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

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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