Grizzly Musical Instrument H8070 User manual

MODEL H8070
HEIRLOOM TELECASTERSTYLE GUITAR KIT
OWNER'S MANUAL
Telecaster® is a registered trademark of Fender Musical Instruments Corp.
This kit is not made or sponsored by Fender Musical Instruments Corp.
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Table of Contents
SECTION 1: SAFETY ....................................................................................................................... 2
SECTION 2: INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................... 3
Foreword .................................................................................................................................... 3
Contact Info ................................................................................................................................ 3
SECTION 3: PARTS INVENTORY ................................................................................................... 4
Inventory..................................................................................................................................... 4
Supplies/Tools ............................................................................................................................ 5
Identification ............................................................................................................................... 6
SECTION 4: ASSEMBLY ................................................................................................................. 7
Shaping Headstock .................................................................................................................... 7
Sanding Body ............................................................................................................................. 8
Sanding Neck ............................................................................................................................. 8
Finishing Neck ............................................................................................................................ 9
Finishing Body ............................................................................................................................ 9
Mounting Neck ......................................................................................................................... 10
Positioning Pick Guard, Control Plate & Bridge ....................................................................... 12
Installing Ferrules ..................................................................................................................... 13
Mounting Tuners ...................................................................................................................... 14
Wiring Pickups ......................................................................................................................... 15
Installing Output Jack ............................................................................................................... 16
Installing Bridge, Pickups & Controls ....................................................................................... 16
Strap Buttons ........................................................................................................................... 17
Installing Nut ............................................................................................................................ 17
Winding Strings ........................................................................................................................ 18
String Retainers ....................................................................................................................... 19
SECTION 5: SETUP ....................................................................................................................... 20
General..................................................................................................................................... 20
Neck Adjustment ...................................................................................................................... 20
String Height ............................................................................................................................ 21
Pickup Height ........................................................................................................................... 22
Tuning ...................................................................................................................................... 22
Setting Intonation ..................................................................................................................... 23
SECTION 6: REFERENCE INFO ................................................................................................... 24
Accessories .............................................................................................................................. 24
Electrical Components ............................................................................................................. 27
Wiring Diagram ........................................................................................................................ 29
WARRANTY AND RETURNS ........................................................................................................ 30
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 appropriate 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 plan. 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 build 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 woodworking 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 machinery 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.
SECTION 2: INTRODUCTION
Foreword
Contact Info
We are proud to offer the Model H8070 Heirloom
Telecaster-Style Guitar Kit. This kit is 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.
If you have any comments regarding this manual,
please write to us at the address below:
We are pleased to provide this manual for the
Model H8070. It was written to guide you through
assembly, review safety considerations, and cover
general information. It represents our effort to produce the best documentation possible.
Telecaster® is a registered trademark of Fender
Musical Instruments Corp. This kit is not made or
sponsored by Fender Musical Instruments Corp.
H8070 Heirloom Telecaster-Style Guitar Kit
Grizzly Industrial, Inc.
/O Technical Documentation Manager
P.O. Box 2069
Bellingham, WA 98227-2069
Email: [email protected]
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We stand behind our products. If you have any
service questions or parts requests, please call
or write us at the location listed below.
Grizzly Industrial, Inc.
1203 Lycoming Mall Circle
Muncy, PA 17756
Phone: (570) 546-9663
Fax: (800) 438-5901
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.grizzly.com
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SECTION 3: PARTS INVENTORY
Inventory
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DESCRIPTION
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Guitar Body
Neck
Pick Guard
Neckplate
Tuning Machine
Control Plate
Bridge
Pickup
Plastic Bushing
Output Jack Cover
Output Jack
String
Strap Button
Chrome Screw 5 x 45mm
Chrome Screw 3.5 x 25mm
Chrome Screw 3.1 x 12mm
Chrome Screw 2.1 x 12mm
Chrome Screw 2.5 x 16mm
Chrome Screw 2.5 x 14mm
Round String Retainer
String Nut
Ferrule
Hex Wrench 4mm
Hex Wrench 1.5mm
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H8070 Heirloom Telecaster-Style Guitar Kit
Supplies/Tools
Most wood components in this kit are fully
machined at the factory and are ready for assembly. A small amount of sanding and finishing is
needed to complete your guitar.
