HEIRLOOM GUITAR KITS MODELS H6082, H6083, H6086 INSTRUCTION MANUAL COPYRIGHT © MAY, 2004 BY GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC. REVISED JANUARY, 2007 (BL) WARNING: NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY SHAPE OR FORM WITHOUT THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC.
WARNING Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: • Lead from lead-based paints. • Crystalline silica from bricks, cement, and other masonry products. • Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber. Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work.
Table of Contents SECTION 1: SAFETY ....................................................................................................................... 2 SECTION 2: INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................... 3 Foreword .................................................................................................................................... 3 Contact Info .................................................................
SECTION 1: SAFETY Always wear safety glasses or goggles when operating equipment. Everyday glasses or reading glasses are not safety glasses. Be certain the safety glasses you wear meet the appropriate standards of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). Because there are various ways to cut and join wood, you can make substitutions for the methods stated in this manual. We try to suggest the easiest methods possible. However, only you know your skills with each piece of machinery.
SECTION 2: INTRODUCTION Foreword Contact Info We are proud to offer the Heirloom Electric Guitar Kits. These kits are a part of a growing Grizzly family of fine woodworking products. When assembled according to the guidelines set forth in this manual, you can expect years of enjoyment from your guitar. If you have any comments regarding this manual, please write to us at the address below: We are pleased to provide this manual for the Model H6082, H6083 and the H6086 Heirloom Electric Guitar Kits.
SECTION 3: PARTS INVENTORY Model H6082/3 Parts REF 1 2 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 PART # PH6082001 PH6082002 PH6083002 PH6082003 PH6082004 PH6082005 PH6082006 PH6082007 PH6082008 PH6082009 PH6082010 PH6082011 PH6082012 PH6082013 PH6082014 PH6082015 PH6082016 PH6082017 PH6082018 PH6082019 PH6082020 PH6082021 PAW04M PH6082023 PH6082024 5 DESCRIPTION Neck 1 Guitar Body for H6082 1 Guitar Body for H6083 1 Pickups 2 Tuners with Screws 6 Tuner Bushings with Washers 6 Truss Ro
Model H6086 Parts REF 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 PART # PH6086001 PH6086002 PH6086003 PH6086004 PH6086005 PH6086006 PH6086007 PH6086008 PH6086009 PH6086010 PH6086011 PH6086012 PH6086013 PH6086014 PH6086015 PAW04M PH6086017 PH6086018 PH6086019 PH6086020 PH6086021 PH6086022 PH6086023 5 DESCRIPTION Neck 1 Guitar Body 1 Pickups 2 Strings 6 Tuners w/Bushings and Washers 6 Truss Rod Cover w/Screws 1 Strap Buttons w/Screws 1 Floyd Rose Locking Nut 1 Floyd Rose Bridge 1 Control
Supplies/Tools Identification The majority of the wooden components in this kit are fully machined from the factory and are ready for assembly. A small amount of shaping, drilling, sanding and finishing will need to be performed to complete your guitar.
SECTION 4: ASSEMBLY Shaping the Headstock on Model H6082/83 The peghead for these models comes as a large square so it can be cut to any shape. The only limitation is the strength of the wood. If the headstock is cut too close to the pegholes or in between the pegholes and the nut, the wood may crack under the pressure of the strings. These instructions will guide you through designing the shape of the headstock and the placement of the pegholes. Components Needed Qty Guitar Neck ...........................
Sanding the Body The guitar body has been rough sanded at the factory, but it is up to you to do the final sanding before the finish is applied. To get a good finish the body should be sanded with a series of sandpaper grits up to #320 grit. 6. Apply a coat of sanding sealer according to the manufacturer's instructions or apply primer if you are using a solid color. Note—Make sure the sealer you are using is compatible with the finish that you plan to use. 7.
Finishing the Neck Most finishes can be hazardous to your health. Wear a NIOSH/OSHA approved respirator with particulate and gas/vapor filters, safety glasses, rubber gloves, and work in a well ventilated area when using finishing materials! Some of the finishing options include stains, lacquers, varnishes and oil finishes. Traditionally this style of guitar has a clear finish on the neck. Depending on the type of finish, they can be applied with a spray gun, brush, rag, or a spray can.
