Section 4 - Assembly
J Bass Section 4 - 1 -
Section 4 Contents
Installing Component Wiring & Installation
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Preparation & Installation of the Pickups and Audio Panel
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Bridge & Frame Ground Wire Installation
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Installing the String Retainer
4
Assembly
After your finish has been applied and thoroughly dried, we can now assemble your guitar. In this
section we will permanently install all of the components and the wiring for the bridge and pickguard.
4.1
Attach the Neck to the Body
1.
Insert the Neck in the neck pocket. The Neck should fit snuggly into the Body neck pocket – if
there is more resistance than when the Neck and Body were fit-checked in section 2, check for
finish material build up. Carefully sand the components with fine sandpaper as required.
2.
Mount the Neck plate and plastic base with 1 ¾” screws (#7 on the material list – 4 ea.),
ensuring that the plate has the counter-sunk holes facing out.
3.
Carefully tighten the screws – over tightening can damage the neck.
4.2
Installing Component Wiring & Installation
TIP…
use a blanket or large towel on your work area to protect your guitars’ finish
Reminder
TIP…
rubbing the threads of the screw on a bar of soap or candle will help
prevent the wood from splitting