Recommended Tools & Supplies:
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Sharp Pencil
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Drill Press
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Drill Bits: 1⁄16", 3⁄32", 5⁄32", 5⁄16", 11⁄32", 1⁄4"
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Electric/Cordless Drill
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Depth Stop
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NIOSH Approved Respirator
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ANSI Approved Safety Glasses
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Aluminum-Oxide Sanding Paper #150, #220
and #320 Grit
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Wet and Dry Sanding Paper #400, #600, and
#1000 Grit
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Flexible Sanding Block
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Wood Glue
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Chisel or Razor Blade
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Phillips Screwdriver #1, #2
1
⁄4" Steel Rod or a Coat Hanger
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Masking Tape
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Tack Cloth
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Bandsaw with 1/4" Blade or Coping Saw
Tack Cloth or Soft Cloth
Sanding Sealer
Assorted Wood Files
Buffing Compounds
Oil Wood Finish
Soldering Iron and Solder
Peghead Reamer or a Round File
Rubber Dead Blow Hammer
Tweezers, Pliers, Wire Cutters
C-Clamps
Temporary Wood Handle:
Approximately 1" x 2" x 16"
Guitar Capo
Feeler Gauge Set
Spray Primer and Finish (See Note Below)
18" Metal Straightedge (1⁄32" Resolution)
36" Metal Straightedge
Steel Ruler (1⁄64" Resolution)
Wood Dowel
Wood Blocks: 4" x 4" x 12" (2)
Wood Shim: 7⁄16" Thick
Note: Use the same type of paint for primer
and finish—either enamel or lacquer base.
Do not use different base paints for priming
or finishing or your results may not be desirable.
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Identification
Neck Pocket
Strap
Button
Pickups
Bridge
Strap
Button
Fret
Output
Jack
Tone
Knob
Volume
Knob
Three-Way
Switch
Neck
Figure 4. Model H8070 controls.
String Slot
Nut
Tuner or Tuning Machine
Tuning Post
String Retainers
Headstock
Figure 5. Model H8070 headstock features.
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SECTION 4: ASSEMBLY
Shaping Headstock
Note: To determine the string slot (Figure 5)
locations, you can place the nut on the drawing and mark the slots. If the strings cross the
nut at a sharp angle, this increases friction
and makes tuning difficult. It also increases
the risk of the strings pulling out of the nut
slots.
The headstock for these models comes unfinished so you can cut it to your own design. These
instructions will guide you through designing the
shape of the headstock and placing pegholes.
Components Needed
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Guitar Neck ....................................................... 1
Tools Needed
Sharp Pencil ......................................................1
Paper ......................................................Varioius
Bandsaw with a 1⁄4" Blade or a Coping Saw .....1
Woodworking Files ................................ Assorted
Drill Press with 1⁄4" and 11⁄32" Drill Bits .................1
4.
Layout the tuners on the test paper to ensure
they are stacked tightly against each other.
(See Page 14 for instructions on installing the
tuners.)
5.
Redraw your final headstock shape onto the
headstock with a pencil.
6.
Cut the headstock out with a bandsaw or
coping saw. Be sure to cut only to the outside
edge of your pencil line.
To shape the headstock:
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.
1.
Trace the headstock on a piece of paper. Test
various ideas for headstock shapes on paper
before cutting into the headstock.
2.
Layout pegholes for the tuners. Space the
centers of the pegholes exactly 30⁄32" apart,
and a minimum of 1⁄2" from the edge of the
headstock.
7.
Carefully hand file the headstock to finalize
the shape.
8.
Mark the pegholes onto the headstock.
Draw the path of the strings onto the test
paper to ensure that the strings do not interfere with each other as shown in Figure 6.
9.
Using a 1⁄4" bit, drill a hole through the top of
the headstock for a tuner shaft, then center
an 11/32" bit over the same hole and drill down
9
/32" for the bushing as shown in Figure 7.
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Figure 6. String paths and peghole locations.
Figure 7. Drilling the pegholes.
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10. Place the tuners into the holes on the back
of the headstock to check their position. The
ends of the tuners should touch each other.
6.
Note: If you want to stain your guitar, the
stain should be applied now before continuing with the next step. Stains cannot be
applied to the guitar body after the sanding
sealer is applied.
—If tuners overlap, carefully widen the shaft
of the overlapping tuner and adjust its position relative to each of the other tuners.
Sanding Body
The guitar body has been 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 sandpaper grits up to #320 grit.
Components and Hardware Needed:
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Guitar Body ....................................................... 1
To sand the guitar body:
1.
2.
Wear a NIOSH-approved respirator and
ANSI-approved safety glasses when
sanding wood!
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: DO NOT round over the neck pocket
or the body cavities.
When hand sanding, always sand in the
same direction as the wood grain.
3.
Resand the entire guitar body with #220 grit
sanding paper and lightly round over the
outside edges of the body.
4.
Wipe the guitar body with a damp cloth to
“raise” the wood grain.
5.
Wait until the wood is dry and resand the
entire body with #220 grit sandpaper to sand
the “raised” grain smooth.
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Repeat Step 4 & 5.
7.
