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Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains
chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some
examples of these chemicals are:
• Lead from lead-based paints.
• Crystalline silica from bricks, cement, and other masonry products.
• Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated
lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on
how often you do this type of work. To reduce your
exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated
area, and work with approved safety equipment, such
as those dust masks that are specially designed to fil
ter out microscopic particles.
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SECTION 1: SAFETY
Always wear safety glasses or goggles when operating equipment. Everyday glasses or reading glasses are not safety glasses. Be certain the safety glasses you wear meet the appropri
ate standards of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
Because there are various ways to cut and join wood, you can make substitutions for the methods
stated in this manual. We try to suggest the easiest methods possible. However, only you know
your skills with each piece of machinery. Never compromise your safety by using a cutting method
with which you are not comfortable. Instead, find an alternative approach that will yield the same
result.
These instructions assume that you are intimately familiar with the safe operation and use of woodworking machinery and woodworking tools, and understand the techniques used to assemble this
project. If you do not qualify for both of these criteria, STOP building this project for your own safety. Read and understand the owners manual for the machinery you intend to use, take a wood
working class or visit your local library for more information. Woodworking machinery and tools
are inherently dangerous because they use sharp edges that can and will cause serious personal
injury including amputation and death. Do not underestimate the ability of these tools and machin
ery to cause injury. Never operate any tool without all guards in place and always wear approved
safety glasses. For your own safety, please heed this warning.
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SECTION 2: INTRODUCTION
ForewordContact Info
We are proud to offer the Heirloom Electric
Guitar Kits. These kits are a part of a growing
Grizzly family of fine woodworking products.
When assembled according to the guidelines
set forth in this manual, you can expect years of
enjoyment from your guitar.
We are pleased to provide this manual for the
Model H6082, H6083 and the H6086 Heirloom
Electric Guitar Kits. It was written to guide you
through assembly, review safety considerations,
and cover general information. It represents our
effort to produce the best documentation pos
sible.
If you have any comments regarding this manual,
please write to us at the address below:
Grizzly Industrial, Inc.
C
/O Technical Documentation
P.O. Box 2069
Bellingham, WA 98227-2069
Most importantly, we stand behind our products. If
you have any questions or parts requests, please
call or write us at the location listed below.
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The specifications, drawings, and photographs
illustrated in this manual represent the Model
H6082, H6083 and H6086 Heirloom Electric
Guitar Kits as supplied when the manual was
prepared. However, owing to Grizzly’s policy of
continuous improvement, changes may be made
at any time with no obligation on the part of
Grizzly. For your convenience, we always keep
current Grizzly manuals available on our website
at www.grizzly.com. Any updates to products will
be reflected in these manuals as soon as they
are complete. Visit our site often to check for the
latest updates to this manual!
Grizzly Industrial, Inc.
1203 Lycoming Mall Circle
Muncy, PA 17756
Phone: (570) 546-9663
Fax: (800) 438-5901
E-mail: techsupport@grizzly.com
Web Site: http://www.grizzly.com
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SECTION 3: PARTS INVENTORY
Model H6082/3 Parts
REFPART #DESCRIPTION
1PH6082001 Neck1
2PH6082002 Guitar Body for H60821
2PH6083002 Guitar Body for H60831
3PH6082003 Pickups2
4PH6082004
5PH6082005
6PH6082006 Truss Rod Cover w/Screws1
7PH6082007 Wiring Harness1
8PH6082008 Strings6
9PH6082009 Tap Screws M2 X 129
10
PH6082010 Tap Screws M5 X 4510
11
PH6082011Tap Screws M3 X 1214
12
PH6082012 Audio Jack Nuts w/Washers2
13
PH6082013
14
PH6082014 Control Knobs
15 PH6082015 Audio Jack Nuts w/Washers2
16
PH6086018 Control Knobs
19 PH6086019
20 PH6086020 Audio Jack Nuts w/Washers1
21 PH6086021 Tap Screws M2 X 129
22
PH6086022 Tap Screws M2.6 X 161
23
PH6086023 Audio Jack Plate10
Strings
Tuners w/Bushings and Washers
Tap Screws M3 X 1218
Control Knob Nuts w/Washers
4
8
6
6
6
7
Figure 6. H6086 peghead components.
