Grizzly H8067 Assembly, Neck to the Body, Components and Hardware Needed Qty, To install the neck

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SECTION 5: ASSEMBLY

Neck to the Body

Aprecise fit is important for the neck-to-body joint. This joint affects the placement of the strings and bridge, and these determine the sound qual- ity of the mandolin. Dry fit and check all the parts before gluing.

Components and Hardware Needed:

Qty

Neck

1

Body

1

Dowels

2

Tailpiece

1

Nut

1

To install the neck:

 

1.Test fit the neck by pushing the dowels into the body of the mandolin and sliding the neck onto the dowels as shown in Figure 5. DO NOT glue the joint at this time.

Figure 5. Test fitting the neck.

2.Check for gaps between the body and the neck.

—If the neck fits tightly, go on to Step 3.

—If there are gaps, remove the neck and dowels, and hold sandpaper on the surface of the mandolin body with the grit facing out (See Figure 6). Rub the neck up and down on the sandpaper until the neck conforms to the body shape.

H8067 Flat Iron Style Mandolin Kit

Figure 6. Adjusting the fit of the neck.

3. Dry fit the neck and mark the center of both ends of the body, and the neck.

4.Place a straightedge across your center marks as shown in Figure 7.

Center

Line Marks

Figure 7. Checking neck and body alignment

along center line.

—If center marks are aligned, move to Step 6.

—If the center marks are not aligned, move to Step 5.

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Contents Model H8067 Flat Iron Style Mandolin KIT Page Table of Contents Safety Introduction ForewordContact Info Inventory Parts InventorySupplies/Tools Recommended Tools & SuppliesIdentification BodyNeck SandingFretboard Repeat StepsTo install the neck AssemblyNeck to the Body Components and Hardware Needed QtyPage Page To attach the fretboard to the neck To clean up the binding and fret ends Shaping NeckShaping Fretboard To prepare the mandolin for finishing Final SandingTo finish the mandolin FinishingTo install the nut To install the tailpieceNutTailpiece To install the tuning machines Tuning MachinesFitting Bridge To fit the bridge to the soundboardTo place the bridge Placing BridgeTo install the mandolin strings Winding Strings String HeightTo check the string height at the first fret Tuning Important issues to consider when tuning a mandolinTo check the string height at the 12th fret Reference Info AccessoriesG8979-6 Pc. Mini File Set Model H5750-59 McFaddens Lacquers and FillersWarranty and Returns H8067 Flat Iron Style Mandolin Kit Page Page
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