Section 2
– Mockup and Fit Check
J Bass Section 2 - 4 -
2.6
Check Strap Pins
1.
Check for pre-drilled holes for the Strap Pins (item 9 on the material list), reference Figure 2.6.
2.
If the holes are pre-drilled, skip to 2.7.
a.
Mark the rear Strap Pin hole so that it is centered on the Neck/Bridge and the forward
Pin on the most forward point on the top of the Body (see Figure 2.6).
b.
Drill starter holes with a 1/16 drill bit.
2.7
Check Tuner Alignment
Each tuner assembly consists of the tuner and hole collar. The tuners are attached to the headstock with
small wood screws (#8 on list of materials).
1.
Insert tuners (item #8 on Material List) into the
Neck Headstock from the back. Insert hole collar
the over the tuner shaft from the front. The
collars will be glued in place during assembly.
2.
Ensure that the Tuner shafts are perpendicular to
the Headstock (Fig.2.8).
3.
Check alignment of set screw holes (4) and tuner
base.
4.
If alignment is incorrect or holes are not drilled,
mark hole locations and drill starter holes with
1/16 drill bit.
5.
Repeat for the remaining 3 tuners.
2.8
String Tee Position
The hole required for the installation of String Tee will be made during the guitar final assembly.
2.9
Mockup and Fit Check complete!
Carefully disassemble the Mockup and move on to the next step: applying the finish to your guitar!
Figure 2.8 Tuner Alignment
TIP…
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
