model t10458
soprano uKulele Kit
instruction manual
(For models manufactured since 10/11)
Copyright © January, 2012 By grizzly inDuStrial, inC.
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table of contents
safety ............................................................................................................................................ 2
introduction.............................................................................................................................. 3
Manual accuracy........................................................................................................................ 3
identification ............................................................................................................................... 3
Contact info................................................................................................................................ 3
parts inventory ........................................................................................................................ 4
assembly ...................................................................................................................................... 5
Supplies/tools............................................................................................................................ 5
Before Starting ........................................................................................................................... 5
assembling Sides & Blocks........................................................................................................ 6
installing purfling........................................................................................................................ 7
attaching Braces........................................................................................................................ 8
attaching Kerfing...................................................................................................................... 10
assembling Body...................................................................................................................... 11
installing Frets.......................................................................................................................... 12
attaching neck to ukulele Body............................................................................................... 13
Sanding .................................................................................................................................... 14
ukulele Body ...................................................................................................................... 14
neck ................................................................................................................................... 14
Fingerboard........................................................................................................................ 14
Bridge ................................................................................................................................. 14
attaching Fingerboard.............................................................................................................. 15
Determining ............................................................................................................................. 15
Bridge/nut location.................................................................................................................. 15
preparing to Finish................................................................................................................... 16
painting/Finishing..................................................................................................................... 16
attaching Bridge....................................................................................................................... 17
Setting String height ................................................................................................................ 18
installing tuning peg................................................................................................................ 19
installing Strings....................................................................................................................... 19
tuning ...................................................................................................................................... 20
aftermarKet accessories.................................................................................................. 20
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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 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 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 owner’s 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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introduction
manual accuracy
contact info
We are proud to offer the Model t10458 Soprano
ukulele Kit. We've made every effort to be exact
with the instructions, specifications, drawings, and
photographs of the kit we assembled when writing
this manual. however, sometimes we still make
an occasional mistake.
We stand behind our products. if you have any
questions or parts requests, please call or write us
at the location listed below.
grizzly industrial, inc.
1203 lycoming Mall Circle
Muncy, pa 17756
We are pleased to provide this manual with this
kit. it was written to review safety considerations
guide you through assembly, and cover general
information. it represents our effort to produce the
best documentation possible.
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identification
String nut
Body
Fingerboard
headstock
tuning pegs
neck
Bridge
Sound hole
Side
Saddle
Back
figure 1. ukulele identification.
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parts inventory
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figure 2. parts identification.
REF PART#
DESCRIPTION
QTY
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5
6
7
8
9
PT10458001 BACK
PT10458002 SOUND BOARD
PT10458003 RIGHT SIDE
PT10458004 LEFT SIDE
PT10458005 FINGERBOARD
PT10458006 FRET SET 16PC
PT10458007 STRING NUT
PT10458008 NECK
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1
1
1
1
1
1
1
PT10458009 BRIDGE PLATE
10 PT10458010 BRIDGE ROSEWOOD
11 PT10458011 SADDLE
1
1
12 PT10458012 NECK BLOCK
1
13 PT10458013 TAIL BLOCK
1
14 PT10458014 UKULELE STRINGS NYLON 4PC SET
15 PT10458015 TUNERS 4PC
1
1
16 PT10458016 PURFLING SET 7PC
17 PT10458017 KERFING TRIANGLE-MAH 15" 4PC
18 PT10458018 BRACE SET*
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1
1
*Brace Set includes 1 each of the following:
• Sound Board Brace 51⁄2" x 13⁄32" x 3⁄16"
• Sound Board Brace 429⁄32" x 13⁄32" x 3⁄16"
• Back Brace 67⁄8" x 13⁄32" x 3⁄16"
• Back Brace 55⁄16" x 13⁄32" x 3⁄16"
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assembly
supplies/tools
before starting
the majority of the wooden components in this kit
are fully machined at the factory and are ready for
assembly. a small amount of drilling, sanding,
and light machining will be required to complete
the ukulele.
read this manual completely before starting the
construction process. this will familiarize you with
the parts of the ukulele used in construction, the
specific procedures you will perform, the tools
needed, and the time required.
recommended tools & supplies:
During construction, we recommend trial-fitting
before gluing components together. this provides
the opportunity to fit items and correct any issues.
it also helps minimize the amount of clean up
necessary after gluing parts together. ALWAYS
let glue set for the manufacturer's recommended
time.