Apply a primer if you plan to paint the guitar
a solid color. Apply a coat of sanding sealer
if you stained the guitar. Use the sealer
or primer according to the manufacturer's
instructions.
Note: Make sure the primer or sealer you use
is compatible with your finish.
8.
When the sanding sealer or primer is dry, use
#320 grit sandpaper for final sanding. DO
NOT sand through to bare wood.
Sanding 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 Body. Consider applying inlays or
additional design work on the fretboard and headstock before final sanding.
Note: If you are considering inlays or other
design work, take time to 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 irrepairable damage.
H8070 Heirloom Telecaster-Style Guitar Kit
Finishing 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, finishes 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.
Components and Hardware Needed:
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Guitar Neck ....................................................... 1
Figure 8. Scraping the fretboard.
7.
Let wood dry naturally and completely.
8.
Use a clean rag to wipe wood finishing oil on
the dryed surface of the fretboard.
To finish the guitar neck:
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.
3.
Wipe the entire neck with a tack cloth to
remove any dust.
4.
Thread the hook through the upper peghole
and hang the neck in the finishing room.
Finishing Body
This guitar looks incredible with a clear finish that
highlights the wood grain patterns. The surface
can be stained prior to finishing or a transparent
pigment can be added to the finish. These instructions guide you through a very basic finishing 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 and Hardware Needed:
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Guitar Body ....................................................... 1
Most finishes are 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 finishing.
5.
Apply the finish according to Finishing Body,
Steps 5–10, on Page 10.
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 held perpendicular to
the surface, as shown in Figure 8.
H8070 Heirloom Telecaster-Style Guitar Kit
To finish the guitar body:
1.
Mask off the neck pocket (Figure 4). Press
the masking 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
to remove all dust.
4.
Thread the hook through the temporary handle and hang the body in the finish room.
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5.
Apply several thin coats of the finish, following the manufacturer's instructions. Multiple
thin coats usually produce a better quality
finish than one heavy coat.
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 careful on the edges.
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.
8.
When the final coat has dried at least a week,
preferably a month, remove the temporary
handle and masking.
9.
Wet sand the finish using #600 grit wet and
dry sandpaper using a sanding block, followed with #1000 grit wet and dry sandpaper.
Mounting Neck
Components and Hardware Needed:
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Guitar Body ....................................................... 1
Neck .................................................................. 1
Silver Neckplate ................................................ 1
Chrome Screws 5 x 45mm ................................ 4
Unless otherwise indicated, we strongly recommend using a drill press for the majority of drilling
to obtain the most precise results. However, an
electric/cordless drill fitted with a depth stop or a
drill stand can be used if you do not have a drill
press.
We recommend using a hollow punch (see Page
24, Accessories) to carve out holes in the finish
before drilling any holes. Also, a router pad can
help reduce scratches in the finish.
To mount the neck to the guitar body:
1.
Insert the neck into the neck pocket, and
check to make sure the neck and body are
flush as shown in Figure 9.
10. Buff the finish by hand or with a buffer, starting with a medium polish and work up to a
high gloss polish.
Note: If using a buffing machine, be careful
to avoid going through the finish, especially
on the edges.
NOTICE
Dust particles suspended in the air will
settle on wet finishes, causing less than satisfactory results. To avoid this problem:
• Leave the finishing room undisturbed
for 24 hours prior to applying the finish.
• Avoid making unnecessary movements
when entering the finish room.
Figure 9. Making neck and body flush.
2.
Clamp the neck and body together.
3.
Set the guitar facedown on top of two 4x4's
(cut to 12") for support.
• 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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H8070 Heirloom Telecaster-Style Guitar Kit
4.
Insert a 5 ⁄ 32" drill bit into each neck hole
(Figure 10). While pressing down slightly,
twist the drill bit by hand to make pilot holes n
the neck.
Figure 11. Using screw tip depth to set depth
stop.
Figure 10. Making a pilot hole in the neck.
5.
5.
Unclamp the neck from the body.
To determine neck mounting hole depth:
1.
Secure the ⁄32" drill bit in the drill press chuck,
raise the table, and set the neck, fretboarddown, on top of a clean piece of scrap wood
on the table.
2.
Set the drill press depth stop so the tip of
the bit will ONLY drive half way through the
neck.
5
To drill mounting holes in the neck:
1.
1.
Insert the neck into the neck pocket.
2.
Place the neckplate on top of the body so a
mounting hole protrudes beyond the body
and neck (see Figure 11).
3.
Insert a 5 x 45mm screw through the plate
so it hangs down to the side of the neck and
body.
4.
Gently mark the screw tip depth with a pencil.
Note: You may want to cover the screw tip
marking location with masking tape to avoid
scratching the finish.
H8070 Heirloom Telecaster-Style Guitar Kit
Lower the 5⁄32" drill bit over the center of the
pilot holes and drill the holes to the correct
depth.
