NutTailpiece
The nut holds the peghead end of the strings the correct distance above the frets. It is not neces- sary to cut the string notches in the nut.
Components and Hardware Needed: | Qty |
Mandolin Body | 1 |
Nut | 1 |
To install the nut: |
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1.Use a chisel to carefully scrape all of the fin- ish out of the nut slot (Figure 22). DO NOT remove any wood from the nut slot.
Nut Slot
Figure 22. Example of cleaning out the nut slot.
2.Spread a thin layer of glue in the nut slot and on the end of the fretboard.
3.Place the nut in the nut slot and hold it in place with rubber strips or clamps until the glue dries.
Note: Use wood blocks and pads between the clamps and the neck to protect the instru- ment.
4.Wipe away excess glue before it sets, then allow the glue to dry for 24 hours.
The tailpiece holds and separates the ends of the strings.
Components and Hardware Needed: | Qty |
Mandolin Body | 1 |
Tailpiece | 1 |
#1 x 3/8" Stainless Steel Screws | 2 |
#3 x 3/4" Stainless Steel Screw | 1 |
Endpin | 1 |
To install the tailpiece: |
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1.Place the tailpiece on the edge of the soundboard and align the screw holes with the marks made earlier.
2.Secure the tailpiece to the mandolin with two #1 x 3/8" screws as shown in Figure 23.
Figure 23. Tailpiece components.
3.Insert a #3 x 3/4" screw through the endpin (strap button).
4.Screw the endpin into the center hole of the tailpiece.
H8067 Flat Iron Style Mandolin Kit
