Grizzly H6083 Musical Instrument User Manual
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1. 1 Tack Cloth or a Clean Rag Varies Finish and Tools for Application Varies Narrow Chisel or Razor Blade 1 Wet Dry Sandpaper 600 1000 grit Varies Buffing ensi dps UR UR FOR HRS EOPUS Varies To finish the guitar neck 1 Maskoffthe surface ofthe 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 2 Make an S shaped hook out of 1 4 steel rod or a coat hanger that has been folded in half 3 Wipe the entire neck with a tack cloth or a soft clean rag to remove any dust 4 Thread the hook through the upper peghole and hang the neck in the finish room AWARNING Most finishes can be haz ardous to your health Wear a NIOSH OSHA approved respirator with particulate and gas vapor filters safety glasses rubber gloves and work in a well ventilated area when using finishing materi als Apply the finish according to Finishing the Body steps 5 11 on page 10 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 as shown in Figure 13 Figure 13 Scraping the fretboard Use a clean rag to wipe wood finishing oil on the surface of the fretboard BH2. Model H6082 H6083 and H6086 Heirloom Electric Guitar Kits 9 Finishing the Body These guitars look incredible with a clear finish to highlight the pattern of the maple tops The sur face can be stained prior to finishing or a trans parent pigment can be added to the finish These instructions will guide you through a very basic fin ishing process 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 Components Needed Qty Guitar SO 1 Tools Needed Temporary Wood Handle 1 Masking Varies Tack Cloth or a Clean Rag Varies Finish and Tools for Application Varies Wet Dry Sandpaper 600 1000 grit Varies Buffing Supplies Varies To finish the guitar body 1 Mask off the neck pocket 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 the handle for hanging from a hook 3 Wipe the
3. tu thai ris 1 Phillips Head Screwdriver 1 To attach the strap buttons to the guitar 1 Using an 8 drill bit drill deep holes at each of the mounting locations 2 Secure each of the strap buttons to the guitar body with a tap screw 69 Model H6082 H6083 and H6086 Heirloom Electric Guitar Kits 15 Installing Bridge on Model H6082 83 Components Needed Qty Cc m 1 m 1 Stopbar Tailpiece 1 Threaded Inserts 4 Tailpiece Adjustment Screws 2 Bridge Adjustment Screws 2 Tools Needed Hammer nennen 1 Figure 24 Bridge adjustment screw Small Wooden 1 5 Place the remaining inserts into the back To attach the bridge to the guitar body holes 1 Place two inserts into the forward holes as 6 Place the wooden block on an insert and shown in Figure 23 lightly tap the insert down until it touches the top of the guitar body Repeat for the other insert 7 Thread the bridge adjustment screws into the inserts as shown in Figure 25 Figure 23 Threaded insert placement 2 Place the wooden block on an insert and lightly tap the insert down until it touches the top of the guitar body Repeat for the other
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5. Truss Rod Cover Components Needed Qty TER 1 Truss R d COVER a iesuedemecunnec dcedtein Erreak na ieke 1 Tap Screw M2 WD 1 Tools Needed Drill with a As Drill BI civis 1 Depth STOD fue 1 Phillips Head Screwdriver 1 To install the nut 1 Center the truss rod cover over the hole for the truss rod and press it up against the nut Use drill bit to drill holes through the hole in the truss rod cover and into the peghead Secure the truss rod cover to the peghead with the tap screw 69 Model H6082 H6083 and H6086 Heirloom Electric Guitar Kits 19 Winding Strings on Model H6082 83 The correct position of the guitar strings is shown in Figure 31 The thin High E string is the 1st string and the thick Low E string is the 6th Figure 31 Correct string locations Components Needed Qty ROWE S e ERREUR CHER 6 Tools Needed Wire Cutters c ccccececececececececcacceacavacecececseecs 1 To install the guitar strings 1 Slide the 1st string through the correspond ing hole in the bridge Figure 32 Figure 32 1st string installation hole Guide the string over the bridge saddle over the nut and through the hole in the corre sponding tuner Allow only enough slack in the string for 2 3 rotations around the tuner Note f too much slack is allowed then the string could wind off the machine head after many succe
