ELECTRIC GUITAR
MODEL H3123
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
COPYRIGHT © JULY, 2003 BY GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1: SAFETY........................................................................................................................2
SECTION 2: INTRODUCTION ..........................................................................................................3
SECTION 3: PARTS INVENTORY....................................................................................................4
SECTION 4: SANDING/FINISHING ..................................................................................................8
Supplies/Tools ............................................................................................................................8
Guitar Body ................................................................................................................................8
Neck ............................................................................................................................................9
Masking Tape Areas ..................................................................................................................9
Painting/Finishing......................................................................................................................10
SECTION 5: HARDWARE ..............................................................................................................11
Tuning Machines ......................................................................................................................11
Neck to Body ............................................................................................................................11
Pick Guard ................................................................................................................................12
Tremolo Bridge..........................................................................................................................13
Strap Button ..............................................................................................................................15
Audio Jack ................................................................................................................................16
Winding Strings ........................................................................................................................16
String Retainers ........................................................................................................................17
Mounting Back Plate ................................................................................................................18
Mounting Pick Guard ................................................................................................................18
SECTION 6: FINAL SET UP ..........................................................................................................19
Neck Adjustment ......................................................................................................................19
String Height ............................................................................................................................19
Pick Up Height ..........................................................................................................................21
Tremolo Arm ............................................................................................................................22
Tuning ......................................................................................................................................22
SECTION 7: REFERENCE INFO....................................................................................................24
General......................................................................................................................................24
Aftermarket Accessories ..........................................................................................................24
Warranty & Returns ..................................................................................................................26
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SECTION 1: SAFETY
Always wear safety glasses or goggles when operating equipment. Everyday glasses or
reading glasses are not safety glasses. Be certain the safety glasses you wear meet the
appropriate standards of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
Because there are various ways to cut and join wood, you can make substitutions for the meth-
ods 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 repro-
duce 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 and will cause serious
personal injury including amputation and death. Do not underestimate the ability of these tools and
machinery 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
We are proud to offer the Model H3123 Electric
Most importantly, we stand behind our products.
If you have any questions or parts requests,
please call or write us at the location listed below.
Guitar Kit. This kit is 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 this guitar.
Grizzly Industrial, Inc.
1203 Lycoming Mall Circle
Muncy, PA 17756
We are pleased to provide this manual with the
Model H3123. It was written to guide you through
assembly, review safety considerations, and
cover general information. It represents our effort
to produce the best documentation possible.
Phone: (570) 546-9663
Fax: (800) 438-5901
E-Mail: [email protected]
The specifications, drawings, and photographs
illustrated in this manual represent the Model
H3123 as supplied when the manual was pre-
pared. However, owing to Grizzly’s policy of con-
tinuous improvement, changes may be made at
any time with no obligation on the part of Grizzly.
For your convenience, we always keep current
Grizzly manuals available on our website at
reflected in these manuals as soon as they are
complete. Visit our site often to check for the lat-
est updates to this manual!
If you have any comments regarding this manual,
please write to us at the address below:
Grizzly Industrial, Inc.
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SECTION 3: PARTS INVENTORY
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Figure 1. Boxed components.
Figure 2. Bag 1 components.
Boxed Components
1. Guitar Body
2. Guitar Neck
3. Pickguard
QTY
Bag 1
1. Silver Neckplate
2. Black Neckplate Setter
3. Audio Output Jack
QTY
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1
1
1
1
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1
1
3
4
3
2
Figure 3. Bag 2 components.
Figure 4. Bag 3 components.
Bag 2
QTY
6
6
12
Bag 3
1. String Set
2. String Guides
QTY
1. Tuning Machines
2. Bushings
1
2
2
2
3. #1 x 5⁄32" Pan Head Screw
3. String Guide Risers
4. #2 x 3⁄8" Pan Head Screw
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Figure 5. Tremolo bridge.
Figure 6. Audio patch cable.
Bag 4
Tremolo Bridge
QTY
Bag 5
Audio Patch Cable
QTY
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1
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8
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5
1
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1
3
6
3
4
Figure 7. Bag 6 components.
Figure 8. Bag 7 components.
