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- Page 1 CAL-K1 Self-build guitar kit 174.460UK Version 1.0 Thank you for buying the CAL-K1 kit. All the wood, hardware and electrical components of a Chord CAL93 guitar are contained in this package. Please read the following instructions to help with assembly and finishing...
- Page 2 Neck finish The neck of the CAL-K1 is supplied sealed with a light coat of matte lacquer and is ready to use. If preferred, the neck can be finished with a colour or gloss lacquer. If so, do the following.
- Page 3 Then tighten the nut on the front face of the tuner until firm using a spanner Repeat this for the remaining 5 tuners and then fit the 2 string trees with the one with the taller spacers nearer to the top nut. CAL-K1 Page 3...
- Page 4 6 screws provided – not too tightly – allowing the bridge to rock back and forth. Turn the guitar over and screw the spring claw part-way into the pre-drilled holes at the forward edge of the rear body cavity CAL-K1 Page 4...
- Page 5 Attach the single connector lead to the earth lead fed through from the spring claw earlier. Gently thread the twin connector lead through the hole behind the tone control cavity to the separate routing for the jack socket plate. CAL-K1 Page 5...
- Page 6 The plastic rear body plate can now be fitted to cover the spring cavity. Secure the plate with dome- head screws into the pre-drilled holes. Strap buttons Screw the strap buttons into the pre-drilled holes at the rear edge of the body and at the tip of the upper horn of the body. CAL-K1 Page 6...
- Page 7 2 hex keys provided to gradually tighten the truss rod – a half turn is usually enough and may not take effect immediately – allow adjustments to settle each time – do not be tempted to CAL-K1 Page 7...
- Page 8 2mm clear of the pickup. Any pickups that are noticeably louder than others can be made quieter by adjusting them further away from the strings. For future adjustments, keep these instructions as a reference and enjoy your custom made Chord CAL guitar.
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