6. 600 and 1000 Grit Flexible Sanding Block Wood Glue Chisel or Razor Blade Phillips Screwdriver 14 Steel Rod or a Coat Hanger Masking Tape Tack Cloth or Clean Soft Rag Sanding Sealer Assorted Wood Files Finishing Materials Buffing Compounds Oil Wood Finish Soldering Iron and Solder Peghead Reamer or a Round File g Ratchet with 11MM and 14MM Sockets Hammer j E ANA Small Wooden Block ERA Y C Clamps Sm Wire Cutters 0 Figure 11 Peghead identification 0 6 Model H6082 H6083 and H6086 Heirloom Electric Guitar Kits SECTION 4 ASSEMBLY Shaping the Headstock on Model H6082 83 The peghead for these models comes as a large square so it can be cut to any shape The only limitation is the strength of the wood If the headstock is cut too close to the pegholes or in between the pegholes and the nut the wood may crack under the pressure of the strings These instructions will guide you through designing the shape of the headstock and the placement of the pegholes Components Needed Qty Guntar INGGK 1 Tools Needed ohan T 1 Rm T Varies Bandsaw with 1 4 Blade or a Coping Saw 1 Woodworking Assorted Drill Press with a Drill Bit 1 To shape the headstock 1 Trace the headstock onto a piece of paper Test various ideas
7. Industrial Inc HEIRLOOM GUITAR KITS MODELS H6082 H6083 H6086 INSTRUCTION MANUAL COPYRIGHT MAY 2004 BY GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL INC REVISED JANUARY 2007 BL WARNING NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY SHAPE OR FORM WITHOUT THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL INC EW6299 PRINTED IN KOREA WARNING some dust created by power sanding sawing grind ing drilling and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm Some examples of these chemicals are Lead trom lead based paints e Crystalline silica from bricks cement and other masonry products e Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber Your risk from these exposures varies depending on how often you do this type of work To reduce your exposure to these chemicals work in a well ventilated area and work with approved safety equipment such as those dust masks that are specially designed to fil ter out microscopic particles Table of Contents SECTION T SAFETY A ee te esevesesteveucucamuuestmeececs 2 SECTION 2 INTRODUCTION sss S 371 GU eRCFEE NAREN EANN EANNAN SNEEN 3 gj 3 roce MINE 3 SECTION S PARIS INVENTORY a AA OX
8. 1 12 Audio Jack Nuts w Washers 3 Control Knob Nuts w Washers 4 Audio Jack Nuts w Washers 8 9 0 Control Cavity Cover Plate Strap Buttons w Screws Hex Wrench 4mm 3 Nut 4 Audio Jack Plate 4 4 NIOJ Co NO NO NO 4 vs Figure 4 H6082 3 more guitar parts Figure 1 H6082 3 boxed components 4 Model H6082 H6083 and H6086 Heirloom Electric Guitar Kits Model H6086 Parts HEF PART DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 D 7 10 12 s Co 4 8 9 2 0 2 22 23 O1 N NO 4 Oo O Figure 8 H6086 guitar parts Figure 5 H6086 boxed components Model H6082 H6083 and H6086 Heirloom Electric Guitar Kits 5 Supplies Tools Identification The majority of the wooden components in this kit Strap are fully machined from the factory and are ready i for assembly A small amount of shaping drilling sanding and finishing will need to be performed to complete your guitar Recommended Tools amp Supplies fFl zcimm s arnmmmmmmm ETT T T T er Sharp Pencil 18 Metal Straightedge with a 1 2 Resolution Drill Press Drill Bits 1 6 9 32 5 32 3 6 5 16 Depth Stop Bandsaw or Coping Saw with 1 4 Blade ANSI Approved Respirator ANSI Approved Safety Glasses Aluminum Oxide Sanding Paper 150 220 and 320 Grit e Wet and Dry Sanding Paper 400
9. 1 Useachisel or razor blade to scrape any fin ish out of the nut slot Figure 29 DO NOT remove any wood from the nut slot Top EA Figure 29 Cleaning out the nut slot 2 Spread a thin layer of glue in the nut slot and center the nut in the nut slot 3 Install the strings as described on page 20 The strings will hold the nut in place until the glue dries 4 Wipe away the excess glue before it sets up then allow the glue to dry for 24 hours 0 18 Model H6082 H6083 and H6086 Heirloom Electric Guitar Kits Attaching the Nut on the Model H6086 Components Needed Qty i E E E E A A RUNI DIDA tias 1 Floyd Rose Locking Nut 1 Tap Screw M3 X 4m 2 Tools Needed Narrow Chisel or Razor Blade 1 Drill with a Drill BI ecrire reis 1 DEHIN OD 1 Phillips Head Screwdriver 1 To install the nut 1 Useachisel or razor blade to scrape any fin ish out of the nut slot DO NOT remove any wood from the nut slot 2 Center the locking nut in the nut slot 3 Drill deep holes through the two holes shown in Figure 30 Figure 30 Installing the locking nut 4 Thread two screws through the locking nut and into the neck Note 7 he remaining lock blocks and cap screws will be installed after the guitar is tuned 0
