Section 4
– Assembly
SG Section 4- 7 -
4.3
Installation of the Bridge
Components
The SG Bridge consists of 2 components:
1.
the Bridge, and
2.
the Tailpiece, each with unique mounting
inserts.
Figure 4.3-1 shows each of the Bridge components and
their orientation to the bridge pickup. The inserts are
“press fit” into pre
-drilled holes with the lower Bridge
insert hole containing the ground wire from the Audio
pocket
–
ensure this wire is present and that the end is
not
tinned/soldered. The length of the ground wire
into the mounting hole can be adjusted by gently
pulling on the wire from inside the Bridge pocket.
4.3.1
Installing the Bridge
1.
Remove Bridge adjustment screws from the Bridge inserts;
2.
Remove the Bridge pickup then run the Bridge ground wire into the Bridge insert hole,
spreading the wire strands
–
position the wire strands so that they will contact the insert when
installed. Replace the Bridge pickup;
3.
Gently start the Bridge insert ensuring that the ground wire contact the insert;
4.
Place the wooden block on an insert and lightly tap the insert down until it touches the top of
the guitar body
–
use caution as not to damage the Body finish. Repeat for the other insert;
5.
Thread the bridge adjustment screws into the inserts;
6.
Place the bridge onto the adjustment screws with the individual string adjustment screws facing
the neck (Figure 4.3-1).
4.3.2
Installing the Tailpiece
1.
Remove the Tailpiece adjustment screws from the Tailpiece inserts, then place the inserts into
the holes;
2.
Place the wooden block on each insert and lightly tap the insert down until it touches the top of
the guitar body. Repeat for the other insert.
3.
Thread the tailpiece adjustment screws into the inserts.
4.
Slide the tailpiece onto the adjustment screws
–
hand tighten.
4.3.3
Install the Pickguard and Pickups
Now that all of the wiring is complete, the next step is to complete the installation of the Pickups while
aligning the Pickguard. Before starting, ensure that the clear protective film is removed from the
pickguard.
Figure 4.3-1 SG Bridge Components
