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J-Style and P-Style

Bass Kit

Assembly Instructions

Version 1.1

1 December 2016

www.alloyguitars.com

[email protected]

888-214-8314

Summary of Contents for J-Style

Page 1: ...J Style and P Style Bass Kit Assembly Instructions Version 1 1 1 December 2016 www alloyguitars com info alloyguitars com 888 214 8314...

Page 2: ...e information in this document No license express or implied by estoppal or otherwise to any intellectual property rights is granted herein This material is protected under copyright and trade secret...

Page 3: ...stall the Tuning Machines 9 4 6 Install the Pickups 11 4 7 Install the Pickguard Controls 11 4 8 Install the Bridge 12 4 9 Make Connections 13 4 10 Neck Fine Alignment 13 4 11 Neck Alignment 14 4 12 I...

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Page 5: ...aps a different model or a fancier kit with better components or just to try a different finishing technique This manual applies for both P and J style bass kits Some photos may show only one or the o...

Page 6: ...rk cloth Remove all the hardware and spread on a towel or large work cloth Inspect the neck and body for any shipping damage The neck should be smooth and ready for final sanding and finishing The bod...

Page 7: ...1 String Retainer 12 Pickguard Control plate mounting Screws 13 Allen Wenches If anything is missing or not correct please contact our customer service department ASAP www alloyguitars com 888 214 831...

Page 8: ...1 December 2017 4 P JAssem Version 1 1 Figure 6 Strings Figure 7 String Retainer Figure 8 Bridge Figure 9 Strap Pins Figure 10 Neck Plate and Screws Figure 11 Figure 12 Tuning Machines...

Page 9: ...ent You do however need a short list of tools and supplies 1 Phillips Screwdriver small 2 Phillips Screwdriver medium Short metal ruler 6 with 1 32 markings or feeler gauges Needle nosed pliers Painte...

Page 10: ...tep by Step by Dan Erlewine Dan is the primary guy at Stewart MacDonald He has been a guitar tech for decades and is a good teacher too http www amazon com gp product 0977651908 Understanding Wood Fin...

Page 11: ...nt If you are not qualified to do these operations then you need to stop building your guitar kit for your own safety 4 2 Controls assembly If you received a fully wired guitar kit from us there isn t...

Page 12: ...16 DO NOT USE A POWERSCREWDRIVER Troubleshooting If the neck does not fit flat against the body remove and ensure the neck slot is clean and free of debris Ensure the neck is clean and free of debris...

Page 13: ...5 Install the Tuning Machines There are three parts to each tuner the tuner itself a knurled barrel and 4 small screws per tuner If you have excess finish that has rounded the lip of the tuner holes m...

Page 14: ...21 Repeat for tape placement for each of the other 3 tuners Rub the screws on the soap bar before attempting to scew them in Carefully install the screws into each of the tuner screw holes Caution Do...

Page 15: ...over tighten 4 7 Install the Pickguard Controls On P style instruments the controls are attached to the pickguard On J style instruments there is a seperate control plate In both cases we need to att...

Page 16: ...8 Install the Bridge Now we will install the bridge to the body The bridge already has the bridge pickup mounted Make sure that the ground wire is extending onto the body surface so that the wire wil...

Page 17: ...rd control plate Don t tighten them all the way until you have all started and you are confident that the wires are not being pinched by the plate guard Tighten all screws down Done 4 10 Neck Fine Ali...

Page 18: ...ighten and or damage the screws Turn the guitar back and check the alignment again 4 11 Neck Alignment At this point the neck and the bridge are set 4 12 Installing the Strap Buttons This is a very ea...

Page 19: ...of our favorite videos on how to string a guitar https www youtube com watch v ZHgSSzpsxuw John Carruthers https www youtube com watch v tIfP3v bxwE Gary Brawer https www youtube com watch v 4CtqfHmss...

Page 20: ...1 December 2017 16 P JAssem Version 1 1 If it all works correctly place the covers on the back and screw them down Be careful not to scratch up your finish...

Page 21: ...his section Place the instrument in playing position Gravity does play a part in the curvature of the neck On the 3rd A string hold down the string at the last highest fret Check the height of the str...

Page 22: ...step if not readjust the string height 5 3 Adjust the Intonation The guitar is a funny instrument There is an assumption that the frets being perpendicular to all strings will produce the correct chan...

Page 23: ...atient After each string is completed check all previous strings Repeat for all strings There are a variety of other techniques to do this intonation adjustment including using the harmonic at the 12t...

Page 24: ...of the pickups which raise and lower the pickup Press the 4th string E down at the last fret Set the distance from the top of the pickup i e the top of the magnets to the string to 7 64 Press the 1st...

Page 25: ...d Play it like you mean it Please share your experience with us by providing any comments corrections or suggestions at www alloyguitars com We would love to share our customer s success stories Pleas...

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