10. insert Figure 25 Tailpiece adjustment screw 8 Slide the tailpiece onto the adjustment 3 Thread the bridge adjustment screws into the Screws inserts as shown in Figure 24 and place the bridge over the inserts 4 Feed grounding wire from electronics cavity into the back hole Hook the end of the wire down so it catches the edge of the hole 16 Model H6082 H6083 and H6086 Heirloom Electric Guitar Kits Installing Bridge on Model H6086 Components Needed Qty CI TC 1 Floyd Rose Bridge 1 Adjustable 1 2 AW RR E 1 Tap Screw M5 X 45 eese 2 ODIO E E 3 Tools Needed POT E E 1 Phillips Head Screwdriver 1 Soldering Iron and Solder 1 To attach the tremolo bridge to the guitar body 1 Remove the screws from the adjustable inserts and tap the inserts into the holes in the cut out Thread the screws into the inserts 2 Place the bridge in the cut out shown in Figure 26 with the notches against the adjustable inserts Figure 26 Tremolo bridge placement 3 Flip the guitar body over and place the spring claw in the cavity as shown in Figure 27 Figure 27 Spring claw placement 4 Secure the spring claw to the guitar body with two M5 X 45 tap screws Tighten
11. 5 Lacquers and Fillers H0818 Fine Prepolishing Paste 1 85 Ib H4873 Medium Prepolish Liquid 1 Qt H0821 High Gloss Polishing Liquid 1 Qt Menzerna professional polishing compounds will remove any fine scratches from the finish and give your instrument the incredibly high gloss fin ish that you are looking for Menzern Figure 52 Menzerna polishing compounds Model H6082 H6083 and H6086 Heirloom Electric Guitar Kits 29 Warranty amp 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 applies only to the hardware of this kit all wood components of this kit are excluded from this warranty This warranty does not apply to defects due directly or indirectly to assem bly finishing or modification of kits misuse abuse negligence accidents repairs or alterations or lack of maintenance This is Grizzly s sole written warranty and any and all warranties that may be implied by law including any merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose are hereby limited to the duration of this written 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 W
12. Pair P100 Wood dust is now considered a known carcino gen and has been linked to nasal cancer and severe respiratory illnesses If you work around dust everyday a half mask respirator can be a lifesaver Also compatible with safety glasses Figure 49 Half mask respirator and disposable cartridge filters H3097 Chromatic Tuner An absolute must for any guitar player this tuner allows you to tune your acoustic or electric guitar dead on Includes 9V battery Figure 50 Model H3097 Chromatic Tuner 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 McFaddenss 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 ED m NUMBER gt EST mom MANE GLOSS NITRO GAITULOSE LACQUER p 8 MTS NOT GET IN EY qm bg AWAY FROM MATS FLAME AVOID BREA TOUS a EW Eo us CONTAN MER CLOS aos NTILAT caine n ATTENTION THIS wre op s WHEN EMPTY S vee PRODUCT AZARD e 3 IRST AID FOR SKIN Sw v f e Ls 72 LY Figure 51 Model H5750 59
13. 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 Components Needed Qty Guitar with Strings Installed 1 Tools Needed Metal Straightedge 18 1 Hex Head Wrench 4 1 Feeler Gauge 5 1 Phillips Head Screwdriver 1 To adjust the bow of the guitar neck 1 Tighten the strings to playing tension 2 Place a straightedge from the 1st fret to the 17th Measure any gaps between the straight edge and the frets with the feeler gauge lf the neck is flat or bowed up 012 or less the neck is set up correctly the gap is greater than 012 or if the neck bows away from the straightedge continue to step 3 3 Loosen the strings and turn the truss rod nut in the base of the neck Figure 36 coun terclockwise to release tension on the neck Retighten until the nut begins to grab Figure 36 Truss rod nut 5 a back bow turn the truss rod nut a Ys turn clockwise To cor
14. holes into the headstock Note Drilling the holes deeper than 38 could result in arill ing out through the front face of the head stock Use a depth stop or tape wrapped around the drill bit at the correct depth as an indicator Secure the machine heads to the guitar headstock with the tap screws Figure 14 Completed peghead 0 Model H6082 H6083 and H6086 Heirloom Electric Guitar Kits z11 Installing the Neck Components Needed Qty Guitar isis ue UE NM ERE 1 G ilar BOOY RET 1 Tools Needed Sandpaper 150 Varies Wood GIUE RR NER Varies 26cm E 1 To attach the neck to the guitar body 1 Place the neck into the neck pocket Figure 15 If there is a gap between the neck and the body lightly sand the highpoints on the neck until it fits in the pocket J D P Figure 15 Neck installation Remove the neck and spread a thin layer of wood glue onto the areas of the neck that fit into the neck pocket and spread glue in the neck pocket Place the neck into the neck pocket Make sure that it fits correctly in the pocket Clamp the neck to the body as shown in Figure 16 Note 7o protect the neck and body place wood blocks and pads between the clamp and the guitar pL 22 4 m s Figure 16 Clamping the neck to the body 69 12 Model H6082 H6083 and H6086 Heirloom Electric Guitar Kits Installing the Pickup
