Grizzly H6082, H6086, H6083 instruction manual Pickup Adjustments, To adjust the pickups

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Pickup Adjustments

Pickup height can have a dramatic effect on the audio output signal. The closer the strings are to the pickups, the stronger the audio output signal will be. If the strings are too close, distortion is caused by magnetic interference from the elec- tronic components.

Components Needed

Qty

Guitar with Strings Installed

.............................. 1

Tap Screw M3 X 12

1

Tools Needed

 

Drill with a 332" Drill Bit

1

Depth stop

1

Masking Tape

1

Metal Straightedge

1

Phillips Head Screwdriver

1

To adjust the pickups:

 

1.Align the pickups so the outside pickup screws are directly under the 1st and 6th strings, as shown in Figure 41, and tape the pickups in place.

4.Measure the distance from the top of the outside screw heads on the neck pickup to the bottom of the strings as shown in Figure 42.

String

String Height

Screw Head

Pickup

Figure 42. String heights over the pickup.

4.Adjust the screws shown in Figure 43 until the gap between the strings and the pickup is 332".

Figure 41. Pickup placement.

2.Drill 12" deep holes through the holes in the pickups and into the guitar body.

3.Fasten the pickups to the body with the M3 X 12 tap screws.

Figure 43. Pickup height adjustment.

5.Measure the bridge pickup and adjust the screws shown in Figure 43 until the gap between the strings and the pickup is 116".

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 Introduction ForewordContact Info Model H6082/3 Parts Parts InventoryH6086 peghead components Model H6086 PartsSupplies/Tools IdentificationRecommended Tools & Supplies Tools Needed AssemblyShaping Headstock on Model H6082/83 Components Needed QtySanding 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 H6086To mount the back plate to the guitar body To install the nutMounting Back Plates Gluing the Nut on the Model H6082 and H6083Truss Rod Cover Attaching the Nut on Model H6086Winding Strings on Model H6082/83 To install the guitar stringsCorrect string locations Winding Strings on Model H6086General SET UPNeck Adjustment To adjust the bow of the guitar neckString Height Adjustment for Model H6082/83 To adjust the string heightTo step Bridge height adjustment String Height Adjustment for Model H6086To adjust the pickups Pickup AdjustmentsTo tune the guitar Spring Adjustment On the Model H6086Tuning To adjust the tremolo springsTo set the intonation Setting IntonationH1300 H1298 H4979 H4977 G7984 H2347 H0736 AccessoriesReference Info H1302H3097-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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