Grizzly Musical Instrument H3123 User Manual

ELECTRIC GUITAR

MODEL H3123

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 1: SAFETY........................................................................................................................2

SECTION 2: INTRODUCTION ..........................................................................................................3

SECTION 3: PARTS INVENTORY....................................................................................................4

SECTION 4: SANDING/FINISHING ..................................................................................................8

Supplies/Tools ............................................................................................................................8

Guitar Body ................................................................................................................................8

Neck ............................................................................................................................................9

Masking Tape Areas ..................................................................................................................9

Painting/Finishing......................................................................................................................10

SECTION 5: HARDWARE ..............................................................................................................11

Tuning Machines ......................................................................................................................11

Neck to Body ............................................................................................................................11

Pick Guard ................................................................................................................................12

Tremolo Bridge..........................................................................................................................13

Strap Button ..............................................................................................................................15

Audio Jack ................................................................................................................................16

Winding Strings ........................................................................................................................16

String Retainers ........................................................................................................................17

Mounting Back Plate ................................................................................................................18

Mounting Pick Guard ................................................................................................................18

SECTION 6: FINAL SET UP ..........................................................................................................19

Neck Adjustment ......................................................................................................................19

String Height ............................................................................................................................19

Pick Up Height ..........................................................................................................................21

Tremolo Arm ............................................................................................................................22

Tuning ......................................................................................................................................22

SECTION 7: REFERENCE INFO....................................................................................................24

General......................................................................................................................................24

Aftermarket Accessories ..........................................................................................................24

Warranty & Returns ..................................................................................................................26

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SECTION 1: 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 meth-

ods 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 owners 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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SECTION 2: INTRODUCTION

We are proud to offer the Model H3123 Electric

Most importantly, we stand behind our products.

If you have any questions or parts requests,

please call or write us at the location listed below.

Guitar Kit. This kit is part of a growing Grizzly

family of fine woodworking products. When

assembled according to the guidelines set forth in

this manual, you can expect years of enjoyment

from this guitar.

Grizzly Industrial, Inc.

1203 Lycoming Mall Circle

Muncy, PA 17756

We are pleased to provide this manual with the

Model H3123. It was written to guide you through

assembly, review safety considerations, and

cover general information. It represents our effort

to produce the best documentation possible.

Phone: (570) 546-9663

Fax: (800) 438-5901

E-Mail: techsupport@grizzly.com

Web Site: http://www.grizzly.com

The specifications, drawings, and photographs

illustrated in this manual represent the Model

H3123 as supplied when the manual was pre-

pared. However, owing to Grizzly’s policy of con-

tinuous improvement, changes may be made at

any time with no obligation on the part of Grizzly.

For your convenience, we always keep current

Grizzly manuals available on our website at

www.grizzly.com. Any updates to products will be

reflected in these manuals as soon as they are

complete. Visit our site often to check for the lat-

est updates to this manual!

If you have any comments regarding this manual,

please write to us at the address below:

Grizzly Industrial, Inc.

Technical Documentation

P.O. Box 2069

Bellingham, WA 98227-2069

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SECTION 3: PARTS INVENTORY

Figure 1. Boxed components.

Figure 2. Bag 1 components.

Boxed Components

1. Guitar Body

2. Guitar Neck

3. Pickguard

QTY

Bag 1

1. Silver Neckplate

2. Black Neckplate Setter

3. Audio Output Jack

QTY

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Figure 3. Bag 2 components.

Figure 4. Bag 3 components.

Bag 2

QTY

Bag 3

1. String Set

2. String Guides

QTY

1. Tuning Machines

2. Bushings

3. #1 x ⁵⁄32" Pan Head Screw

3. String Guide Risers

4. #2 x ³⁄8" Pan Head Screw

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Figure 5. Tremolo bridge.

Figure 6. Audio patch cable.

Bag 4

Tremolo Bridge

QTY

Bag 5

Audio Patch Cable

QTY

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Figure 7. Bag 6 components.

Figure 8. Bag 7 components.

