Grizzly Musical Instrument H8181 User Manual

MODEL H8180/H8181

BASS GUITAR KIT

OWNER'S MANUAL

H8180

H8181

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Table of Contents

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

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

Foreword .................................................................................................................................... 3

Contact Info................................................................................................................................ 3

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

Inventory..................................................................................................................................... 4

Supplies/Tools............................................................................................................................ 5

Identification ............................................................................................................................... 6

SECTION 4: ASSEMBLY................................................................................................................. 7

Shaping Headstock.................................................................................................................... 7

Sanding Body............................................................................................................................. 8

Sanding Neck............................................................................................................................. 8

Finishing Neck............................................................................................................................ 9

Finishing Body............................................................................................................................ 9

Mounting Neck ......................................................................................................................... 10

Positioning Bridge .................................................................................................................... 12

Mounting Tuners ...................................................................................................................... 13

Wiring Pickups & Output Jack.................................................................................................. 14

Installing Bridge & Pickups ..................................................................................................... 15

Strap Buttons ........................................................................................................................... 16

Installing Nut ............................................................................................................................ 16

Truss Rod Cover...................................................................................................................... 17

Winding Strings........................................................................................................................ 17

SECTION 5: SETUP....................................................................................................................... 19

General..................................................................................................................................... 19

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

String Height ............................................................................................................................ 20

Pickup Height........................................................................................................................... 21

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

Setting Intonation ..................................................................................................................... 22

SECTION 6: REFERENCE INFO ................................................................................................... 23

Accessories.............................................................................................................................. 23

Electrical Components ............................................................................................................. 27

Wiring Diagram ........................................................................................................................ 28

WARRANTY AND RETURNS........................................................................................................ 33

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SECTION 1: SAFETY

Always wear safety glasses or goggles when operating equipment. Everyday glasses or read-

ing glasses are not safety glasses. Be certain the safety glasses you wear meet the appropri-

ate 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 build 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 wood-

working 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 machin-

ery 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

Foreword

Contact Info

We are proud to offer the Model H8180/H8181

Bass Guitar Kit. This kit is a 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 your guitar.

If you have any comments regarding this manual,

please write to us at the address below:

Grizzly Industrial, Inc.

Technical Documentation Manager

P.O. Box 2069

Bellingham, WA 98227-2069

Email: manuals@grizzly.com

The drawings and photographs illustrated in

this manual represent the Model H8180/H8181

when the manual was prepared. However, owing

to Grizzly’s policy of continuous improvement,

changes may be made at any time with no obliga-

tion on the part of Grizzly.

We stand behind our products. If you have any

service questions or parts requests, please call

or write us at the location listed below.

Grizzly Industrial, Inc.

1203 Lycoming Mall Circle

Muncy, PA 17756

Phone: (570) 546-9663

Fax: (800) 438-5901

For your convenience, we always keep current

Grizzly manuals available on our website at

www.grizzly.com. Any updates to your kit 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!

E-Mail: techsupport@grizzly.com

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

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SECTION 3: PARTS INVENTORY

Inventory

REF PART#

DESCRIPTION

QTY

PH8180001 Bass Guitar Body (H8180 )

PH8181001 Bass Guitar Body (H8181)

PH8180002 Neck

PH8180003 Silver Neckplate (H8180)

PH8181003 Gold Neckplate (H8181)

PH8180004 Silver Tuning Machine (H8180)

PH8181004 Gold Tuning Machine (H8181)

PH8180005 Wiring Harness

PH8180006 Silver Bridge (H8180)

PH8181006 Gold Bridge (H8181)

PH8180007 Pickup

PH8180008 String

PH8180009 Control Cover Plate

Figure 1. Boxed components.

10 PH8180010 Silver Output Jack (H8180)

PH8181010 Gold Output Jack (H8181)

11 PH8180011 Silver Strap Button (H8180)

PH8181011 Gold Strap Button (H8181)

12 PH8180012 Compression Spring

13 PH8180013 String Nut

14 PH8180014 Truss Rod Cover

15 PH8180015 Silver Control Knob (H8180)

PH8181015 Gold Control Knob (H8181)

16 PH8180016 Silver Hex Nut Bushing 1/2" (H8180)

PH8181016 Gold Hex Nut Bushing 1/2" (H8181)

17 PH8180017 Silver Flat Washer 1/2" (H8180)

PH8181017 Gold Flat Washer 1/2" (H8181)

18 PAW01.5M Hex Wrench 1.5mm

Figure 2. Guitar parts.

19 PAW04M

Hex Wrench 4mm

20 PH8180020 Silver Screw #2 x 3/8" (H8180)

PH8181020 Gold Screw #2 x 3/8" (H8181)

21 PH8180021 Silver Screw #2 x 1/2" (H8180)

PH8181021 Gold Screw #2 x 1/2" (H8181)

22 PH8180022 Silver Screw #2 x 1-3/8 (H8180)

PH8181022 Gold Screw #2 x 1-3/8 (H8181)

23 PH8180023 Silver Screw #4 x 1/2" (H8180)

PH8181023 Gold Screw #4 x 1/2" (H8181)

24 PH8180024 Silver Screw #4 x 1" (H8180)

PH8181024 Gold Screw #4 x 1" (H8181)

Figure 3. More guitar parts.