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Wood glue
Finishing Supplies
Wood putty
rubber Bands
Sandpaper #180, #240, #320, and #600
Sanding Block
Masking tape
razor Blade
While this manual is meant to guide you through
the complete construction process, we recom-
mend that you refer to literature, expert advice,
and other resources for further information.
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1
⁄
4" or ⁄2" Chisel
Coat hanger
Clamps
Drill Bit Set
tack Cloth
Coping, Jig, or Scroll Saw (optional)
nippers or Fret Cutters
Straightedge (16" min.)
nioSh-approved respirator
anSi-approved Safety glasses
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5. Mark the peg hole on the outside of the sides
at the neck block by lining up the blocks with
the sound board and back layout lines and
making a hole mark (see figure 4).
assembling sides &
blocks
assembling the sides and blocks requires mea-
suring and cutting the sides to the proper length,
transferring marks onto the sides, and gluing the
neck and tail blocks into place. the tail and neck
blocks provide structure for the sound board,
back, sides, and neck of the ukulele.
neck Block
to attach the tail and neck block to the sides:
Sound Board and
Back layout lines
peg hole Mark
1. Draw centerlines all the way around the tail
and neck blocks (see figure 3).
figure 4. illustration of hole markings transferred
to sides at neck block.
neck Block
note: The tail and neck block should be flush
with the sound board and back layout lines.
This leaves extra material above the lines
that will be sanded flush later in construc-
tion.
end lines
Centerlines
Sides
6. ensure that all marks accurately line up, as
shown in figure 5.
neck Block
at line
tail Block
figure 3. tail and neck block with centerlines
and sides with factory layout lines.
tail Block
2. the sides have end lines that have been
scribed on them at the factory. use a marking
knife to incise the lines.
neck Block
note: To reduce the chance of tear out
occurring, incise the scribed lines with a
marking knife before proceeding. Cut slowly,
especially when starting and finishing the
cuts.
figure 5. lining up marks for the tail block
before clamping and gluing.
7. glue and clamp the side to the neck block.
3. using a fine tooth saw trim both ends of both
sides.
8. Before the glue fully hardens (after about an
hour), use a chisel to scrape away any
squeezed-out glue from the side.
4. position the neck block and left side so the
block center-line aligns with the end of the
side.
9. repeat steps 3–6 for the other side.
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10. glue and clamp the tail block to the sides, as
shown in figure 6.
note: This kit includes a wood strip of purfling. At
least 2 bands of the plastic purfling need to be on
the outside edge of the purfling pattern to ensure
that the wood piece will not splinter as it is bent
around the sound hole.
We recommend soaking the wood strip for at least
an hour before installation. this will help the wood
bend as it is installed.
to install the purfling:
1. Clamp the purfling strips together and cut one
end of the group at a 45° angle. Do this as
close to one end of the strip as possible (see
figure 7).
figure 6. Clamping and gluing the tail block in
place.
2. trial fit the purfling in the dado by tapping it in
gently with a non-marring mallet, as shown in
figure 8.
installing purfling
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the sound board comes pre-cut with a ⁄32" dado
around the sound hole for decorating. the purfling
material includes one mahogany strip and six
strips of plastic. it is supplied long and will need to
be arranged, measured, and cut. arrange the
purfling as desired to customize the ukulele.
Select a purfling pattern that suits you. figure 7
shows an example.
figure 8. installing the purfling.
3. Match the ends and mark with a pencil. Cut
the other end at an opposing 45° angle so the
two angles meet smoothly when the purfling
is installed.
4. remove the purfling, add a small amount of
glue to the bottom of the dado, and re-install
the purfling. Be sure to remove any squeezed-
out glue with a damp cloth.
figure 7. purfling arranged with end-cut at 45°.
5. place a weight on the purfling to keep it in
place while the glue dries for the manufac-
turer's recommended time.
6. once the glue is dry, sand the purfling flush
with surface of the sound board.
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the braces are roughed to size at the factory, but
some fine tuning is necessary for the best fit. the
back braces are meant to have a slight curve,
which gives the back of the ukulele a belly,
improving its sound quality. the sound board
braces on the other hand are meant to be flat.
attaching braces
the sound board and back braces must be
installed before gluing the body together. the
braces, sound board, and back come pre-mea-
sured and marked with layout lines as shown in
figures 9 and 10.
note: Leave the braces long during assem-
bly. They will be cut to length in a later step.
to prepare the sound board braces:
127⁄32"
1. Mark the center on the side of each brace, as
shown in figure 11. transfer any identifica-
tion markings to the side of the brace as
well.