Finishing the Body These guitars look incredible with a clear finish to highlight the pattern of the maple tops. The surface can be stained prior to finishing or a transparent pigment can be added to the finish. These instructions will guide you through a very basic finishing process. Books describing different guitar finishing techniques are available through luthier supply catalogs, or through your local library. Clear finish materials and books on finishing can be ordered through Grizzly Industrial.
Installing the Tuners 3. Each tuner consists of the tuner, washer, and a barrel nut. The tuners are attached to the headstock with a small wood screw that attaches between the tuners. Align the tuners perpendicular to the edge of the headstock and parallel to each other. Use a strip of masking tape to secure their position on the headstock. 4. Using a 1⁄16" drill bit in a drill press, drill 3⁄8" deep holes into the headstock.
Installing the Neck Components Needed Qty Guitar Neck ....................................................... 1 Guitar Body ....................................................... 1 Tools Needed Sandpaper #150 Grit ................................. Varies Wood Glue ................................................ Varies C-Clamp .............................................................1 2.
Installing the Pickups 2. Push the gray wire on the bridge pickup (the thicker pickup) through the hole shown in Figure 18 and place the pickup in the cavity with the thin edge towards the neck. The pickups convert the motion of the strings into an electrical pulse. This electrical pulse is amplified and used to power the speaker. The speaker moves the air in the same motion as the guitar strings, making the sound audible. Components Needed Qty Guitar .....................................................
Wiring the Pickups This guitar comes with a wiring harness that has most of the components soldered in place. You only need to solder in the pickup wires onto the three way switch. Soldering the wires may cause damage to the components if done incorrectly. If you are unsure of your skills; do your research, practice on scrap wires, or take it to a professional. Components Needed Qty Guitar ................................................................. 1 Wiring Harness ....................................
Audio Jack Strap Buttons Components Needed Qty Guitar ................................................................. 1 Jack Plate .......................................................... 1 Washer 9MM Gold ............................................ 1 Nut 9MM Gold ................................................... 1 Tap Screw M3 x 12 ........................................... 4 The strap buttons are positioned on the guitar as shown in Figure 22. Tools Needed Socket 11MM .........................
Installing Bridge on Model H6082/83 Components Needed Qty Guitar ................................................................. 1 Bridge ................................................................ 1 Stopbar Tailpiece .............................................. 1 Threaded Inserts ............................................... 4 Tailpiece Adjustment Screws ............................ 2 Bridge Adjustment Screws ................................ 2 Tools Needed Hammer ................................
Installing Bridge on Model H6086 3. Flip the guitar body over and place the spring claw in the cavity as shown in Figure 27. Components Needed Qty Guitar ................................................................. 1 Floyd Rose Bridge ............................................. 1 Adjustable Insert................................................ 2 Spring Claw ....................................................... 1 Tap Screw M5 X 45........................................... 2 Spring .............
Gluing the Nut on the Model H6082 and H6083 Mounting Back Plates Components Needed Qty Guitar ................................................................. 1 Backplates ................................................. Varies Tap Screw M3 X 12........................................... 6 Tools Needed Drill with a 3⁄32" Drill Bit ........................................1 Phillips Head Screwdriver...................................1 To mount the back plate to the guitar body: 2.
Attaching the Nut on the Model H6086 Components Needed Qty Guitar ................................................................. 1 Floyd Rose Locking Nut .................................... 1 Tap Screw M3 X 12........................................... 2 Tools Needed Narrow Chisel or Razor Blade............................1 Drill with a 3⁄32" Drill Bit ........................................1 Depth Stop .........................................................1 Phillips Head Screwdriver ...............
Winding Strings on Model H6082/83 2. Guide the string over the bridge saddle, over the nut, and through the hole in the corresponding tuner. 3. Allow only enough slack in the string for 2-3 rotations around the tuner. Note—If too much slack is allowed, then the string could wind off the machine head after many successive rotations. If not enough slack is allowed, then the string may not hold the winding tension. 4. Bend the string at a right angle across the edge of the machine head. 5.
