Grizzly Heirloom Strarocaster-Style Kit BL8551 - Manual (Page 20)

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H8069 Heirloom Stratocaster-Style Guitar Kit
Figure 31. Example of string wrapped around
tuning post.
Tuning Post
2. Guide the string through the tremolo bridge,
across the saddle ( Figure 30), over the nut,
and through the hole in the corresponding
tuning post.
3. Allow only enough slack in the string for 2-3
rotations around the tuning post.
Note: If too much slack is allowed, then the
string could wind off the tuning post after
many successive rotations. If not enough
slack is allowed, then the string may not hold
the winding tension.
4. Bend the string at a right angle across the
edge of the tuning post.
5. Rotate the tuner until the string just begins
to hold the winding tension ( Figure 31), and
so the string is on the right side of the tuning
post.
Note: DO NOT tighten the strings beyond the
initial tensioning at this time. Final tensioning
should be completed during the string tuning
process.
Figure 30. 1st string installed.
Mounting Pick
Guard
Components and Hardware Needed: Qty
Neck and Body (Assembled) ............................. 1
Chrome Screws 3.1 x 12mm ........................... 11
To secure the pick guard to the guitar body:
1. Remove the protective plastic film from the
pick guard.
2. Using a 3 ⁄
32
" drill bit, drill 5 ⁄
16
" deep holes
straight through the eleven holes in the pick
guard (
Figure 32).
Figure 32. Pick guard mounting location.
3. Secure the pick guard to the guitar body with
3.1 x 12mm screws.
4. Remove the masking tape.
6. Use wire cutters (optional) to cut off the
excess string.
7. Repeat the above process for the remaining
strings.
1st String
Toward Neck