Bag 6
1. Tremolo Arm
2. 5mm Allen Wrench
3. 1.5mm Allen Wrench
QTY
Bag 7
1. Springs
2. Spring Hanger
3. Strap Buttons
QTY
4
1
1
1
1
2
4. String Nut
1
20
4
2
6
5. #4 x 3⁄8" Flat Head Screws
6. #10 x 13⁄4" Flat Head Screws
7. #7 x 11⁄2" Flat Head Screws
8. #4 1 " Pan Head Screws
9. Back Plate
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SECTION 4: SANDING/FINISHING
Supplies/Tools
Guitar Body
The majority of the wooden components in this kit
are fully machined from the factory and are ready
for assembly. A small amount of drilling, sanding
and light machining will need to be performed to
complete the guitar.
The guitar body has been machined and rough
sanded at the factory; however, no finish has
been applied.
To sand the guitar body:
Recommended Tools & Supplies:
1. Wear an ANSI-approved dust mask and
safety glasses when sanding wood!
—Phillips Screwdriver
—Needle-Nose Pliers
—Electric Drill
2. Using either an electric palm sander or a
sanding block, sand the guitar body
(EXCEPT the guitar neck notch and other
recessed areas) with #180 grit aluminum-
oxide sanding paper until there is a consis-
tent scratch pattern on the entire surface.
—Drill Bit Set
—Soldering Iron & Solder
—#180, #240, and #320 Aluminum-Oxide
Sanding Paper
—Sanding Block
—Masking Tape
—Painting/Finishing Supplies
—Coat Hanger
3. Sand the guitar body with a #240 grit sand-
ing paper until there is a consistent scratch
pattern on the entire surface.
—C-Clamp
—5MM Allen Wrench (Supplied)
—1.5MM Allen Wrench (Supplied)
—Tack Cloth
4. Sand the guitar body with a #320 grit sand-
ing paper until there is a consistent scratch
pattern on the entire surface.
—Coping, Jig, or Scroll Saw (Optional)
5. Wipe the guitar body with a damp cloth.
Wiping the workpiece with a damp cloth
before the final sanding helps to “raise” the
wood grain; thus, allowing the “raised” grain
to be sanded smooth.
6. Once the guitar body is dry, repeat step 4.
7. Wipe the guitar body with a tack cloth to
remove all remaining sanding dust.
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Neck
Masking Tape Areas
Like the guitar body, the guitar neck is mostly
complete from the factory; however, the neck
headstock can be customized to reflect personal
taste. Additional cutting, inlay, or design work can
give an otherwise ordinary guitar that custom look
that sets it apart from others! Note—Take your
time with this sub-section and consider testing
ideas in scrap wood before performing the work
on the actual headstock.
In preparation for the finish coating, the fol-
lowing parts of the guitar (Figures 9 & 10)
need to be covered with masking tape:
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Neck Pocket
Fingerboard
Truss Rod Cut-Out
To sand the guitar neck:
1. Wear an ANSI-approved dust mask and
safety glasses when sanding wood!
2. Perform any custom cutting, inlay, or design
work to the neck headstock.
3. Using the sanding technique described in the
previous sub-section, sand the entire guitar
neck, EXCEPT for the fingerboard surface
(Figure 9). Note—Sanding the fingerboard
will affect the playability of the guitar, and
could lead to unrepairable damage.
Figure 9. Neck pocket and fingerboard areas.
Figure 10. Truss rod area (hardware should not
be installed at this time).
Use a small stick of wood to carefully press all the
masking tape edges securely to the guitar pieces.
The finish coat can seep under these edges,
especially near corners, uneven edges, and
where the frets meet the fingerboard. Note—
Failure to correctly mask off these areas could
result in unrepairable damage to the guitar.
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Dust particles suspended in the air will settle
on wet finishes, resulting in less than satis-
factory results. To avoid this problem:
Painting/Finishing
1. Leave the room where the finishing will
take place completely undisturbed for 24
hours prior to applying the finish.
2. Have the guitar components positioned
for the finish application upon entering the
room.
Painting and finishing supplies are not supplied
with the guitar kit. Note—The guitar body is made
from alder wood and the neck from maple wood.