Bag 6

1. Tremolo Arm

2. 5mm Allen Wrench

3. 1.5mm Allen Wrench

QTY

Bag 7

1. Springs

2. Spring Hanger

3. Strap Buttons

QTY

4. String Nut

5. #4 x ³⁄8" Flat Head Screws

6. #10 x 1³⁄4" Flat Head Screws

7. #7 x 1¹⁄2" Flat Head Screws

8. #4 1 " Pan Head Screws

9. Back Plate

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SECTION 4: SANDING/FINISHING

Supplies/Tools

Guitar Body

The majority of the wooden components in this kit

are fully machined from the factory and are ready

for assembly. A small amount of drilling, sanding

and light machining will need to be performed to

complete the guitar.

The guitar body has been machined and rough

sanded at the factory; however, no finish has

been applied.

To sand the guitar body:

Recommended Tools & Supplies:

1. Wear an ANSI-approved dust mask and

safety glasses when sanding wood!

—Phillips Screwdriver

—Needle-Nose Pliers

—Electric Drill

2. Using either an electric palm sander or a

sanding block, sand the guitar body

(EXCEPT the guitar neck notch and other

recessed areas) with #180 grit aluminum-

oxide sanding paper until there is a consis-

tent scratch pattern on the entire surface.

—Drill Bit Set

—Soldering Iron & Solder

—#180, #240, and #320 Aluminum-Oxide

Sanding Paper

—Sanding Block

—Masking Tape

—Painting/Finishing Supplies

—Coat Hanger

3. Sand the guitar body with a #240 grit sand-

ing paper until there is a consistent scratch

pattern on the entire surface.

—C-Clamp

—5MM Allen Wrench (Supplied)

—1.5MM Allen Wrench (Supplied)

—Tack Cloth

4. Sand the guitar body with a #320 grit sand-

ing paper until there is a consistent scratch

pattern on the entire surface.

—Coping, Jig, or Scroll Saw (Optional)

5. Wipe the guitar 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 guitar body is dry, repeat step 4.

7. Wipe the guitar body with a tack cloth to

remove all remaining sanding dust.

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Neck

Masking Tape Areas

Like the guitar body, the guitar neck is mostly

complete from the factory; however, the neck

headstock can be customized to reflect personal

taste. Additional cutting, inlay, or design work can

give an otherwise ordinary guitar that custom look

that sets it apart from others! Note—Take your

time with this sub-section and consider testing

ideas in scrap wood before performing the work

on the actual headstock.

In preparation for the finish coating, the fol-

lowing parts of the guitar (Figures 9 & 10)

need to be covered with masking tape:

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Neck Pocket

Fingerboard

Truss Rod Cut-Out

To sand the guitar neck:

1. Wear an ANSI-approved dust mask and

safety glasses when sanding wood!

2. Perform any custom cutting, inlay, or design

work to the neck headstock.

3. Using the sanding technique described in the

previous sub-section, sand the entire guitar

neck, EXCEPT for the fingerboard surface

(Figure 9). Note—Sanding the fingerboard

will affect the playability of the guitar, and

could lead to unrepairable damage.

Figure 9. Neck pocket and fingerboard areas.

Figure 10. Truss rod area (hardware should not

be installed at this time).

Use a small stick of wood to carefully press all the

masking tape edges securely to the guitar pieces.

The finish coat can seep under these edges,

especially near corners, uneven edges, and

where the frets meet the fingerboard. Note—

Failure to correctly mask off these areas could

result in unrepairable damage to the guitar.

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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:

Painting/Finishing

1. Leave the room where the finishing will

take place completely undisturbed for 24

hours prior to applying the finish.

2. Have the guitar components positioned

for the finish application upon entering the

room.

Painting and finishing supplies are not supplied

with the guitar kit. Note—The guitar body is made

from alder wood and the neck from maple wood.

Clear finishes such as lacquer look exceptionally

stunning and glossy on these nice types of wood.

3. Avoid making unnecessary movements

upon entering the finish room.

Painting/Finishing Tips:

4. Apply the finish to the desired guitar parts

and immediately leave the finish room.

5. DO NOT return to the room until the spec-

ified drying time has elapsed.

•

Always work in a well ventilated area

when using finishing materials.

•

Wear an ANSI-approved respirator mask

and safety glasses when using finishing

materials!

•

Always follow the finish manufacturer’s

instructions.

•

Fabricate hooks from shirt hangers to sus-

pend the guitar components during the fin-

ishing process.