Sound Board
29⁄32"
Brace layout lines
Centerline
2"
Bridge plate
layout lines
figure 11. Brace with centerline marked.
Centerline
2. using a straightedge, check the back of both
the sound board braces for flatness.
figure 9. Sound board brace measurements
and centerline.
— if the braces are flat, proceed to the next
section.
— if either brace is slightly rounded,
proceed to step 3.
49⁄16"
Back Brace
layout lines
3. using a straightedge and pencil, mark a line
as shown in figure 12.
Brace face
2"
new line
Centerline
figure 12. Sound board brace with line marked.
figure 10. Back brace measurements and
centerline.
4. Sand the brace flat to the line.
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to attach the braces to the back:
to attach the braces to the sound board:
1. apply sufficient glue and center the braces on
the back in their specified locations (see
figure 10 on page 8).
1. apply sufficient glue and center the braces on
the sound board in their specified locations
(see figure 10 on page 8).
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note: The braces and bridge plate attach to
the sound board opposite the side with the
purfling.
2. place the edges of the back on ⁄4" riser
blocks. use a weight to depress the back
board enough to conform to the curve of the
braces, as shown in figure 13.
2. using clamps or a weight, glue the braces in
place.
Weight
3. Before the glue fully hardens (after about an
hour), use a chisel to gently scrape away any
glue squeezed-out from the braces and the
back (see figure 14).
1
⁄
4" riser
Block
4. allow the glue to fully set per the manufac-
turer's recommended time.
to attach the bridge plate to the sound
board:
1
⁄4" riser Block
1. apply sufficient glue and center the bridge
plate on the soundboard in its specified loca-
tion (see figure 10 on page 8).
figure 13. Weight being used to conform the
back to the curve of the braces.
2. using clamps or a weight, glue the bridge
plate in place.
3. ensure the location of the braces is accurate
before the glue sets.
3. Before the glue fully hardens (after about an
hour), use a chisel to gently scrape away any
glue squeezed-out from the braces and the
back (see figure 14).
4. Before the glue fully hardens (after about an
hour), use a chisel to gently scrape away any
glue squeezed-out from the braces and the
back (see figure 14).
4. allow the glue to fully set per the manufac-
turer's recommended time.
figure 14. example of scraping glue squeezed-
out while still soft.
figure 15. Completed sound board with braces
and bridge plate attached.
5. allow the glue to fully set per the manufac-
turer's recommended time.
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4. Determine the final length of the kerfing at the
tail block and cut as necessary.
attaching Kerfing
5. Clamp the kerfing in place and let it dry over
night. this forms the kerfing to the sides and
makes glue-up go more smoothly.
Kerfing provides increased surface area for attach-
ing the sound board and back to the ukulele.
attaching the kerfing works best if it is shaped to
fit the sides of the ukulele. the kerfing is attached
to the sides as shown in figure 16.
6. using a pencil, mark the kerfing and the sides
for replacing the kerfing in the same position
during the glue-up procedure.
7. once the kerfing is dry remove it from ukulele
body in preparation for gluing the kerfing to
the ukulele.
Sides
to glue the kerfing to the ukulele sides:
Kerfing
1. apply a sufficient amount of glue to the block,
the ukulele side, and the back of the pre-
formed kerfing.
layout line
level
2. Clamp the end of the kerfing tight against the
neck block and at the layout line.
figure 16. Cross section view of kerfing
attached to the ukulele sides.
3. Clamp the bent kerfing to the contour of the
side adding clamps as you proceed, as
shown in figure 18.
to fit the kerfing to the ukulele sides:
note: Ensure that the kerfing and side are
in full contact up to the point of each clamp
and that the clamps do not move the kerfing
above the layout line. Use clamps to main-
tain the correct height of the kerfing (see
Figure 18).
1. Soak the kerfing in water for at least two
hours.
2. remove kerfing from the water and pat dry
with a paper towel or rag to remove standing
water from the surface of the kerfing to pre-
vent water from soaking into the sides in the
next step.
positioning
Clamps
3. Clamp the end of the kerfing tight against the
neck block, and gently bend it to the contour
of the side, adding clamps as you proceed,
as shown in figure 17.