9
13
6
2
12
10
11
14
1
2
Figure 5. H6086 boxed components.
Figure 7. H6086 bridge parts.
16
15
22
3
23
20
17
18
21
19
Figure 8. H6086 guitar parts.
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Supplies/ToolsIdentification
The majority of the wooden components in this kit
are fully machined from the factory and are ready
for assembly. A small amount of shaping, drilling,
sanding and finishing will need to be performed to
complete your guitar.
Recommended Tools & Supplies:
• Sharp Pencil
• 18" Metal Straightedge with a 1⁄32" Resolution
• Drill Press
• Drill Bits:
• Depth Stop
• Bandsaw or Coping Saw with
• ANSI Approved Respirator
• ANSI Approved Safety Glasses
• Aluminum-Oxide Sanding Paper #150, #220,
and #320 Grit
• Wet and Dry Sanding Paper
#1000 Grit
• Flexible Sanding Block
• Wood Glue
• Chisel or Razor Blade
• Phillips Screwdriver
• 1⁄4" Steel Rod, or a Coat Hanger
• Masking Tape
• Tack Cloth or Clean Soft Rag
• Sanding Sealer
• Assorted Wood Files
• Finishing Materials
• Buffing Compounds
• Oil Wood Finish
• Soldering Iron and Solder
• Peghead Reamer or a Round File
• Ratchet with 11MM and 14MM Sockets
• Hammer
• Small Wooden Block
• C-Clamps
• Wire Cutters
1
⁄16", 3⁄32", 1⁄8", 5⁄32", 3⁄16", 5⁄16"
1
⁄4" Blade
#400, #600, and
Bridge
Tone
Controls
3-Way
Switch
Figure 9. Model H6086 identification.
Tailstop
Tone
Controls
3-Way
Switch
Figure 10
Fretboard
Bridge
. Model H6082/3 identification.
Nut
Pickups
Volume Controls
Tremolo Bar
Pickups
Volume Controls
Truss Rod Cover
Strap
Button
Strap
Button
Peghead
Fret
Figure 11. Peghead identification.
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Tuners
SECTION 4: ASSEMBLY
Shaping the
Headstock on
Model H6082/83
4. Layout the tuners on the test piece to ensure
you have enough room between the tuners
and for the tuner buttons to turn.
5. Redraw your final headstock shape onto the
headstock with a pencil.
The peghead for these models comes as a
large square so it can be cut to any shape. The
only limitation is the strength of the wood. If the
headstock is cut too close to the pegholes or in
between the pegholes and the nut, the wood may
crack under the pressure of the strings. These
instructions will guide you through designing the
shape of the headstock and the placement of the
pegholes.
6. Cut the headstock out with a bandsaw or coping saw. Be sure to cut to the outside edge of
your pencil line. Note—To cut sharp corners,
cut several slots perpendicular to the corner,
then cut out the small pieces. This will reduce
binding on the blade.
7. Carefully hand file the headstock to finalize
the shape.
8. Drill the pegholes with a 3⁄8" drill bit in a drill
press as shown in
are drilled slightly undersized so that the tun
ers will fit tight.
Figure 12. The pegholes
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1. Trace the headstock onto a piece of paper.
Test various ideas for headstock shapes on
before cutting into the headstock. To
paper
design a symmetrical headstock, fold the
paper in half and cut out trial shapes.
2.
Layout pegholes for the tuners that are a
minimum of
stock. Space the centers of the pegholes at
least 15⁄16" apart.
