Solo SR Style DIY Electric Bass Guitar Kit
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STEP 2 - Attach the neck to the body using 4 screws with a neckplate and a setter. This step can be performed
later as you may find it easier to assemble the body without the neck.
STEP 3 – Install the bridge. First insert the ground wire (the insulation must be removed on both ends) into
the hole between the predrilled mounting screw holes and the control cavity Make sure that enough
length of bare metal wire is left on top of the body to make a secure contact with the bridge. Now align the
bridge with mounting screw holes and attach it tightly with 4 screws.
STEP 4 – Install the pickups. Insert the height adjustment screws into the pickup ears and put the height
adjustment springs on from the back. Holding the springs in place push the screws into the mounting
holes and roughly adjust the pickups height.
STEP 5 - Wire all pickups and ground wire, and install output jack. For wiring instructions use the
diagram on the last page of this manual.
STEP 6 – Install the Pickguard - properly align and secure with the mounting screws. Do not over tighten the
screws, as it can crack the Pickguard plastic.
STEP 7 – Install the Strap Buttons. If the pilot holes for the screws are missing, you will need to drill them first.
Find a proper spot right in the middle of the body’s depth, centerpunch and drill a pilot hole using 3/32”
(2.4mm) drill bit. Put the screw through the Strap Button then put the washer over the screw to protect the
wood of the body. Tightly secure the Strap Button.
STEP 8 – The Fingerboard has been pre-oiled at the factory. However if you wish, before stringing your guitar,
you can apply some more oil to the Rosewood fingerboard to protect it from possible shrinking and cracking.
Tung oil or Linseed oil work well, or it’s OK to use W alnut or Olive oil. One thin layer is enough. W ipe the
fingerboard thoroughly with a clean cloth.
STEP 9 – Install the strings by inserting them through the holes on the back of the bridge, over the bridge
saddles. Cut the string 2 tuners longer than the tuner you are going to stick it in. On D and G you will just
have to estimate. Stick the end all the way down in the hole and bend a 90 degree. Hold on to the string
and wind it up.
