Model H8070 (Mfg. Since 7/06)
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figure 31. 1st string installed.
to install the strings using only the bridge:
1. slide the 1st string through the corresponding
hole in the bridge (
figure 31).
2. repeat steps 3-8 in the previous subsec-
tion.
string retainers
components and hardware needed:
Qty
Neck and Body (assembled) ............................. 1
string retainers ................................................. 2
Chrome screws 2.5 x 14mm ............................. 2
the string retainers mount between the 1st and
2nd strings and between the 3rd and 4th strings
(
figure 32). string retainers are designed to hold
the strings down against the nut to achieve cor-
rect tuning.
figure 32. string retainer locations.
2nd retainer
1st retainer
to install the string retainer:
1. place the 1st string retainer on top of the 1st
and 2nd strings near the second tuner.
2. using a
1
⁄
16
" drill bit positioned through the
string retainer, drill a
1
⁄
4
" deep hole into the
headstock.
note: Drilling the hole deeper than
1
⁄
2
" could
result in drilling out the bottom of the head-
stock.
3.
Slide a
2.5 x 14mm
screw through the retain-
er and fasten it to the headstock
(
figure 32)
.
4.
Place the 2nd string retainer on top of the 3rd
and 4th strings and repeat
steps 2-3
.
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