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Grizzly H3123 Instruction Manual

Grizzly electric guitar model h3123 user manual
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ELECTRIC GUITAR
MODEL H3123
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
COPYRIGHT © JULY, 2003 BY GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC.
WARNING: NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY SHAPE
OR FORM WITHOUT THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC.
#505203624 PRINTED IN JAPAN
ONLINE MANUAL DISCLAIMER
THE INFORMATION IN THIS MANUAL REPRESENTS THE CONFIGURATION OF THE MACHINE AS IT IS CURRENTLY BEING SHIPPED. THE MACHINE
CONFIGURATION CAN CHANGE AS PRODUCT IMPROVEMENTS ARE INCORPORATED. IF YOU OWN AN EARLIER VERSION OF THE MACHINE, THIS
MANUAL MAY NOT EXACTLY DEPICT YOUR MACHINE . CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICE IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT DIFFERENCES. PRE-
VIOUS VERSIONS ARE NOT AVAILABLE ONLINE.

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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL COPYRIGHT © JULY, 2003 BY GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC. WARNING: NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY SHAPE OR FORM WITHOUT THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC. #505203624 PRINTED IN JAPAN ONLINE MANUAL DISCLAIMER THE INFORMATION IN THIS MANUAL REPRESENTS THE CONFIGURATION OF THE MACHINE AS IT IS CURRENTLY BEING SHIPPED. THE MACHINE CONFIGURATION CAN CHANGE AS PRODUCT IMPROVEMENTS ARE INCORPORATED.
  • Page 2 WARNING Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grind- ing, 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. •...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    SECTION 1: SAFETY...2 SECTION 2: INTRODUCTION ...3 SECTION 3: PARTS INVENTORY...4 SECTION 4: SANDING/FINISHING ...8 Supplies/Tools ...8 Guitar Body ...8 Neck ...9 Masking Tape Areas ...9 Painting/Finishing ...10 SECTION 5: HARDWARE ...11 Tuning Machines ...11 Neck to Body ...11 Pick Guard ...12 Tremolo Bridge...13 Strap Button ...15 Audio Jack ...16...

  • Page 4: Section 1: Safety

    Do not underestimate the ability of these tools and machinery to cause injury. Never operate any tool without all guards in place and always wear approved safety glasses. For your own safety, please heed this warning. H3123 Electric Guitar Kit...

  • Page 5: Section 2: Introduction

    SECTION 2: INTRODUCTION We are proud to offer the Model H3123 Electric Guitar Kit. This kit is 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 this guitar.

  • Page 6: Section 3: Parts Inventory

    SECTION 3: PARTS INVENTORY Figure 1. Boxed components. Boxed Components Guitar Body Guitar Neck Pickguard Figure 2. Bag 1 components. Bag 1 Silver Neckplate Black Neckplate Setter Audio Output Jack H3123 Electric Guitar Kit...
  • Page 7 Figure 3. Bag 2 components. Bag 2 Tuning Machines Bushings #1 x ⁄ " Pan Head Screw H3123 Electric Guitar Kit Figure 4. Bag 3 components. Bag 3 String Set String Guides String Guide Risers #2 x ⁄ " Pan Head Screw...
  • Page 8 Figure 5. Tremolo bridge. Bag 4 Tremolo Bridge Figure 6. Audio patch cable. Bag 5 Audio Patch Cable H3123 Electric Guitar Kit...
  • Page 9 Figure 7. Bag 6 components. Bag 6 Tremolo Arm 5mm Allen Wrench 1.5mm Allen Wrench H3123 Electric Guitar Kit Figure 8. Bag 7 components. Bag 7 Springs Spring Hanger Strap Buttons String Nut #4 x ⁄ " Flat Head Screws #10 x 1 ⁄...

  • Page 10: Section 4: Sanding/Finishing

    “raise” the wood grain; thus, allowing the “raised” grain to be sanded smooth. Once the guitar body is dry, repeat step 4. Wipe the guitar body with a tack cloth to remove all remaining sanding dust. H3123 Electric Guitar Kit...

  • Page 11: Neck

    (Figure 9). Note—Sanding the fingerboard will affect the playability of the guitar, and could lead to unrepairable damage. H3123 Electric Guitar Kit Masking Tape Areas In preparation for the finish coating, the fol- lowing parts of the guitar (Figures 9 & 10) need to be covered with masking tape: •...

  • Page 12: Painting/Finishing

    4. Apply the finish to the desired guitar parts and immediately leave the finish room. 5. DO NOT return to the room until the spec- ified drying time has elapsed. • Always follow the finish manufacturer’s instructions. H3123 Electric Guitar Kit...

  • Page 13: Section 5: Hardware

    (Figure 11). Figure 11. Correctly positioned tuning machines. H3123 Electric Guitar Kit To attach the neck to the guitar body: Remove the masking tape from the neck pocket. Place the neck into the neck pocket (Figure 12).

