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Summary of Contents for BYOGuitar.com JEM
- Page 1 JEM Guitar Kit Assembly Instructions...
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Page 2: Parts List
Parts List Basswood body Maple with rosewood fingerboard neck 1 Electric cord, 6 strings Jack with 4 screws 2 chrome strap buttons, 2 screws, 2 rubber washers Wiring harness w/ 2 pots 1 chrome vol knob ... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Intonation ............................10 Introduction Thank you for purchasing a BYOGuitar.com guitar kit. This kit includes everything you need to build a complete custom guitar. These instructions assume you are familiar with the anatomy of a guitar. Many of the terms used are... - Page 4 Here is the order of operations to complete the guitar: Install the neck. Install the tremolo and locking nut Sand the body and neck. Sand some more! Finish the body and neck. Assemble the guitar. ...
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Page 5: Installing The Bolt On Neck
Installing the Bolt on Neck Most o f the kits come with the holes pre-drilled. If they are pre-drilled on your kit you can skip to section “Attaching the Neck to the Body”. Below are the instruction if you need to drill them. Unless otherwise indicated, we strongly recommend using a drill press for the majority of drilling to obtain the most precise results. -
Page 6: Installing The Tuners
Attaching the Neck to the Body Temporarily attach the neck so you can locate the bridge. If the holes are tight, use some soap or wax on the screw beforehand and it will drill in easier. The screws may go into the neck very tight. Be very careful not to snap the screw! Get the neck screws snug, but not completely tightened. -
Page 7: Wiring The Jack
Next use pliers to stretch the springs into position. If you are using 3 springs, leave one space in between each one on the block. If you lose grip of a spring it can fly and cause damage to the paint on the body. Tighten the screws on the spring claw so there is a little play in the block. -
Page 8: Finish
Finish Before starting the finish make sure all holes are drilled for any remaining hardware (pickguard, jack plate, strap pins etc). -
Page 9: The Body
The Body Sand the body and neck with #220 dry sandpaper, followed by #320. If you are applying a finish, other than natural, you should consider using a grain filler on the body. This will fill in the valleys in the grain and result in a nice flat surface allowing you to get a nice high gloss finish. -
Page 10: Adjusting The Action
If flat, shorten the string by moving the saddle forward. Remember, guitars are tempered instruments! Re-tune, play and make further adjustments as needed. We hope you have enjoyed building your guitar! If you have any questions along the way please email us at sales@BYOGuitar.com.