To mount the neck to the body:
1.
Note: Correctly set the depth stop or the bit
may drill through the fretboard!
Another way to determine neck mounting hole
depth (Optional):
Set the neck fretboard face down on the drill
press table, and set the depth stop to the
mark from Step 4.
Insert the neck into the neck pocket, and
place the neckplate on the body.
Note: Do not glue the neck to the body.
2.
Align the mounting holes in the neck and
body and neckplate.
3.
Fasten the four 5 x 45mm screws, but do not
final tighten them (Figure 12).
Figure 12. Fastening neck to body.
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Positioning Pick
Guard, Control Plate
& Bridge
4.
Place a 36" long straightedge over the center
of the fretboard inlays and over the bridge
cavity, then mark the center line on the guitar
body (Figure 14).
The following steps require you to mark the guitar
body. To avoid damaging the finish, place masking tape on the guitar body and gently mark the
tape.
In the following steps the bridge, control plate, and
pick guard will be installed temporarily to correctly
orient them.
Components and Hardware Needed:
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Guitar Body and Neck (Assembled) .................. 1
Pick Guard ......................................................... 1
Control Plate ....................................................... 1
Bridge ................................................................ 1
Figure 14. Marking center line.
5.
Place a ruler across the body at several locations and mark the half-way point to double
check the center line location against the
mark in Step 5.
6.
Insert the bridge into the bridge cavity and
align the mounting holes.
7.
Using the straightedge, measure 251⁄2" from
the fretboard side of the nut slot (Figure
15) along the center line to the bridge point
(Figure 16), and mark this location on the
guitar.
To position the pick guard, control plate and
bridge:
1.
Turn the guitar face up, thread the pick
guard pickup wires through the center cavity
(Figure 13) into the control plate cavity, then
place the pick guard on the body.
2.
Tuck the control plate wires into the control
plate cavity.
3.
Place the control plate on the body so it fits
snugly into the curve on the pick guard as
shown in Figure 13.
Nut
Slot
Center Cavity
Control Plate Cavity
Figure 15. Measuring 251/2" from nut along
center line.
Figure 13. Control plate fits into pick guard.
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Bridge Point
Set
Screws
12. Determine whether you want to mount the
strings through the bridge or whether you
want to mount them to the body using the
ferrules.
Lower Saddle
Adjustment Screw
Figure 16. Bridge point and high E saddle
adjustment screw.
8.
9.
11. Using a 1⁄ 16" drill bit, drill 3 ⁄ 8" deep holes in the
body for the pick guard and control plate.
Using a Phillips head screwdriver, turn the
lower saddle adjustment screw so the set
screws shown in Figure 16 are centered over
the bridge point.
Align the control plate, pick guard, and
bridge so the bridge is parallel to the control
plate (leave an even distance between the
pickguard and bridge).
—If you decide to mount the strings through
the bridge, skip to Mounting Tuners, Page
14.
—If you decide to mount the strings through
the body, go to Installing Ferrules.
Installing Ferrules
The strings can be installed through the body
using the ferrules—instead of just through the
bridge. One advantage of using the ferrules is that
the strings will sustain notes longer. Ferrules can
be mounted flush (Figure 18) or above (Figure
19) the surface of the guitar.
10. Mark the mounting holes for the control plate
and pick guard (Figure 17), then remove
these components, as well as the neck,
bridge, and pick guard pickup.
Figure 18. Flush mounted ferrules.
Figure 17. Marking control plate holes.
Note: Take care to correctly position the control plate mounting holes so you do not drill
into the control plate cavity.
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Figure 19. Above surface mounted ferrules.
Components and Hardware Needed:
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Guitar Body ....................................................... 1
Ferrules ............................................................. 6
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Mounting Tuners
To install the ferrules:
1.
Determine whether you want to flush mount
the ferrules or let them sit above the body.
For flush mounting instructions, go to Flush
Mounting on this page. To mount ferrules
above the guitar body, go to Above Surface
Mounting on this page.
Flush Mounting
1.
Place the body topside down on a drill press
and drill 7⁄16" down into a predrilled pilot hole
using a a 1⁄4" bit.
2.
Using a 5⁄16" drill bit, drill 3⁄64" deep into the
same pilot hole.
Components and Hardware Needed:
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Neck .................................................................. 1
Tuners ................................................................ 1
Chrome Screws 2.1 x 12mm ............................. 7
Bushings ............................................................ 6
To install the tuners:
1.
Place the neck fretboard down on a flat surface and insert the tuners into the headstock
holes.
2.
Use a ruler to align the tuners so they are
parallel to the edge of the headstock, and
mark the mounting holes as shown in Figure
20.
