Section 2
– Mockup and Fit Check
BONGO bass Section 2- 1 -
Section 2 Contents
2
Mockup and Fit Check
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2.1
Wiring Harness .......................................................................................................................... - 1 -
2.2
Check Guitar Body & Neck mounting holes .............................................................................. - 2 -
2.2.1
Drilling the Mounting Holes in the Guitar Body ................................................................ - 2 -
2.3
Checking the Mounting Holes in the Neck ................................................................................ - 2 -
2.3.1
Drilling Mounting Holes in the Neck
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2.4
Attach the Neck to the Body .................................................................................................... - 3 -
2.5
Fit Check & Alignment of the Pickguard (#2 on materials list) ................................................. - 3 -
2.6
Fit Check the Bridge .................................................................................................................. - 3 -
2.6.1
Positioning and Alignment of the Bridge (Figure 2.6.1) .................................................... - 3 -
2.6.2
Check for Bridge Ground Wire Channel ............................................................................ - 4 -
2.6.3
Drill Bridge Ground Wire Channel ..................................................................................... - 4 -
2.7
Check Rear Access Panel (#9 on material list) .......................................................................... - 4 -
2.8
Check Strap Pins ........................................................................................................................ - 4 -
2.9
Check Tuner Alignment ............................................................................................................. - 5 -
2.10 String Tee Position .................................................................................................................... - 5 -
2.11 Nut Check .................................................................................................................................. - 5 -
2.12 Mockup and Fit Check complete! ............................................................................................. - 5 -
2
Mockup and Fit Check
The following steps will ensure that the base, neck, tuners, pickups, etc. are properly aligned and that all
screw holes have been drilled.
2.1
Wiring Harness
The wiring harness for the BONGO guitar is pre-wired and ready for installation. Check the harness for
lose or broken wires. Section 4 has a detailed wiring diagram if needed.
TIP…
use the large cover of the shipping box as a work area that can be easily stored
when you’re done working