Grizzly H3123 instruction manual Correct 1st fret string heights

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To check the string heights of the 1st and 6th strings at the 1st fret:

1.Measure the string heights at the 1st fret (Figure 33).

To check the string heights of the 1st and 6th strings at the 12th fret:

1.Measure the string heights at the 12th fret (Figure 34).

Guitar Body

String Nut

6th String: 564"

Guitar Body

 

6th String: 264"

 

 

 

 

1st String: 364"

 

1st Fret

1st String: 164"

12th Fret

 

Figure 33. Correct 1st fret string heights.

Figure 34. Correct 12th fret string heights.

 

 

— If the string heights are correct (Figure

— If the string heights are correct, then con-

33), then move to checking the string

tinue to the next sub-section.

heights at the 12th fret.

 

 

 

— If the string heights are incorrect at the

— If the string heights are incorrect at the 1st

 

12th fret, then continue to the next step.

fret, this is an indication that the groove

2. With the supplied 1.5mm Allen wrench,

the string nut sits in needs to be either

adjust the string saddle setscrews until the

deepened or made shallower. This condi-

string heights are correct.

tion is most likely a result of wood move-

 

 

ment due to humidity changes in the envi-

• Turn the screws clockwise to raise the

ronment. We recommend having a quali-

 

height of the string saddle; therefore,

fied guitar technician raise or lower the

 

 

increasing the string height.

nut before continuing with string height

 

 

 

adjustment at the 12th fret.

Turn the screws counterclockwise to

 

lower the height of the string saddle; therefore, decreasing the string height.

3. Adjust the middle strings so they gradually increase in height from the 1st string height through the 6th string height.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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H3123 Electric Guitar Kit

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Contents Electric Guitar Page Table of Contents Safety Introduction Boxed Components Parts InventoryBag Bag 2 components Audio patch cable Bag 6 components Supplies/Tools Guitar Body SANDING/FINISHINGRecommended Tools & Supplies Neck Masking Tape AreasPainting/Finishing Hardware Tuning Machines Neck to BodyTo install the tuning machines To attach the neck to the guitar bodyPick Guard To attach the pick guard to the guitar bodyTremolo Bridge To attach the tremolo bridge to the guitar bodyDrilling the spring hanger Mounting holes Strap Button To attach the strap buttons to the guitar bodyWinding Strings To install the guitar stringsAudio Jack To attach the audio jack to the guitar bodyTo install the string retainers String RetainersTo secure the pick guard to the guitar body Mounting Pick GuardMounting Back Plate To mount the back plate to the guitar bodyFinal SET UP Neck Adjustment String HeightCorrect 1st fret string heights Pick Up Height To measure the string height at the pick upTremolo Arm Tuning Important issues to consider when tuning a guitarTo tune the guitar Reference Info Aftermarket AccessoriesGeneral H3123 Electric Guitar Kit Warranty & Returns Warranty Card Grizzly INDUSTRIAL, INC BOX BELLINGHAM, WAPage Call Today For a Free Full Color Catalog