Solo JM Style DIY Electric Guitar Kit
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Thank you for purchasing a Solo DIY guitar kit. This unfinished guitar kit has everything for building an
electric guitar
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you will need only some basic tools and finishing supplies. All challenging wood cutting,
drilling and shaping is already professionally done, as well as fret leveling and dressing.
1. CHECKLIST
Before you start working on your DIY guitar project, please check all the parts received in this kit.
2. TOOLS AND MATERIALS NEEDED
You will need the following tools and materials:
1.
Sand Paper (180, 240 and 320 grit)
2.
Sanding Block
3.
Soldering Iron & Solder
4.
Masking Tape
5.
Finishing Supplies
6.
Screwdrivers
7.
Power Drill
3. SAFETY MEASURES
Some woodworking skills are required to complete this project. Always be aware of the necessary safety
precautions and follow them
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be sure to use safety glasses and a dust mask when you are working with any
tools. If you are a novice, you should look for help and guidance of a more experienced friend. And never
forget that it
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s always better safe than sorry.
4. FINISHING THE BODY AND NECK
Before you start finishing the neck, please inspect the frets and the fingerboard. Even though all wood is kiln-
dried it may still shrink a little so you may get sharp fret edges.
In this case you need to use a fine needle file (Emory boards for finger nails can be used instead) to remove all
sharp edges: first make all fret edges flat with the fretboard edges on both sides, than use masking tape on
the top of the fretboard to protect it, and work on each fret
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s edge to smooth it by slightly rounding it. Before
removing the masking tape, consider polishing the frets with fine steel wool.
STEP 1
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The body and neck have been coated with a poly resin sealant. They need to be sanded before
finishing. DO NOT SAND THE FINGERBOARD.