15. the bridge pickup and adjust the screws shown in Figure 43 until the gap between the strings and the pickup is 0 Model H6082 H6083 and H6086 Heirloom Electric Guitar Kits 25 Spring Adjustment On the Model H6086 Components Needed Qty Guitar with Strings Installed 1 Tools Needed Phillips Head Screwdriver 1 To adjust the tremolo springs 1 Tighten the spring claw screws to approxi mately from the front edge of the tremolo cavity as shown in Figure 44 J Ste 777 HU Figure 44 Spring adjustment 2 Fine tune the springs until the bridge sits parallel with the surface of the guitar body 69 Tuning 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 using an electronic tuner such as the Grizzly H3097 Chromatic Tuner shown onon page 29 p Figure 45 Standard tuning To tune the guitar 1 Play a Low E pitch on a piano a tuning fork or an electronic computer file 2 Play an open non fretted 6th 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 3 Tune the 5th string by playing the 6th string w
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17. afety considerations and cover general information It represents our effort to produce the best documentation pos sible 68 Contact Info If you have any comments regarding this manual please write to us at the address below Grizzly Industrial Inc C o Technical Documentation P O Box 2069 Bellingham WA 98227 2069 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 Grizzly Industrial Inc 1203 Lycoming Mall Circle Muncy PA 17756 Phone 570 546 9663 Fax 800 438 5901 E mail techsupport Q grizzly com Web Site http www grizzly com The specifications drawings and photographs illustrated in this manual represent the Model H6082 H6083 and H6086 Heirloom Electric Guitar Kits as supplied when the manual was prepared However owing to Grizzly s policy of continuous 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 latest updates to this manual 0 Model H6082 H6083 and H6086 Heirloom Electric Guitar Kits 3 SECTION 3 PARTS INVENTORY Model H6082 3 Parts HEF PART DESCRIPTION 1 2 7 0
18. ashington County of Whatcom We shall in no event be liable for death injuries to persons or property or for incidental contingent special or consequential damages arising from the use of our products To take advantage of this warranty contact us by mail or phone provide proof of purchase and give us all the details We will then determine if any components need to be replaced Kits are non returnable The manufacturer s 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 30 Model H6082 H6083 and H6086 Heirloom Electric Guitar Kits CUT ALONG DOTTED LINE Warranty Card City 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 1 How did you learn about us 9 ___ Advertisement ___ Friend ___ Catalog ___Card Deck 10 ___ World Wide Web ___ Other 2 Which of the following magazines do you subscribe to ___ American Woodworker ___ Practical Homeowner ___Cabinetmaker ___ Shop Notes ___ Fa
19. 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 sand paper grits up to 320 grit Components Needed Qty Eileen 1 Tools Needed Flexible Sanding Block 1 Aluminum Oxide Sanding Paper 150 220 and 320 Grit Varies Sanding Varies To sand the guitar body 1 Wear an ANSI approved respirator and safety glasses when sanding wood 2 Use a flexible sanding block with 150 grit aluminum oxide sanding paper to sand the guitar body until there is a consistent scratch pattern on the entire surface Note When hand sanding always sand in the same direction as the wood grain 3 Resand the entire guitar body with 220 grit sanding paper and lightly round over the out side edges of the body DO NOT round over the neck pocket or the body cavities 4 Wipe the guitar body with a damp cloth to raise the wood grain allowing the raised grain to be sanded smooth 5 Wait until the wood is dry and resand the entire body with 220 grit sandpaper Dampen again and resand Note f you want to add color to a natural wood finish the stain should be applied before continuing with the next step Stains cannot be applied to the guitar body after the sanding sealer 6 Apply a coat of sanding sealer according to the manufacture
20. entire guitar body with a tack cloth or a soft clean rag to remove any dust 4 Thread the hook through the temporary han dle and hang the body in the finish room 5 Apply several thin coats of the finish follow ing the manufacturers instructions Multiple thin coats usually produce a better quality finish than one heavy coat 10 11 Sand the entire body with 400 grit wet and dry sandpaper after at least three coats of finish have been applied DO NOT sand through the finish be especially careful on the edges Apply more finish sanding between coats until the finish is the desired thickness Note f 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 When the final coat has dried at least a week preferably a month remove the tem porary handle and masking Wet sand the finish using 600 grit wet and dry sandpaper on a sanding block followed with 1000 grit wet and dry sandpaper Buff the finish by hand or with a buffer start ing with a medium polish and work up to a high gloss polish Note f using a buffing machine be extremely 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 prior to applying the
