Grizzly T10458 Attaching Fingerboard, Determining Bridge Location, To attach the fingerboard

Attaching

Fingerboard

With sanding completed, the fingerboard is ready to be attached to the neck and sound board.

To attach the fingerboard:

1.Apply a thin layer of glue to the back of the fingerboard and position it on the neck.

2.Secure the fingerboard in place with rubber bands, as shown in Figure 26. Use wedges if necessary to ensure a tight fit. Let the glue dry for at least 24 hours.

Note: Make sure the fingerboard is centered across the width of the neck and that the 12th fret is positioned over the neck-to-body joint.

Figure 26. Attaching fingerboard to the neck.

3.Sand or file the edge of the neck flush with the edge of the fingerboard. Do this slowly to avoid sanding the fingerboard.

Model T10458 (Mfg. Since 10/11)

Determining

Bridge Location

The bridge is glued directly to the sound board at the location of the bridge plate. Leaving an area of the sound board slightly smaller than the footprint of the bridge unfinished increases the strength of the glue joint that attaches the bridge to the sound board. The reduced size of this area allows the finish of the ukulele to be consistent around the bridge.

To determine the correct bridge/nut location:

1.Insert the saddle into the bridge and position the front edge of the saddle 6.98" away from the center of the 12th fret (Figure 27).

12th Fret

6.98"

Saddle

Figure 27. Bridge positioning.

2.Using a pencil, lightly mark out the footprint of the bridge.

3.Cut a piece of tape slightly smaller than the footprint and attach it to the sound board inside the footprint of the bridge.

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