Clamped
Kerfing
figure 18. Clamps arranged for positioning and
gluing the kerfing to the sides.
4. let glue set for the manufacturer's recom-
mended length of time.
neck
Block
figure 17. Fitting the kerfing to the sides.
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3. Secure the sound board to the body with rub-
ber bands. use wedges to ensure a tight fit all
around the instrument, as shown in
figure 19. allow the glue to dry for the manu-
facturer's recommended time.
assembling body
assembling the body consists of removing the
excess material above the kerfing, and attaching
the sound board and back to the sides/kerfing
assembly. it is important to attach the sound
board before the back in order to provide added
structure when attaching the curved back.
to prepare the sides for assembly:
1. using coarse grit sandpaper, remove the
extra side material that extends beyond the
kerfing.
note: To make sanding easier and more
accurate, you may want to mark waste lines
on the outside surface of the sides.
figure 19. Sound board glued to the body with
rubber bands and wedges.
2. once the sides are sanded flush with the ker-
fing, mark and cut the braces to fit inside the
kerfing but still touch it.
to attach the back:
1. Mark and cut the braces to fit inside the
kerfing but still touch it.
3. trial fit the sound board and back, correct
any fit issues by sanding as necessary.
2. Secure the back to the body with rubber
bands, ensuring a tight fit all around the
instrument, as shown in figure 20. use
wedges if necessary to ensure a tight fit.
allow the glue to dry for the manufacturer's
recommended time.
to attach the sound board:
note: Cutting the braces close allows them to
be glued to the kerfing, increasing the strength
of the ukulele. However, DO NOT force the
braces inside the kerfing, as this will distort
the shape of the ukulele.
2. apply sufficient glue to the edges of the
sound board and top of the kerfing.
note: The sound board of the ukulele needs
to be flat and the body symmetrical in order
for the back to attach properly and provide
the best sound quality.
figure 20. Back glue to the ukulele body with
rubber bands.
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3. peel off the tape with the frets attached and
set it aside. this will help you keep the frets
organized until you are ready to install them.
installing frets
the fingerboard comes with precut fret slots. the
frets have also been measured and roughly cut to
fit their corresponding slots. installing the frets
requires matching the frets to the appropriate slot,
installing them on the fingerboard, and removing
the excess fret material.
4. use a non-marring mallet and lightly tap each
fret into the fingerboard slot until the underside
of the fret body comes in contact with the
fingerboard, as shown in figure 23.
to attach the frets to the fingerboard:
1. Match the frets to the corresponding fret slot
on the fingerboard, as shown in figure 21.
figure 23. installing the frets.
note: Excessive force can cause the frets to
bend. Tap them in gradually across the length
of each fret.
5. use a pair of fret cutters or nippers to cut any
excess fret lengths flush with the edge of the
fingerboard.
figure 21. Matching the frets to their respective
slots on the fingerboard.
2. While the frets are laid out on the fingerboard,
lay a piece of masking tape down the length
of the board and number the frets, as shown
in figure 22.
6. File the cut ends of the frets smooth with a
fine-tooth metal file.
7. use 600 grit sandpaper on a sanding block to
finish the ends of the frets. Be careful not to
scratch the fingerboard.
figure 22. Frets laid out and numbered on the
fingerboard.
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— if the ukulele iS flat, proceed to step 5.
attaching neck to
ukulele body
— if the ukulele iS not flat, slightly sand
the neck as necessary to correct the
issue. an index stone or piece of plate
glass can be used as a flat sanding sur-
face for your sandpaper.
the neck comes from the factory ready to fit the
ukulele body. it must be installed on body before
the fingerboard is attached. at the base of the
neck, a peg has been installed to properly position
it with the ukulele body.
note: A consistent flatness of the neck and
the body ensure the fingerboard can be
installed properly.
to attach the neck to the body:
5. glue the neck to the body. use band clamps
or rubber bands to ensure a tight fit, as shown
in figure 25, and let the glue dry for at least
24 hours before attaching the fingerboard.
1. Drill a hole in the neck block where you
marked it earlier in construction (see figure
4 on page 6).
2. using a pencil, draw a centerline down the
length of the neck and the body of the uku-
lele. this mark can be sanded off or erased
later.
3. align the centerlines and ensure that the fit of
the neck to the body is flush.
— if the centerlines Do line up straight,
proceed to step 4.
figure 25. gluing the neck to the body using
rubber bands and wedges to secure it in place.
