H8069 Heirloom Curly Maple Guitar Kit
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String Retainers
the string retainers mount between the 1st and
2nd strings and between the 3rd and 4th strings
(
figure 33). string retainers are designed to hold
the strings down against the nut to enable correct
tuning.
Components and Hardware Needed:
Qty
neck and body (assembled) ............................. 1
string retainers ................................................. 2
bushings 4 x 5 x 3mm ....................................... 2
Chrome screws 2.5 x 14mm ............................. 2
figure 33. string retainer locations.
2nd retainer
1st retainer
To install the string retainer:
1. place the 1st string retainer on top of the 1st
and 2nd strings near the second tuner and
loosen the strings several turns.
2. using a
1
⁄
16
" drill bit positioned through the
string retainer, drill a
1
⁄
4
" deep hole into the
headstock.
Note: Drilling the hole deeper than
1
⁄
2
" could
result in drilling out the bottom of the head-
stock.
3.
Slide a
2.5 x 14mm
screw through the retainer
and bushing, then fasten it to the headstock
(
figure 33)
.
4.
Place the 2nd string retainer on top of the
3rd and 4th strings, loosen the strings, and
repeat
Steps 2–3
.
