

photos, charts and interviews. 80 pages.

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."

Figure 42. Model H6976.

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.

Figure 44. Model H5750-59 McFadden's

Lacquers and Fillers.

H0818—Fine Prepolishing Paste, 1.85 lb

H4873—Medium Prepolish Liquid, 1 Qt

H0821—High Gloss Polishing Liquid, 1 Qt

Menzerna professional polishing compounds will

remove any fine scratches from the finish and

give your instrument the incredibly high gloss fin-

ish that you are looking for.

Model H3633 protects against organic vapor,

sulfur dioxide, hydrogen chloride and chlorine.

Model H3635 protects against all particulate

aerosols.

Figure 43. Half-mask respirator and disposable

Figure 45. Menzerna polishing compounds.

cartridge filters.

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Electrical Components

To Bridge

Ground

(Pickup)

To Front

Pickup

To Output

Jack

Three Way

Switch

Tone

Control

Volume

Control

Figure 46. Control plate wiring.

Figure 47. Output jack wiring.

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Electrical Components

Pickup

Pick Guard

Bridge

Pickup

Ground

Tone

Control

Three-Way

Switch

Volume

Control

Output

Jack

Figure 48. Model H8068 overall wiring.

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Wiring Diagram

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Figure 49. Model H8068 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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