Grizzly BL8551 owner manual String Retainers, To install the string retainer

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String Retainers

The string retainers mount between the 1st and 2nd strings and between the 3rd and 4th strings (Figure 33). String retainers are designed to hold the strings down against the nut to enable correct tuning.

Components and Hardware Needed:	Qty
Neck and Body (Assembled)	1
String Retainers	2
Bushings 4 x 5 x 3mm	2
Chrome Screws 2.5 x 14mm	2

2nd Retainer

1st Retainer

Figure 33. String retainer locations.

To install the string retainer:

1.Place the 1st string retainer on top of the 1st and 2nd strings near the second tuner and loosen the strings several turns.

2.Using a 1⁄16" drill bit positioned through the string retainer, drill a 1⁄4" deep hole into the headstock.

Note: Drilling the hole deeper than 1⁄2" could result in drilling out the bottom of the head- stock.

3.Slide a 2.5 x 14mm screw through the retainer and bushing, then fasten it to the headstock (Figure 33).

4.Place the 2nd string retainer on top of the 3rd and 4th strings, loosen the strings, and repeat Steps 2–3.

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Contents Model H8069 Heirloom Stratocaster Style Guitar KIT Page Table of Contents Safety Introduction ForewordContact Info Parts & Inventory Parts InventoryRecommended Tools & Supplies Supplies/ToolsIdentification Peghole Placement AssemblyComponents Needed Qty To drill the pegholes in the headstockTo shape the headstock Shaping HeadstockSanding Neck Sanding BodyComponents and Hardware Needed Qty RepeatFinishing Body Finishing NeckTo finish the guitar neck To finish the guitar bodyMounting Tuners To install the tunersTo attach the pick guard to the guitar body Pick GuardTo mount the neck to the guitar body Mounting NeckTo determine neck mounting hole depth Another way to determine neck mounting hole depth optionalTo drill mounting holes in the neck Tremolo BridgeTo mount the neck to the body To attach the tremolo bridge to the guitar bodyTo attach the audio jack to the guitar body Audio JackStrap Buttons Mounting Back Plate To mount the back plate to the guitar bodyTo attach the strap buttons to the guitar Nut To install the nut Installing NutTo install the strings using the bridge Winding StringsTo secure the pick guard to the guitar body GuardString Retainers To install the string retainerNeck Adjustment SetupTo adjust the bow of the guitar neck GeneralTo adjust the string height String HeightTools Needed Qty Pickup Height Tuning To measure the string height at the pickupTo tune the guitar Tremolo Adjustment Setting IntonationTools Needed Qty Phillips Head Screwdriver To set the intonationReference Info AccessoriesH3097-Chromatic Tuner G9845-6 Pc. Hollow Punch SetG1530-Router Pad Model H5750-59 McFaddens Lacquers and FillersModel H5962-Guitar Stand-Electric/Archtop Model H8912 SandpaperH4406-The Fender Stratocaster H4412-The Guitar HandbookH6015-10 Watt Electric Guitar Amplifier H6040-SambaElectric Strings-LightElectrical Components Pick guard wiring Black Wire Solder Point White WireWiring Diagram Warranty and Returns Page Page