Note: We recommend setting the depth stop
and using a 5/16" end mill for greater precision.
3.
Repeat Steps 1-2 for each of the other ferrule
holes.
4.
Set the ferrules into the holes so they are
flush with the surface of the guitar.
Note: Taping the ruler to the headstock may
reduce movement when you mark the tuner
mounting holes.
Above Surface Mounting
1.
Place the top of the guitar face down on a
drill press table, then drill 3⁄8" down into the
predrilled pilot holes using a 1⁄4" bit.
2.
Note: We recommend using a depth stop for
greater precision.
3.
Drive the ferrules into the holes with a rubber
dead blow hammer.
4.
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Figure 20. Tuners aligned.
3.
Go to Mounting Tuners.
Remove the tuners.
—If the neck is attached to the body, remove
it now.
4.
Fasten a 9⁄16" thick wood shim with tape on
the top side of the headstock and over the
tuner holes (Figure 21). This will help stabilize the neck during the next step.
5.
Using a 1⁄16" drill bit, drill 7⁄16" deep holes into
the back of the headstock (Figure 21).
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Wiring Pickups
Shim
Figure 21. Headstock supported with shim.
Note: Drilling the holes deeper than 1⁄2" could
result in drilling out through the top of the
headstock. Set the correct depth with the
depth stop on your drill press.
6.
Place the pegboard face up on a level surface, and use a dead blow hammer or a
dowel in a drill press to drive the six bushings
into the tuner mounting holes until they are
flush with the headstock (Figure 22).
This guitar comes with a control plate that has
most of the components soldered in place. You
only need to solder the pickup wires onto the three
way switch and volume control. If done incorrectly,
the soldering can damage the components. If you
are unsure of your skills, do your research, practice on scrap wires, or take it to a professional.
Components and Hardware Needed:
Qty
Guitar Body ....................................................... 1
Control Plate...................................................... 1
Pick Guard......................................................... 1
Pick Guard Pick Up ........................................... 1
Bridge ............................................................... 1
Output Jack ....................................................... 1
To wire the pickups:
1.
Thread the pick guard pickup and bridge
pickup wires through the channels and holes
in the control plate cavity as shown in Figure
23. (Also, refer to the Wiring Diagram on
Page 29 and the Electrical Photos on
Pages 27-28.)
Ground
Wire
Control
Plate
Cavity
Bridge
Cavity
Bridge
Wires
Pick Guard
Pickup
Wires
Figure 22. Installing bushings on headstock.
Note: If you have trouble inserting the bushings, turn a drill bit by hand in the top of the
hole to ream it just enough to insert the bushing.
7.
Turn the neck over, insert the tuners into
the bushings, and mount them with the 2.1 x
12mm screws.
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Audio Jack Wire
Figure 23. Wires threaded through body.
2.
Thread the ground wire through the hole in
the control plate cavity and into the bridge
cavity (Figure 23).
3.
Push the audio jack wire out through the hole
in the end of the body.
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4.
Solder the pickup wires to the volume and
three way switch as shown in the Wiring
Diagram on Page 29 and the Electrical
Photos on Pages 27-28.
5.
Solder the audio jack wires onto the output
jack.
Installing Output
Jack
Components and Hardware Needed:
Qty
Output Jack ....................................................... 1
Output Jack Cover............................................. 1
Chrome Screws 3.1 x 12mm .............................. 2
To install the output jack:
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 24.
Installing Bridge,
Pickups & Controls
To reduce humming in your amp, the ground wire
must contact the bridge plate.
Components and Hardware Needed:
Qty
Guitar Body ....................................................... 1
Pick Guard......................................................... 1
Chrome Screws 3.5 x 25mm ............................. 4
Chrome Screws 3.1 x 12mm .......................... 10
To install the control plate and pickups:
1.
Tape the ground wire so the exposed portion curls over the bridge cavity as shown in
Figure 25.
2.
Place the bridge into the cavity so the plate
makes contact with the wire.
Ground Wire
Figure 25. Ground wire above bridge cavity.
3.
Figure 24. Drilling output jack mounting holes.
4.
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Secure the bridge with the 3.5 x 25mm
screws, and fasten the control plate with 3.1
x 12mm screws.
Mount the output jack cover with two 3.1 x
12mm screws.
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4.
Installing Nut
Secure the pick guard pickup to the bottom
of the pickup cavity with the included screws
and springs as shown in Figure 26.
Qty
Components and Hardware Needed:
Guitar Body ....................................................... 1
Nut ................................................................... 4
Neck .................................................................. 1
Silver Neckplate ................................................ 1
Chrome Screws 5 x 45mm ................................ 4
To install the nut:
5.
Figure 26. Fastening pick guard pick up.
1.
Remove the plastic wrapping on the pick
guard, and secure it using 3.1 x 12mm
screws.
