Section 3: Sanding; Body; Neck; Bridge - Grizzly T33952 Owner's Manual

SECTION 3: SANDING

Body

The guitar body was assembled and rough sand-
ed at the factory. However, no finish has been
applied. The joint where the neck meets the body
and the sound hole should NOT be sanded. For
the best appearance, be careful not to round the
edges of the guitar body.
To sand body:
Sand body with #180-grit aluminum-oxide
1.
sandpaper until there is a consistent scratch
pattern on entire surface.
Note: When hand sanding, always sand in
same direction as wood grain.
Repeat Step 1 with #240 grit sandpaper.
2.
Repeat Step 1 with #320 grit sandpaper.
3.
Wipe body with a damp, lint-free cloth. Wiping
4.
workpiece with a damp cloth before final
sanding helps to "raise" wood grain; thus,
allowing "raised" grain to be sanded smooth.
Once body is dry, repeat Step 4.
5.
Wipe body with a tack cloth to remove all
6.
remaining sanding dust.
To reduce risk of eye injury from airborne
particles or lung injury from breathing dust,
always wear safety glasses and a respirator
when sanding.
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Neck

Like the guitar body, most of the guitar neck has
been machined and rough sanded at the factory,
however, the neck headstock can be customized
to reflect personal taste. Additional cutting, inlay,
or design work can give a guitar that personalized
custom look that makes it unique.
Note: If you do choose to customize the neck
area, take your time with this sub-section and
consider testing ideas on scrap wood before per-
forming the work on the actual headstock.
To sand neck:
Perform any custom cutting, inlay, or design
1.
work to neck headstock.
Using sanding technique described in body
2.
section, sand entire neck.
Note: DO NOT sand fret board mounting sur-
face. This will affect playability of guitar and
could lead to irreparable damage.

Bridge

The bridge has been sanded and finished at the
factory. Sanding and finishing the bridge is not
necessary.
Model T33952/53/54 (Mfd. Since 09/23)