String Retainers, To install the string retainers

2.Guide the string over the string saddle on the tremolo bridge, over the string nut, and through the string hole in the corresponding machine head.

3.Allow only enough slack in the string for 2-3 rotations around the machine head. Note—If too much slack is allowed, then the string could wind off the machine head after many successive rotations. If not enough slack is allowed, then the string may not hold the winding tension.

4.Bend the string at a right angle across the edge of the machine head.

5.Rotate the tuning machine until the string just begins to hold the winding tension. Note— DO NOT tighten the strings beyond the initial tensioning at this time. Final tensioning should be completed during the string tuning process.

6.Use wire cutters to cut off the excess string.

7.Repeat the above process for the remaining strings.

String Retainers

The short string retainer mounts between the 1st and 2nd strings and the taller spring retainer mounts between the 3rd and 4th strings (Figure 29).

Tall Retainer

Short Retainer

Figure 29. String retainer locations.

To install the string retainers:

1.Secure the position of the string retainers to the headstock with masking tape.

2.Using a 1⁄16" drill bit, drill 1⁄2" deep holes straight through the holes in the string retain- ers. Note—Drilling the holes deeper than 1⁄2" could result in drilling out through the front face of the headstock.

3.Secure the string retainers to the guitar with the included two 1⁄2" wood screws.




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