Install the neck onto the body using the 5 x
45mm screws and silver neckplate.
2.
Use a chisel or razor blade to scrape any finish out of the nut slot. DO NOT remove any
wood from the nut slot.
3.
Slide the nut into the slot.
Strap Buttons
—If the nut will not fit into the slot, sand one
side on a piece of sandpaper until it fits
snugly into the slot as shown in Figure 28.
Make sure the large slots on the nut are
toward the top of the neck.
The strap buttons are positioned on the guitar as
shown in Figure 27.
Bass
Horn
Nut
Large Slot
Strap
Buttons
Figure 27. Example of strap button placement.
Components and Hardware Needed
Qty
Guitar Body ....................................................... 1
Chrome Screws 3.5 x 25mm ............................ 2
Strap Buttons..................................................... 2
Figure 28. Nut installed.
4.
Remove the nut, spread a thin layer of glue
in the nut slot, and center the nut in the nut
slot.
5.
Install the strings, as described on Page 18,
to hold the nut in place until the glue dries.
6.
Wipe away the excess glue before it sets up,
then allow the glue to dry for 24 hours.
To attach the strap buttons to the guitar:
1.
2.
Using a 3/32" drill bit, drill 1/2" deep holes at the
end of the guitar—on the center line—and on
the bass horn (Figure 27).
Secure each of the strap buttons to the guitar
body with a 3.5 x 25mm screw.
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Winding Strings
Strings can be installed through the body using
the ferrules or they can be installed through the
bridge if the ferrules were not used.
Components and Hardware Needed:
Qty
Guitar ................................................................. 1
Strings ............................................................... 6
2.
Thread the string through the hole in the top
of the guitar and through the bridge.
3.
Guide the string across the saddle (Figure
32), over the nut, and through the hole in the
corresponding tuning post.
4.
Allow only enough slack in the string for 2-3
rotations around the tuning post.
Note: If too much slack is allowed, then the
string could wind off the tuning post after
many successive rotations. If not enough
slack is allowed, then the string may not hold
the winding tension.
The correct position of the guitar strings is shown
in Figure 29. The thin High "E" string is the "1st"
string and the thick Low "E" string is the "6th."
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Bend the string at a right angle across the
edge of the tuning post.
6.
Rotate the tuners until the string just begins
to hold the winding tension (Figure 31).
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initial tensioning at this time. Final tensioning
should be completed during the string tuning
process.
Figure 29. Example of correct string locations.
Tuning Post
To install strings through the body:
1.
If you installed ferrules, thread the 1st string
through the ferrule as shown in Figure 30.
Figure 31. String wrapped around tuning post.
7.
Use wire cutters (optional) to cut off the
excess string.
8.
Repeat the above process for the remaining
strings.
Figure 30. Example of threading string through
ferrule.
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To install the strings using only the bridge:
1.
Slide the 1st string through the corresponding
hole in the bridge (Figure 32).
2.
Repeat Steps 3-8 in the previous subsection.
2nd Retainer
1st Retainer
Figure 33. String retainer locations.
To install the string retainer:
Saddle
1.
Place the 1st string retainer on top of the 1st
and 2nd strings near the second tuner.
2.
Using a 1⁄16" drill bit positioned through the
string retainer, drill a 1⁄4" deep hole into the
headstock.
Figure 32. 1st string installed.
Note: Drilling the hole deeper than 1⁄2" could
result in drilling out the bottom of the headstock.
String Retainers
Components and Hardware Needed:
Qty
Neck and Body (Assembled) ............................. 1
String Retainers ................................................. 2
Chrome Screws 2.5 x 14mm ............................. 2
3.
Slide a 2.5 x 14mm screw through the retainer
and fasten it to the headstock (Figure 33).
4.
Place the 2nd string retainer on top of the 3rd
and 4th strings and repeat Steps 2-3.
The string retainers mount between the 1st and
2nd strings and between the 3rd and 4th strings
(Figure 33). String retainers are designed to hold
the strings down against the nut to achieve correct tuning.
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SECTION 5: SETUP
General
2.
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 presents an overview of setup 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.
Place a straightedge from the 1st fret to the
17th. Measure any gaps between the straightedge and the frets with the feeler gauge.
—If the neck is flat, or bowed up 0.012" or
less, the neck is set up correctly. Continue
to the next subsection.
—If the gap is greater than 0.012", or if the
neck bows away from the straightedge,
continue to Step 3.
3.
Loosen the strings, remove the pick guard
and pick guard pickup, and turn the truss
rod nut (Figure 34) counterclockwise with a
4mm wrench to release tension on the neck.
Retighten until the nut begins to grab.
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. The neck may require
adjustment several times each year, especially in
regions where the seasonal climate changes are
more drastic.
