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TUNING MACHINES

The  4  tuning  machines  are  secured  to  the  neck  from  the  back  with  4 
screws.  First  press  the  ferrules  into  each  of  the  tuning  machine  holes 
from the top of the headstock.

Next  slide  the  tuning  machine  into  the  hole  from  the  back  of  the 
headstock. 

Be  sure  to  mark  and  drill  pilot  holes  for  the  tuning 

machine screws.

The Maple neck is very hard and the tuning machine 

screws are small and easy to strip/break. Secure each tuning machine 
with to the back of the headstock with the screws provided.

Summary of Contents for 57403

Page 1: ...eat resources at Stew Mac http www stewmac com How To Online_Resources Finishing Youtube https www youtube com results search_query how to finish a guitar body Masking tape Get the good stuff At a min...

Page 2: ...from the top of the headstock Next slide the tuning machine into the hole from the back of the headstock Be sure to mark and drill pilot holes for the tuning machine screws The Maple neck is very har...

Page 3: ...ttom of the bridge You may need to strip some of the insulation off the wire Failure to get a proper ground will result in an open circuit and no sound when you try playing If this wire is not visible...

Page 4: ...on the horn above the neck when holding in a playing position SETTING UP YOUR BASS Like all guitars set up is a very personal thing in the sense that most players have their own preferences However in...

Page 5: ...t each string for the proper length and desired amount of winds Pull the fourth string 3 76 mm past its tuning post and cut it make sure to pull each string taut Insert through the eyelet in the tunin...

Page 6: ...tion to avoid rattles First check tuning Using a 6 150 mm ruler measure the distance between bottom of strings and top of the 17th fret Adjust bridge saddles to the height according to the chart below...

Page 7: ...ments Re tune play and make further adjustments as needed ADDITIONAL HINTS There are a few other things that you can do to optimize your tuning stability that have more to do with playing and tuning h...

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