Clear finishes such as lacquer look exceptionally
stunning and glossy on these nice types of wood.
3. Avoid making unnecessary movements
upon entering the finish room.
Painting/Finishing Tips:
4. Apply the finish to the desired guitar parts
and immediately leave the finish room.
5. DO NOT return to the room until the spec-
ified drying time has elapsed.
•
Always work in a well ventilated area
when using finishing materials.
•
Wear an ANSI-approved respirator mask
and safety glasses when using finishing
materials!
•
Always follow the finish manufacturer’s
instructions.
•
•
Fabricate hooks from shirt hangers to sus-
pend the guitar components during the fin-
ishing process.
Several thinner coats usually produce a nicer
finish than one heavy coat. Note—Always
follow the finish manufacturer’s instructions.
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SECTION 5: HARDWARE
Tuning Machines
Neck to Body
Each tuning machine consists of the machine
head, a bushing, and two wood screws.
To attach the neck to the guitar body:
1. Remove the masking tape from the neck
pocket.
To install the tuning machines:
1. Slide each of the six bushings into the pre-
drilled holes on the headstock. Note—Make
sure the bushings are slid into the pre-drilled
holes through the front face of the headstock.
2. Place the neck into the neck pocket (Figure
12). Note—Make sure the neck is fully seat-
ed into the neck pocket. No gaps should be
visible between the neck and the body.
2. Slide each machine head through the bush-
ings from the back face of the headstock.
3. Align the machine heads and secure their
position on the headstock with masking tape.
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3
4. Using a ⁄32" drill bit, drill ⁄8" deep holes
straight through the two holes in the machine
heads. Note—Drilling the holes deeper than
3
⁄8" could result in drilling out through the front
face of the headstock.
5. Secure the machine heads to the guitar
headstock with the included twelve 1⁄2" wood
screws (Figure 11).
Figure 12. The neck should fit snugly into the
neck pocket.
3. Hold the neck to the body with a C-clamp.
— If the back side of the fingerboard does
not sit flush against the guitar body, then
the neck pocket needs to be deepend or
material needs to be removed from the
back of the neck. A router is the easiest
tool for performing this task; however, a
sharp chisel will also work. Note—Use a
pattern cutting router bit when removing
material from the neck pocket. Use a
straight cutting router bit when removing
material from the back of the neck.
Figure 11. Correctly positioned tuning
machines.
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4. Using a ⁄32" drill bit, drill 13⁄4" deep holes
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Pick Guard
straight through the four holes in the back of
the body (Figure 13). Note—Drilling the
holes deeper than 13⁄4" could result in drilling
out through the fingerboard.
To attach the pick guard to the guitar body:
1. Push one white and one black wire through
the hole shown in Figure 15.
Figure 13. Drilling the screw holes.
5. Place the black neckplate setter and the sil-
ver neckplate over the holes on the back of
the guitar body.
Figure 15. Pick guard wires.
2. Push the remaining black wire through the
hole shown in Figure 16.
6. Secure the neckplate assembly, the guitar
body, and the neck together with the includ-
ed 13⁄4" wood screws (Figure 14). DO NOT
use glue.
Figure 16. Pick guard wire.
Figure 14. Correctly attached neck.
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3. Secure the wires with masking tape so they
do not fall back out through the holes.
Tremolo Bridge
4. Align the pick guard on the guitar body as
shown in Figure 17. Pay special attention to
the neck cutout alignment on the body.
To attach the tremolo bridge to the guitar
body:
1. Place the tremolo bridge in the cut-out shown
in Figure 18.
Figure 17. Pick guard alignment.
5. Secure the position of the pick guard to the
Figure 18. Tremolo bridge placement.
body with masking tape.
2. The tremolo bridge is correctly positioned
when the distance between the center of the
12th fret and the front edge of the tremolo
bridge are precisely 127⁄16" apart (Figure 19).
6. DO NOT drill the screws at this time! Final
adjustments need to be made after installing
and winding the strings.
127⁄16"
12th Fret
Figure 19. Correct distance between the 12th
fret and the tremolo bridge.