Several thinner coats usually produce a nicer

finish than one heavy coat. Note—Always

follow the finish manufacturer’s instructions.

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SECTION 5: HARDWARE

Tuning Machines

Neck to Body

Each tuning machine consists of the machine

head, a bushing, and two wood screws.

To attach the neck to the guitar body:

1. Remove the masking tape from the neck

pocket.

To install the tuning machines:

1. Slide each of the six bushings into the pre-

drilled holes on the headstock. Note—Make

sure the bushings are slid into the pre-drilled

holes through the front face of the headstock.

2. Place the neck into the neck pocket (Figure

12). Note—Make sure the neck is fully seat-

ed into the neck pocket. No gaps should be

visible between the neck and the body.

2. Slide each machine head through the bush-

ings from the back face of the headstock.

3. Align the machine heads and secure their

position on the headstock with masking tape.

4. Using a ⁄32" drill bit, drill ⁄8" deep holes

straight through the two holes in the machine

heads. Note—Drilling the holes deeper than

⁄8" could result in drilling out through the front

face of the headstock.

5. Secure the machine heads to the guitar

headstock with the included twelve ¹⁄2" wood

screws (Figure 11).

Figure 12. The neck should fit snugly into the

neck pocket.

3. Hold the neck to the body with a C-clamp.

— If the back side of the fingerboard does

not sit flush against the guitar body, then

the neck pocket needs to be deepend or

material needs to be removed from the

back of the neck. A router is the easiest

tool for performing this task; however, a

sharp chisel will also work. Note—Use a

pattern cutting router bit when removing

material from the neck pocket. Use a

straight cutting router bit when removing

material from the back of the neck.

Figure 11. Correctly positioned tuning

machines.

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4. Using a ⁄32" drill bit, drill 1³⁄4" deep holes

Pick Guard

straight through the four holes in the back of

the body (Figure 13). Note—Drilling the

holes deeper than 1³⁄4" could result in drilling

out through the fingerboard.

To attach the pick guard to the guitar body:

1. Push one white and one black wire through

the hole shown in Figure 15.

Figure 13. Drilling the screw holes.

5. Place the black neckplate setter and the sil-

ver neckplate over the holes on the back of

the guitar body.

Figure 15. Pick guard wires.

2. Push the remaining black wire through the

hole shown in Figure 16.

6. Secure the neckplate assembly, the guitar

body, and the neck together with the includ-

ed 1³⁄4" wood screws (Figure 14). DO NOT

use glue.

Figure 16. Pick guard wire.

Figure 14. Correctly attached neck.

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3. Secure the wires with masking tape so they

do not fall back out through the holes.

Tremolo Bridge

4. Align the pick guard on the guitar body as

shown in Figure 17. Pay special attention to

the neck cutout alignment on the body.

To attach the tremolo bridge to the guitar

body:

1. Place the tremolo bridge in the cut-out shown

in Figure 18.

Figure 17. Pick guard alignment.

5. Secure the position of the pick guard to the

Figure 18. Tremolo bridge placement.

body with masking tape.

2. The tremolo bridge is correctly positioned

when the distance between the center of the

12th fret and the front edge of the tremolo

bridge are precisely 12⁷⁄16" apart (Figure 19).

6. DO NOT drill the screws at this time! Final

adjustments need to be made after installing

and winding the strings.

12⁷⁄16"

12th Fret

Figure 19. Correct distance between the 12th

fret and the tremolo bridge.

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3. Attach pieces of sewing thread to the 1st and

the 6th machine head and tape the opposite

ends to the edges of the tremolo bridge.

7. Secure the tremolo bridge to the guitar body

with the included six ¹⁄2" wood screws.

8. Flip the guitar body over and place the spring

hanger in the cavity as shown in Figure 22.

4. Adjust the tremolo bridge so there is an

equal amount of space between the finger-

board edges and the threads (Figure 20).

Attach Threads Here

Equal Space

Figure 22. Spring hanger placement.

Attach Threads Here

9. Secure the position of the spring hanger to

Figure 20. Checking neck alignment with

the guitar body with masking tape.

tremolo bridge.

