Grizzly H8068 Strap Buttons, Installing Nut, To attach the strap buttons to the guitar

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Strap Buttons

The strap buttons are positioned on the guitar as shown in Figure 24.

Bass

Horn

Strap

Buttons

Figure 24. Strap buttons.

 

Components and Hardware Needed

Qty

Guitar

1

Stainless Steel Screws #4 x 15/16"

2

Strap Buttons

2

To attach the strap buttons to the guitar:

1.Using a 1/16" drill bit, drill 3/4" deep holes at the end of the guitar—on the center line— and on the bass horn (Figure 24).

2.Secure each of the strap buttons to the guitar body with a #4 screw.

Installing Nut

 

Components and Hardware Needed:

Qty

Guitar Body

1

Nut

4

Neck

1

Black Neckplate Setter

1

Silver Neckplate

1

Stainless Steel Screws #7 x 13⁄8"

4

To install the nut:

 

1.Install the neck onto the body.

2.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.

3.Sand one side of the nut on a piece of sand- paper by hand until it fits snugly into the nut slot as shown in Figure 25. Make sure the large slots on the nut face the top of the neck and the small slots face the bottom of the neck.

Nut

Figure 25. Nut installed.

4.Remove the nut, spread a thin layer of glue in the nut slot, and center the nut in the nut slot.

5.Install the strings, as described on Page 19, 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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Contents Model H8068 Telecaster Style KIT Page Table of Contents Safety Contact Info IntroductionForeword Parts Inventory InventorySupplies/Tools Recommended Tools & SuppliesModel H8068 headstock features H8068 Telecaster Style Kit IdentificationAssembly Sanding BodySanding Neck Components and Hardware Needed QtyFinishing Neck To finish the guitar neckFinishing Body To finish the guitar bodyTo determine neck mounting hole depth Mounting NeckTo mount the neck to the guitar body To mount the neck to the body Another way to determine neck mounting hole depth OptionalTo drill mounting holes in the neck Positioning Pick Guard, Control Plate Bridge To position the pick guard, control plate and bridgeBody, go to Installing Ferrules, Into the control plate cavityGo to Mounting Tuners on Installing FerrulesTo install the ferrules To install the tuners Mounting TunersWiring Pickups To wire the pickupsInstalling Output Jack Installing Bridge Control PlateTo install the output jack To position the ground wire under the bridgeInstalling Nut To install the nutStrap Buttons To attach the strap buttons to the guitarTo install strings through the body Winding StringsString Retainers To install the strings using only the bridgeTo install the string retainer Setup Neck AdjustmentTo adjust the bow of the guitar neck GeneralTools Needed Qty To adjust the string heightString Height To tune the guitar Pickup Height TuningTo measure the string height at the pickup Setting Intonation To set the intonationAccessories Reference InfoH6976-The Fender Telecaster Model H6976Pickup Electrical ComponentsTo Bridge Volume Switch Control Jack Ground Tone ControlWiring Diagram Model H8068 wiring diagram H8068 Telecaster Style KitWarranty and Returns Page Page
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