— if the centerlines Do not line up
straight, drill the hole on the body slightly
larger or saw the length of the peg to
improve the fit.
4. using a long straightedge, verify the ukulele
is flat along the neck and sound board, as
shown in figure 24.
Check With
Straightedge
figure 24. location to check alignment of body
and neck.
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neck
sanding
like the body, most of the neck has been
machined at the factory; however, the neck-to-
fingerboard joint needs to be completed. Be sure
to use caution while sanding this area as not to
sand into the fingerboard or change its shape.
ukulele body
the components that make the ukulele body have
been rough-sanded at the factory; however, no
finish has been applied. to complete construction
and prepare the ukulele for finish, it must be
sanded.
to sand the ukulele neck:
1. Wear an approved respirator and safety
glasses when sanding wood!
to sand the ukulele body:
2. using the sanding technique described in
steps 2–7 of the previous sub-section, sand
the entire ukulele neck, eXCept for the fin-
gerboard mounting surface.
1. Wear an approved respirator and safety
glasses when sanding wood!
2. using either an electric palm sander or a
sanding block, sand the ukulele body
(eXCept the neck notch, the edges, and the
sound hole) with #180 grit aluminum-oxide
sanding paper until there is a consistent
scratch pattern on the entire surface.
note: Sanding the fingerboard mounting sur-
face will affect the playability of the ukulele
and could lead to irreparable damage.
fingerboard
the fingerboard requires no sanding.
note: If hand-sanding, always sand in the
same direction as the wood grain. Pay par-
ticular attention to the joints where excess
glue has squeezed out. This must be com-
pletely removed for a uniform finish.
note: Sanding the fingerboard will affect the play-
ability of the ukulele and could lead to irreparable
damage.
bridge
3. repeat step 2 with #240 grit sandpaper.
4. repeat step 2 with #320 grit sandpaper.
the bridge has been finished at the factory and
requires no sanding.
5. Wipe the ukulele 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 ukulele body is dry, repeat step 4.
7. Wipe the ukulele body with a tack cloth to
remove all remaining sanding dust.
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attaching
fingerboard
determining
bridge location
With sanding completed, the fingerboard is ready
to be attached to the neck and sound board.
the bridge is glued directly to the sound board at
the location of the bridge plate. leaving an area of
the sound board slightly smaller than the footprint
of the bridge unfinished increases the strength of
the glue joint that attaches the bridge to the sound
board. the reduced size of this area allows the
finish of the ukulele to be consistent around the
bridge.
to attach the fingerboard:
1. apply a thin layer of glue to the back of the
fingerboard and position it on the neck.
2. Secure the fingerboard in place with rubber
bands, as shown in figure 26. use wedges if
necessary to ensure a tight fit. let the glue
dry for at least 24 hours.
to determine the correct bridge/nut location:
1. insert the saddle into the bridge and position
the front edge of the saddle 6.98" away from
the center of the 12th fret (figure 27).
note: Make sure the fingerboard is centered
across the width of the neck and that the 12th
fret is positioned over the neck-to-body joint.
12th Fret
6.98"
Saddle
figure 26. attaching fingerboard to the neck.
3. Sand or file the edge of the neck flush with
the edge of the fingerboard. Do this slowly to
avoid sanding the fingerboard.
figure 27. Bridge positioning.
2. using a pencil, lightly mark out the footprint of
the bridge.
3. Cut a piece of tape slightly smaller than the
footprint and attach it to the sound board
inside the footprint of the bridge.
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preparing to finish
painting/finishing
in preparation for applying the finish, we recom-
mend using masking tape to protect the following
parts of the ukulele.
Finishing supplies are not supplied with the uku-
lele kit.
tip: The ukulele body is made from mahogany.
Clear finishes such as lacquer look exceptionally
stunning and glossy on this wood.
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Mask the bridge mounting location, (see
figure 28).
Mask the fingerboard and nut location, (see
figure 29).
Fill the sound hole with newspaper, (see
figure 29).
painting/finishing tips:
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Always work in a well ventilated area
when using finishing materials.
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Wear an approved respirator mask and
safety glasses when using finishing mate-
rials!
Bridge
Footprint
Masked area
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Fabricate hooks from metal hangers to sus-
pend the ukulele components during the fin-
ishing process.
Several thinner coats usually produce a nicer
finish than one heavy coat.
figure 28. Masked off area for bridge.
note: Always follow the finish manufacturer’s
instructions.