Components and Hardware Needed:
Qty
Guitar with Strings Installed .............................. 1
Tools Needed
Metal Straightedge 18" .......................................1
Hex Wrench 4mm ...............................................1
Feeler Gauge Set ...............................................1
Phillips Head Screwdriver...................................1
Figure 34. Truss rod nut.
4.
To flatten a down bow, turn the truss rod nut
a 1/4 turn clockwise. To correct an up bow,
turn the nut a 1/4 turn counterclockwise.
5.
Tighten the strings and recheck the neck with
the straightedge.
To adjust the bow of the guitar neck:
1.
—If the neck is correctly adjusted, go to the
next section.
Tighten the strings to playing tension.
—If the neck is still out of adjustment return
to Step 3.
6.
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Replace the pickup and pick guard, and
tighten the strings.
H8070 Heirloom Telecaster-Style Guitar Kit
String Height
The 1st string measurement should be 3/64",
the 6th string measurement should be 5/64".
—If the string heights are correct, then continue to the next sub-section.
Tools Needed
Qty
Hex Wrench 1.5mm ............................................1
Guitar Capo ........................................................1
Metal Straightedge .............................................1
Steel Ruler (1⁄64" Resolution) ...............................1
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 (Figure 35).
—If the string heights are incorrect at the
12th fret, then continue to the next step.
3.
Use the included 1.5mm hex wrench to adjust
the saddle height setscrews (Figure 37) until
the string heights are correct.
—Turn the screws clockwise to raise the
height of the string saddle, thus increasing
the string height.
String
—Turn the screws counterclockwise to lower
the height of the string saddle, thus
decreasing the string height.
String Height
Fret
Fingerboard
Figure 35. String height measurement.
To adjust the string height:
1.
Place a capo on the 1st fret.
2.
Measure the string height at the twelfth fret as
shown in Figure 36.
6th String: /64"
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Figure 37. Adjusting string height.
4.
After setting the correct height for the 1st
and 6th strings, adjust the middle strings so
they gradually increase in height from the 1st
string through the 6th string.
5.
Remove the capo.
Guitar Body
1st String:
3
/64"
Figure 36. Correct 12th fret string heights.
12th Fret
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Pickup Height
Tuning
Pickup height can have a dramatic effect on the
audio output signal. The closer the strings are
to the pickup, the higher the audio output signal
will be. If the strings are too close, distortion is
caused by magnetic interference from the electronic components.
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 by using an electronic tuner
such as the Grizzly H3097 Chromatic Tuner
shown on Page 24.
Tools Needed
Qty
Metal Straightedge .............................................1
Phillips Head Screwdriver...................................1
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1.
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at the pickup while the strings are “fretted” at
the 21st fret (Figure 38).
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Figure 39. Example of standard tuning.
To tune the guitar:
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3
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.
21st Fret
Figure 38. String heights over the pickup.
2.
With a Phillips head screwdriver, adjust the
screws on each side of the pickup until the
1st string is 3/32" above the pickup and the 6th
string is 1/8" above the pickup.
—Turn the screws clockwise to raise the
height of the pick up, therefore, decreasing
the string height.
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. Adjust
the 5th string tuner until the notes match.
—Turn the screws counterclockwise to lower
the height of the pick up, therefore, increasing the string height.
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H8070 Heirloom Telecaster-Style Guitar Kit
4.
Tune the 4th string by playing the 5th string
while it is being pressed (fretted) at the 5th
fret, and then play the open 4th string. Adjust
the 4th string tuner until the notes match.
5.
Perform the same tuning step on the 3rd and
4th string.
6.
When tuning the 2nd string, fret the 3rd string
at the 4th fret instead of the 5th fret.
7.
Tune the 1st string in the same manner as
the 6th, 5th, 4th, and 3rd strings.
Adjustment
Screws
Figure 40. Saddle adjustment screws.
Setting Intonation
Note: This 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.
Tools Needed
Qty
Phillips Head Screwdriver...................................1
Setting the intonation adjusts the length of the
string to correct for flatness/sharpness on each
string. This is a simple process that takes a lot of
trial and error.
3.
Repeat Steps 1–2 until the string is in
tune. Repeat the process for the rest of the
strings.
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 1, move the saddle away
from the neck by turning the saddle adjustment screw (Figure 40) clockwise. If this
note is flat in comparison, move the saddle
toward the neck.
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SECTION 6: REFERENCE INFO
Accessories
G7984—Face Shield
H1298—Dust Sealed Safety Glasses
H1300—UV Blocking, Clear Safety Glasses
H2347—Uvex® Spitfire Safety Glasses
H0736—Shop Fox® Safety Glasses
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!
