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Model H8070 (Mfg. Since 7/06)
to install the ferrules:
1. determine whether you want to flush mount
the ferrules or let them sit above the body.
For flush mounting instructions, go to
flush
mounting on this page. to mount ferrules
above the guitar body, go to
above surface
mounting on this page.
flush mounting
1. place the body topside down on a drill press
and drill
7
⁄
16
" down into a predrilled pilot hole
using a a
1
⁄
4
" bit.
2. using a
5
⁄
16
" drill bit, drill
3
⁄
64
" deep into the
same pilot hole.
note: We recommend setting the depth stop
and using a
5
/
16
" end mill for greater preci-
sion.
3. repeat steps 1-2 for each of the other ferrule
holes.
4. set the ferrules into the holes so they are
flush with the surface of the guitar.
above surface mounting
1. place the top of the guitar face down on a
drill press table, then drill
3
⁄
8
" down into the
predrilled pilot holes using a
1
⁄
4
" bit.
2. note: We recommend using a depth stop for
greater precision.
3. drive the ferrules into the holes with a rubber
dead blow hammer.
4. go to mounting tuners.
components and hardware needed:
Qty
Neck .................................................................. 1
tuners ................................................................ 1
Flat Washers 8mm ............................................ 6
hex Nut Bushings .............................................. 6
Chrome screws 2.1 x 14mm ............................. 6
mounting tuners
to install the tuners:
1. place the six tuners into the holes on the back
of the headstock. the holes may need to be
widened with a peghead reamer or a round
file. do Not widen the holes too much—the
tuners should fit snugly.
2. slide a washer over the tuner post and screw
the hex nut bushing onto the tuner, as shown
in
figure 20.
figure 20. installing hex nut bushing onto tuner.
tuner post
Washer
hex Nut
Bushing
3. align the tuners perpendicular to the edge of
the headstock and parallel to each other, as
shown in
figure 21. use a strip of masking
tape to secure their position on the head-
stock.
figure 21. tuners aligned to edge of headstock.
tuner
Mounting hole
