Grizzly H3123 instruction manual To tune the guitar

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To tune the guitar:

1.Play a known Low E pitch. A piano, a tuning fork, or an electronic computer file will work.

2.Play an open (non-fretted) 6th string. The goal is to match the open 6th string to the known Low E pitch.

3.Adjust the tuning peg until the pitch of the open 6th string sounds exactly like the known Low E source.

If the string is tuned too high, back the tension off and retune the string back up to match the Low E pitch. Now the other strings can be tuned to the 6th string.

4.Next, the 5th string needs to be tuned. The tone of the 5th string must be matched to the tone of the 6th string by playing the same note on each string, one after another. This is done by playing the 6th string while it is being pressed (fretted) at the 5th fret, and immediately after, playing the open 5th string.

5.Listen to the two tones. As the two notes are still resonating, adjust the tuning peg of the 5th string until the two notes have matching tones. Remember to tune “up.”

6.Perform the same tuning steps on the 4th and 3rd strings.

7. When tuning the 2nd string, the 3rd string should be fretted at the 4th fret instead of the 5th fret.

8.Tune the 1st string in the same manner as the 6th, 5th, 4th, and 3rd strings.

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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 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 ButtonAudio Jack To install the guitar stringsWinding 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 Reference Info Aftermarket AccessoriesGeneral H3123 Electric Guitar Kit Warranty & Returns Warranty Card BOX BELLINGHAM, WA Grizzly INDUSTRIAL, INCPage Call Today For a Free Full Color Catalog