25 PH8180025 Silver Screw #10 x 1-3/4" (H8180)

PH8181025 Gold Screw #10 x 1-3/4" (H8181)

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Masking Tape

Bandsaw with ¹/4" Blade or Coping Saw

Tack Cloth or Soft Cloth

Sanding Sealer

Supplies/Tools

Most wood components in this kit are fully

machined at the factory and are ready for assem-

bly. A small amount of sanding and finishing is

needed to complete your guitar.

Assorted Wood Files

Buffing Compounds

Oil Wood Finish

Soldering Iron and Solder

Peghead Reamer or a Round Rasp File

Tweezers, Pliers, Wire Cutters

C-Clamps

Temporary Wood Handle:

Approximately 1" x 2" x 16"

Guitar Capo

Recommended Tools & Supplies:

•

Sharp Pencil

Carbon Paper

Drill Press

Drill Bits: ¹⁄16", ³⁄32", ⁹⁄64", ⁵⁄32", ⁵⁄16", ¹¹⁄32", ¹⁄4

Electric/Cordless Drill

Depth Stop

•

Feeler Gauge Set

Spray Primer and Finish (See Note Below)

18" Metal Straightedge (¹⁄32" Resolution)

36" Metal Straightedge

Steel Ruler (¹⁄64" Resolution)

Wood Dowel

NIOSH Approved Respirator

ANSI Approved Safety Glasses

Aluminum-Oxide Sandpaper #150, #220 and

#320 Grit

Wet and Dry Sandpaper #400, #600, and

#1000 Grit

•

Wood Blocks: 4" x 4" x 12" (2)

•

Flexible Sanding Block

Wood Glue

Chisel or Razor Blade

Note: Use the same type of paint for primer

and finish—either enamel or lacquer base.

Do not use different base paints for priming

or finishing or your results may not be desir-

able.

Phillips Screwdriver #1, #2

⁄4" Steel Rod or a Coat Hanger

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Identification

Neck Pocket

Bridge

Saddle

Pickups

Strap

Button

Fret

Tone

Knob

Neck

Volume

Knobs

Output

Jack

Figure 4. Model H8180/H8181 controls.

String Slot

Nut

Tuner or

Tuning

Machine

Tuning Post

Truss Rod

Cover

Headstock

Figure 5. Model H8180/H8181 headstock features.

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SECTION 4: ASSEMBLY

Note: To determine the string slot (Figure 5)

Shaping Headstock

locations, you can place the nut on the draw-

ing and mark the slots. If the strings cross the

nut at a sharp angle, this increases friction

and makes tuning difficult. It also increases

the risk of the strings pulling out of the nut

slots.

The headstock for these models comes unfin-

ished so you can cut it to your own design. These

instructions will guide you through designing the

shape of the headstock and placing pegholes.

4. Redraw your final headstock shape onto

the headstock with a pencil or with carbon

paper.

Components Needed

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Tools Needed

5. Cut the headstock out with a bandsaw or

coping saw. Be sure to cut only to the outside

edge of your pencil line.

Sharp Pencil ......................................................1

Paper or Carbon Paper........................... Various

Bandsaw with a ¹⁄4" Blade or a Coping Saw .....1

Round Rasp Files.................................. Assorted

Woodworking Files................................ Assorted

Drill Press with ¹/2" Drill Bit .................................1

Note: To cut sharp corners, cut several slots

perpendicular to the corner, then cut out the

small pieces. This will reduce binding on the

blade.

To shape the headstock:

6. Carefully hand file and sand the headstock to

1. Trace the headstock on a piece of paper. Test

various ideas for headstock shapes on paper

before cutting into the headstock.

finalize the shape.

7. Mark the pegholes onto the headstock.

8. Using a ¹/2" bit, drill a hole through the top of

the headstock for each tuner shaft, making

sure each hole is perpendicular to the head-

stock surface, as shown in Figure 7.

2. Layout pegholes for the tuners. Space the

centers of the pegholes far enough apart so

the tuners will not interfere with each other

when turned and are a minimum of ⁄4" from

the edge of the headstock.

3. Draw the path of the strings onto the test

paper to ensure that the strings do not inter-

fere with each other as shown in Figure 6.

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Figure 7. Drilling the pegholes.

9. Carefully use a round rasp to widen the

pegholes enough so the tuner shafts fit snug-

ly in the pegholes.

Figure 6. Example of string paths and peghole

locations.

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6. Repeat Step 4 & 5.

Sanding Body

Note: If you want to stain your guitar, the

stain should be applied now before con-

tinuing with the next step. Stains cannot be

applied to the guitar body after the sanding

sealer is applied.

The guitar body has been sanded at the factory,

but it is up to you to do the final sanding before

the finish is applied. To get a good finish, the

body should be sanded with a series of sandpa-

per grits up to #320 grit.

7. Apply a primer if you plan to paint the guitar

a solid color. Apply a coat of sanding sealer

if you stained the guitar. Use the sealer

or primer according to the manufacturer's

instructions.

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To sand the guitar body:

Note: Make sure the primer or sealer you use

is compatible with your finish.

1. Wear a NIOSH-approved respirator and

ANSI-approved safety glasses when

sanding wood!

8. When the sanding sealer or primer is dry, use

#320 grit sandpaper for final sanding. DO

NOT sand through to bare wood.

2. Use a flexible sanding block with #150 grit

aluminum-oxide sandpaper to sand the gui-

tar body until there is a consistent scratch

pattern on the entire surface.

Sanding Neck

Note: DO NOT round over the neck pocket

or the body cavities.

