Grizzly H3123 instruction manual Final SET UP, Neck Adjustment String Height

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SECTION 6: FINAL SET UP

Neck Adjustment

 

String Height

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The guitar neck was adjusted perfectly straight

 

Correct string height is crucial for maximizing the

before it was packaged; however, the moisture

 

playability of your new electric guitar. The string

content of wood acclimates to the humidity of the

 

height is the distance between the top face of the

surrounding environment. This characteristic

 

fret and the bottom face of the string (Figure 32).

results in movement of the wood components

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

String

with regards to alignment. It is not uncommon for

 

 

 

 

 

 

the neck to require adjustment several times

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

each year, especially in regions where the sea-

 

String Height

 

 

 

 

 

sonal climate changes are more drastic.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If your guitar neck is no longer straight, have it

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fret

 

 

 

 

 

 

adjusted by a qualified guitar technician.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fingerboard

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Figure 32. String height measurement

(side view).

Measurements are taken at the following loca- tions. Note—Use a steel ruler with a resolution of at least 1⁄64":

• 1st fret: 1st string, 6th string

• 12th fret: 1st string, 6th string

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Contents Electric Guitar Page Table of Contents Safety Introduction Parts Inventory Boxed ComponentsBag Bag 2 components Audio patch cable Bag 6 components SANDING/FINISHING Supplies/Tools Guitar BodyRecommended Tools & Supplies Masking Tape Areas NeckPainting/Finishing To install the tuning machines Tuning Machines Neck to BodyHardware To attach the neck to the guitar bodyTo attach the pick guard to the guitar body Pick GuardTo attach the tremolo bridge to the guitar body Tremolo BridgeDrilling the spring hanger Mounting holes To attach the strap buttons to the guitar body Strap Button Audio Jack To install the guitar strings Winding Strings To attach the audio jack to the guitar bodyString Retainers To install the string retainersMounting Back Plate Mounting Pick GuardTo secure the pick guard to the guitar body To mount the back plate to the guitar bodyNeck Adjustment String Height Final SET UPCorrect 1st fret string heights To measure the string height at the pick up Pick Up HeightImportant issues to consider when tuning a guitar Tremolo Arm TuningTo tune the guitar Aftermarket Accessories Reference InfoGeneral H3123 Electric Guitar Kit Warranty & Returns Warranty Card BOX BELLINGHAM, WA Grizzly INDUSTRIAL, INCPage Call Today For a Free Full Color Catalog
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