21. fin ish Avoid making unnecessary movements upon entering the finish room Apply the finish to the desired guitar parts and immediately leave the finish room DO NOT return to the room until the specified drying time has elapsed 0 10 Model H6082 H6083 and H6086 Heirloom Electric Guitar Kits Installing the Tuners Each tuner consists of the tuner washer and a barrel nut The tuners are attached to the head stock with a small wood screw that attaches between the tuners Components Needed Qty 1 TRECE 6 Washer 6 siciai MEISTE 6 Tap Screw M2 X 12 6 Tools Needed Peghead Reamer or Round File 1 Phillips Head Screwdriver 1 Drill Press with a Drill Bit 1 To install the tuners 1 Place the six tuners into the holes on the back of the headstock The holes may need to be widened with a peghead reamer or a round file DO NOT widen the holes too much the tuners should fit snug 2 Slide a washer over the tuner shaft and screw the barrel nut onto the tuner Align the tuners perpendicular to the edge of the headstock and parallel to each other Use a strip of masking tape to secure their position on the headstock Using a drill bit in a drill press drill deep
22. for headstock shapes on paper before cutting into the headstock To design a symmetrical headstock fold the paper in half and cut out trial shapes 2 Layout pegholes for the tuners that are a minimum of from the edge of the head stock Space the centers of the pegholes at least e apart 3 Draw the path of the strings onto the test paper to ensure that the strings do not inter fere with each other Note f the strings cross the nut at a sharp angle this increases friction and makes tuning difficult It also increases the likelihood of the strings pulling out of the nut slots e Layout the tuners on the test piece to ensure you have enough room between the tuners and for the tuner buttons to turn Redraw your final headstock shape onto the headstock with a pencil Cut the headstock out with a bandsaw or cop ing saw Be sure to cut to the outside edge of your pencil line Note 7o cut sharp corners cut several slots perpendicular to the corner then cut out the small pieces This will reduce binding on the blade Carefully hand file the headstock to finalize the shape Drill the pegholes with a 38 drill bit in a drill press as shown in Figure 12 The pegholes are drilled slightly undersized so that the tun ers will fit tight Figure 12 Drilling the pegholes BB Model H6082 H6083 and H6086 Heirloom Electric Guitar Kits 7 Sanding the Body The guitar body has been rough sanded
23. g the wires may cause damage to the components if done incorrectly If you are unsure of your skills do your research practice on scrap wires or take it to a profes sional Components Needed Qty 1 Winng 1 Washer 4 4 Washer 12MM Qold 1 Nut T2MM 1 Back Cover 1 Tools Needed Socket 11MM 14MM 1 Soldering coo see ee tas br EEN 1 Solder a a a re oe ee ne Varies To wire the pickups 1 Place the pots and the selector switch in the electronics cavity as shown in Figure 19 Selector Switch Figure 19 Wiring diagram 1 Flip the guitar over and secure the pots with the 8MM nuts and washers Rotate the control pot shafts counterclock wise until they stop Place the control knobs over the control pot shafts with the O at the 12 o clock position Push the audio jack out through the hole in the end of the body Solder the pickups onto the selector switch as shown in Figure 20 To Bridge Pickup Bare Wire Ground To Volume Figure 20 3 way switch wiring Rotate the selector switch so the red wire that leads to the neck pickup is towards the front of the guitar Flip the guitar over and secure the selector switc