Like the guitar body, the guitar neck has been

rough sanded at the factory. Final sanding should

be done as described in the previous sub-sec-

tion Sanding Body. Consider applying inlays or

additional design work on the fretboard and head-

stock before final sanding.

When hand sanding, always sand in the

same direction as the wood grain.

3. Resand the entire guitar body with #220 grit

sandpaper and lightly round over the out-

side edges of the body.

Note: If you are considering inlays or other

design work, take time to test your designs in

scrap wood before performing the work on the

instrument.

4. Wipe the guitar body with a damp cloth to

“raise” the wood grain.

5. Wait until the wood is dry and resand the

entire body with #220 grit sandpaper to sand

the “raised” grain smooth.

The fretboard requires no sanding. Sanding the

fretboard will affect the playability of the guitar

and could lead to irreparable damage.

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Finishing Neck

Some of the finishing options include stains, lac-

quers, varnishes and oil finishes. Traditionally,

this style of guitar has a clear finish on the neck.

Depending on the type, finishes can be applied

with a spray gun, brush, rag, or a spray can.

Finish materials and books on finishing instru-

ments can be ordered through Grizzly Industrial

or numerous luthier supply catalogs.

Figure 8. Scraping the fretboard.

7. Let the wood dry naturally and completely.

8. Use a clean rag to wipe wood finishing oil on

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the dried surface of the fretboard.

Guitar Neck ....................................................... 1

To finish the guitar neck:

Finishing Body

1. Mask off the surface of the fretboard. Carefully

press all the masking tape edges securely to

the fretboard. The finish coat can seep under

these edges, especially near corners, uneven

edges, and places where the frets meet the

fingerboard.

This guitar looks incredible with a clear finish that

highlights the wood grain patterns. The surface

can be stained prior to finishing or a transparent

pigment can be added to the finish. These instruc-

tions guide you through a very basic finishing pro-

cess. Books describing different guitar finishing

techniques are available through luthier supply

catalogs, or through your local library. Clear finish

materials and books on finishing can be ordered

through Grizzly Industrial. Finishing a guitar is a

difficult task. If you are unsure of your skills, do

your research, practice on scrap wood, or take it

to a professional.

2. Make an "S" shaped hook out of /4" steel

rod or a coat hanger that has been folded in

half.

3. Wipe the entire neck with a tack cloth to

remove any dust.

4. Thread the hook through an upper peghole

and hang the neck in the finishing room.

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Guitar Body ....................................................... 1

Most finishes are hazard-

ous to your health. Wear a

NIOSH/OSHA approved res-

pirator with particulate and

gas/vapor filters, safety

glasses, rubber gloves, and

work in a well ventilated area

when finishing.

To finish the guitar body:

1. Mask off the neck pocket (Figure 4). Press

the masking tape tight against the edges of

the pocket so the finish does not seep under

the tape.

2. Screw through the neck pocket screw holes

into a long piece of wood to use for a handle

during spraying. Drill a hole in the end of this

temporary handle for hanging from a hook.

5. Apply the finish according to Finishing Body,

Steps 5–10.

6. Before wet sanding, remove the masking

tape from the fretboard and carefully scrape

any excess finish off the fretboard with a

razor blade or chisel held perpendicular to

the surface, as shown in Figure 8.

3. Wipe the entire guitar body with a tack cloth

to remove all dust.

4. Thread the hook through the temporary han-

dle and hang the body in the finish room.

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5. Apply several thin coats of the finish, follow-

ing the manufacturer's instructions. Multiple

thin coats usually produce a better quality

finish than one heavy coat.

Mounting Neck

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Guitar Body ....................................................... 1

Neck .................................................................. 1

Silver Neckplate ................................................ 1

Screws #10 x 1³/4" ............................................. 4

6. Sand the entire body with #400 grit wet and

dry sandpaper after at least three coats of fin-

ish have been applied. DO NOT sand through

the finish—be careful on the edges.

Unless otherwise indicated, we strongly recom-

mend using a drill press for the majority of drilling

to obtain the most precise results. However, an

electric/cordless drill fitted with a depth stop or a

drill stand can be used if you do not have a drill

press.

7. Apply more finish, sanding between coats,

until the finish is the desired thickness.

Note: If finishing with a solid color, you may

wish to apply several coats of a clear finish

over the top, sanding between coats, to add

depth to the finish.

We recommend using a hollow punch (see Page

23, Accessories) to carve out holes in the finish

before drilling any holes. Also, a router pad can

help reduce scratches in the finish.

8. When the final coat has dried at least a week,

preferably a month, remove the temporary

handle and masking.

To mount the neck to the guitar body:

9. Wet sand the finish using #600 grit wet and

dry sandpaper using a sanding block, fol-

lowed with #1000 grit wet and dry sandpa-

per.

1. Insert the neck into the neck pocket, and

check to make sure the neck and body are

flush as shown in Figure 9.

10. Buff the finish by hand or with a buffer, start-

ing with a medium polish and working up to a

high gloss polish.

Note: If using a buffing machine, be careful

to avoid going through the finish, especially

on the edges.

NOTICE

Dust particles suspended in the air will

settle on wet finishes, causing less than sat-

isfactory results. To avoid this problem:

• Leave the finishing room undisturbed

for 24 hours before applying the finish.

Figure 9. Making neck and body flush.

2. Clamp the neck and body together.

• Avoid making unnecessary movements

when entering the finish room.