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3. Attach pieces of sewing thread to the 1st and
the 6th machine head and tape the opposite
ends to the edges of the tremolo bridge.
7. Secure the tremolo bridge to the guitar body
with the included six 1⁄2" wood screws.
8. Flip the guitar body over and place the spring
hanger in the cavity as shown in Figure 22.
4. Adjust the tremolo bridge so there is an
equal amount of space between the finger-
board edges and the threads (Figure 20).
Attach Threads Here
Equal Space
Figure 22. Spring hanger placement.
Attach Threads Here
9. Secure the position of the spring hanger to
Figure 20. Checking neck alignment with
the guitar body with masking tape.
tremolo bridge.
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10. Using a ⁄8" drill bit, drill 11⁄2" deep holes
5. When all adjustments are correct, secure the
position of the tremolo bridge to the guitar
body with masking tape.
straight through the two holes in the spring
hanger (Figure 23). Note—DO NOT drill the
holes deeper than 11⁄2".
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6. Using a ⁄32" drill bit, drill ⁄2" deep holes
straight through the six holes in the tremolo
bridge (Figure 21). Note—Drilling the holes
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deeper than ⁄2" could result in drilling out
through the back of the guitar body.
Figure 23. Drilling the spring hanger
mounting holes.
Figure 21. Drilling the bridge mounting holes.
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11. Solder the black wire to the spring hanger.
Strap Button
12. Secure the spring hanger to the guitar body
with the included two 11⁄2" wood screws.
The strap buttons are positioned on the guitar as
shown in Figure 25.
13. Hang the three springs from the spring hang-
er to the tremolo bridge as shown in Figure
24.
Figure 25. Strap buttons.
To attach the strap buttons to the guitar body:
Figure 24. Correct spring placement.
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1. Using a ⁄32" drill bit, drill ⁄4" deep holes at
each of the mounting locations.
2. Secure the strap buttons to the guitar body
with the included two 3⁄4" wood screws.
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Audio Jack
Winding Strings
To attach the audio jack to the guitar body:
The correct position of the guitar strings is shown
in Figure 27. The thin High E string is called the
"1st" string and the thick Low E string is called the
"6th" string.
1. Solder the wires shown in Figure 26 to the
tabs on the audio jack.
6
E
5
A
4
D
3
G
2
B
1
E
Figure 27. Correct string locations.
Figure 26. Soldered audio wire.
To install the guitar strings:
2. Turn the audio jack over and insert it in the
cavity on the guitar body.
1. Slide the 1st guitar string through the corre-
sponding hole in the back plate (Figure 28).
3. Secure the position of the audio jack to the
guitar body with masking tape.
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1
4. Using a ⁄32" drill bit, drill ⁄2" deep holes
straight through the two holes in the audio
jack. Note—Drilling the holes deeper than 1⁄2
"
could result in drilling out through the back of
the guitar body.
5. Secure the audio jack to the guitar body with
the included two 1⁄2" wood screws.
Figure 28. 1st string installation hole.
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2. Guide the string over the string saddle on the
tremolo bridge, over the string nut, and
through the string hole in the corresponding
machine head.
String Retainers
The short string retainer mounts between the 1st
and 2nd strings and the taller spring retainer
mounts between the 3rd and 4th strings (Figure
29).
3. Allow only enough slack in the string for 2-3
rotations around the machine head. 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.
4. Bend the string at a right angle across the
edge of the machine head.
5. Rotate the tuning machine until the string just
begins to hold the winding tension. Note—
DO NOT tighten the strings beyond the initial
tensioning at this time. Final tensioning
should be completed during the string tuning
process.
Tall Retainer
Short Retainer
6. Use wire cutters to cut off the excess string.
Figure 29. String retainer locations.
7. Repeat the above process for the remaining
To install the string retainers:
strings.
1. Secure the position of the string retainers to
the headstock with masking tape.
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1
2. Using a ⁄16" drill bit, drill ⁄2" deep holes
straight through the holes in the string retain-
ers. Note—Drilling the holes deeper than 1⁄2
"
could result in drilling out through the front
face of the headstock.
3. Secure the string retainers to the guitar with
the included two 1⁄2" wood screws.
