Installing Ferrules
The strings can be installed optionally through the body using the ferrules. One advantage of using the ferrules is that the strings will sustain notes longer. Ferrules can be mounted flush (Figure 16) or above (Figure 17) the surface of the guitar.
Components and Hardware Needed: | Qty |
Guitar Body | 1 |
Ferrules | 6 |
To install the ferrules: |
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1.Mark the six string holes (Page 6) on the bridge. (The holes are parallel with the guitar body.)
Figure 16. Flush mounted ferrules.
Tip: You can mark the holes using a drill bit mounted in a drill press. Position the drill bit in a ferrule hole and, with the drill OFF, turn the chuck by hand until the bit breaks the wood surface.
Figure 17. Above surface mounted ferrules.
2.Remove the neck, pick guard, control plate and bridge.
3.Secure a 7⁄64" drill bit in the drill press.
4.To minimize tear out, tape the back of the guitar where the pilot bit will emerge from the ferrule holes, and place a board under the guitar.
5.Drill the pilot holes through the body.
6.Determine whether you want to flush mount the ferrules or let them sit above the body. For flush mounting instructions, go to Flush Mounting. To mount ferrules above the gui- tar body, go to Above Surface Mounting.
Flush Mounting
1.Place the body topside down on a drill press and drill 15⁄32" down into the pilot hole using a a 1⁄4" bit.
2.Using a 5⁄16" drill bit, drill 1⁄16" deep into the pilot holes.
Note: We recommend setting the depth stop and using a 5/16" end mill for greater preci- sion.
3.Repeat Steps
4.Set the ferrules into the holes so they are flush with the surface of the guitar.
Above Surface Mounting
1.Place the top of the guitar face down on a drill press table, then drill 13⁄32" down into the pilot hole using a 1⁄4" bit.
2.Note: We recommend setting the depth stop for greater precision.
3.Repeat Steps
4.Set the ferrules into the holes.
5.Go to Mounting Tuners on Page 15.
H8068 Telecaster® Style Kit