3. Set the guitar facedown on top of two 4x4's or

two 2x4's (cut to 12") for support.

• Apply the finish to the desired parts and

immediately leave the room.

• DO NOT return to the room until the

specified drying time has elapsed.

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4. Insert a ⁄16" drill bit into each neck hole

(Figure 10). While pressing down slightly,

twist the drill bit by hand to make pilot holes

in the neck.

Figure 11. Example of using screw tip depth to

set depth stop.

Figure 10. Example of making a pilot hole in the

5. Set the neck fretboard face down on the drill

press table, and set the depth stop to the

mark from Step 4.

neck.

5. Unclamp the neck from the body.

To drill mounting holes in the neck:

To determine neck mounting hole depth:

1. Lower a ⁹⁄64" drill bit over the center of the pilot

1. Secure a ⁄64" drill bit in the drill press chuck,

holes and drill the holes to the correct depth.

raise the table, and set the neck and fretboard

down on top of a clean piece of scrap wood

on the table.

To mount the neck to the body:

1. Insert the neck into the neck pocket, and

2. Set the drill press depth stop so the tip of

the bit will ONLY drive half way through the

neck.

place the neckplate on the body.

Note: Do not glue the neck to the body.

Note: Correctly set the depth stop or the bit

may drill through the fretboard!

2. Align the mounting holes in the neck, body,

and neckplate.

Another way to determine neck mounting hole

depth (Optional):

3. Fasten the four #10 x 1³/4" screws, but do not

final tighten them (Figure 12).

1. Insert the neck into the neck pocket.

2. Place the neckplate on top of the body so a

mounting hole protrudes beyond the body

and neck (see Figure 11).

3. Insert a #10 x 1³/4" screw through the plate

so it hangs down to the side of the neck and

body.

4. Gently mark the screw tip depth with a pen-

cil.

Figure 12. Example of fastening neck to body.

Note: You may want to cover the screw tip

marking location with masking tape to avoid

scratching the finish.

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Positioning Bridge

Nut

Slot

The following steps require you to mark the guitar

body. To avoid damaging the finish, place mask-

ing tape on the guitar body and gently mark the

tape.

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Guitar Body and Neck (Assembled).................. 1

Bridge................................................................ 1

To position the bridge:

Figure 14. Example of measuring 34" from nut

1. Place a 36" long straightedge over the center

of the fretboard inlays and over the body, so

it aligns with the strap button hole, then mark

the center line on the guitar body (Figure

13).

along center line.

Bridge

Pickup

Cavity

Set

Screw

1³⁄4

Bridge Point

Lower Saddle Adj. Screw

Strap

Button

Hole

Figure 15. Bridge point, and lower G string

saddle adjustment screw.

3. Place the bridge on the body so it is approxi-

mately 1³/4" from the bridge pickup cavity

and align it with the center line, as shown in

Figure 15.

Figure 13. Marking center line.

—If the strap button hole is not pre-drilled,

or you do not want to use the strap button

hole as a center line marker, place a ruler

across the body at several locations and

mark the center line.

4. Using a Phillips head screwdriver, turn the

G string saddle adjustment screw so the set

screws shown in Figure 15 are centered over

the bridge point.

2. Using the straightedge, measure 34" from

the fretboard side of the nut slot (Figure

14) along the center line to the bridge point

(Figure 15), and mark this location on the

guitar.

5. Using a Phillips head screwdriver, turn the

lower saddle adjustment screw so the set

screws shown in Figure 15 are centered over

the bridge point.

6. Mark the bridge mounting holes.

7. Using a ³/32" bit, drill the five bridge mounting

holes ⁷/8" deep.

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Mounting Tuners

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Neck .................................................................. 1

Tuners................................................................ 4

Screws #2 x ¹/2 .................................................. 4

Hex Nut Bushings ¹/2"........................................ 4

Flat Washers ¹/2" ............................................... 4

To install the tuners:

1. Place the neck fretboard down on a flat sur-

face and insert the tuners into the headstock

holes.

Figure 17. Drilling tuner mounting holes.

Note: Drilling the holes deeper than ⁵⁄8" could

result in drilling out through the top of the

headstock. Set the correct depth with the

depth stop on your drill press.

2. Position the tuners so they are perpendicular

to the edge of the headstock, and mark the

mounting holes (Figure 16).

5. Insert the tuner shafts through the holes in

the back of the headstock and secure them

with the #2 x ¹/2" screws.

Mounting

Hole

6. Turn the neck face up, slide a washer over

each tuner post and screw a hex nut bushing

onto each tuner, as shown in Figure 18.

Washer

Figure 16. Tuners positioned.

3. Remove the tuners.

—If the neck is attached to the body, remove

it now.

Hex Nut

Bushing

4. Place a backing board under the headstock

and, using a ⁄16" drill bit, drill four ⁄8" deep

holes into the back of the headstock at the

marks from Step 2 (Figure 17).

Figure 18. Tuners installed on headstock.

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4. Solder the audio jack wires onto the output

jack, as shown in the Wiring Diagram on

Page 28 and the Electrical Components on

Page 27.

Wiring Pickups &

Output Jack

5. Insert the ground wire through the hole in the

control cavity and through the hole in the top

of the body. Temporarily secure the end of

the ground wire with masking tape.

