Grizzly Guitar T10458 User Manual

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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10  
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17  
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16  
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figure 2. parts identification.  
REF PART#  
DESCRIPTION  
QTY  
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1
2
3
4
5
6
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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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*Brace Set includes 1 each of the following:  
• Sound Board Brace 512" x 1332" x 316"  
• Sound Board Brace 42932" x 1332" x 316"  
• Back Brace 678" x 1332" x 316"  
• Back Brace 5516" x 1332" x 316"  
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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.  
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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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:  
12732"  
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  
2932"  
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.  
4916"  
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 raisethe  
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.  
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:  
Always work in a well ventilated area  
when using finishing materials.  
Wear an approved respirator mask and  
safety glasses when using finishing mate-  
rials!  
Bridge  
Footprint  
Masked area  
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.  
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 316"), 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  
116"), 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 upagain.  
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 wont  
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.  
Model t10458 (Mfg. Since 10/11)  
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