10. Using a ⁄8" drill bit, drill 1¹⁄2" deep holes

5. When all adjustments are correct, secure the

position of the tremolo bridge to the guitar

body with masking tape.

straight through the two holes in the spring

hanger (Figure 23). Note—DO NOT drill the

holes deeper than 1¹⁄2".

6. Using a ⁄³²" drill bit, drill ⁄²" deep holes

straight through the six holes in the tremolo

bridge (Figure 21). Note—Drilling the holes

deeper than ⁄2" could result in drilling out

through the back of the guitar body.

Figure 23. Drilling the spring hanger

mounting holes.

Figure 21. Drilling the bridge mounting holes.

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11. Solder the black wire to the spring hanger.

Strap Button

12. Secure the spring hanger to the guitar body

with the included two 1¹⁄2" wood screws.

The strap buttons are positioned on the guitar as

shown in Figure 25.

13. Hang the three springs from the spring hang-

er to the tremolo bridge as shown in Figure

24.

Figure 25. Strap buttons.

To attach the strap buttons to the guitar body:

Figure 24. Correct spring placement.

1. Using a ⁄32" drill bit, drill ⁄4" deep holes at

each of the mounting locations.

2. Secure the strap buttons to the guitar body

with the included two ³⁄⁴" wood screws.

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Audio Jack

Winding Strings

To attach the audio jack to the guitar body:

The correct position of the guitar strings is shown

in Figure 27. The thin High E string is called the

"1st" string and the thick Low E string is called the

"6th" string.

1. Solder the wires shown in Figure 26 to the

tabs on the audio jack.

Figure 27. Correct string locations.

Figure 26. Soldered audio wire.

To install the guitar strings:

2. Turn the audio jack over and insert it in the

cavity on the guitar body.

1. Slide the 1st guitar string through the corre-

sponding hole in the back plate (Figure 28).

3. Secure the position of the audio jack to the

guitar body with masking tape.

4. Using a ⁄³²" drill bit, drill ⁄²" deep holes

straight through the two holes in the audio

jack. Note—Drilling the holes deeper than ¹⁄2

could result in drilling out through the back of

the guitar body.

5. Secure the audio jack to the guitar body with

the included two ¹⁄²" wood screws.

Figure 28. 1st string installation hole.

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2. Guide the string over the string saddle on the

tremolo bridge, over the string nut, and

through the string hole in the corresponding

machine head.

String Retainers

The short string retainer mounts between the 1st

and 2nd strings and the taller spring retainer

mounts between the 3rd and 4th strings (Figure

29).

3. Allow only enough slack in the string for 2-3

rotations around the machine head. Note—If

too much slack is allowed, then the string

could wind off the machine head 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 machine head.

5. Rotate the tuning machine until the string just

begins to hold the winding tension. Note—

DO NOT tighten the strings beyond the initial

tensioning at this time. Final tensioning

should be completed during the string tuning

process.

Tall Retainer

Short Retainer

6. Use wire cutters to cut off the excess string.

Figure 29. String retainer locations.

7. Repeat the above process for the remaining

To install the string retainers:

strings.

1. Secure the position of the string retainers to

the headstock with masking tape.

2. Using a ⁄16" drill bit, drill ⁄2" deep holes

straight through the holes in the string retain-

ers. Note—Drilling the holes deeper than ¹⁄2

could result in drilling out through the front

face of the headstock.

3. Secure the string retainers to the guitar with

the included two ¹⁄2" wood screws.

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Mounting Pick

Guard

Mounting Back Plate

Once mounted, the six holes in the back plate

need to align with the six holes in the tremolo

bridge. This will simplify the string installation and

removal process.

To secure the pick guard to the guitar body:

1. Position the pick guard so the 1st string is

centered over the corresponding round metal

pick-up peg as shown in Figure 30.

To mount the back plate to the guitar body:

1. Position the back plate over the cavity in the

back of the guitar body as shown in Figure

31.

Figure 30. Pick guard mounting location.

2. Secure the position of the pick guard to the

Figure 31. Mounting the back plate.

guitar body with masking tape.

2. Secure the position of the back plate to the

3. Using a ⁄32" drill bit, drill ⁄2" deep holes

guitar body with masking tape.

straight through the eleven holes in the pick

guard. Note—Drilling the holes deeper than

2" could result in drilling out through the

back of the guitar body.