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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:
1. have the ukulele components positioned
for the finish application upon entering the
room.
2. leave the room where the finishing will
take place completely undisturbed for 24
hours prior to applying the finish.
figure 29. example of a masked fingerboard
and stuffed sound hole.
3. avoid making unnecessary movements
upon entering the finish room.
Carefully press all the masking tape edges secure-
ly to the ukulele pieces. the finish coat can seep
under these edges, especially near corners,
uneven edges, and where the frets meet the fin-
gerboard.
4. apply the finish to the desired ukulele
parts and immediately leave the finish
room.
note: Failure to correctly mask these areas could
result in irreparable damage to the ukulele.
5. Do not return to the room until the spec-
ified drying time has elapsed.
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7. remove the saddle from the bridge.
attaching bridge
8. apply a thin coat of glue to the back of the
bridge and the unfinished area of the sound
board. let the glue set until it is still tacky but
clear.
remove the tape from the masked areas in prep-
aration for attaching the bridge. refer to page 15
for the necessary measurements to locate the
bridge.
note: Do not use too much glue or the excess
may require clean up that can adversely
affect the finish of the ukulele.
to attach the bridge to the ukulele:
1. using a pencil, lightly mark the ukulele body
where the front edge of the bridge is locat-
ed.
9. place and firmly hold the bridge in position for
two minutes by hand. this will secure it tem-
porarily before clamping.
2. Set the string nut along the end of the finger-
board, near the headstock.
10. Clamp the bridge in place overnight, as
shown in figure 31.
3. attach pieces of sewing thread to the 1st and
the 4th nut slots, and tape the opposite ends
over the 1st and the 4th holes on the bridge.
4. position the bridge on the body at the location
marked in the determining bridge/nut
location section on page 15.
equal
Distance
figure 31. gluing the bridge to the body.
11. remove the clamp setup. install the saddle
on the bridge. the saddle and bridge are now
ready for string installation (see figure 32).
figure 30. positioning the bridge across the
width of the ukulele.
5. adjust the bridge side-to-side so there is an
equal amount of space between the finger-
board edges and the threads (see figure
30).
6. using a pencil, lightly mark the ukulele body
where the side edges of the bridge are
located.
figure 32. Bridge and saddle installed on the
sound board.
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— if the string heights are at least the thick-
ness of a dime, then proceed to step 2.
setting string height
— if the string heights are less than the thick-
ness of a dime at the 1st fret, this is an
indication that the height of the string nut
needs to be adjusted. proceed to step 3.
the string height is the distance between the top
of the fret and the bottom of the string (figure
33). Correct string height is crucial for maximizing
the playability of the ukulele. Measurements are
taken at the 1st and 12th fret.
2. using a stack of three pennies (approximate-
ly 3⁄16"), measure the string heights at the 12th
fret (see figure 35).
String
ukulele Body
12th Fret
String height
Fret
Fingerboard
figure 33. String height measurement
(side view).
the string nut and saddle come oversized from
the factory. Sizing them requires measuring,
sanding, and re-measuring. Fix both the nut and
saddle until correct string heights are reached.
hand-sanding prevents removing too much
material.
String heights
figure 35. Correct 12th fret string heights.
— if the string heights are approximately the
thickness of three pennies, then continue
to step 5.
to check the string heights at the 1st and 12th
frets:
— if the string heights are less than the
height of three pennies at the 12th fret,
this is an indication that the height of the
saddle needs reduced. proceed to step
3.
1. using a dime as a gauge (approximately
1⁄16"), measure the string heights at the 1st fret
(see figure 34).
3. hand-sand the base of the string nut/saddle.
DO NOT remove too much material.
String nut
ukulele Body
4. test the string nut/saddle by repeating
steps 1–2.
5. glue the string nut into place.
note: The nut and saddle may need to be
removed and resized if the neck of the uku-
lele warps due to moisture. Use only enough
glue to keep the string nut in place. The
saddle should not be glued.
1st Fret
figure 34. Correct 1st fret string heights.
String height
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installing tuning peg
installing strings
each tuning peg consists of the components
shown in figure 36.
each string of the ukulele is a different diameter.
number the strings 1, 2, 3, and 4—from the small-
est diameter to the largest diameter. their arrange-
ment on the ukulele is shown in figure 38.
tuning
Knob
Bushing
peg Seats
Washer
ukulele Body
2
4
3
1
peg
Screw
nylon Bushings
Spacer
figure 36. tuning peg components.
to install the tuning peg:
figure 38. proper string arrangement.
to install the ukulele strings:
1. using a non-marring mallet, tap each of the
four peg seats into the pre-drilled holes on
the front of the headstock, as shown in
figure 37.