24. gure 39 the strings touch the back edge of the bridge raise the tailstop lf there is a large gap between the back edge of the bridge and the strings lower the tailstop until there is only a small gap Figure 39 Adjusting the tailstop Model H6082 H6083 and H6086 Heirloom Electric Guitar Kits 23 String Height Adjustment for the Model H6086 Correct string height is crucial for maximizing the playability of your electric guitar The string height is the distance between the top face of the fret and the bottom face of the string Figure 37 String Height Fingerboard Figure 37 String height measurement Components Needed Qty Guitar with Strings Installed 1 Tools Needed Metal Straightedge or Feeler Gauges 1 Hex VCCI FIM PR 1 To adjust the string height 1 Tune the guitar then measure the string height at the twelfth fret The 1st string mea surement should be 3 the 6th string mea surement should be a 2 3 De tension the strings and adjust the bridge height by turning the height adjustment screws pointed out in Figure 40 Figure 40 Bridge height adjustment Re tune the guitar and check the string height the strings are at the correct height go to the next section the strings are at the wrong height return to step 2 8 24 Model H6082 H6083 and H6086 Heirloom Electric Guitar Kits Picku
25. h with the 12MM nuts and washers Feed the black ground wire through to the tremolo cavity on the H6086 or to the bridge insert hole for the Model H6082 and H6083 Install the back cover plate over the electron ics Cavity 69 14 Model H6082 H6083 and H6086 Heirloom Electric Guitar Kits Audio Jack Components Needed Qty CICER EE 1 1 Washer 9MM Gold 1 Nut 9MM 1 Tap Screw M3 X 2 4 Tools Needed Socker UMM CE 1 Drill with a Drill 1 DEDIN SLO C 1 Phillips Head Screwdriver 1 To attach the audio jack to the guitar body 1 Insert the audio jack into the hole in the jack plate place the washer over the threads and secure with the nut see Figure 21 Figure 21 Jack plate 2 Place the jack plate in the hole in the guitar 3 Secure the position of the jack plate to the guitar body with masking tape 4 Use drill bit to drill 12 holes through the holes in the jack plate and into the body 5 Secure the jack plate to the guitar body with four tap screws 69 Strap Buttons The strap buttons are positioned on the guitar as shown in Figure 22 Figure 22 Strap buttons Components Needed Qty Ee i TCU 1 Tap COWS 2 Wap eee 2 Tools Needed Drill with a vs Drill BI
26. hile it is being pressed fretted at the 5th fret and then play the open 5th string Adjust the 5th string tuner until the notes match 4 Perform the same tuning steps on the 4th and 3rd strings 5 When tuning the 2nd string fret the 3rd string at the 4th fret instead of the 5th fret 6 Tune the 1st string in the same manner as the 6th 5th 4th and 3rd strings 7 On the Model H6086 when the guitar is in tune tighten the lock blocks on the locking nut to prevent the strings from going out of tune Q 26 Model H6082 H6083 and H6086 Heirloom Electric Guitar Kits Setting Intonation Setting the intonation adjusts the length of the string to correct for flatness sharpness on each string The adjustment is simple but this proce dure takes a lot of trial and error Components Needed Qty Guitar with Strings Installed 1 Tools Needed Phillips Head Screwdriver 1 Hex Wrench 29 m 1 To set the intonation 1 Lightly touch and then release the 1st string directly above the twelfth fret as you pluck the string to play a harmonic note 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 you will need to move the saddle away from the neck If this note is flat in comparison move the saddle toward the neck 3 De tension the strings and adjust the sad dles of the M
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28. odel H6082 and H6083 with a Phillips screwdriver or adjust the Model H6086 with a hex wrench 3 Repeat steps 1 2 until the string is in tune Repeat the process for the rest of the strings Note This procedure can also be done with an electronic 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 Figure 46 H6082 and H6083 saddle adjust ments Model H6082 H6083 and H6086 Heirloom Electric Guitar Kits Figure 47 H6086 saddle adjustments screws BH s SECTION 6 REFERENCE INFO Accessories G7984 Face Shield H1298 Dust Sealed Safety Glasses H1300 UV Blocking Clear Safety Glasses H2347 Uvex Spitfire Safety Glasses H0736 Shop Fox Safety Glasses Safety Glasses are essential to every shop If you already have a pair buy extras for visitors or employees You can t be too careful when it comes to shop safety Figure Our most popular safety glasses H1302 Standard Earmuffs H4979 Deluxe Twin Cup Hearing Protector H4977 Work Tunes Radio Headset Earmuffs Protect yourself comfortably with a pair of cush ioned earmuffs Especially important if you or employees operate for hours at a time 28 Model H6082 H6083 and H6086 Heirloom Electric Guitar Kits H2499 Small Half Mask Respirator H3631 Medium Half Mask Respirator H3632 Large Half Mask Respirator H3635 Disposable Cartridge Filter