This guitar comes with a wiring harness that has

most of the components soldered in place. You

only need to solder the pickup wires onto the

volume control pots and the audio jack wire onto

the output jack. If done incorrectly, the soldering

can damage the components. If you are unsure

of your skills, do your research, practice on scrap

wires, or take it to someone with experience.

6. Flip the guitar body face up, thread the pickup

wires through the holes in the pickup cavities

(Figure 20) and temporarily tape the pickups

to the body with masking tape.

Refer to the Wiring Diagram on Page 28 and the

Electrical Components on Page 27 while wiring

the pickups and output jack.

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Guitar Body ....................................................... 1

Wiring Harness.................................................. 1

Bridge Pickup .................................................... 1

Neck Pickup ...................................................... 1

Output Jack ....................................................... 1

To wire the pickups:

1. Remove the hex nut and flat washer from

Location to Insert Pickup Wires

each control pot on the wiring harness.

Figure 20. Pickup cavities.

2. Insert the control pots through the holes in

the control cavity, and secure the pots on the

front of the guitar with the hex nuts and wash-

ers removed in Step 1.

7. Flip the guitar face down and solder the

pickup wires onto the volume control pots,

as shown in the Wiring Diagram on Page

28 and the Electrical Components on Page

27.

3. Insert the output jack into the hole in the end

of the body (Figure 19) and secure it with the

included hex nut.

Bridge

Pickup

Wire

Neck

Pickup

Wire

Ground

Wire

Audio

Jack

Wire

Tone

Control

Pot

Volume

Control

Pots

Output

Jack

Figure 19. Wires threaded through control

cavity.

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Installing Bridge &

Pickups

Mounting

Screw

To reduce humming in your amp, the ground wire

must contact the bridge plate.

Saddle Adj.

Screw

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Guitar Body ....................................................... 1

Bridge ................................................................ 1

Screws #4 x 1" .................................................. 5

Control Cover Plate........................................... 1

Screws #4 x ¹/2"................................................. 5

Pickups.............................................................. 2

Screws #2 x 1³/8"............................................... 5

Compression Springs........................................ 4

Figure 22. Bridge installed.

4. Place the control cover plate on the body so

it completely covers the control cavity, silver

foil side down, and mark the mounting holes.

5. Using a /64" bit, drill the mounting holes—

being careful not to break off the cavity

edges, and secure the control cover plate

with the #4 x ¹/2" screws.

To install the bridge, control plate, and pick-

ups:

1. Remove tape from the end of the ground wire

and place the exposed portion of the wire

over the edge of the ground wire cavity, as

shown in Figure 21.

6. Remove tape from the pickups, and install

each pickup into a cavity with the two #2 x

1³/8" screws and compression springs, as

shown in Figure 23. Install the bridge pickup,

which has a silver and red wire into the bridge

cavity; install the neck pickup, which has a

white and silver wire in the cavity closest to

the neck.

Ground Wire

Neck Pickup

Bridge Pickup

Compression

Spring

#2 x 1³/8

Screw

Figure 21. Ground wire above cavity.

Figure 23. Installing pickups.

2. Place the bridge over the cavity so the plate

contacts the wire.

Note: The top of each pickup should be flat

or even with the body, not angled. You will

adjust the heights of the pickups later in this

manual.

3. Secure the bridge with the #4 x 1" screws, as

shown in Figure 22, making sure the saddle

adjustment screw heads point away from the

neck.

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Strap Buttons

Installing Nut

Components and Hardware Needed:

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The strap buttons are positioned on the guitar as

Guitar Body ....................................................... 1

Nut ................................................................... 1

Neck .................................................................. 1

Neckplate........................................................... 1

Screws #10 x 1³/⁴" ............................................. 4

shown in Figure 24.

Bass

Horn

To install the nut:

1. Use a chisel or razor blade to scrape any fin-

ish out of the nut slot. DO NOT remove any

wood from the nut slot.

2. Slide the nut into the slot.

Strap

Buttons

—If the nut will not fit into the slot, sand one

side of the nut on a piece of sandpaper

until it fits snugly into the slot as shown in

Figure 25. Note: Make sure the large slots

on the nut are toward the top of the neck.

Figure 24. Strap button placement.

Components and Hardware Needed

Qty

Guitar Body ....................................................... 1

Screws #4 x 1" .................................................. 2

Strap Buttons..................................................... 2

Large Slot

To attach the strap buttons to the guitar:

1. If the strap button holes are not already

drilled, use a /32" bit to drill /2" deep holes

at the end of the guitar—on the center line—

and on the bass horn (Figure 24).

Nut

2. Secure each of the strap buttons to the guitar

Figure 25. Nut installed.

body with a #4 x 1" screw.

3. Remove the nut, spread a thin layer of glue

in the nut slot, and center the nut in the nut

slot.

4. Install the neck onto the body using the #10 x

1³/⁴" screws and neckplate.

5. Install the truss rod cover and the strings, as

described on Page 17, to hold the nut in place

until the glue dries.

6. Wipe away the excess glue before it sets up,

then allow the glue to dry for 24 hours.

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Truss Rod Cover

Winding Strings

Components and Hardware Needed:

Qty

The correct position of the guitar strings is shown

in Figure 27. The thin high "G" string is the "1st"

(bottom) string and the thick low "E" string is the

"4th" (top).

Guitar................................................................. 1

Truss Rod Cover ............................................... 1

Screw #2 x ³⁄8" ................................................... 1

To install the truss rod cover:

Components and Hardware Needed:

Qty

Guitar................................................................. 1

Strings ............................................................... 4

1. Center the truss rod cover over the hole for

the truss rod and press it against the nut.

