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Setting up
Fitting strings to the guitar is achieved by threading from the rear, through the sustain block to the front,
emerging through the relevant saddle on the bridge. Start with the thickest string
– bottom E – in the
uppermost position on the bridge.
Ensure the string sits smoothly over its saddle and keep taut whilst winding a couple of turns on the
relevant tuner. Thread through the string post and bend the string back on itself to anchor it in place.
Apply a little tension from the tuner and move on to the next string, repeating the above process for all
6 strings.
Bringing all the strings up to pitch gradually is better achieved with a digital guitar tuner or pitch pipes
as a reference. Please be aware that the tension in the strings and vibrato springs may take some time
to settle and re-tuning a few times might be necessary. Stretching each string gently after reaching
pitch will help to take up slack.
The neck is fitted with a truss rod which may need adjusting. When the strings are tuned up, they will
try to pull away from the neck, which may mean that the action becomes too high. If this happens, use
the larger of the 2 hex keys provided to gradually tighten the truss rod
– a half turn is usually enough
and may not take effect immediately
– allow adjustments to settle each time – do not be tempted to
