SECTION 4: ASSEMBLY
Sanding the Body
Components Needed | Qty |
Guitar Body | 1 |
The guitar body has been rough 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 sand- paper grits up to #320 grit.
To sand the guitar body:
1.Wear an
2.Use a flexible sanding block with #220 grit sanding paper to sand the entire guitar body and lightly round over the outside edges of the body. DO NOT round over the neck pocket or the body cavities.
3.Apply a coat of spray primer according to the primer manufacturer's instructions.
4.When the primer is dry, use #320 grit sandpa- per for final sanding. DO NOT sand through the primer to the bare wood.
Finishing the Body
Components Needed | Qty |
Guitar Body | 1 |
Temporary Wood Neck | 1 |
Wood Screws #7 x 11⁄2" | 4 |
Solid color finishes are available through hard- ware stores, auto paint suppliers or luthier supply catalogs. Finish materials and books on finish- ing instruments can be ordered through Grizzly Industrial. Painting an instrument is a difficult process with many options. If you are unsure of your skills, you can research finishing techniques and practice on scraps, or have a professional paint it for you.
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. Press the masking tape tight against the edges of the pocket so the finish does not seep under the tape.
2.Fasten four wood screws through the neck pocket holes into a scrap piece of wood about 1" x 2" x 16". This will be used as a handle when spraying finish.
3.Drill a hole in the end of the handle for hang- ing from a hook.
Model H7582 Junior Electric Guitar Kit |