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Mounting Pick
Guard
Mounting Back Plate
Once mounted, the six holes in the back plate
need to align with the six holes in the tremolo
bridge. This will simplify the string installation and
removal process.
To secure the pick guard to the guitar body:
1. Position the pick guard so the 1st string is
centered over the corresponding round metal
pick-up peg as shown in Figure 30.
To mount the back plate to the guitar body:
1. Position the back plate over the cavity in the
back of the guitar body as shown in Figure
31.
Figure 30. Pick guard mounting location.
2. Secure the position of the pick guard to the
Figure 31. Mounting the back plate.
guitar body with masking tape.
2. Secure the position of the back plate to the
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3. Using a ⁄32" drill bit, drill ⁄2" deep holes
guitar body with masking tape.
straight through the eleven holes in the pick
guard. Note—Drilling the holes deeper than
2" could result in drilling out through the
back of the guitar body.
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1
3. Using a ⁄32" drill bit, drill ⁄2" deep holes
1
⁄
straight through the six holes in the back
plate. Note—Drilling the holes deeper than
1
⁄2" could result in drilling out through the front
4. Secure the pick guard to the guitar body with
of the guitar body.
the included eleven 1⁄2" wood screws.
4. Secure the back plate to the guitar body with
the included six 1⁄2" wood screws.
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SECTION 6: FINAL SET UP
String Height
Neck Adjustment
Correct string height is crucial for maximizing the
playability of your new electric guitar. The string
height is the distance between the top face of the
fret and the bottom face of the string (Figure 32).
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.
String
String Height
If your guitar neck is no longer straight, have it
adjusted by a qualified guitar technician.
Fret
Fingerboard
Figure 32. String height measurement
(side view).
Measurements are taken at the following loca-
tions. Note—Use a steel ruler with a resolution of
at least 1⁄64":
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1st fret: 1st string, 6th string
12th fret: 1st string, 6th string
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To check the string heights of the 1st and 6th
strings at the 1st fret:
To check the string heights of the 1st and 6th
strings at the 12th fret:
1. Measure the string heights at the 1st fret
(Figure 33).
1. Measure the string heights at the 12th fret
(Figure 34).
6th String: 5⁄64"
Guitar Body
Guitar Body
String Nut
6th String: 2⁄64"
1st String: 3⁄64"
12th Fret
1st String: 1⁄64"
1st Fret
Figure 34. Correct 12th fret string heights.
Figure 33. Correct 1st fret string heights.
— If the string heights are correct, then con-
tinue to the next sub-section.
— If the string heights are correct (Figure
33), then move to checking the string
heights at the 12th fret.
— If the string heights are incorrect at the
12th fret, then continue to the next step.
— If the string heights are incorrect at the 1st
fret, this is an indication that the groove
the string nut sits in needs to be either
deepened or made shallower. This condi-
tion is most likely a result of wood move-
ment due to humidity changes in the envi-
ronment. We recommend having a quali-
fied guitar technician raise or lower the
nut before continuing with string height
adjustment at the 12th fret.
2. With the supplied 1.5mm Allen wrench,
adjust the string saddle setscrews until the
string heights are correct.
•
Turn the screws clockwise to raise the
height of the string saddle; therefore,
increasing the string height.
•
Turn the screws counterclockwise to
lower the height of the string saddle;
therefore, decreasing the string height.
3. Adjust the middle strings so they gradually
increase in height from the 1st string height
through the 6th string height.
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— If the string height is between 3⁄32" and 1⁄8",
then the pick up is adjusted correctly.
Continue to the next sub-section.
Pick Up Height
— If the pick up does not fall within the
above heights, then continue to the next
step.
Pick up height can have a dramatic effect on the
audio output signal. The closer the strings are to
the pick ups, the higher the audio output signal
will be. This can be ideal unless the strings are
close enough to cause distortion due to magnetic
interference caused by the electronic compo-
nents. The pick up height was adjusted correctly
before it was packaged; however, future adjust-
ments may be needed.
2. With a phillips head screwdriver, adjust the
screws on each side of the pick up (Figure
35) until the string heights are correct.
