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Summary of Contents for thomann Ukulele

  • Page 1 DIY kit Ukulele 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 22.07.2015, ID: 327250...
  • Page 3 Table of contents Table of contents Safety instruction........................4 Scope of delivery........................5 Assembly instructions......................6 Protecting the environment................... 12 DIY kit...
  • Page 4: Safety Instruction

    Choking hazard! Ensure that children do not detach any small parts (e.g. knobs or the like) from the product. They could swallow the pieces and choke! Never let children play unattended with the product. Ukulele...
  • Page 5: Scope Of Delivery

    Scope of delivery Scope of delivery Thank you for purchasing this Ukulele kit. In addition to this manual, the following items are included: 1 Body 2 Neck 3 Fretboard 4 Saddle 5 Bridge 6 Nut 7 Fixing ring for machine heads (4 pcs.) 8 Machine heads (4 pcs.)
  • Page 6: Assembly Instructions

    When applying spray paint, you must wear a dust mask. Finishing the body Before assembling the Ukulele, you can paint the body with commercial wood paint completely or decorate it with patterns. DIY stores offer a wide selection of paints and varnishes in spray cans that can be applied without any special knowledge.
  • Page 7 Assembly instructions Glueing neck and body The neck is fastened with a tongue and groove connection to the body. First, check whether the connection between neck and body fits correctly. Wood slightly changes its shape over time. If the neck sits too tight in the groove on the body, a slight adjustment with a sharp wood chisel or sandpaper may be needed.
  • Page 8 Drill the two screw holes with a 1.5-mm wood drill by through the two blind holes in the bridge and the soundbooard. Fix the bridge with the supplied long screws on the soundboard. Then place the protective caps on the screw heads. Finally, insert the saddle into the designated groove of the bridge. Ukulele...
  • Page 9 Assembly instructions Mounting the machine heads Insert the four machine heads from the rear side into the headstock. Fasten the four machine heads with two shorts screws each. Press the four fixing rings for the machine heads from the front into the respective holes of the headstock.
  • Page 10 Assembly instructions Stringing the Ukulele The package includes a set of strings for the Hawaiian tuning (G - C - E - A). Tie a knot at one end of the strings (simple knot for the two thicker strings, double knot for the...
  • Page 11 Assembly instructions Checking the action At the first fret, the distance between string and fretboard should be approx. 0.4 mm, at the twelfth fret approx. 1.2 mm. If necessary, check the connections and posi‐ tioning of the components. Tuning The package includes a set of strings for the Hawaiian tuning (G - C - E - A). Tune the strings using an appropriate tuner or with the help of another instrument by ear.
  • Page 12: Protecting The Environment

    Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are properly disposed of. Do not just dispose of these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that they are collected for recycling. Please follow the notes and markings on the packaging. Ukulele...
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  • Page 14 Notes Ukulele...
  • Page 16 Musikhaus Thomann · Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...