Installing strings, Installing tuning peg – Grizzly SOPRANO UKULELE KIT T10458 User Manual

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Model t10458 (Mfg. Since 10/11)

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each tuning peg consists of the components
shown in

figure 36.

installing strings

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.

installing tuning peg

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.

to install the tuning peg:

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.

figure 37. installing peg seat into front of

headstock.

peg Seat

headstock

figure 36. tuning peg components.

Screw

Washer

tuning

Knob

Bushing

Spacer

peg Seats

peg

nylon Bushings

to install the ukulele strings:

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.

note: Provide enough string slack to allow
2–3 complete winds around the tuning peg.

4. turn the tuning buttons to lightly tighten the

strings. the strings are now ready for

tuning

on

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figure 39. Completed ukulele.

figure 38. proper string arrangement.

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4

3

1

ukulele Body

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