•
Turn the screws clockwise to raise the
height of the pick up, therefore, decreas-
ing the string height.
To measure the string height at the pick up:
•
Turn the screws counterclockwise to
lower the height of the pick up, therefore,
increasing the string height.
1. Measure the height of the 1st and 6th strings
at the pick up while the strings are “fretted” at
the 22nd fret (Figure 35). Note—Use a steel
ruler with a resolution of at least 1⁄32".
3⁄32" to 1⁄8
"
3⁄32" to 1⁄8
"
22nd Fret
Figure 35. Correct string heights over the pick
up while the strings are fretted on the 22nd fret.
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Tremolo Arm
Tuning
Screw the tremolo arm into the mounting location
shown in Figure 36.
Tuning is the most important concept of playing a
guitar. If the guitar is not in tune with itself, or the
other instruments in an ensemble, the resulting
music will not sound pleasing to the ear. Having a
good understanding of tuning is essential to max-
imizing the full potential of any guitar.
Important issues to consider when tuning a
guitar:
•
Get into the habit of tuning the guitar every
time it is picked up to be played.
•
Always tune the strings “up.” The final tuned
tension of each string should be reached
while tightening the string, not loosening it. If
the string is tensioned too far, loosen the ten-
sion and tune ”up” again.
Figure 36. Installing the tremolo arm.
•
The goal when tuning is to make the strings
in tune with one another. Standard tuning is
shown in Figure 37.
6
E
5
A
4
D
3
G
2
B
1
E
Figure 37. String tuning notes.
•
The easiest way to tune a guitar is using an
electronic tuner such as the Grizzly H3097
Chromatic Tuner shown on page 24.
However, knowing how to tune a guitar by
ear is an important part of being an accom-
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To tune the guitar:
5. Listen to the two tones. As the two notes are
still resonating, adjust the tuning peg of the
5th string until the two notes have matching
tones. Remember to tune “up.”
1. Play a known Low E pitch. A piano, a tuning
fork, or an electronic computer file will work.
2. Play an open (non-fretted) 6th string. The
goal is to match the open 6th string to the
known Low E pitch.
6. Perform the same tuning steps on the 4th
and 3rd strings.
7. When tuning the 2nd string, the 3rd string
should be fretted at the 4th fret instead of the
5th fret.
3. Adjust the tuning peg until the pitch of the
open 6th string sounds exactly like the
known Low E source.
8. Tune the 1st string in the same manner as
— If the string is tuned too high, back the
tension off and retune the string back up
to match the Low E pitch. Now the other
strings can be tuned to the 6th string.
the 6th, 5th, 4th, and 3rd strings.
4. Next, the 5th string needs to be tuned. The
tone of the 5th string must be matched to the
tone of the 6th string by playing the same
note on each string, one after another. This
is done by playing the 6th string while it is
being pressed (fretted) at the 5th fret, and
immediately after, playing the open 5th
string.
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SECTION 7: REFERENCE INFO
General
Aftermarket
Accessories
This section contains the following subsections
for the Model H3123: aftermarket accessories,
data sheets, wiring diagrams, parts diagrams and
list, troubleshooting, and warranty/return informa-
tion.
If you need parts or help in assembling your
machine, or if you need operational information,
call the service department at (570) 546-9663.
Trained service technicians will be glad to help
you.
If you have any comments regarding this manual,
please write to Grizzly at the address below:
Figure 38. H3097 Chromatic Tuner.
Grizzly Industrial, Inc.
Technical Documentation
P.O. Box 2069
C
/O
Bellingham, WA 98227-2069
We recommend you keep a copy of our current
catalog for complete information regarding
Grizzly's warranty and return policy. If you need
additional technical information relating to this
machine, or if you need general assistance or
replacement parts, please contact the Service
Department at the location listed below.
Figure 39. H4412 The Guitar Handbook.
Grizzly Industrial, Inc.
1203 Lycoming Mall Circle
Muncy, PA 17756
Phone: (570) 546-9663
Fax: (800) 438-5901
E-Mail: [email protected]
Figure 40. H4414 Getting Great Guitar Sounds.