2. Mark the mounting hole, use a ¹⁄16" drill bit to

drill a ⁄8" deep hole into the headstock, and

secure the truss rod cover with the #2 x ⁄8

screw.

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Figure 27. Example of correct string locations.

To install the strings:

#2 x ³⁄8

screw

1. Thread a string through the hole in the bridge

(Figure 28) across the saddle, over the nut,

and through the hole in the corresponding

tuning post.

Figure 26. Truss rod cover installed.

Saddle

Figure 28. 1st string installed.

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

rotations around the tuning post.

Tuning Post

String End

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.

Slot

3. Use wire cutters (optional) to cut off excess

string.

4. Bend the string at a right angle and insert it

into the tuning post slot.

Figure 29. String wrapped around tuning post.

5. Rotate the tuners until the string just begins

to hold the winding tension (Figure 29).

6. Repeat the above process for the remaining

strings.

Note: DO NOT tighten the strings beyond the

initial tensioning at this time. Final tensioning

should be completed during the string tuning

process.

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SECTION 5: SETUP

2. Place a straightedge between the G and D

General

strings, from the 1st fret to the 17th. Measure

any gaps between the straightedge and the

frets with the feeler gauge to determine if the

neck is straight, bowed up or bowed down

(Figure 30). Figure 31 shows an example of

a slightly upbowed neck.

Guitar set up is an art that requires skill, patience

and experience. If you have the patience, you can

acquire the skill and experience. If you don't have

the patience, you may want to have your guitar

set up by a qualified guitar technician.

Up Bow

This section presents an overview of setup prac-

tices. We highly recommended that you research

more in-depth methods. Books on setting up

electric guitars can be ordered through Grizzly

Industrial, luthier supply catalogs, or may be

available through your local library.

Down Bow

Figure 30. Neck bow.

Neck Adjustment

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. The neck may require

adjustment several times each year, especially in

regions where the seasonal climate changes are

more drastic.

Bow Curvature

Figure 31. Slightly up-bowed neck (viewed down

neck from headstock).

Components and Hardware Needed:

Qty

Guitar with Strings Installed .............................. 1

—If the neck is flat, or bowed up 0.012" or

less, it is set up correctly. Continue to the

next subsection.

Tools Needed

Metal Straightedge 18".......................................1

Hex Wrench 4mm...............................................1

Feeler Gauge Set...............................................1

Phillips Head Screwdriver...................................1

—If the gap is greater than 0.012", or if the

neck bows down away from the straight-

edge, continue to Step 3.

To adjust the bow of the guitar neck:

Tip: Your playing style will also dictate how

much action (string height above the frets)

your bass should have. For fast playing,

low action, set the neck to bow up less than

0.012". Heavy-handed players or those who

use a capo may want to adjust the neck to

bow up more than 0.012".

1. Tighten the strings to playing tension.

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3. Loosen the strings, turn the truss rod cover

out of the way, and turn the truss rod nut in

the base of the neck (Figure 32) counter-

clockwise to release tension on the neck.

Retighten until the nut begins to grab.

String Height

Tools Needed

Qty

Hex Wrench 1.5mm............................................1

Guitar Capo........................................................1

Metal Straightedge .............................................1

Steel Ruler (¹⁄64" Resolution)...............................1

Correct string height is crucial for maximizing

the playability of your electric guitar. The action

or string height is the distance between the top

face of the fret and the bottom face of the string

(Figure 33). Adjust the action depending upon

your playing type. If you play with a light touch, set

the action low, if you play heavy-handed, set the

action higher to avoid fret buzz.

Figure 32. Example of truss rod nut.

String

4. To flatten an up-bow, turn the truss rod nut

a ¹/4 turn clockwise—tightening the truss rod.

To correct a down-bow, turn the nut a ¹/4 turn

counterclockwise—loosening the truss rod.

String Height

(Action)

Fret

5. Tighten the strings and recheck the neck with

the straightedge.

Fingerboard

—If the neck is correctly adjusted, secure the

truss rod cover, and go to the next sub-

section.

Figure 33. String height measurement.

To adjust the string height:

—If the neck is still out of adjustment return

to Step 3. It may take some trial and error

to find the right amount of truss rod tension

and neck bow.

1. Place a capo on the 1st fret.

2. Measure the string height at the twelfth fret as

shown in Figure 34.

6. Replace the truss rod cover and tighten the

The 1st (G) string measurement should be

⁵/64", the 4th (Low E) string measurement

should be ⁶/64". This is a suggested range and

the strings can be adjusted higher or lower

depending upon your playing type.

strings.

—If the string heights are correct, then con-

tinue to Pickup Height on Page 21.

—If the string heights are incorrect at the

12th fret, then continue to the next step.

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4th String: ⁶/64"

Guitar Body

Pickup Height

Pickup height can have a dramatic effect on the

audio output signal. The closer the strings are

to the pickup, the higher the audio output signal

will be. If the strings are too close, distortion is

caused by magnetic interference from the elec-

tronic components.

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Tools Needed

Qty

Metal Straightedge .............................................1

Phillips Head Screwdriver...................................1

1st String:

⁵/64"

12th Fret

Figure 34. Correct 12th fret string heights.

To measure the string height at the pickup:

3. Use the included 1.5mm hex wrench to adjust

the saddle height setscrews (Figure 35) until

the string heights are correct.