3. Using a ⁄32" drill bit, drill ⁄2" deep holes

⁄

straight through the six holes in the back

plate. Note—Drilling the holes deeper than

⁄2" could result in drilling out through the front

4. Secure the pick guard to the guitar body with

of the guitar body.

the included eleven ¹⁄2" wood screws.

4. Secure the back plate to the guitar body with

the included six ¹⁄2" wood screws.

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SECTION 6: FINAL SET UP

String Height

Neck Adjustment

Correct string height is crucial for maximizing the

playability of your new electric guitar. The string

height is the distance between the top face of the

fret and the bottom face of the string (Figure 32).

The guitar neck was adjusted perfectly straight

before it was packaged; however, the moisture

content of wood acclimates to the humidity of the

surrounding environment. This characteristic

results in movement of the wood components

with regards to alignment. It is not uncommon for

the neck to require adjustment several times

each year, especially in regions where the sea-

sonal climate changes are more drastic.

String

String Height

If your guitar neck is no longer straight, have it

adjusted by a qualified guitar technician.

Fret

Fingerboard

Figure 32. String height measurement

(side view).

Measurements are taken at the following loca-

tions. Note—Use a steel ruler with a resolution of

at least ¹⁄64":

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1st fret: 1st string, 6th string

12th fret: 1st string, 6th string

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To check the string heights of the 1st and 6th

strings at the 1st fret:

To check the string heights of the 1st and 6th

strings at the 12th fret:

1. Measure the string heights at the 1st fret

(Figure 33).

1. Measure the string heights at the 12th fret

(Figure 34).

6th String: ⁵⁄64"

Guitar Body

String Nut

6th String: ²⁄64"

1st String: ³⁄64"

12th Fret

1st String: ¹⁄64"

1st Fret

Figure 34. Correct 12th fret string heights.

Figure 33. Correct 1st fret string heights.

— If the string heights are correct, then con-

tinue to the next sub-section.

— If the string heights are correct (Figure

33), then move to checking the string

heights at the 12th fret.

— If the string heights are incorrect at the

12th fret, then continue to the next step.

— If the string heights are incorrect at the 1st

fret, this is an indication that the groove

the string nut sits in needs to be either

deepened or made shallower. This condi-

tion is most likely a result of wood move-

ment due to humidity changes in the envi-

ronment. We recommend having a quali-

fied guitar technician raise or lower the

nut before continuing with string height

adjustment at the 12th fret.

2. With the supplied 1.5mm Allen wrench,

adjust the string saddle setscrews until the

string heights are correct.

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Turn the screws clockwise to raise the

height of the string saddle; therefore,

increasing the string height.

•

Turn the screws counterclockwise to

lower the height of the string saddle;

therefore, decreasing the string height.

3. Adjust the middle strings so they gradually

increase in height from the 1st string height

through the 6th string height.

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— If the string height is between ³⁄32" and ¹⁄8",

then the pick up is adjusted correctly.

Continue to the next sub-section.

Pick Up Height

— If the pick up does not fall within the

above heights, then continue to the next

step.

Pick up height can have a dramatic effect on the

audio output signal. The closer the strings are to

the pick ups, the higher the audio output signal

will be. This can be ideal unless the strings are

close enough to cause distortion due to magnetic

interference caused by the electronic compo-

nents. The pick up height was adjusted correctly

before it was packaged; however, future adjust-

ments may be needed.

2. With a phillips head screwdriver, adjust the

screws on each side of the pick up (Figure

35) until the string heights are correct.

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Turn the screws clockwise to raise the

height of the pick up, therefore, decreas-

ing the string height.

To measure the string height at the pick up:

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Turn the screws counterclockwise to

lower the height of the pick up, therefore,

increasing the string height.

1. Measure the height of the 1st and 6th strings

at the pick up while the strings are “fretted” at

the 22nd fret (Figure 35). Note—Use a steel

ruler with a resolution of at least ¹⁄32".

³⁄32" to ¹⁄8

22nd Fret

Figure 35. Correct string heights over the pick

up while the strings are fretted on the 22nd fret.

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Tremolo Arm

Tuning

Screw the tremolo arm into the mounting location

shown in Figure 36.

