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Summary of Contents for BYO Guitar Quilt Top
- Page 1 Quilt Top Guitar Kit Assembly Instructions www.byoguitar.com 2018-1010(-)
- Page 2 However, only you know your skills with each piece of machinery. Never compromise your safety by using a cutting method with which you are not comfortable. Instead, find an alternative approach that will yield the same result. Quilt Top Intro- 1 -...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Explanation of Sequence Steps: ..................- 2 - 3.2.1 Sanding the Body and Neck ..................- 2 - 3.2.2 Appling Grain Filler ..................... - 2 - 3.2.3 Applying Sanding Sealer..................... - 3 - 3.2.4 Solid Color Primer ....................... - 3 - Quilt Top Intro- 2 -... - Page 4 In addition to the construction of your guitar, you will need to consider the finish – natural, solid color and possibly a design that will make your guitar unique. We suggest you do TIP: Get some finishing ideas by visiting BYOGuitar.com and BYO Guitar on Facebook (http://www.byoguitar.com/gallery/index.html) Quilt Top Intro- 3 -...
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Page 5: Introduction
These instructions assume you are familiar with the anatomy of a guitar. Refer to Figure 1 for many of the terms used in the assembly of your guitar. Fig 1 Major Components in Your Quilt Top Guitar Kit Material Check List In preparation for the building of your guitar, all required material should be checked both for type and quantity. - Page 6 Audio Controls Knobs (2) Wire harness Mounting hardware (3) Mounting screws Audio Jack & 3/8” 12 screws Back Plates Quilt Top Bridge/Tremblock 2 mounting inserts/screws Trem Claw Springs, 3 Tremolo parts Screws, 1 ½”, Whammy bar Quilt Top Intro- 5 -...
- Page 7 Strap Holder 2 plastic materials washers 2 screws, 1” Pickups (2) Pickups, Bridge 8 screws, ¾” & Neck Tremolo claw Body (back) cover Access Covers Switch cover Audio cover Retainer String retainer Mounting screws (2) Quilt Top Intro- 6 -...
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Page 8: Additional Tools/Materials Required
Additional tools/materials required: Drill & drill bits #1 & #2 Phillips Soldering iron/solder screwdriver Masking/painters tape Finishing/painting Sand paper 220 & material 320 grit Guitar strap Soap or candle Feeler gauge ruler Wood glue Quilt Top Intro- 7 -... - Page 9 Section 5 – Setup: in this section, adjustments are made to your guitar such as the height of the pickups. Again, we thank you for your purchase of a BYO Guitar and we look forward to seeing pictures of your unique guitar! We also look forward to providing you with the guitar for your next project from our Custom Shop where you can select the wood for the body and neck as well as customizing all of the other components.
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Page 10: Mockup And Fit Check
2. Fasten the Neck & Body with 4 x 1 ” screws and ferrules (item threads #7 on material list), but do not over tighten them. Quilt Top Section 2 - 1 -... -
Page 11: The Bridge
(raised tab in the center of the claw); 2. Using the claw as a template, mark the hole positions and pre-drill 2 holes; Figure 2.4 Tremolo claw Alignment Quilt Top Section 2 - 2 -... -
Page 12: Fit Check Of The Back Covers (Fig 2.5.1)
Check Output Jack 1. Align the Output Jack (#9 on the material list) in the hole in the back of the Body (Figure 1). 2. Mark and drill the 4 mounting holes with 1/16” drill. Quilt Top Section 2 - 3 -... -
Page 13: Check String Retainer
2. Mark and drill 2 mounting holes with 1/16” drill. 2.10 Mockup and Fit Check complete! Carefully disassemble the Mockup and move on to the next step: applying the finish to your guitar! Quilt Top Section 2 - 4 -... -
Page 14: Finish
1. Sand the body and neck 2. Apply grain filler if desired. 3. Apply 2 coats of sand and sealer 4. Sand to 320 grit 5. Apply stain or dye 6. Apply clear top coats Quilt Top Section 3 - 1 -... -
Page 15: Penetrating Stain Or Water Based Dye Finish
Oil based grain filler is recommended. We recommend using Behlen PORE-O-PAC grain filler. For most finishes use natural colored filler. The dyes used in darker fillers may over time find their way through the color coat. Quilt Top Section 3 - 2 -... -
Page 16: Applying Sanding Sealer
Buff the finish by hand or with a buffer, starting with a medium polish and working up to a high gloss polish. Note: If you use a buffing machine, be careful to avoid going through the finish, especially on the edges. Quilt Top Section 3 - 3 -... -
Page 17: Assembly
1. Remove the adjustment screws from the Bridge mounting inserts (item #4 on the material list) and gently tap the insert into place (ref. Fig 2.1) using a piece of wood on top of the insert so you don’t damage the insert or the Body; Quilt Top Section 4 - 1 -... -
Page 18: Install The Wiring Harness & Pickups
1. Label the wires that are connected to the switch (reference Figure 4.5.1) (note that pins 2 & 3 are connected); 2. Unsolder the wires to the switch. 4.5.2 Install wiring harness Figure 4.5.1 Selector Switch Wiring Quilt Top Section 4 - 2 -... - Page 19 1. Starting in the Audio pocket and referencing Figure 4.5.2-2 for tunnel locations, run the two wires to the Bridge pocket; Figure 4.5.2-2 Body Wiring Tunnels 2. …continuing through the Bridge pocket to the Neck pocket; 3..continuing through the Neck pocket to the Switch pocket; Quilt Top Section 4 - 3 -...
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Page 20: Install Pickups
Like most projects, there often several tricks that will make the assembly easier and your guitar better. Properly stringing your guitar is just one of those tricks. Please review the following videos: reminder… remove the protective film from the back covers, tuners & pickups Quilt Top Section 4 - 4 -... - Page 21 11. Install the Tremolo arm (item #6 on the material list) on the Bridge. Offset the arm end by approximately 2” (or at your preferred offset) from the high E string; 12. Install string retainer (#13 on parts list) on the Headstock – tighten after adjusting strings. Quilt Top Section 4 - 5 -...
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Page 22: Tremolo Claw Adjustment
7. Recheck tuning on all strings – repeat 1, 2 & 3 as necessary. 8. Install the Tremolo, Audio and Switch covers over the rear pockets using supplied 3/8” screws. Assembly of Guitar is now complete – let’s your set it up!! Quilt Top Section 4 - 6 -... -
Page 23: Initial Setup
If you setup adjustments: can’t get one between these lengths, and are ✓ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YN7qF6JLoIc willing to sacrifice a ruler, get one that’s too long and cut it to length. Alternatively, you can Quilt Top Section 5 - 1 -... -
Page 24: Adjusting The Truss Rod
4. Remove the cover from the claw pocket in the back of the Body; 5. Adjust the Bridge mounting screws to the 1/16” height; 6. Adjust the screws in small increments to lower the Bridge (tighten), or to raise the Bridge (loosen). Adjust the screws equally; Quilt Top Section 5 - 2 -... -
Page 25: Adjusting The Action (String Height) (Figure 5.4)
1 string – note bass measurement; Repeat #1.1 & #1.2 on the 6 string – note the treble measurement; Fig 5.5Pickup Height Measurement Quilt Top Section 5 - 3 -... -
Page 26: Intonation (Figure 5.6)
1. Each time you play your guitar, before you do your final tuning, play for a few minutes to allow the strings to warm up. Metal expands when warm and contracts when cool. After you've played a few riffs, you can then do your final tuning; Quilt Top Section 5 - 4 -... - Page 27 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. Custom Shop Products: Made in the U.S.A. Quilt Top Section 5 - 5 -...
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