Section 4: Assembly; Installing Fingerboard - Grizzly T33957 Owner's Manual

SECTION 4: ASSEMBLY

Installing
Fingerboard
Now that the fingerboard has been test fitted, it's
time for permanent installation. Correct finger-
board installation is critical to the playability and
sound quality of the violin. Read and follow the
directions below for proper fingerboard placement
and installation.
ALWAYS follow the manufacturer's instruc-
tions for any glues or adhesive products for
your safety and best results.
To install fingerboard:
Place violin body and neck facing up on
1.
workbench.
Lay fingerboard on neck with convex side
2.
facing up and top of nut aligned with bottom
of peg box.
Width of fingerboard should fit evenly along
3.
outside edges of neck. If fingerboard is
slightly oversized, carefully file or sand until
edges are flush. Refer to Neck on Page 7 for
test fitting neck.
Model T33957 (Mfd. Since 09/23)
Attach fingerboard to neck with wood glue.
4.
Top of nut should be even with bottom of peg
box (see Figure 6).
Note: Measurement from bottom of nut to top
of body should be 5
Nut
5 ⁄ "
1
8
Bottom of
Neck
Peg Box
Figure 6. Fingerboard attached.
Secure fingerboard to neck with C-clamps,
5.
binding tape, or rubber bands.
Let dry for 24 hours.
6.
⁄ " (see Figure 6).
1
8
Fingerboard
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