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Introduction 

Thank you for purchasing a BYOGuitar.com guitar kit.  This kit includes everything you need to build a 
complete custom guitar.   

These instructions assume you are familiar with the anatomy of a guitar.  Many of the terms used are 
show in below diagram. 

 

 

 

Here is the order of operations to complete the guitar: 

 

Fit the neck. 

 

Drill the mounting holes for the bridge. 

 

Sand the body and neck. 

 

Sand some more! 

 

Finish the body and neck. 

 

Assemble the guitar. 

 

Wire it up. 

 

Final set up and adjustments. 

 

Plug it in and enjoy! 

It’s recommended that you assemble your guitar before applying the finish.  Drill all the holes to 
eliminate any accidental chipping of the finish while drilling.  Fit the neck and locate the bridge before 
finishing the guitar.  After the finish is complete all you should need to do is put it together and do some 
fine-tuning. 

Summary of Contents for V Guitar Kit

Page 1: ...V Guitar Kit Assembly Instructions...

Page 2: ...ples of these chemicals are Lead from lead based paints Crystalline silica from bricks cement and other masonry products Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber Your risk from these exposu...

Page 3: ...e result Warning These instructions assume that you are familiar with the safe operation and use of woodworking machinery and woodworking tools and understand the techniques used to assemble this proj...

Page 4: ...oles in the Neck 6 Installing the tuners 7 Installing the Bridge and Tailpiece 7 Installing the Pickups Error Bookmark not defined Installing the Nut 7 To install the nut 8 Finish 8 The Body 8 Solid C...

Page 5: ...t the neck Drill the mounting holes for the bridge Sand the body and neck Sand some more Finish the body and neck Assemble the guitar Wire it up Final set up and adjustments Plug it in and enjoy It s...

Page 6: ...it is centered in the pocket 2 Mark the holes 3 Center punch your marks 4 Drill the holes using a 3 16 drill bit Drilling the Mounting Holes in the Neck You should be able to fit the neck in the neck...

Page 7: ...ss drill 3 8 deep holes into the headstock Note Drilling the holes deeper than 3 8 could result in drilling out through the front face of the headstock Use a depth stop or tape wrapped around the dril...

Page 8: ...t has dried about ten to twenty minutes the excess can be removed with a cloth dampened with mineral sprits After about an hour repeat the process and let dry overnight If you have removed most of the...

Page 9: ...a Rosewood or Ebony fingerboard be sure to tape off the fingerboard before applying the finish Electronics After the finish is complete you can begin installing the pickups and pots All the electronic...

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Page 11: ...ring should be about 006 or just about the thickness of two sheets of paper If the gap is wider than 006 you should deepen the slot with a small needle file DO NOT FILE TOO DEEP Make sure when you fil...

Page 12: ...We hope you have enjoyed building your guitar If you have any questions along the way please email us at support byoguitar com...

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