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JOB #6099 PRINTED IN JAPAN

MANDOLIN KIT

MODEL H5966

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Summary of Contents for H5966

Page 1: ...Y GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL INC WARNING NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY SHAPE OR FORM WITHOUT THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL INC JOB 6099 PRINTED IN JAPAN MANDOLIN KIT MODEL H5...

Page 2: ...ls 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 exposures varies depending...

Page 3: ...ION 5 ASSEMBLY 6 Neck to the Body 6 Fretboard Extender 7 Fretboard 8 Shaping the Neck 9 Final Sanding 9 Finishing 10 Nut 11 Tailpiece 11 Tuning Machines 12 Bridge 12 Winding Strings 13 Bridge Placemen...

Page 4: ...th Do not underestimate the ability of these tools and machin ery to cause injury Never operate any tool without all guards in place and always wear approved safety glasses For your own safety please...

Page 5: ...27 2069 Most importantly we stand behind our products If you have any questions or parts requests please call or write us at the location listed below Grizzly Industrial Inc 1203 Lycoming Mall Circle...

Page 6: ...l Phillips Screwdriver Masking Tape Razor Saw Lightweight Hammer Steel Straight Edge File Assortment Finishing Materials 4 H5966 Mandolin Kit SECTION 3 PARTS INVENTORY Figure 1 Boxed components Figure...

Page 7: ...ain to be sanded smooth 5 Wait until the wood is dry and resand the entire body with 220 grit sandpaper Dampen again and resand 6 Fill the wood pores in the back and sides with a paste filler accordin...

Page 8: ...n the sandpaper until the neck conforms to the body shape Be careful to maintain the neck to body angle If the neck fits tightly go on to step 3 3 Dry fit the neck and place a straightedge along one s...

Page 9: ...ds to protect the instrument Figure 6 Gluing the neck Figure 7 Fitting the fretboard extender To install the fretboard extender 1 Press the fretboard extender onto the soundboard and the base of the n...

Page 10: ...positioning 4 Nail the brads into the positioning holes and use wire cutters to cut the heads off no more than an 1 8 above the surface of the neck as shown in Figure 10 5 Center the fretboard on the...

Page 11: ...150 grit aluminum oxide sanding paper to sand the neck until there is a consistent scratch pat tern on the entire surface Note When hand sanding always sand in the same direction as the wood grain 4 R...

Page 12: ...follow ing the manufacturers instructions Multiple thin coats usually produce a better quality finish than one heavy coat 5 Hang the instrument in a dust free room to dry 6 When finishing is complete...

Page 13: ...til the glue dries Note Use wooden blocks and pads between the clamps and the neck to protect the instrument 4 Wipe away the excess glue before it sets up then allow the glue to dry for 24 hours 3 Ins...

Page 14: ...soundboard take shorter sanding strokes 5 Remove the sandpaper and place the bridge on the soundboard Look for gaps between the bridge and the soundboard Repeat steps 3 5 until there are no gaps Tunin...

Page 15: ...bridge by lightly touching the 1st string directly above the twelfth fret and plucking the string to play a harmonic note 6 Now pluck the string while holding it against the twelfth fret If this note...

Page 16: ...and tune up again The easiest way to tune a mandolin is using an electronic tuner such as the Grizzly H3097 Chromatic Tuner shown on page 16 String Height To check the string height 1 Measure by placi...

Page 17: ...h the inside edge of the binding Figure 25 Figure 25 Pickguard placement 3 Screw the short countersunk Phillips head screw into the hole at the head of the pickguard 4 Adjust the metal bracket so the...

Page 18: ...rent catalog for complete information regarding Grizzly s warranty and return policy If you need additional technical information relating to this mandolin or if you need general assistance or replace...

Page 19: ...H5966 Mandolin Kit 17 Notes...

Page 20: ...against Grizzly shall be tried in the State of Washington County of Whatcom We shall in no event be liable for death injuries to persons or property or for incidental contingent special or consequent...

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Page 22: ...NDUSTRIAL INC P O BOX 2069 BELLINGHAM WA 98227 2069 Place Stamp Here TAPE ALONG EDGES PLEASE DO NOT STAPLE Name_______________________________ Street_______________________________ City______________S...

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