2.Guide the string through the tremolo bridge, across the saddle (Figure 30), over the nut, and through the hole in the corresponding tuning post.

6.Use wire cutters (optional) to cut off the excess string.

7.Repeat the above process for the remaining strings.

1st String

Figure 30. 1st string installed.

3.Allow only enough slack in the string for 2-3 rotations around the tuning post.

Note: If too much slack is allowed, then the string could wind off the tuning post 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 tuning post.

5.Rotate the tuner until the string just begins to hold the winding tension (Figure 31), and so the string is on the right side of the tuning post.

Note: DO NOT tighten the strings beyond the initial tensioning at this time. Final tensioning should be completed during the string tuning process.

Tuning Post

Toward Neck

Figure 31. Example of string wrapped around

tuning post.

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Mounting Pick

 

Guard

 

Components and Hardware Needed:

Qty

Neck and Body (Assembled)

1

Chrome Screws 3.1 x 12mm

11

To secure the pick guard to the guitar body:

1.Remove the protective plastic film from the pick guard.

2.Using a 332" drill bit, drill 516" deep holes straight through the eleven holes in the pick guard (Figure 32).

Figure 32. Pick guard mounting location.

3.Secure the pick guard to the guitar body with 3.1 x 12mm screws.

4.Remove the masking tape.

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