1. Measure the height of the 1st (G) and 4th

(E) strings at the pickup while the strings are

“fretted” at the 22nd fret (Figure 36).

—Turn the screws clockwise to raise the

height of the string saddle, thus increasing

the string height.

22nd Fret

—Turn the screws counterclockwise to

lower the height of the string saddle, thus

decreasing the string height.

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³/³²"

Figure 36. String heights over the pickup.

2. With a Phillips head screwdriver, adjust the

screws on each side of the pickup until the

1st (G) string is /³²" above the pickup and

the 4th (E) string is /⁸" above the pickup.

This is a suggested range and the pickup can

be adjusted higher or lower depending upon

your playing type.

Figure 35. Adjusting string height.

4. After setting the correct height for the 1st

and 4th strings, adjust the middle strings so

they gradually increase in height from the 1st

string through the 4th string.

—Turn the screws counterclockwise to raise

the height of the pickup, therefore, decreas-

ing the string height.

—Turn the screws clockwise to lower the

height of the pickup, therefore, increasing

the string height.

5. Remove the capo.

3. Repeat Steps 1-2 for the other pickup.

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Tuning

Setting Intonation

Tuning is an important guitar concept. If the guitar

is not in tune, the resulting sound is unpleasant.

These instructions explain how to tune by ear.

You can also tune by using an electronic tuner

such as the Grizzly H3097 Chromatic Tuner

shown on Page 23.

Tools Needed

Phillips Head Screwdriver...................................1

Qty

Setting the intonation adjusts the length of the

string to correct for flatness/sharpness on each

string. This is a simple process that takes a lot of

trial and error.

To set the intonation:

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1. Lightly touch and then release the 1st string

directly above the twelfth fret as you pluck

the string to play a harmonic note.

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2. Now pluck the string while holding it fretted at

the twelfth fret. If this note is sharper than the

note played in Step 1, move the saddle away

from the neck by turning the saddle adjust-

ment screw (Figure 38) clockwise. If this

note is flat in comparison, move the saddle

toward the neck.

Figure 37. Example of standard tuning.

To tune the guitar:

Saddle

1. Play a Low E pitch on a piano, a tuning fork,

or an electronic computer file.

2. Play an open (non-fretted) 4th string and

adjust the tuner to match the Low E.

Note: Always tune up. If the string is tuned

high, loosen the string to lower the pitch,

then tune the string up to the correct note.

Adjustment

Screws

3. Tune the 3rd string by playing the 4th string

while it is being pressed (fretted) at the 5th

fret, and then play the open 3rd string. Adjust

the 3rd string tuner until the notes match.

Figure 38. Saddle adjustment screws.

Note: This can also be done with an elec-

tronic tuner by tuning the harmonic note to

be exactly in tune and then adjusting the

saddle until the note played in Step 2 is also

in tune.

4. Tune the 2nd string by playing the 3rd string

while it is being pressed (fretted) at the 5th

fret, and then play the open 2nd string. Adjust

the 2nd string tuner until the notes match.

3. Repeat Steps 1–2 until the string is in

tune. Repeat the process for the rest of the

strings.

5. Perform the same tuning step on the 1st and

2nd string.

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SECTION 6: REFERENCE INFO

H0818—Fine Prepolishing Paste, 1.85 lb

Accessories

H4873—Medium Prepolish Liquid, 1 Qt

H0821—High Gloss Polishing Liquid, 1 Qt

Menzerna professional polishing compounds will

T20501—Face Shield, 4" Crown, Clear

T20502—Face Shield, 7" Crown, Clear

T20448—Economy Clear Safety Glasses

T20452—"Kirova" Anti-Relective Glasses

T20456—"Dakura" Clear Safety Glasses

H0736—Shop Fox^®Safety Glasses

remove any fine scratches from the finish and

give your instrument the incredibly high gloss fin-

ish that you are looking for.

These glasses meet ANSI Z87.1-2003 specifica-

tions. Buy extras for visitors or employees. You

can't be too careful with shop safety!

T20448

T20452

T20501

Figure 41. Menzerna polishing compounds.

G9845—6 Pc. Hollow Punch Set

Punch perfectly round holes in one easy step.

T20456

H0736

Includes knurl-gripped punches for ⁄16", ⁄4", ⁄16",

⁄

8", ⁄16" and ⁄2" holes. Great for cutting gasket

Figure 39. Our most popular eye protection.

material!

H3097—Chromatic Tuner

An absolute must for any guitar player, this tuner

allows you to tune your electric bass guitar dead

on. Includes 9V battery.

Figure 42. Model G9845 Punch Set.

Figure 40. Model H3097 Chromatic Tuner.

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H5750—Vinyl Washcoat/Sealer, 1Qt

H5751—Nitrocellulose Lacquer, Gloss, 1 Qt

H5752—Nitrocellulose Lacquer, Gloss, 1 Gal

H5753—Nitrocellulose Lacquer, Satin, 1 Qt

H5754—Nitrocellulose Lacquer, Satin, 1 Gal

H5755—Retarder for Lacquer, 1 Qt

H5756—Natural Filler, 1 Pint

H5757—Mahogany Filler, 1 Pint

H5759—Filler Reducer, 1Qt

McFadden's nitrocellulose lacquer is the leading

lacquer used by custom guitar builders. It sprays

and buffs really well and is capable of giving you

a finish that looks "wet."

