Installing Output
Jack
Components and Hardware Needed: | Qty |
Output Jack | 1 |
Output Jack Cover | 1 |
Stainless Steel Screws #3 x 3/8" | 2 |
To install the output jack: |
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1.Thread the output jack onto the jack cover.
2.Place the output jack cover in the jack cavity, and mark the mounting holes.
3.Using a 1/16" drill bit, drill 3/8" holes at a 45º angle into the body as shown in Figure 22.
Figure 22. Drilling output jack mounting holes.
4.Mount the output jack cover with two #3 x 3/8" screws.
H8068 Telecaster® Style Kit
Installing Bridge and
Control Plate
To reduce humming, the ground wire must contact the bridge plate.
Components and Hardware Needed: | Qty |
Guitar Body | 1 |
Bridge | 1 |
Control Plate | 1 |
Stainless Steel Screws #5 x 5/8" | 4 |
Stainless Steel Screws #4 x 15/16" | 2 |
To position the ground wire under the bridge:
1.Place the exposed end of the ground wire above the bridge cavity (see Figure 23), and place the bridge over it so the bridge and wire make contact.
2.Tape the ground wire in the bridge cavity to keep the exposed portion from moving.
Ground Wire