Tuning is the most important concept of playing a

guitar. If the guitar is not in tune with itself, or the

other instruments in an ensemble, the resulting

music will not sound pleasing to the ear. Having a

good understanding of tuning is essential to max-

imizing the full potential of any guitar.

Important issues to consider when tuning a

guitar:

•

Get into the habit of tuning the guitar every

time it is picked up to be played.

•

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.

Figure 36. Installing the tremolo arm.

•

The goal when tuning is to make the strings

in tune with one another. Standard tuning is

shown in Figure 37.

Figure 37. String tuning notes.

•

The easiest way to tune a guitar is using an

electronic tuner such as the Grizzly H3097

Chromatic Tuner shown on page 24.

However, knowing how to tune a guitar by

ear is an important part of being an accom-

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To tune the guitar:

5. Listen to the two tones. As the two notes are

still resonating, adjust the tuning peg of the

5th string until the two notes have matching

tones. Remember to tune “up.”

1. Play a known Low E pitch. A piano, a tuning

fork, or an electronic computer file will work.

2. Play an open (non-fretted) 6th string. The

goal is to match the open 6th string to the

known Low E pitch.

6. Perform the same tuning steps on the 4th

and 3rd strings.

7. When tuning the 2nd string, the 3rd string

should be fretted at the 4th fret instead of the

5th fret.

3. Adjust the tuning peg until the pitch of the

open 6th string sounds exactly like the

known Low E source.

8. Tune the 1st string in the same manner as

— If the string is tuned too high, back the

tension off and retune the string back up

to match the Low E pitch. Now the other

strings can be tuned to the 6th string.

the 6th, 5th, 4th, and 3rd strings.

4. Next, the 5th string needs to be tuned. The

tone of the 5th string must be matched to the

tone of the 6th string by playing the same

note on each string, one after another. This

is done by playing the 6th string while it is

being pressed (fretted) at the 5th fret, and

immediately after, playing the open 5th

string.

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SECTION 7: REFERENCE INFO

General

Aftermarket

Accessories

This section contains the following subsections

for the Model H3123: aftermarket accessories,

data sheets, wiring diagrams, parts diagrams and

list, troubleshooting, and warranty/return informa-

tion.

If you need parts or help in assembling your

machine, or if you need operational information,

call the service department at (570) 546-9663.

Trained service technicians will be glad to help

you.

If you have any comments regarding this manual,

please write to Grizzly at the address below:

Figure 38. H3097 Chromatic Tuner.

Grizzly Industrial, Inc.

Technical Documentation

P.O. Box 2069

Bellingham, WA 98227-2069

We recommend you keep a copy of our current

catalog for complete information regarding

Grizzly's warranty and return policy. If you need

additional technical information relating to this

machine, or if you need general assistance or

replacement parts, please contact the Service

Department at the location listed below.

Figure 39. H4412 The Guitar Handbook.

Grizzly Industrial, Inc.

1203 Lycoming Mall Circle

Muncy, PA 17756

Phone: (570) 546-9663

Fax: (800) 438-5901

E-Mail: techsupport@grizzly.com

Web Site: http://www.grizzly.com.

Figure 40. H4414 Getting Great Guitar Sounds.

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Warranty & Returns

Grizzly Industrial, Inc. warrants every product it sells for a period of 1 year to the original purchaser from

the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to defects due directly or indirectly to misuse; abuse;

negligence; accidents; repairs or alterations; assembly, finishing or modification of kits; or lack of mainte-

nance. This is Grizzly’s sole written warranty and any and all warranties that may be implied by law, includ-

ing any merchantability or fitness, for any particular purpose, are hereby limited to the duration of this writ-

ten warranty. We do not warrant or represent that the merchandise complies with the provisions of any law

or acts unless the manufacturer so warrants. In no event shall Grizzly’s liability under this warranty exceed

the purchase price paid for the product and any legal actions brought against Grizzly shall be tried in the

State of Washington, County of Whatcom.

We shall in no event be liable for death, injuries to persons or property or for incidental, contingent, spe-

cial, or consequential damages arising from the use of our products.

