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
page 20.
figure 39. Completed ukulele.
figure 38. proper string arrangement.
2
4
3
1
ukulele Body