Grizzly Assembly, Shaping Headstock on Model H6082/83, Components Needed Qty, Tools Needed

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SECTION 4: ASSEMBLY

Shaping the

Headstock on

Model H6082/83

The peghead for these models comes as a large square so it can be cut to any shape. The only limitation is the strength of the wood. If the headstock is cut too close to the pegholes or in between the pegholes and the nut, the wood may crack under the pressure of the strings. These instructions will guide you through designing the shape of the headstock and the placement of the pegholes.

Components Needed

Qty

Guitar Neck

1

Tools Needed

 

Sharp Pencil

1

Paper

Varies

Bandsaw with a 14" Blade or a Coping Saw .....1

Woodworking Files

Assorted

Drill Press with a 38" Drill Bit

1

To shape the headstock:

 

1.Trace the headstock onto a piece of paper. Test various ideas for headstock shapes on paper before cutting into the headstock. To design a symmetrical headstock, fold the paper in half and cut out trial shapes.

2.Layout pegholes for the tuners that are a minimum of 12" from the edge of the head- stock. Space the centers of the pegholes at least 1516" apart.

3.Draw the path of the strings onto the test paper to ensure that the strings do not inter- fere with each other. Note—If the strings cross the nut at a sharp angle, this increases friction and makes tuning difficult. It also increases the likelihood of the strings pulling out of the nut slots.

4.Layout the tuners on the test piece to ensure you have enough room between the tuners and for the tuner buttons to turn.

5.Redraw your final headstock shape onto the headstock with a pencil.

6.Cut the headstock out with a bandsaw or cop- ing saw. Be sure to cut to the outside edge of your pencil line. Note—To cut sharp corners, cut several slots perpendicular to the corner, then cut out the small pieces. This will reduce binding on the blade.

7.Carefully hand file the headstock to finalize the shape.

8.Drill the pegholes with a 38" drill bit in a drill press as shown in Figure 12. The pegholes are drilled slightly undersized so that the tun- ers will fit tight.

Figure 12. Drilling the pegholes.

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 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 GeneralString 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 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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