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Tools and supplies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Parts list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Create your peghead shape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Prep the neck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Prep for finish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Spray the finish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Assemble your guitar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Final setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
These are the tools and supplies we recommend for
assembling this kit. Stewmac item numbers are included
where applicable.
Tools
Electric hand drill
Foam sanding block (#3701 or 3699)
Fretting hammer (#4895)
Phillips screwdrivers, size #1 & #2 (#3000)
Center punch or awl (#3000)
Drill bits:
1/16" (#1710)
5/64" (#1712)
3/32" (#1714)
1/8" aircraft extension bit (#4840)
10mm nut driver (#5890) or wrench (#3691)
Nut-slotting files:
0.013" width (#0823)
0.020" width (#0828)
0.035" width (#0832)
Saw for peghead: bandsaw, jigsaw, or coping saw
14" radius sanding block (#0407)
Fret dressing file (#1602)
Ruler (#4905)
Straightedge (#3849)
Feeler gauges (#1811)
Soldering iron (#0502 or #0507)
Tremolo spring installer (#0579)
Supplies
Sandpaper: 150, 220, 320, 400 grits (#5562)
Light Duty 3M Scotch-Brite Pad (#7445)
or 0000 steel wool
Naphtha solvent (#0775)
Gloves
Blue permanent marker
Masking tape (#0692)
Double-stick tape (#2711)
Solder (#0505)
Finishing supplies
There are many finishes and application methods to choose
from. We use ColorTone Aerosol Guitar Lacquers because
they’re easy to use and you can get a beautiful nitrocellulose
finish without investing in spray equipment.
Here's a suggested list of the basic aerosol finishing
products you will need to finish your kit:
ColorTone Powdered Grain Filler, Neutral (#0269-N)
ColorTone Aerosol Guitar Lacquers:
1 can Sanding Sealer (#3883)
1 can Aged Clear (#5887)
1 can of the color coat of your choice (optional)
2-3 cans of Clear Satin (#3882)
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