Fitting Bridge Pins - Grizzly T33952 Owner's Manual

Attaching Bridge With Wood Blocks
If a bridge clamp is not available, it is possible to
successfully mount the bridge with rubber bands
and wood blocks.
Follow Steps 1–3 in Attaching Bridge with
1.
Clamp on Page 16.
Carefully position wood blocks over bridge
2.
and under back of guitar, then secure with
rubber bands (see Figure 22).
Figure 22. Bridge secured with wood blocks.
Make sure to check bridge and verify that it is
3.
still in correct position and adjust if necessary.
Let dry for a minimum of six hours.
4.
Remove rubber bands, blocks, and clamps,
5.
and place saddle in position.
Note: Saddle does not need to be glued in.
String tension will keep saddle in place.
Model T33952/53/54 (Mfd. Since 09/23)

Fitting Bridge Pins

Now that the bridge is securely attached, it is time
to prepare the bridge for bridge pin fitting.
To protect the finish on the instrument, you should
mask off the top of the guitar around the bridge
before proceeding with these instructions.
Unless otherwise indicated, we strongly recom-
mend using a drill press for the majority of drilling
to obtain the most precise results. However, an
electric/cordless drill fitted with a depth stop or a
drill stand can be used if you do not have a drill
press.
To fit bridge pins:
Carefully drill (6) holes in bridge using
1.
Forstner bit
(see Figure 23).
Note: Be careful to keep drill straight, and
drill only until you break through the sound
chamber. Do not drill through bottom of guitar.
Sound Board
Bridge Pin Hole
(1 of 6)
Figure 23. Bridge pin locations.
Remove debris and sawdust from top and
2.
make sure holes are free of debris.
Test fit bridge pin.
3.
Note: Bridge pin should not fit in hole at this
time.
at marked locations
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⁄ "
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