1. use a piece of tape and pen to designate
each string number and tie a knot at one end
of each string.
2. in the order shown in figure 38, pull the
strings through the bridge slots, over the
saddle, and over the string nut slots.
3. route the strings to the inside of the tuning
pegs and through the peg holes.
headstock
note: Provide enough string slack to allow
2–3 complete winds around the tuning peg.
peg Seat
4. turn the tuning buttons to lightly tighten the
strings. the strings are now ready for tuning
on page 20.
figure 37. installing peg seat into front of
headstock.
2. Slide each peg through one nylon bushing
into the seat on the front of the headstock.
3. attach the remaining components to the peg
in the order shown in figure 36.
4. Secure the tuning peg assembly by tightening
the phillips screw.
figure 39. Completed ukulele.
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tuning
aftermarKet
accessories
tuning is the most important concept of playing a
ukulele. if the ukulele is not in tune with itself, or
the other instruments in an ensemble, the result-
ing music will not sound pleasing to the ear.
having a good understanding of tuning is essen-
tial to maximizing the full potential of any ukulele.
NOTICE
refer to the newest copy of the grizzly
catalog for other available accessories.
important issues to consider when tuning a
ukulele:
•
get into the habit of tuning the ukulele every
time it is picked up to be played.
model t23099—chromatic tuner/metronome
this metronome/tuner is suitable for all electric
and acoustic stringed instruments. it has an easy
to read lCD display and is able to tune notes: a,
a#, B, C, C#, D, D#, e, F, F#, g, and g#. Seven
beat settings and 5 rhythms make this versatile
device a must for the novice or experienced musi-
cian.
•
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.
•
the goal when tuning is to make the strings
in tune with one another. Standard tuning is
shown in figure 40.
ukulele Body
g
c
e
a
figure 41. t23099 Chromatic tuner.
model h5902—Jumpin' Jim's camp ukulele
model h5903—Jumpin' Jim's '60s uke-in
Jumpin' Jim's books provide a collection of songs
for the ukulele with easy to play along arrange-
ments. great for any ukulele musician.
figure 40. Standard tuning notes.
•
the easiest way to tune a ukulele is using an
electronic tuner such as the grizzly t23099
Chromatic tuner shown on page.
figure 42. Jumpin' Jim's Camp ukulele and '60s
uke-in .
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model t24022—the daily ukulele
model—h6320 dead blow handle–brass end
this deadblow hammer with brass end provides
a non-marring face for those delicate hammering
jobs where a bit of punch is needed.
Strum a different song every day with easy
arrangements of 365 of your favorite songs! the
Daily ukulele includes arrangements that feature
melody, lyrics and ukulele chord grids and are in
ukulele-friendly keys that are particularly suited
for groups of one to one hundred. includes folk
songs, pop songs, kids' songs, Christmas carols
and Broadway tunes, all with a spiral binding.
figure 46. h6320 Dead Blow handle–Brass
end.
model g9647—6 x 8 x 2" surface plate
model g9648—9 x 12 x 2" surface plate
model g9649—9 x 12 x 3" surface plate
these toolroom grade “B” granite plates have a
bilateral accuracy of +/- 0.0001 total instrument
runout for precision measurementsfroma common
surface base. granite plates are harder than steel,
non magnetic, least responsive to temperature
changes, practically maintenance free and won’t
corrode like steel. great for precision measuring
and flattening in luthierie construction.
figure 43. t24022 the Daily ukulele.
model t24020—rogers & hammerstein for
ukulele
now you can play 20 classic show tunes from this
beloved songwriting duo on your uke! includes:
Do-re-Mi • edelweiss • i'm gonna Wash that
Man right out of My hair • My Favorite things
• the Surrey with the Fringe on top • younger
than Springtime • and more. 48 pages.
figure 47. g9649 9 x 12 x 3" Surface plate.
figure 44. t24020 rogers & hammerstein for
ukulele.
model h2532—12" stainless steel ruler
this 12" Stainless Steel ruler with increments as
fine as 0.5mm and 1⁄64".
figure 45. h2532 12" Stainless Steel ruler.
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