3. Draw the path of the strings onto the test
paper to ensure that the strings do not inter
fere with each other. Note—
cross the nut at a sharp angle, this increases
friction and makes tuning difficult. It also
increases the likelihood of the strings pulling
out of the nut slots.
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1⁄2" from the edge of the head-
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If the strings
Figure 12. Drilling the pegholes.
Sanding the Body
The guitar body has been rough sanded at the
factory, but it is up to you to do the final sanding
before the finish is applied. To get a good finish
the body should be sanded with a series of sand
paper grits up to #320 grit.
Components Needed Qty
Guitar Body .......................................................
1. Wear an ANSI-approved respirator and
safety glasses when sanding wood!
2. Use a flexible sanding block with #150 grit
aluminum-oxide sanding paper to sand the
guitar body until there is a consistent scratch
pattern on the entire surface. Note—When
hand sanding, always sand in the same
direction as the wood grain.
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6. Apply a coat of sanding sealer according to
the manufacturer's instructions or apply prim
er if you are using a solid color. Note—Make
sure the sealer you are using is compatible
with the fin
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7.When the sanding sealer or primer is dry, use
#320 grit sandpaper for final sanding. DO
NOT sand through to bare wood.
ish that you plan to use.
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Sanding the Neck
Like the guitar body, the guitar neck has been
rough sanded at the factory. Final sanding should
be done as described in the previous sub-section
"Sanding the Body". Consider applying inlays
or additional design work on the
headstock before final sanding. Note—Take your
time and test your designs in scrap wood before
performing the work on the instrument.
The fretboard requires no sanding. Sanding the
fretboard will affect the playability of the guitar
and could lead to unrepairable damage.
fretboard and
3. Resand the entire guitar body with #220 grit
sanding paper and lightly round over the out
side edges of the body. DO NOT round over
the neck pocket or the body cavities.
4. Wipe the guitar body with a damp cloth to
“raise” the wood grain, allowing the “raised”
grain to be sanded smooth.
5. Wait until the wood is dry and resand
the entire body with #220 grit sandpaper.
Dampen again and resand. Note—If you
want to add color to a natural wood finish,
the stain should be applied before continuing
with the next step. Stains cannot be applied
to the guitar body after the sanding sealer.
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Finishing the Neck
Some of the finishing options include stains,
lacquers, varnishes and oil finishes. Traditionally
this style of guitar has a clear finish on the
neck. Depending on the type of finish, they can
be applied with a spray gun, brush, rag, or a
spray can. Finish materials and books on finishing instruments can be ordered through Grizzly
Industrial or numerous luthier supply catalogs.
Most finishes can be hazardous to your health. Wear
a NIOSH/OSHA approved
respirator with particulate
and gas/vapor filters, safety
glasses, rubber gloves, and
work in a well ventilated area
when using finishing materi
als!
1. Mask off the surface of the fretboard. Carefully
press all the masking tape edges securely
to the fretboard. The finish coat can seep
under these edges, especially near corners,
uneven edges, and places where the frets
meet the fingerboard.
2. Make an "S" shaped hook out of 1⁄4" steel
rod, or a coat hanger that has been folded in
half.
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5. Apply the finish according to "Finishing the
; steps 5–11 on page 10.
Body"
6. Before wet sanding, remove the masking
tape from the fretboard and carefully scrape
any excess finish off the fretboard with a
razor blade or chisel as shown in Figure
Figure 13. Scraping the fretboard.
13.
3. Wipe the entire neck with a tack cloth or a
soft clean rag to remove any dust.
4. Thread the hook through the upper peghole
and hang the neck in the finish room.
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7.Use a clean rag to wipe wood finishing oil on
the surface of the fretboard.
Finishing the Body
These guitars look incredible with a clear finish to
highlight the pattern of the maple tops. The surface can be stained prior to finishing or a trans
parent pigment can be added to the finish. These
instructions will guide you through a very basic fin
ishing process. Books describing different guitar
finishing techniques are available through luthier
supply catalogs, or through your local library.