29. p Adjustments Pickup height can have a dramatic effect on the audio output signal The closer the strings are to the pickups the stronger the audio output signal will be If the strings are too close distortion is caused by magnetic interference from the elec tronic components Components Needed Qty Guitar with Strings Installed 1 Tap Screw X 12 1 Tools Needed Drill with 1 Depth STOD NEITHER 1 Masking Tape e 1 Metal Straightedge 1 Phillips Head Screwdriver 1 To adjust the pickups 1 Align the pickups so the outside pickup screws are directly under the 1st and 6th strings as shown in Figure 41 and tape the pickups in place ila ee ooOe e oe NNNM NNNM NN Lb DeL eee Figure 41 Pickup placement 2 Drill 12 deep holes through the holes in pickups and into the guitar body 3 Fasten the pickups to the body with the M3 X 12 tap screws 4 Measure the distance from the top of the outside screw heads on the neck pickup to the bottom of the strings as shown in Figure 42 String Height Figure 42 String heights over the pickup 4 Adjust the screws shown in Figure 43 until the gap between the strings and the pickup is 3 2 Figure 43 Pickup height adjustment 5 Measure
30. r s instructions or apply prim er if you are using a solid color Note Make sure the sealer you are using is compatible with the finish that you plan to use T When the sanding sealer or primer is dry use 320 grit sandpaper for final sanding DO NOT sand through to bare wood Sanding the Neck 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 section Sanding the Body Consider applying inlays or additional design work on the fretboard and headstock before final sanding Note Take your time and test your designs in scrap wood before performing the work on the instrument The fretboard requires no sanding Sanding the fretboard will affect the playability of the guitar and could lead to unrepairable damage py 8 Model H6082 H6083 and H6086 Heirloom Electric Guitar Kits Finishing the Neck Some of the finishing options include stains lacquers varnishes and oil finishes Traditionally this style of guitar has a clear finish on the neck Depending on the type of finish they can be applied with a spray gun brush rag or a spray can Finish materials and books on finish ing instruments can be ordered through Grizzly Industrial or numerous luthier supply catalogs Components Needed Qty Guitar Neck aci verde pp 1 Tools Needed Masking Varies Steel Rod or a Coat Hanger
31. rect an up bow turn the nut a turn counterclockwise 6 Restring the guitar and recheck the neck with the straightedge lf the neck is correctly adjusted go to the next section lf the neck is still out of adjustment return to step 3 68 22 Model H6082 H6083 and H6086 Heirloom Electric Guitar Kits String Height Adjustment for Model H6082 83 Correct string height is crucial for maximizing the playability of your electric guitar The string height is the distance between the top face of the fret and the bottom face of the string Figure 37 String Height Fingerboard Figure 37 String height measurement Components Needed Qty Guitar with Strings Installed 1 Tools Needed Metal Straightedge or Feeler Gauges 1 Flat Head 1 To adjust the string height 1 Tune the guitar then measure the string height at the twelfth fret The 1st string mea surement should be 4 the 6th string mea surement should be a 2 De tension the strings and adjust the bridge height as shown in Figure 38 Figure 38 Adjusting the bridge height He tune the guitar and check the string height the strings are at the correct height go to the next step the strings are at the wrong height return to step 2 Check the angle of the strings between the bridge and the tailstop shown in Fi
32. s The pickups convert the motion of the strings into an electrical pulse This electrical pulse is ampli fied and used to power the speaker The speaker moves the air in the same motion as the guitar strings making the sound audible Components Needed Qty 1 miei o 2 Tools Needed Drill with 316 Drill 1 Masking Tape Varies Soldering 1 Varies To attach the pick guard to the guitar body 1 Push the black wire on the neck pickup the thinner pickup through the hole shown in Figure 17 and place the pickup in the cavity with the thin edge towards the neck Figure 17 Neck pickup wire 2 Push the gray wire on the bridge pickup the thicker pickup through the hole shown in Figure 18 and place the pickup in the cavity with the thin edge towards the neck Figure 18 Bridge pickup wire Secure the wires with masking tape so they do not fall back out through the holes Secure the position of the pickups to the body with masking tape DO NOT drill the screws at this time Final adjustments need to be made after installing and winding the strings 0 Model H6082 H6083 and H6086 Heirloom Electric Guitar Kits 13 Wiring the Pickups This guitar comes with a wiring harness that has most of the components soldered in place You only need to solder in the pickup wires onto the three way switch Solderin
