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CAL-K1

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CAL-K1 Self-build guitar kit

174.460UK

Version 1.0

Thank you for buying the CAL-K1 kit. All the wood, hardware and electrical components of a Chord

CAL93 guitar are contained in this package. Please read the following instructions to help with

assembly and finishing

Summary of Contents for CAL-K1

Page 1: ...kit 174 460UK Version 1 0 Thank you for buying the CAL K1 kit All the wood hardware and electrical components of a Chord CAL93 guitar are contained in this package Please read the following instructio...

Page 2: ...ry move on to the back and then the front of the body Gradual and smooth passes will ensure an even coat If there are any imperfections allow to fully dry and then sand out with fine grade e g 800 gri...

Page 3: ...touch and then adjust the rear of the machine head so that the tuning button sits vertically above the top edge of the headstock Fix the retaining screw through the loop on the rear of the gear housin...

Page 4: ...the body face up on a soft surface Take the vibrato bridge and sit it into the routed section toward the rear of the body allowing the sustain block the metal block underneath the bridge to hang into...

Page 5: ...t feeds into the front control cavity The pickups and controls are pre assembled onto the pick guard and simply need connecting to the output jack socket and earth The wiring is supplied as plug in fo...

Page 6: ...d screws provided into the pre drilled pilot holes Connect the twin connector wire to the 2 connectors on the jack socket they only fit one way round then fit the jack socket plate and secure with dom...

Page 7: ...ss for all 6 strings Bringing all the strings up to pitch gradually is better achieved with a digital guitar tuner or pitch pipes as a reference Please be aware that the tension in the strings and vib...

Page 8: ...same as a fretted note in this position Adjusting the saddle for each string back or forth on the bridge can compensate for inconsistencies with this Careful listening and gentle adjustment until the...