H1300
H1298
G7984
H2347
H0818—Fine Prepolishing Paste, 1.85 lb
H4873—Medium Prepolish Liquid, 1 Qt
H0821—High Gloss Polishing Liquid, 1 Qt
Menzerna professional polishing compounds will
remove any fine scratches from the finish and
give your instrument the incredibly high gloss finish that you are looking for.
Figure 43. Menzerna polishing compounds.
H0736
Figure 41. Our most popular safety glasses.
G9845—6 Pc. Hollow Punch Set
Punch perfectly round holes in one easy step.
Includes knurl-gripped punches for 3⁄16”, 1⁄4”, 5⁄16”,
3
⁄8”, 7⁄16” and 1⁄2” holes. Great for cutting gasket
material!
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.
Figure 44. Model G9845 Punch Set.
Figure 42. Model H3097 Chromatic Tuner.
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H8070 Heirloom Telecaster-Style Guitar Kit
H5750—Vinyl Washcoat/Sealer, 1Qt
H5751—Nitrocellulose Lacquer, Gloss, 1 Qt
H5752—Nitrocellulose Lacquer, Gloss, 1 Gal
H5753—Nitrocellulose Lacquer, Satin, 1 Qt
H5754—Nitrocellulose Lacquer, Satin, 1 Gal
H5755—Retarder for Lacquer, 1 Qt
H5756—Natural Filler, 1 Pint
H5757—Mahogany Filler, 1 Pint
H5759—Filler Reducer, 1Qt
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."
H2499—Small Half-Mask Respirator
H3631—Medium Half-Mask Respirator
H3632—Large Half-Mask Respirator
H3633—Disposable Cartridge Filter Pair
H3635—Disposable Cartridge Filter Pair
This lightweight elastomeric facepiece has cradle
suspension, easy adjust headstraps and low
profile for greater field of vision and compatibility
with normal use of glasses or goggles. Purchase
cartridges separately depending upon intended
application.
Model H3633 protects against organic vapor,
sulfur dioxide, hydrogen chloride and chlorine.
Model H3635 protects against all particulate
aerosols.
Figure 45. Model H5750-59 McFadden's
Lacquers and Fillers.
G1530—Router Pad
This natural rubber pad eliminates holding or
clamping work while routing or sanding. It effectively grips the workpiece for safe non-slip routing.
Thin pad can be easily rolled up and stored when
not in use. Pad measures 1⁄8" x 24" x 36"
Figure 47. Half-mask respirator and disposable
cartridge filters.
Figure 46. Model G1530 router pad.
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Premier Red Mirror Finish Slicon Carbide
Waterproof Sandpaper
Model H8912—1000 Grit, 50 Pack
Model H8913—1200 Grit, 50 Pack
Model H8914—1500 Grit, 50 Pack
Model H8915—2000 Grit, 50 Pack
Ideal for producing very fine finishes in wet applications. Ultimate flexibility, and environmentally
stable; resists humidity-caused curling. 50 sheets
per package.
Light Paper Backed A/0 Sandpaper
Model G6194—80 Grit, 10 Pack
Model G6195—100 Grit, 10 Pack
Model G6196—120 Grit, 10 Pack
Model G6197—150 Grit, 10 Pack
Model G6198—180 Grit, 10 Pack
Model G6199—220 Grit, 10 Pack
Wet/Dry Silicon Carbide Sandpaper
Model G6200—100 Grit, 10 Pack
Model G6201—120 Grit, 10 Pack
Model G6202—180 Grit, 10 Pack
Model G6203—220 Grit, 10 Pack
Model G6204—240 Grit, 10 Pack
Model G6205—320 Grit, 10 Pack
Model G6206—400 Grit, 10 Pack
We offer a variety of 9" x 11" sanding sheets
in convenient 10 packs in 80 - 220 grits for just
about any requirement.
Figure 48. Model H8912 Sandpaper.
Figure 49. Assorted sandpaper.
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Electrical Components
Ground
(Pickup)
To Bridge
To Pick
Guard
Pickup
To Output
Jack
Three Way
Switch
Volume
Control
Tone
Control
Figure 50. Control plate wiring.
Output Jack
Figure 51. Output jack wiring.
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Electrical Components
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Pickup
Pick Guard
Pickup
Ground
Bridge
Output
Jack
Three-Way
Switch
Volume
Control
Tone
Control
Figure 52. Model H8070 overall wiring.
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H8070 Heirloom Telecaster-Style Guitar Kit
Wiring Diagram
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WARRANTY AND 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 does not apply to defects due directly or indirectly to 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 and give us all the details. We will then
issue you a “Return Number,’’ which must be clearly posted on the outside as well as the inside of the
carton. We will not accept any item back without this number. Proof of purchase must accompany the
merchandise.
The manufacturers 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.
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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