Section 4
– Assembly
BONGO bass Section 4
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7.
Repeat steps 2-6 using the next smaller diameter string & the tuner.
4.7
Installing the Strap Pins
Secure each strap pins (2) in the pre-drilled holes with the supplied screws (2ea, 1”).
4.8
Install the String Tee
The String Retainer is used to ensure a steep angle of the E & A strings (relative to the nut) and is placed
on the headstock between the E and A strings.
1. Snug up the E & A strings. To protect the
guitar finish while installing the String Tee, place a
piece of tape on the headstock approximately at
the intersection of (Figure 4.8.1):
a.
Using a straight edge (ruler) establish
the
from the center
“A” sting line
notch in the nut to the lower side of
the “A” tuner;
b.
Using a straight edge (ruler) establish
the
“E” sting line
from the 2
nd
notch
from the bottom in the nut to the
lower side of the “E” tuner;
c.
Using a straight edge (ruler) establish a
line
from the lower edge of the “G” tuner to the
lower edge of the “B” tuner.
2.
Using a String Tee (item #13 on the material list), mark the headstock at the intersection of the
three lines as shown in Figure 4.8.1.
3.
Carefully drill 1/16” starter hole in the headstock.
4.
Attach the String Tee to the headstock.
Figure 4.8.1 String Tee Position