Clear finish materials and books on finishing can
be ordered through Grizzly Industrial. Finishing a
guitar is a difficult task. If you are unsure of your
skills; do your research, practice on scrap wood,
or take it to a professional.
Components Needed Qty
Guitar Body ....................................................... 1
tape tight against the edges of the pocket so
the finish does not seep under the tape.
2. Screw through the neck pocket screw holes
into a long piece of wood to use for a handle
during spraying. Drill a hole in the end of the
handle for hanging from a hook.
3. Wipe the entire guitar body with a tack cloth
or a soft clean rag to remove any dust.
4. Thread the hook through the temporary handle and hang the body in the finish room.
5. Apply several thin coats of the finish, following the manufacturers instructions. Multiple
thin coats usually produce a better quality
finish than one heavy coat.
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6. Sand the entire body with #400 grit wet and
dry sandpaper after at least three coats of
finish have been applied. DO NOT sand
through the finish—be especially careful on
the edges.
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7. Apply more finish, sanding between coats,
until the finish is the desired thickness.
Note—If finishing with a solid color, you may
wish to apply several coats of a clear finish
over the top, sanding between coats, to add
depth to the finish.
9. When the final coat has dried at least a
week, preferably a month, remove the tem
porary handle and masking.
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. Wet sand the finish using #600 grit wet and
dry sandpaper on a sanding block, followed
with #1000 grit wet and dry sandpaper.
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. Buff the finish by hand or with a buffer, start-
ing with a medium polish and work up to a
high gloss polish. Note—If using a buffing
machine, be extremely careful to avoid going
through the finish, especially on the edges.
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NOTICE
Dust particles suspended in the air will
settle on wet finishes, causing less than sat
isfactory results. To avoid this problem
• Leave the finishing room undisturbed
for 24 hours prior to applying the fin
ish.
• Avoid making unnecessary movements
upon entering the finish room.
• Apply the finish to the desired guitar
parts and immediately leave the finish
room.
• DO NOT return to the room until the
specified drying time has elapsed.
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Installing the Tuners
Each tuner consists of the tuner, washer, and a
barrel nut. The tuners are attached to the head
stock with a small wood screw that attaches
between the tuners.
Tap Screw M2 X 12 ...........................................
Tools Needed
Peghead Reamer or Round File .........................
Phillips Head Screwdriver ...................................
Drill Press with a
To install the tuners:
1
⁄16" Drill Bit .............................1
6
6
1
1
3. Align the tuners perpendicular to the edge
of the headstock and parallel to each other.
Use a strip of masking tape to secure their
position on the headstock.
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4. Using a 1⁄16" drill bit in a drill press, drill 3⁄8"
deep holes into the headstock. Note—
the holes deeper than
ing out through the front face of the head
stock. Use a depth stop or tape wrapped
around the drill bit at the correct depth as an
indicator.
5. Secure the machine heads to the guitar
headstock with the tap screws
3
⁄8" could result in drill-
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Drilling
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1. Place the six tuners into the holes on the
back of the headstock. The holes may need
to be widened with a peghead reamer or
a round file. DO NOT widen the holes too
much—the tuners should fit snug.
2. Slide a washer over the tuner shaft and
screw the barrel nut onto the tuner.
Figure 14. Completed peghead.
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Installing the Neck
2. Remove the neck and spread a thin layer of
wood glue onto the areas of the neck that fit
into the neck pocket, and spread glue in the
neck pocket.
3. Place the neck into the neck pocket. Make
sure that it fits correctly in the pocket.
4. Clamp the neck to the body as shown in
Figure 16. Note—To protect the neck and
body,
the clamp and the guitar.
place wood blocks and pads between
Figure 15. Neck installation.
Figure 16. Clamping the neck to the body.
