Section 4
– Assembly
Explorer Section 4
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4.3
Installation of the Bridge Components
The Explorer Bridge consists of 2 components:
1.
the Bridge, and
2.
the Tailpiece, each with unique mounting inserts.
Figure 4.3-1 shows each of the Bridge components and their
orientation to the bridge pickup. The inserts are “press fit” into
pre-drilled holes with the lower Tailpiece insert hole containing
the ground wire from the Electronics pocket – ensure this wire is
present and that the end is not tinned/soldered. The length of
the ground wire into the mounting hole can be adjusted by
gently pulling on the wire from inside the Electronics pocket.
4.3.1
Installing the Bridge
1.
Remove Bridge adjustment screws from the Bridge inserts, then place the inserts into the holes.
2.
Place the wooden block on an insert and lightly tap the insert down until it touches the top of
the guitar body. Repeat for the other insert.
3.
Thread the bridge adjustment screws into the inserts.
4.
Place the bridge onto the adjustment screws with the individual string adjustment screws facing
the neck (Figure 4.3-1).
4.3.2
Installing the Tailpiece
1.
Remove the Tailpiece adjustment screws from the Tailpiece inserts, then place the inserts into
the holes ensuring that the base ground wire will contact the insert.
2.
Place the wooden block on each insert and lightly tap the insert down until it touches the top of
the guitar body. Repeat for the other insert.
3.
Thread the tailpiece adjustment screws into the inserts.
4.
Slide the tailpiece onto the adjustment screws – hand tighten.
4.4
Installing the Nut
The nut holds the strings at the peghead the correct distance above the frets. It is not necessary to cut
the string notches in the nut that comes with this kit.
1.
Use a chisel or razor blade to scrape any finish out of the nut slot. DO NOT remove any wood
from the nut slot.
2.
Spread a thin layer of wood glue in the nut slot and center the nut in the nut slot.
TIP… wipe away the excess glue before it sets up - allow the glue to thoroughly dry
Figure 4.3-1 Explorer Bridge Components
