Section 2
– Mockup and Fit Check
J Bass Section 2 - 3 -
3.
Fasten the 4 #7 x 1 3/8” screws, but do not finial tighten them.
2.4
Fit check & alignment of the
Pickguard and the Audio Controls
(items 2 & 3 on materials list)
1.
Temporarily place the pickguard into
position around the neck.
2.
Insert the Audio Control Panel into the
Audio Control cavity ensuring that the
wires are inside the cavity.
3.
Carefully adjust the Pickguard and the
Control Panel so that the contour of the
Pickguard and Control Panel are aligned
with the contour of the Body.
4.
Mark and pre-drill 2 mounting holes for
the Pickguard – temporarily attach the
pickguard.
5.
With the pickguard in place, recheck the alignment of the Audio Control Panel, pickguard and
guitar contour to ensure proper positioning. Also note the junction of the pickguard and control
panel - they should be snug and centered on each other (Figure 2.4).
6.
Once aligned, mark and pre-drill the remaining holes for the pickguard and audio control panel.
Ensure all holes are pre-drilled.
7.
Using 3/8” screws (item 2 on Material list), temporarily attach the pickguard and audio control
panel to the body. Confirm contour alignment as you attach the components.
8.
Remove the pickguard and audio control panel.
2.5
Fit check the Bridge
1.
Ensure that the tunnel for the Bridge ground wire is
clear by inserting a small wire into the hole in the
center of the top of the Body (reference Fig. 2.1)
until it enters the Bridge Cavity.
2.
Insert the Bridge (material list item #6) onto the
Body (reference Figure 2.1), using the supplies 7
screws.
Figure 2.6 Strap Pins
Figure 2.4 Pickup & Audio Panel Alignment