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Warranty & 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; assembly, finishing or modification of kits; or lack of mainte-
nance. This is Grizzly’s sole written warranty and any and all warranties that may be implied by law, includ-
ing any merchantability or fitness, for any particular purpose, are hereby limited to the duration of this writ-
ten 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, spe-
cial, 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 car-
ton. We will not accept any item back without this number. Proof of purchase must accompany the mer-
chandise.
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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WARRANTY CARD
Name ____________________________________________________________________________________
Street ____________________________________________________________________________________
City ______________________________________________________________State________Zip_________
Phone Number_______________________E-Mail_______________________FAX________________________
MODEL #_______________________________________________ Order #______________________
The following information is given on a voluntary basis. It will be used for marketing purposes to help us develop better products and services. Of
course, all information is strictly confidential.
1.
How did you learn about us?
9.
How many of your woodworking machines are Grizzly? _____________
Which benchtop tools do you own? Check all that apply.
___Advertisement
___Catalog
___Friend
___Card Deck
___World Wide Web
10.
___Other__________________________________________________
Which of the following magazines do you subscribe to.
___1" x 42" Belt Sander
___5" - 8" Drill Press
___8" Table Saw
___8" - 10" Bandsaw
___Disc/Belt Sander
___Mini Jointer
___6" - 8" Grinder
___Mini Lathe
___10" - 12" Thickness Planer
___Scroll Saw
___Spindle/Belt Sander
2.
___American Woodworker
___Cabinetmaker
___Practical Homeowner
___Shop Notes
___Family Handyman
___Fine Homebuilding
___Fine Woodworking
___Home Handyman
___Journal of Light Construction
___Old House Journal
___Popular Mechanics
___Popular Science
___Today’s Homeowner
___WOOD
___Wooden Boat
___Woodshop News
___Woodsmith
___Woodwork
___Woodworker
___Woodworker’s Journal
___Workbench
___Other__________________________________________________
How many of the machines checked above are Grizzly? ____________
11.
12.
Which portable/hand held power tools do you own? Check all that apply.
___Belt Sander
___Biscuit Joiner
___Circular Saw
___Detail Sander
___Drill/Driver
___Orbital Sander
___Palm Sander
___Portable Planer
___Saber Saw
___Reciprocating Saw
___Router
___Popular Woodworking
___Other__________________________________________________
Which of the following woodworking/remodeling shows do you watch?
3.
___Miter Saw
___Backyard America
___Home Time
___The American Woodworker
___The New Yankee Workshop
___This Old House
___Woodwright’s Shop
___Other__________________________________________________
What machines/supplies would you like Grizzly Industrial to carry?
13.
___Other__________________________________________________
What is your annual household income?
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
What new accessories would you like Grizzly Industrial to carry?
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
What other companies do you purchase your tools and supplies from?
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
Do you think your purchase represents good value?
4.
5.
___$20,000-$29,999
___$30,000-$39,999
___$40,000-$49,999
___$50,000-$59,999
___$60,000-$69,999
___$70,000-$79,999
___$80,000-$89,999
___$90,000 +
14.
15.
What is your age group?
___20-29
___30-39
___40-49
___50-59
___60-69
___70 +
6.
7.
8.
How long have you been a woodworker?
16.
17.
18.
___0 - 2 Years
___2 - 8 Years
___8 - 20 Years
___20+ Years
___Yes
Would you recommend Grizzly Industrial to a friend?
___Yes ___No
___No
How would you rank your woodworking skills?
___Simple
___Intermediate
___Advanced
___Master Craftsman
Would you allow us to use your name as a reference for Grizzly customers
in your area? Note: We never use names more than three times.
What stationary woodworking tools do you own? Check all that apply.
___Yes
___No
___Air Compressor
___Bandsaw
___Drill Press
___Drum Sander
___Dust Collector
___Horizontal Boring Machine
___Jointer
___Panel Saw
___Planer
19.
Comments:_________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
___Power Feeder
___Radial Arm Saw
___Shaper
___Spindle Sander
___Table Saw
___Lathe
___Mortiser
___Vacuum Veneer Press
___Wide Belt Sander
___Other__________________________________________________
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