H2499—Small Half-Mask Respirator

H3631—Medium Half-Mask Respirator

H3632—Large Half-Mask Respirator

H3633—Disposable Cartridge Filter Pair

H3635—Disposable Cartridge Filter Pair

This lightweight elastomeric facepiece has cradle

suspension, easy adjust headstraps and low

profile for greater field of vision and compatibility

with normal use of glasses or goggles. Purchase

cartridges separately depending upon intended

application.

Model H3633 protects against organic vapor,

sulfur dioxide, hydrogen chloride and chlorine.

Model H3635 protects against all particulate

aerosols.

Figure 43. Model H5750-59 McFadden's

Lacquers and Fillers.

G1530—Router Pad

Figure 45. Half-mask respirator and disposable

This natural rubber pad eliminates holding or

clamping work while routing or sanding. It effec-

tively grips the workpiece for safe non-slip routing.

Thin pad can be easily rolled up and stored when

not in use. Pad measures ¹⁄8" x 24" x 36"

cartridge filters.

H6044—Samba^®Deluxe Bass Strings-4

These medium tension longscale round-wound

stainless steel bass strings include 0.045" G-first,

0.065" D-second, 0.085" A-third and 0.105" E-

fourth.

Figure 46. Model H6044 Bass Strings.

Figure 44. Model G1530 router pad.

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Premier Red Mirror Finish Slicon Carbide

Waterproof Sandpaper

Light Paper Backed A/0 Sandpaper

Model G6194—80 Grit, 10 Pack

Model G6195—100 Grit, 10 Pack

Model G6196—120 Grit, 10 Pack

Model G6197—150 Grit, 10 Pack

Model G6198—180 Grit, 10 Pack

Model G6199—220 Grit, 10 Pack

Model H8912—1000 Grit, 50 Pack

Model H8913—1200 Grit, 50 Pack

Model H8914—1500 Grit, 50 Pack

Model H8915—2000 Grit, 50 Pack

Ideal for producing very fine finishes in wet appli-

cations. Ultimate flexibility, and environmentally

stable; resists humidity-caused curling. 50 sheets

per package.

Wet/Dry Silicon Carbide Sandpaper

Model G6200—100 Grit, 10 Pack

Model G6201—120 Grit, 10 Pack

Model G6202—180 Grit, 10 Pack

Model G6203—220 Grit, 10 Pack

Model G6204—240 Grit, 10 Pack

Model G6205—320 Grit, 10 Pack

Model G6206—400 Grit, 10 Pack

We offer a variety of 9" x 11" sanding sheets

in convenient 10 packs in 80 - 220 grits for just

about any requirement.

Figure 47. Model H8912 Sandpaper.

H3092—3-Pc Wood Rasp Set

This 3 piece. Wood rasp set with rubber handles

includes round rasp, flat rasp and half-round rasp.

Ideal for wood carvers. Aggressive teeth remove

wood fast for any wood shaping need. Rasps

measure 12" overall.

Figure 49. Assorted sandpaper.

G2500—16 pc. Long Sanding Drum Set

H3091—6-Pc Wood Rasp Set

This kit consists of 5 drums in popular ¹⁄2" x ¹⁄2", ³⁄4

Sure-grip rubber handles make this six-piece rasp

file set a pleasure to use. Set includes round rasp

file, square rasp file, half-round rasp file, triangu-

lar rasp file, flat rasp file and tapered flat rasp file.

Rasp files measure 12¹⁄4" overall.

x 1", 1"x 1", 1¹⁄2" x 1¹⁄2", and 2" x 1¹⁄2" sizes. Comes

with 50, 80 and 120 grit sleeve for each drum.

Figure 50. Model G2500 Sanding Drum Set.

Figure 48. Model H3091 Rasp Set.

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H8787—FAQ: Bass Guitar Care And Setup

A hands-on guide to bass guitar repair. With

photographs, diagrams, and sketches made by

the author, John LeVan, and some provided by

manufacturers. Learn how to: clean and condition

a guitar, the re-stringing techniques of the profes-

sionals, adjust the neck, bridge saddle, string nut,

pickups and intonation; and carve string nuts. 80

pages.

H5524—30 Watt Bass Guitar Amplifier

•

30 watt output power with luxurious blue

power LED.

•

1 x 10" custom made woofer. Closed back

cabinet with two air port holes (on speaker

baffle).

•

Simple one input designed to handle both

active and passive input. Headphone jack.

Effect send, effect return (rear chassis).

•

Volume and presence controls, three band

passive EQ (low, mid, high).

Very strong cabinet construction with a closed

back and metal grill. Premium grade vinyl

covering. Dimensions: 16"W X 12 ⁄4"D X 20

⁄2"H. 31 lbs.

Figure 51. Model H8787 FAQ Book.

H6226—4¹⁄2” Diagonal Side Cutters

These drop forged, professional quality wire cut-

ters make a neat job of trimming off excess string

lengths. A spring action device automatically

opens the jaws and cushion grips provide excel-

lent control. Overall length is 4¹⁄2".

Figure 53. Model H5524 Bass Guitar Amp.

Figure 52. Model H6226 String Cutters.

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Electrical Components

Ground

(To Bridge)

Volume

Control Pots

Tone

Control Pot

Audio Jack

Wires

Output

Jack

Figure 54. Control cavity wiring.

Ground

Wire

Neck

Pickup

Bridge

Pickup

Figure 55. Bridge and pickup wiring.

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