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Installing the
Pickups
The pickups convert the motion of the strings into
an electrical pulse. This electrical pulse is amplified and used to power the speaker. The speaker
moves the air in the same motion as the guitar
strings, making the sound audible.
2. Push the gray wire on the bridge pickup (the
thicker pickup) through the hole shown in
Figure 18 and place the pickup in the cavity
with the thin edge towards the neck
thinner pickup) through the
Figure 17, and place the pickup in the cavity
with the thin edge towards the neck
3
⁄16" Drill Bit ........................................1
Varies
Varies
hole shown in
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1
Figure 18. Bridge pickup wire.
3. Secure the wires with masking tape so they
do not fall back out through the holes
4. Secure the position of the pickups to the
body with masking tape.
5. DO NOT drill the screws at this time! Final
adjustments need to be made after installing
and winding the strings.
.
Figure 17. Neck pickup wire.
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White
Red
Bare Wire
(Ground)
To Bridge
Pickup
To Volume
Control
To Neck
Pickup
A500K
B500K
Selector Switch
Volume
Tone
Wiring the Pickups
This guitar comes with a wiring harness that has
most of the components soldered in place. You
only need to solder in the pickup wires onto the
three way switch. Soldering the wires may cause
damage to the components if done incorrectly. If
you are unsure of your skills; do your research,
practice on scrap wires, or take it to a professional.
Tap Screw M3 X 12 ...........................................
Tools Needed
Drill with a
Phillips Head Screwdriver ...................................
To mount the back plate to the guitar body:
2. Secure the position of the back plates to the
guitar body with masking tape.
3. Using a 3⁄32" drill bit, drill 3⁄8" deep holes
through the holes in the back plate.
4. Secure the back plates to the guitar body
with M3 X 12 tap screws.
3
⁄32" Drill Bit ........................................1
6
1
and H6083
The nut holds the peghead end of the strings the
correct distance above the frets. It is not nec
essary to cut the string notches in the nut that
comes with this kit.
Phillips Head Screwdriver ..................................
To install the nut:
1
⁄16" Drill Bit ....................................... 1
1
1
1
To install the nut:
1. Use a chisel or razor blade to scrape any fin
ish out of the nut slot. DO NOT remove any
wood from the nut slot.
2. Center the locking nut in the nut slot.
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3. Drill
⁄8" deep holes through the two holes
shown in Figure 30
.
1. Center the truss rod cover over the hole for
the truss rod and press it up against the nut.
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2. Use 1⁄16" drill bit to drill 3⁄8" holes through
the hole in the truss rod cover and into the
peghead.
3. Secure the truss rod cover to the peghead
with the tap screw.
Figure 30. Installing the locking nut.
4. Thread two screws through the locking nut
and into the neck.
Note—The remaining lock blocks and cap screws
will be installed after the guitar is tuned.
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Winding Strings on
Model H6082/83
The correct position of the guitar strings is shown
in Figure 31. The thin High E string is the "1st"
string and the thick Low E string is the "6th".
2. Guide the string over the bridge saddle, over
the nut, and through the hole in the corre
sponding tuner.
3. Allow only enough slack in the string for 2-3
rotations around the tuner. Note—If too much
slack is allowed, then the string could wind
off the machine head 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 machine head.
5. Rotate the tuners until the string just begins
to hold the winding tension. Note—DO NOT
tighten the strings beyond the initial tension
ing at this time. Final tensioning should be
completed during the string tuning process.
2. Insert the strings between the lock block and
the front edge of the lock box as shown in
Figure 35.
Figure 35. Strings locked into lock box.
3. Tighten the saddle lock screws.
4. Guide the strings over the nut, and through
the hole in the corresponding tuners.
5. Allow only enough slack in the strings for
2-3 rotations around the tuner. Note—If
too much slack is allowed, then the strings
could wind off the machine head after many
successive rotations. If not enough slack is
allowed, then the strings may not hold the
winding tension.