Winding Strings on the Model H6086 The correct position of the guitar strings is shown in Figure 31. The thin High E string is the "1st" string and the thick Low E string is the "6th". To install the guitar strings: 1. Cut the ball ends and wraps off of the guitar strings. 2. Insert the strings between the lock block and the front edge of the lock box as shown in Figure 35. � � � � � � � � ���� ���� � � Figure 35. Strings locked into lock box. Figure 31. Correct string locations.
SECTION 5: SET UP General To adjust the bow of the guitar neck: Guitar set up is an art that requires skill, patience and experience. If you have the patience, you can acquire the skill and experience. If you don't have the patience, you may want to have your guitar set up by a qualified guitar technician. This section on set up is a general overview of set up practices. We highly recommended that you research more in-depth methods.
String Height Adjustment for Model H6082/83 2. De-tension the strings and adjust the bridge height as shown in Figure 38. Correct string height is crucial for maximizing the playability of your electric guitar. The string height is the distance between the top face of the fret and the bottom face of the string (Figure 37). String String Height Figure 38. Adjusting the bridge height. Fret 3. Re-tune the guitar and check the string height. —If the strings are at the correct height, go to the next step.
String Height Adjustment for the Model H6086 2. De-tension the strings and adjust the bridge height by turning the height adjustment screws pointed out in Figure 40. Correct string height is crucial for maximizing the playability of your electric guitar. The string height is the distance between the top face of the fret and the bottom face of the string (Figure 37). String String Height Fret Figure 40. Bridge height adjustment. 3. Fingerboard Figure 37. String height measurement.
Pickup Adjustments 4. Measure the distance from the top of the outside screw heads on the neck pickup to the bottom of the strings as shown in Figure 42. Pickup height can have a dramatic effect on the audio output signal. The closer the strings are to the pickups, the stronger the audio output signal will be. If the strings are too close, distortion is caused by magnetic interference from the electronic components. String String Height Components Needed Qty Guitar with Strings Installed ..............
Spring Adjustment On the Model H6086 � � � Components Needed Qty Guitar with Strings Installed .............................. 1 � � � � Tools Needed Phillips Head Screwdriver...................................1 � ���� ���� � � To adjust the tremolo springs: 1. Tighten the spring claw screws to approximately 5 ⁄ 8" from the front edge of the tremolo cavity as shown in Figure 44. Figure 44. Spring adjustment. 2.
Setting Intonation Setting the intonation adjusts the length of the string to correct for flatness/sharpness on each string. The adjustment is simple, but this procedure takes a lot of trial and error. Components Needed Qty Guitar with Strings Installed .............................. 1 Tools Needed Phillips Head Screwdriver...................................1 Hex Wrench 2.5 MM...........................................1 To set the intonation: 1.
SECTION 6: REFERENCE INFO Accessories G7984—Face Shield H1298—Dust Sealed Safety Glasses H1300—UV Blocking, Clear Safety Glasses H2347—Uvex® Spitfire Safety Glasses H0736—Shop Fox® Safety Glasses Safety Glasses are essential to every shop. If you already have a pair, buy extras for visitors or employees. You can't be too careful when it comes to shop safety! H1300 H1302 H4979 H4977 H1298 Figure 48. Our most popular earmuffs.
H2499—Small Half-Mask Respirator H3631—Medium Half-Mask Respirator H3632—Large Half-Mask Respirator H3635—Disposable Cartridge Filter Pair P100 Wood dust is now considered a known carcinogen and has been linked to nasal cancer and severe respiratory illnesses. If you work around dust everyday, a half-mask respirator can be a lifesaver.
Warranty & Returns Grizzly Industrial, Inc. warrants every product it sells for a period of 1 year to the original purchaser from the date of purchase. This warranty applies only to the hardware of this kit, all wood components of this kit are excluded from this warranty. This warranty does not apply to defects due directly or indirectly to assembly, finishing or modification of kits; misuse; abuse; negligence; accidents; repairs or alterations; or lack of maintenance.
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