  • Page 14: Pick Guard

    Push one white and one black wire through the hole shown in Figure 15. Push the remaining black wire through the hole shown in Figure 16. Pick Guard Figure 15. Pick guard wires. Figure 16. Pick guard wire. H3123 Electric Guitar Kit...

  • Page 15: Tremolo Bridge

    DO NOT drill the screws at this time! Final adjustments need to be made after installing and winding the strings. H3123 Electric Guitar Kit Tremolo Bridge To attach the tremolo bridge to the guitar body: Place the tremolo bridge in the cut-out shown in Figure 18.
  • Page 16 (Figure 23). Note—DO NOT drill the holes deeper than 1 ⁄ " deep holes ⁄ " wood screws. ⁄ " drill bit, drill 1 ⁄ " deep holes ⁄ ". Figure 23. Drilling the spring hanger mounting holes. H3123 Electric Guitar Kit...

  • Page 17: Strap Button

    13. Hang the three springs from the spring hang- er to the tremolo bridge as shown in Figure Figure 24. Correct spring placement. H3123 Electric Guitar Kit Strap Button The strap buttons are positioned on the guitar as shown in Figure 25.

  • Page 18: Audio Jack

    To install the guitar strings: Slide the 1st guitar string through the corre- sponding hole in the back plate (Figure 28). ⁄ " deep holes ⁄ " Figure 28. 1st string installation hole. Figure 27. Correct string locations. H3123 Electric Guitar Kit...

  • Page 19: String Retainers

    Use wire cutters to cut off the excess string. Repeat the above process for the remaining strings. H3123 Electric Guitar Kit String Retainers The short string retainer mounts between the 1st and 2nd strings and the taller spring retainer mounts between the 3rd and 4th strings (Figure 29).

  • Page 20: Mounting Back Plate

    Secure the back plate to the guitar body with the included six Figure 31. Mounting the back plate. ⁄ " drill bit, drill ⁄ " deep holes " could result in drilling out through the front ⁄ " wood screws. H3123 Electric Guitar Kit...

  • Page 21: Section 6: Final Set Up

    If your guitar neck is no longer straight, have it adjusted by a qualified guitar technician. H3123 Electric Guitar Kit String Height Correct string height is crucial for maximizing the playability of your new electric guitar. The string height is the distance between the top face of the fret and the bottom face of the string (Figure 32).
  • Page 22 12th fret, then continue to the next step. Turn the screws clockwise to raise the height of the string saddle; therefore, increasing the string height. Turn the screws counterclockwise to lower the height of the string saddle; therefore, decreasing the string height. H3123 Electric Guitar Kit...

  • Page 23: Pick Up Height

    " Figure 35. Correct string heights over the pick up while the strings are fretted on the 22nd fret. H3123 Electric Guitar Kit — If the string height is between then the pick up is adjusted correctly. Continue to the next sub-section.

  • Page 24: Tremolo Arm

    Figure 37. String tuning notes. • The easiest way to tune a guitar is using an electronic tuner such as the Grizzly H3097 Chromatic Tuner shown on page 24. However, knowing how to tune a guitar by ear is an important part of being an accom- plished guitar player.
  • Page 25 (fretted) at the 5th fret, and immediately after, playing the open 5th string. H3123 Electric Guitar Kit Listen to the two tones. As the two notes are still resonating, adjust the tuning peg of the 5th string until the two notes have matching tones.

  • Page 26: Section 7: Reference Info

    (570) 546-9663. Trained service technicians will be glad to help you. If you have any comments regarding this manual, please write to Grizzly at the address below: Grizzly Industrial, Inc. Technical Documentation P.O. Box 2069...
  • Page 27 Notes H3123 Electric Guitar Kit -25-...

  • Page 28: Warranty & Returns

    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 does not apply to defects due directly or indirectly to misuse; abuse;...

  • Page 29: Warranty Card

    Do you think your purchase represents good value? ___Yes Would you recommend Grizzly Industrial to a friend? ___Yes Would you allow us to use your name as a reference for Grizzly customers in your area? Note: We never use names more than three times. ___Yes Comments:_________________________________________________...
  • Page 30 FOLD ALONG DOTTED LINE FOLD ALONG DOTTED LINE Send a Grizzly Catalog to a friend: Name_______________________________ Street_______________________________ City______________State______Zip______ GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC. P.O. BOX 2069 BELLINGHAM, WA 98227-2069 TAPE ALONG EDGES--PLEASE DO NOT STAPLE Place Stamp Here...
  • Page 32 Buy Direct and Save with Grizzly Visit Our Website Today And Discover Why • • • – Trusted, Proven and a Great Value! ® Grizzly Is The Industry Leader! ® SECURE ORDERING ORDERS SHIPPED WITHIN 24 HOURS E-MAIL RESPONSE WITHIN ONE HOUR...

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