6. Bend the strings at a right angles across the
edge of the machine heads.
Saddle Lock Screw
Fine Tuner
Lock Block
7. Rotate the tuners until the strings just begin
to hold the winding tension. Note—DO NOT
tighten the strings beyond the initial tension
ing at this time. Final tensioning should be
completed during the string tuning process.
8. Use wire cutters to cut off the excess string.
Figure 34. Bridge components.
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Lock Box
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SECTION 5: SET UP
General
To adjust the bow of the guitar neck:
1. Tighten the strings to playing tension.
Guitar set up is an art that requires skill, patience
and experience. If you have the patience, you can
acquire the skill and experience. If you don't have
the patience, you may want to have your guitar
set up by a qualified guitar technician.
This section on set up is a general overview of
set up practices. We highly recommended that
you research more in-depth methods. Books on
setting up electric guitars can be ordered through
Grizzly Industrial, luthier supply catalogs, or may
be available through your local library.
Neck Adjustment
The guitar neck was adjusted perfectly straight
before it was packaged; however, the moisture
content of wood acclimates to the humidity of
the surrounding environment. This characteristic
results in movement of the wood components
with regards to alignment. It is not uncommon
for the neck to require adjustment several times
each year, especially in regions where the sea
sonal climate changes are more drastic.
2. Place a straightedge from the 1st fret to the
17th. Measure any gaps between the straight
edge and the frets with the feeler gauge.
—If the neck is flat, or bowed up .012" or
less, the neck is set up correctly.
—If the gap is greater than .012", or if the
neck bows away from the straightedge,
continue to step 3.
3. Loosen the strings and turn the truss rod nut
in the base of the neck (
terclockwise to release tension on the neck.
Retighten until the nut begins to grab.
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Figure 36. Truss rod nut.
Figure 36) coun-
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Components Needed Qty
Guitar with Strings Installed ..............................
Tools Needed
Metal Straightedge 18" .......................................
Hex Head Wrench 4MM .....................................
Feeler Gauge Set ...............................................
Phillips Head Screwdriver ...................................
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1
1
1
1
5. To flatten a back bow, turn the truss rod nut a
1
⁄4 turn clockwise. To correct an up bow, turn
the nut a
6. Restring the guitar and recheck the neck with
the straightedge.
—If the neck is correctly adjusted, go to the
next section.
—If the neck is still out of adjustment return
to step 3.
1
⁄4 turn counterclockwise.
String Height
Adjustment for
Model H6082/83
Correct string height is crucial for maximizing the
playability of your electric guitar. The string height
is the distance between the top face of the fret
and the bottom face of the string (
String Height
Fingerboard
Figure 37).
String
Fret
2. De-tension the strings and adjust the bridge
height as shown in
Figure 38. Adjusting the bridge height.
3. Re-tune the guitar and check the string
height.
—If the strings are at the correct height, go to
the next step.
—If the strings are at the wrong height return
to step 2.
Figure 38.
Figure 37. String height measurement.
Components Needed Qty
Guitar with Strings Installed ..............................
Tools Needed
Metal Straightedge or Feeler Gauges ................
Flat Head Screwdriver ........................................
To adjust the string height:
1. Tune the guitar, then measure the string
height at the twelfth fret. The 1st string mea
surement should be
surement should be
3
⁄64" the 6th string mea-
5
⁄64".
1
1
1
4. Check the angle of the strings between the
bridge and the tailstop shown in
—If the strings touch the back edge of the
bridge, raise the tailstop.
—If there is a large gap between the back
edge of the bridge and the strings, lower
the tailstop until there is only a small gap.
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Figure 39.
Figure 39. Adjusting the tailstop.
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String Height
Adjustment for the
Model H6086
Correct string height is crucial for maximizing the
playability of your electric guitar. The string height
is the distance between the top face of the fret
and the bottom face of the string (
String Height
Fingerboard
Figure 37. String height measurement.
