Section 2
– Mockup and Fit Check
Explorer Section 2(Rev A) - 3 -
3.
Partially insert (approximately 1/8”) the “stop tail piece” inserts & posts into the holes furthest
from the neck – install (slide) the stop piece over the posts.
Please call BYOGuitar if there are any issues with steps 1-3 above.
2.5
Miscellaneous Fit Checks
2.5.1
Fit check of the back cavity Cover (Fig 2.5.1-1)
Insert the black cover (item #10 on material list) into the back cavity of the body – the cover typically has
a plastic protective film to avoid scratching. Pre-drill the 2 holes for assembly mounting.
2.5.2
Output Jack
Check for pre-drilled holes (4) for the Output Jack (material list
#11), reference Figure 2.0.
1.
If the holes are pre-drilled, skip 2.5.3.
2.
Insert Output Jack plate (the jack is part of the pre-
wired harness) in Jack Cavity (Fig 2.0).
3.
Mark the holes and drill starter holes with 1/16 drill
bit.
2.5.3
Check Strap Pins
Check for pre-drilled holes for the Strap Pins (item 12 on the material list), reference Figure 2.0. If the
holes are pre-drilled, skip to 2.5.4.
1.
Mark the rear Strap Pin hole so that it is approximately 7” from the bottom of the Body, and the
forward Pin approximately 1” above the Neck cavity (see Figure 2.0).
2.
Drill starter holes with a 1/16 drill bit.
2.5.4
Check Tuner Alignment
Each tuner consists of the tuner, washer, and a threaded bushing.
The tuners are attached to the headstock with a small wood screw
that attaches between the tuners.
1.
Insert tuners, 6 each (item #9 on Material List), into the Neck
Headstock. Ensure that the Tuner shafts are perpendicular
to the Headstock (Fig.2.5.4).
2.
Check alignment of set screw holes and tuner base - if
alignment is incorrect or holes are not drilled, mark hole locations and drill starter holes with
1/16 drill bit.
Carefully disassemble the Mockup and move on to the next step: applying the finish to your guitar!
Figure 2.5.4 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
.
Figure 2.5.1-1 Back Body Cover Alignment
