Section 2
– Mockup and Fit Check
Explorer Section 2(Rev A) - 2 -
3.
Mount the pickguard so that the matches the contour of the body while aligning the pickups to
be symmetrical with the pickguard. Realign as necessary – then mark the holes.
4.
Pre-drill :
a.
2 holes for the pickguard;
b.
2 holes for each pick up;
5.
Attach with supplied screws and recheck body & component alignment.
a.
If the alignment is correct, pre-drill all
remaining holes.
b.
If further adjustment is required, repeat
step #1-4 above.
2.2.2
Truss
access cover (Figure 2.2.2-1)
1.
Temporarily place the “nut” (Item # 13 on parts
list) in place on the neck.
2.
Align the plastic cover (Item # 17 on parts list)
with the Truss access hole.
3.
Mark and pre-drill the 3 holes.
2.3
Checking Electrical wiring and components
Your Explorer guitar kit comes with a wiring harness that is ready for installation during assembly of your
guitar (Section 4). Check the harness to ensure that all wiring
remains solidly soldered to each component – re-solder as
required (…if necessary, check Figure 4.2 for wiring color codes).
2.4
Check Bridge assembly (Figure 2.4-1)
The Explorer bridge assembly consists of a “Tune-o-matic”
bridge and a “stop tail piece”, each with 2 posts (Items # 5 & 7
on parts list). Each post is press fit into the body at assembly -
hole alignment will be validated during this step.
1.
Partially insert (approximately 1/8”) the “tune-o-matic”
inserts & posts into the holes closest to the neck – install
bridge over the posts.
2.
Before checking the stop tail piece, ensure that there is a hole between the lower post mounting
hole and the electric cavity for grounding the bridge.
Figure 2.2.2-1 Truss Cover Alignment
Figure 2.4-1 Bridge Assembly Alignment
CAUTION:
The headstock is thin
– do not drill through!!