Figure 37).
String
Fret
2. De-tension the strings and adjust the bridge
height by turning the height adjustment
screws pointed out in
Figure 40. Bridge height adjustment.
3. Re-tune the guitar and check the string
height.
—If the strings are at the correct height, go to
the next section.
—If the strings are at the wrong height return
to step 2.
Figure 40.
Components Needed Qty
Guitar with Strings Installed ..............................
Tools Needed
Metal Straightedge or Feeler Gauges ................
height at the twelfth fret. The 1st string mea
surement should be
surement should be
3
⁄64" the 6th string mea-
5
⁄64".
1
1
1
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Pickup Adjustments
Pickup height can have a dramatic effect on the
audio output signal. The closer the strings are to
the pickups, the stronger the audio output signal
will be. If the strings are too close, distortion is
caused by magnetic interference from the elec
tronic components.
4. Measure the distance from the top of the
outside screw heads on the neck pickup to
the bottom of the strings as shown in
42.
String
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String Height
Figure
Components Needed Qty
Guitar with Strings Installed ..............................
Tap Screw M3 X 12 ........................................... 1
Metal Straightedge .............................................
Phillips Head Screwdriver ...................................
To adjust the pickups:
1. Align the pickups so the outside pickup
screws are directly under the 1st and 6th
strings, as shown in
pickups in place.
3
⁄32" Drill Bit ....................................... 1
Figure 41, and tape the
1
1
1
1
1
Screw Head
Pickup
Figure 42. String heights over the pickup.
4. Adjust the screws shown in Figure 43 until
the gap between the strings and the pickup
is 3⁄32".
Figure 43. Pickup height adjustment.
5. Measure the bridge pickup and adjust the
Figure 41. Pickup placement.
2. Drill 1⁄2" deep holes through the holes in the
pickups and into the guitar body.
3. Fasten the pickups to the body with the M3 X
12 tap screws.
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screws shown in
between the strings and the pickup is
Figure 43 until the gap
1
⁄16".
Spring Adjustment
On the Model H6086
Components Needed Qty
Guitar with Strings Installed ..............................
Tools Needed
Phillips Head Screwdriver ...................................
To adjust the tremolo springs:
1
1
1. Tighten the spring claw screws to approxi-
mately
cavity as shown in Figure 44
2. Fine tune the springs until the bridge sits
parallel with the surface of the guitar body.
5
⁄8" from the front edge of the tremolo
.
Figure 44. Spring adjustment.
Figure 45. Standard tuning.
To tune the guitar:
1. Play a Low E pitch on a piano, a tuning fork,
or an electronic computer file.
2. Play an open (non-fretted) 6th string and
adjust the tuner to match the Low E. Note—
Always tune up. If the string is tuned high,
loosen the string to lower the pitch, then tune
the string up to the correct note.
3. Tune the 5th string by playing the 6th string
while it is being pressed (fretted) at the 5th
fret, and then play the open 5th string.
the 5th string tuner until the notes match.
4. Perform the same tuning steps on the 4th
and 3rd strings.
5. When tuning the 2nd string, fret the 3rd string
at the 4th fret instead of the 5th fret.
Adjust
6. Tune the 1st string in the same manner as
the 6th, 5th, 4th, and 3rd strings.
Tuning
Tuning is an important guitar concept. If the guitar
is not in tune, the resulting sound is unpleasant.
These instructions explain how to tune by ear.
You can also tune using an electronic tuner such
as the Grizzly H3097 Chromatic Tuner shown
onon page 29.
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7. On the Model H6086, when the guitar is in
tune, tighten the lock blocks on the locking
nut to prevent the strings from going out of
tune.
Setting Intonation
Setting the intonation adjusts the length of the
string to correct for flatness/sharpness on each
string. The adjustment is simple, but this proce
dure takes a lot of trial and error.
Components Needed Qty
Guitar with Strings Installed ..............................
