Grizzly H6086 String Height Adjustment for Model H6082/83, To step, To adjust the string height

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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).

2.De-tension the strings and adjust the bridge height as shown in Figure 38.

 

 

 

 

 

 

String

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

String Height

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fret

 

Figure 38. Adjusting the bridge height.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3. Re-tune the guitar and check the string

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

height.

 

Fingerboard

 

 

 

 

 

—If the strings are at the correct height, go to

 

 

 

 

 

 

the next step.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

—If the strings are at the wrong height return

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

to step 2.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Figure 37. String height measurement.

Components Needed

Qty

Guitar with Strings Installed

1

Tools Needed

 

Metal Straightedge or Feeler Gauges

1

Flat Head Screwdriver

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 364" the 6th string mea- surement should be 564".

4.Check the angle of the strings between the bridge and the tailstop shown in Figure 39. —If the strings touch the back edge of the

bridge, raise the tailstop.

—If 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

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Contents Models H6082, H6083, H6086 Heirloom Guitar KitsPage Table of Contents Safety Foreword IntroductionContact Info Model H6082/3 Parts Parts InventoryH6086 peghead components Model H6086 PartsIdentification Supplies/ToolsRecommended Tools & Supplies Shaping Headstock on Model H6082/83 AssemblyComponents Needed Qty Tools NeededSanding the Neck Sanding the BodyFinishing the Neck To finish the guitar body Finishing the BodyTo install the tuners Installing the TunersTo attach the neck to the guitar body Installing the NeckTo attach the pick guard to the guitar body Installing PickupsTo wire the pickups Wiring the PickupsTo attach the strap buttons to the guitar Strap ButtonsTo attach the bridge to the guitar body Installing Bridge on Model H6082/83To attach the tremolo bridge to the guitar body Installing Bridge on Model H6086Mounting Back Plates To install the nutGluing the Nut on the Model H6082 and H6083 To mount the back plate to the guitar bodyTruss Rod Cover Attaching the Nut on Model H6086Winding Strings on Model H6082/83 To install the guitar stringsCorrect string locations Winding Strings on Model H6086Neck Adjustment SET UPTo adjust the bow of the guitar neck GeneralTo adjust the string height String Height Adjustment for Model H6082/83To step Bridge height adjustment String Height Adjustment for Model H6086To adjust the pickups Pickup AdjustmentsTuning Spring Adjustment On the Model H6086To adjust the tremolo springs To tune the guitarTo set the intonation Setting IntonationReference Info AccessoriesH1302 H1300 H1298 H4979 H4977 G7984 H2347 H0736H3097-Chromatic Tuner Half-mask respirator and disposable Cartridge filtersWarranty & Returns Model # Order # Warranty CardBOX BELLINGHAM, WA Grizzly INDUSTRIAL, INCPage Call Today For a Free Full Color Catalog
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