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- Page 1 Electric Guitar Kit ST Style electric guitar kit user manual...
- Page 2 Musikhaus Thomann Thomann GmbH Hans-Thomann-Strasse 1 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone: +49 (0) 9546 9223-0 E-mail: info@thomann.de Internet: www.thomann.de 20.06.2016, ID: 185163...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
3.7 Mounting the pickguard and output jack socket..........15 3.8 Mounting the neck of the guitar................17 3.9 Mounting the strap buttons..................19 3.10 Strings, neck relief, string height and pickups..........20 Protecting the environment................... 25 Electric Guitar Kit ST Style... -
Page 4: Safety Instructions
Safety instructions Safety instructions DANGER! Danger for children Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are properly disposed of and are not in the reach of babies and young children. Choking hazard! Ensure that children do not detach any small parts (e.g. knobs or the like) from the product. -
Page 5: Scope Of Delivery
Thank you for buying this guitar kit. All the wood, hardware and electrical compo‐ nents of the guitar are contained in this package. The picture below shows the individual items included in the delivery. The assembly is described in detail in the following sections. Electric Guitar Kit ST Style... -
Page 6: Assembly Instructions
Assembly instructions Assembly instructions Useful tools and materials Provide the following tools and materials for the assembly of the guitar: Phillips screwdriver Rubber mallet Ring spanner Pliers Paint and accessories Sandpaper It is important to paint the body and neck before assembly. Always wear a dust mask when applying spray paint. -
Page 7: Painting The Body And Neck
Wait another two to three days until the paint is fully cured. Polish or burnish the neck until it meets your expectations. Take care not to buff too vigorously as this may remove the finish. Electric Guitar Kit ST Style... -
Page 8: Mounting The Tuners
Assembly instructions 3.3 Mounting the tuners From the rear side of the headstock, insert the tuners into the holes provided. Align the tuners so that the tuning pins are vertical to the upper edge of the headstock. Fasten the tuners in this position as shown in the picture, initially fastening them only finger-tight with the screws provided. - Page 9 Assembly instructions Tighten the nuts on the front with an appropriate spanner, then tighten the screws on the back firmly to fasten the tuners. Electric Guitar Kit ST Style...
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Page 10: Mounting The String Retainers
Assembly instructions 3.4 Mounting the string retainers Affix the two string retainers to the front of the head plate in the holes provided next to the tuners. The string retainer with the larger spacer must be inserted into the hole that is closer to the saddle. -
Page 11: Mounting The Bridge
Ensure the bridge sits in the centre of the hole and is aligned with the pre-drilled screw holes. Attach the bridge using the supplied screws. Electric Guitar Kit ST Style... - Page 12 Assembly instructions Next, turn the body around and screw the spring claw by hand into the pre-drilled screw holes in the cutout on the body's back. Attach the loops of the three springs to the spring claw and guide the other ends into the small holes in the sustain block.
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Page 13: Wiring The Potentiometers, Pickups And Switches
As illustrated, run the cable connector into the cable channel via the recess as far as the recess for the output jack socket. Electric Guitar Kit ST Style... - Page 14 Assembly instructions Thread the cable for the string earthing (after stripping the insulation, and without the connector) to the spring claw through the recess in the opening on the back. Hook the grounding cable onto the spring claw. Ensure there is sufficient contact between the stripped end of the earthing wire and the spring claw.
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Page 15: Mounting The Pickguard And Output Jack Socket
Position the pickguard over the front of the body so that the pickups and all the wires are seated in the correct recesses. Screw the pickguard onto the body using the screws provided as shown in the picture below. Electric Guitar Kit ST Style... - Page 16 Assembly instructions Now connect the connector for the output jack socket to the connector for the pickup and the potentiometers. Insert the output jack socket into the hole provided on the body's front side and screw it in place using the screws provided. electric guitar kit...
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Page 17: Mounting The Neck Of The Guitar
Insert the neck into the neck cutout. If necessary, use a sharp chisel or sandpaper to adjust it. Be very careful when removing material. The neck should be firmly seated and under no circumstances should there be too much play in the cutout! Electric Guitar Kit ST Style... - Page 18 Assembly instructions Turn the guitar over and position the neck plate over the four bolt holes at the rear of the body, then screw the four wood screws provided through the neck plate, body and pilot holes in the neck until everything fits tightly. electric guitar kit...
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Page 19: Mounting The Strap Buttons
Assembly instructions 3.9 Mounting the strap buttons Screw the strap buttons into the pre-drilled holes in the body as shown. Electric Guitar Kit ST Style... -
Page 20: Strings, Neck Relief, String Height And Pickups
Assembly instructions 3.10 Strings, neck relief, string height and pickups Stringing the guitar Fitting strings to the guitar is achieved by threading them through the sustain block from the rear to the front via the corresponding saddle. Wrap the string end around the tuner several times and pull each string hand-tight at first. - Page 21 Then tune each string in turn to the correct pitch. You can using a tuner or a pitch pipe as a reference. Please note that the string tension will still drift and the guitar will need to be retuned a few times before the strings are played in. Electric Guitar Kit ST Style...
- Page 22 Assembly instructions Adjusting the neck relief The neck is equipped with a steel truss rod that can be used to adjust the relief to your preferences. After tuning the strings, check the relief by pressing on the low E string at the first and twelfth fret.
- Page 23 Listen carefully and adjust gently until the two notes match. Alternatively, you can also adjust the octaves with a tuner. In this case, the pitch of the tone at the 12th fret must be the same as the unfretted string, but one octave higher. Electric Guitar Kit ST Style...
- Page 24 Assembly instructions Attaching the whammy bar Once all strings have been tuned to the correct pitch, screw the whammy bar into its screw hole on the bridge. Ensure the whammy bar can still move freely. Adjust the initial tension of the whammy bar via the springs in the recess on the back of the body.
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Page 25: Protecting The Environment
Dispose of this device through an approved waste disposal firm or through your local waste facility. When discarding the device, comply with the rules and regulations that apply in your country. If in doubt, consult your local waste disposal facility. Electric Guitar Kit ST Style... - Page 26 Notes electric guitar kit...
- Page 28 Musikhaus Thomann · Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...
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