Tools Needed
Phillips Head Screwdriver ...................................
Hex Wrench 2.5 MM ...........................................
To set the intonation:
1. Lightly touch and then release the 1st string
directly above the twelfth fret as you pluck
the string to play a harmonic note.
2. Now pluck the string while holding it fretted at
the twelfth fret. If this note is sharper than the
note played in step
the saddle away from the neck. If this note is
flat in comparison, move the saddle toward
the neck.
1, you will need to move
1
1
1
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Figure 46. H6082 and H6083 saddle adjust-
ments.
3. De-tension the strings and adjust the saddles of the Model H6082 and H6083 with
a Phillips screwdriver, or adjust the Model
H6086 with a hex wrench.
3. Repeat steps 1–2 until the string is in
tune. Repeat the process for the rest of the
strings.
Note
—This procedure can also be done with an
electronic tuner by tuning the harmonic note to be
exactly in tune and then adjusting the saddle until
the note played in step
2 is also in tune.
Figure 47. H6086 saddle adjustments screws.
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Safety Glasses are essential to every shop. If
you already have a pair, buy extras for visitors
or employees. You can't be too careful when it
comes to shop safety!
®
Safety Glasses
H1302—Standard Earmuffs
H4979—Deluxe Twin Cup Hearing Protector
H4977—Work-Tunes Radio Headset Earmuffs
Protect yourself comfortably with a pair of cush
ioned earmuffs. Especially important if you or
employees operate for hours at a time.
H1302
H4979
H4977
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H1300
G7984
H2347
Figure . Our most popular safety glasses.
H1298
H0736
Figure 48.
Our most popular earmuffs.
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Wood dust is now considered a known carcino
gen and has been linked to nasal cancer and
severe respiratory illnesses. If you work around
dust everyday, a half-mask respirator can be a
lifesaver. Also compatible with safety glasses!
McFadden's nitrocellulose lacquer is the leading
lacquer used by custom guitar builders. It sprays
and buffs really well and is capable of giving you
a finish that looks "wet."
Figure 49.
H3097—Chromatic Tuner
An absolute must for any guitar player, this tuner
allows you to tune your acoustic or electric guitar
dead on. Includes 9V battery.
Menzerna professional polishing compounds will
remove any fine scratches from the finish and
give your instrument the incredibly high gloss fin
ish that you are looking for.
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Figure 52. Menzerna polishing compounds.
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Warranty & Returns
Grizzly Industrial, Inc. warrants every product it sells for a period of 1 year to the original purchaser from
the date of purchase. This warranty applies only to the hardware of this kit, all wood components of this kit
are excluded from this warranty. This warranty does not apply to defects due directly or indirectly to assem
bly, finishing or modification of kits; misuse; abuse; negligence; accidents; repairs or alterations; or lack of
maintenance. This is Grizzly’s sole written warranty and any and all warranties that may be implied by law,
including any merchantability or fitness, for any particular purpose, are hereby limited to the duration of
this written warranty. We do not warrant or represent that the merchandise complies with the provisions of
any law or acts unless the manufacturer so warrants. In no event shall Grizzly’s liability under this warranty
exceed the purchase price paid for the product and any legal actions brought against Grizzly shall be tried
in the State of Washington, County of Whatcom.
We shall in no event be liable for death, injuries to persons or property or for incidental, contingent, special,
or consequential damages arising from the use of our products.
To take advantage of this warranty, contact us by mail or phone, provide proof of purchase, and give us all
the details. We will then determine if any components need to be replaced. Kits are non-returnable.
The manufacturer's reserve the right to change specifications at any time because they constantly strive to
achieve better quality equipment. We make every effort to ensure that our products meet high quality and
durability standards and we hope you never need to use this warranty.
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Please feel free to write or call us if you have any questions about the machine or the manual.
Thank you again for your business and continued support. We hope to serve you again soon.
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