U.S. Guitar Kits Acoustic Guitar Kit, Руководство по сборке

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U.S. Guitar Kits, Inc.
Finishing Instructions for Acoustic Guitar Kit
Time to Bring it Alive-The Finish!!!
Be careful not to get to hasty. Instead, take your time and savor the rewards
of a beautiful guitar with a fantastic finish.
There are many finishing specific books and references available on the
subject and would suggest reading up and experimenting on scraps before
applying a final finish.
There are also many finishes that can be used that will provide a durable and
beautiful finish.
Disassemble the Guitar
Before starting to sand, remove the neck from the body, machines, truss rod
cover and endpin.
Surface Preparation
Anyone will tell you, the finish is only as good as the preparation. This
means taking extra special attention to the details of sanding through the
various grits, not skipping grits, and finishing with grits up to 320 or 400.
Note: It is crucial to hand sand the sides and back to ensure a light
touch, being careful NOT to sand through the veneer. BE CAREFUL!
Note: Using a scraper, scrape any excess glue. Do not try and sand out
a glue “blob” on the back or sides. You will sand through the veneer
before you sand the glue.
AGAIN, BE CAREFUL!!!
Taping
Once you have completed all of the sanding, tape off the fingerboard, bridge
and nut. (Remove the nut if you have not already glued it.) Place tape where
the nut was placed if it is removed. Otherwise, the glue will not stick to the
finish.
Once, you have completed the sanding and taping process you are ready to
begin applying a finish.