33. ssive rotations If not enough slack is allowed then the string may not hold the winding tension Bend the string at a right angle across the edge of the machine head Rotate the tuners until the string just begins to hold the winding tension Note DO NOT tighten the strings beyond the initial tension ing at this time Final tensioning should be completed during the string tuning process Figure 33 String wrapped around tuner Use wire cutters to cut off the excess string Hepeat the above process for the remaining strings BB 20 Model H6082 H6083 and H6086 Heirloom Electric Guitar Kits Winding Strings on the Model H6086 The correct position of the guitar strings is shown in Figure 31 The thin High E string is the 1st string and the thick Low E string is the 6th ve Figure 31 Correct string locations Components Needed Qty SLN S A EE E A tieeece 6 Tools Needed Wire Cutters c ccccececececececececcccccceaeaeacecececeners 1 Hex Wrench 3MM enm 1 MT mE x Lock Blocks 7 6 s A Ui 4 4 gt hs di E 7 F 7 i ji ip 4 JD 2 E a 4 Figure 34 Bridge components To install the guitar strings 1 Cut the ball ends and wraps off of the guitar strings 2 Insert the strings between the lock block and the front edge of the lock box as shown in Figure 35 Figure 35 Strings locked into lock box 3 Tigh
34. ta etd ono dotis 21 SECTIONS SETUP E eee 22 E aM 22 PSC FOS US MR TN m 22 String Height Adjustment for Model H6082 83 23 String Height Adjustment for the Model H6086 24 ISICK D JAOTHSITHIOTIB 25 Spring Adjustment On the Model H6086 26 Eus 26 Setting Intonation BRNO RR RR RRERH 27 SECTION HEFEHENCE INFO 28 PRE CESS ONC 5 28 LATEST KS IRI Es m iP INR 30 waran T 31 Model H6082 H6083 and H6086 Heirloom Electric Guitar Kits SECTION 1 SAFETY AWARNING 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 manual 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
35. ten the saddle lock screws 4 Guide the strings over the nut and through the hole in the corresponding tuners 5 Allow only enough slack in the strings for 2 3 rotations around the tuner Note f too much slack is allowed then the strings could wind off the machine head after many successive rotations If not enough slack is allowed then the strings may not hold the winding tension 6 Bend the strings at a right angles across the edge of the machine heads 7 Rotate the tuners until the strings just begin to hold the winding tension Note DO NOT tighten the strings beyond the initial tension ing at this time Final tensioning should be completed during the string tuning process 8 Use wire cutters to cut off the excess string 0 Model H6082 H6083 and H6086 Heirloom Electric Guitar Kits 21 SECTION 5 SET UP General 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 This section on set up is a general overview of set up practices 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 0 Neck Adjustment The
36. the screws until the spring claw is 1 from the wall of the cavity Note These screws are used to adjust the spring tension 5 Solder the black wire to the spring hanger 6 Stretch the three springs from the spring claw to the tremolo bridge as shown in Figure 28 lt J AAA PRA ARRA AAA Ste Figure 28 Correct spring placement 7 Place the tremolo arm in the socket pointed out in Figure 26 and tighten the nut 0 Model H6082 H6083 and H6086 Heirloom Electric Guitar Kits 17 Mounting Back Plates Components Needed Qty E e T T 1 BackplateS cione Rapt Varies Tap Screw X 12 essere 6 Tools Needed Drill with a DIUIEBIU e retirer Ea 1 Phillips Head Screwdriver 1 To mount the back plate to the guitar body 2 Secure the position of the back plates to the guitar body with masking tape 3 Using 2 drill bit drill deep holes through the holes in the back plate 4 Secure the back plates to the guitar body with M3 X 12 tap screws 68 Gluing the Nut on the Model H6082 and H6083 The nut holds the peghead end of the strings the correct distance above the frets It is not nec essary to cut the string notches in the nut that comes with this kit Components Needed Qty Cc 1 Tools Needed To install the nut
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38. you are not comfortable Instead find an alternative approach that will yield the same result AWARNING These instructions assume that you are intimately familiar with the safe operation and use of wood working machinery and woodworking tools and understand the techniques used to assemble 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 2 Model H6082 H6083 and H6086 Heirloom Electric Guitar Kits SECTION 2 INTRODUCTION Foreword We are proud to offer the Heirloom Electric Guitar Kits These kits are 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 We are pleased to provide this manual for the Model H6082 H6083 and the H6086 Heirloom Electric Guitar Kits It was written to guide you through assembly review s
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