Fleming Music Australia SST 15, Руководство по сборке

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SHAPING THE HEADSTOCK
The peg head of the SST 15 has been left slightly oversized and this is your
chance to express your individuality and to make a guitar that is truly your
own. First, decide on the shape of the headstock that you would like to use
and draw the outline on the top surface of the peg head. Use this drawing as
a template to design several headstock shapes and then choose the one that
is “YOU”
- Using a bandsaw or simple coping saw, cut out the shape of your headstock
A half round file should be used to level the contoured edge of the peg head.
Finally, the edge should be sanded smooth with fine 400 grit sandpaper.
- Now you can
“Sign” your head stock and draw your own designed “logo”
onto the head stock. Practice on some plain paper first. Tracing paper is very
helpful for this process.
Note: Some headstock shapes are protected by
trademark restrictions and we do not recommend that you use them.
NECK (PART B)
Before application of the finish to the back of your neck, the fingerboard
should be masked off to prevent finish from adhering to the fretted surface
(see Figure 3). A screw can be inserted temporarily in one of the four holes at
the heel which will later be used for attaching the neck to the body. Secure a
wire or cord to that screw so that the neck can be hung during spraying.
The neck is traditionally finished clear and the clear lacquer that you used for
the body is recommended. Spray all exposed surfaces including the face of
the headstock evenly. The neck of your guitar has been not been sealed so it
may be necessary to sand between coats. You will need to sand if runs,
orange peel or drips appear. Use the same procedure that you followed on
the body – again, two or three coats should do the job. Final rub out and
polishing takes place about one week later when the lacquer has cured.