To install the ferrules:
1.Determine whether you want to flush mount the ferrules or let them sit above the body. For flush mounting instructions, go to Flush Mounting on this page. To mount ferrules above the guitar body, go to Above Surface Mounting on this page.
Flush Mounting
1.Place the body topside down on a drill press and drill 7⁄16" down into a predrilled pilot hole using a a 1⁄4" bit.
2.Using a 5⁄16" drill bit, drill 3⁄64" deep into the same pilot hole.
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 3⁄8" down into the predrilled pilot holes using a 1⁄4" bit.
2.Note: We recommend using a depth stop for greater precision.
3.Drive the ferrules into the holes with a rubber dead blow hammer.
4.Go to Mounting Tuners.
Mounting Tuners
Components and Hardware Needed: | Qty |
Neck | 1 |
Tuners | 1 |
Chrome Screws 2.1 x 12mm | 7 |
Bushings | 6 |
To install the tuners: |
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1.Place the neck fretboard down on a flat sur- face and insert the tuners into the headstock holes.
2.Use a ruler to align the tuners so they are parallel to the edge of the headstock, and mark the mounting holes as shown in Figure 20.
Note: Taping the ruler to the headstock may reduce movement when you mark the tuner mounting holes.
Figure 20. Tuners aligned.
3.Remove the tuners.
—If the neck is attached to the body, remove it now.
4.Fasten a 9⁄16" thick wood shim with tape on the top side of the headstock and over the tuner holes (Figure 21). This will help stabi- lize the neck during the next step.
5.Using a 1⁄16" drill bit, drill 7⁄16" deep holes into the back of the headstock (Figure 21).
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