To take advantage of this warranty, contact us by mail or phone and give us all the details. We will then

issue you a “Return Number,’’ which must be clearly posted on the outside as well as the inside of the car-

ton. We will not accept any item back without this number. Proof of purchase must accompany the mer-

chandise.

The manufacturers reserve the right to change specifications at any time because they constantly strive to

achieve better quality equipment. We make every effort to ensure that our products meet high quality and

durability standards and we hope you never need to use this warranty.

Please feel free to write or call us if you have any questions about the machine or the manual.

Thank you again for your business and continued support. We hope to serve you again soon.

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WARRANTY CARD

Name ____________________________________________________________________________________

Street ____________________________________________________________________________________

City ______________________________________________________________State________Zip_________

Phone Number_______________________E-Mail_______________________FAX________________________

MODEL #_______________________________________________ Order #______________________

The following information is given on a voluntary basis. It will be used for marketing purposes to help us develop better products and services. Of

course, all information is strictly confidential.

How did you learn about us?

How many of your woodworking machines are Grizzly? _____________

Which benchtop tools do you own? Check all that apply.

___Advertisement

___Catalog

___Friend

___Card Deck

___World Wide Web

10.

___Other__________________________________________________

Which of the following magazines do you subscribe to.

___1" x 42" Belt Sander

___5" - 8" Drill Press

___8" Table Saw

___8" - 10" Bandsaw

___Disc/Belt Sander

___Mini Jointer

___6" - 8" Grinder

___Mini Lathe

___10" - 12" Thickness Planer

___Scroll Saw

___Spindle/Belt Sander

___American Woodworker

___Cabinetmaker

___Practical Homeowner

___Shop Notes

___Family Handyman

___Fine Homebuilding

___Fine Woodworking

___Home Handyman

___Journal of Light Construction

___Old House Journal

___Popular Mechanics

___Popular Science

___Today’s Homeowner

___WOOD

___Wooden Boat

___Woodshop News

___Woodsmith

___Woodwork

___Woodworker

___Woodworker’s Journal

___Workbench

___Other__________________________________________________

How many of the machines checked above are Grizzly? ____________

11.

12.

Which portable/hand held power tools do you own? Check all that apply.

___Belt Sander

___Biscuit Joiner

___Circular Saw

___Detail Sander

___Drill/Driver

___Orbital Sander

___Palm Sander

___Portable Planer

___Saber Saw

___Reciprocating Saw

___Router

___Popular Woodworking

___Other__________________________________________________

Which of the following woodworking/remodeling shows do you watch?

___Miter Saw

___Backyard America

___Home Time

___The American Woodworker

___The New Yankee Workshop

___This Old House

___Woodwright’s Shop

___Other__________________________________________________

What machines/supplies would you like Grizzly Industrial to carry?

13.

___Other__________________________________________________

What is your annual household income?

__________________________________________________________

What new accessories would you like Grizzly Industrial to carry?

__________________________________________________________

What other companies do you purchase your tools and supplies from?

__________________________________________________________

Do you think your purchase represents good value?

___$20,000-$29,999

___$30,000-$39,999

___$40,000-$49,999

___$50,000-$59,999

___$60,000-$69,999

___$70,000-$79,999

___$80,000-$89,999

___$90,000 +

14.

15.

What is your age group?

___20-29

___30-39

___40-49

___50-59

___60-69

___70 +

How long have you been a woodworker?

16.

17.

18.

___0 - 2 Years

___2 - 8 Years

___8 - 20 Years

___20+ Years

___Yes

Would you recommend Grizzly Industrial to a friend?

___Yes ___No

___No

How would you rank your woodworking skills?

___Simple

___Intermediate

___Advanced

___Master Craftsman

Would you allow us to use your name as a reference for Grizzly customers

in your area? Note: We never use names more than three times.

What stationary woodworking tools do you own? Check all that apply.

___Yes

___No

___Air Compressor

___Bandsaw

___Drill Press

___Drum Sander

___Dust Collector

___Horizontal Boring Machine

___Jointer

___Panel Saw

___Planer

19.

Comments:_________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________

___Power Feeder

___Radial Arm Saw

___Shaper

___Spindle Sander

___Table Saw

___Lathe

___Mortiser

___Vacuum Veneer Press

___Wide Belt Sander

___Other__________________________________________________

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