Section 4 - Assembling Your Guitar
Quilt Top Section 4
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2.
Install the Trem claw in the front of the bottom Pocket (Fig 4.4-1), ensuring it is
centered in the Pocket, so that about ½ of the screw threads are exposed. This allows you to
adjust the tension of the springs;
3.
Insert the adjustment screws into the inserts
–
final
height adjustment will be made when the strings are
installed;
4.
Prior to installing the trem block, set the Fine
Adjustment screws to mid-range (Fig. 4.4-2) and
loosen the string locking bolts so they can be hand
tightened. Should the saddle blocks (small black
inserts behind the string saddle) fall out, ensure that
the indention faces the locking bolt when you
replace them;
5.
Insert the trem block in the front of the Body and attach the springs using pliers to stretch the
springs into position. Use the center and each end
tab on the claw to attach the 3 springs (Fig 4.4-3).
Caution:
if you lose grip of a spring it can fly and
cause injury as well as damage to the paint on the
body. Tighten the screws on the spring claw so there
is a little play in the block. The block still needs to be
able to move if you plan on using a whammy bar.
4.5
Install the wiring harness & Pickups
4.5.1
Check the wiring harness (# 2 on the parts list):
If the Selector switch is not soldered to the
harness, skip to 4.5.2.
1.
Label the wires that are connected
to the switch (reference Figure
4.5.1) (note that pins 2 & 3 are
connected);
2.
Unsolder the wires to the switch.
4.5.2
Install wiring harness
Figure 4.4-3 Tremolo Claw Installation
Figure 4.4-2 Bridge Adjustments
Figure 4.5.1 Selector Switch Wiring
