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MST 22 MM / MR models
Welcome to the wonderful world of guitar building!
This Kit Features Genuine Wilkinson Hardware,
Tuners and Pickups. CTS pots and CRL switches.
Whether you are a first time builder or Professional Luthier this kit will
give you a top quality "Custom Shop grade"
Great sounding Great playing instrument.
These are the tools and supplies we recommend for assembling this kit.
(Stew Mac item numbers are included where applicable.)
Electric hand drill or Bench Drill press
Small Hammer # 4895
ESP Multi Spanner # 1344
Phillips screwdrivers, size #1 & #2 (#3000)
Understring radius guages Item # 0353
Center punch or awl (#3000)
Clamp (#3721)
Soldering iron
Drill bits: 1/16" 5/64" 3/32" 7/64" 1/8" 11/64"
Assembly Instructions
Nut-slotting files
0.010" width(#0821)
0.013" width (#0823)
0.020" width (#0828)
0.035" width (#0832)
0.042" width (#0833)
0.046" width (#5313
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Summary of Contents for HMI Wilkinson MST 22 MM
- Page 1 Assembly Instructions MST 22 MM / MR models Welcome to the wonderful world of guitar building! This Kit Features Genuine Wilkinson Hardware, Tuners and Pickups. CTS pots and CRL switches. Whether you are a first time builder or Professional Luthier this kit will give you a top quality "Custom Shop grade"...
- Page 2 Parts included in your KIT backing plate in Modern"Strat style" Unfinished fine sanded body aged white in 2 piece centre jointed American Alder “S” style pickguard in aged white loaded and wired with with CTSpotentiometers, WVS 50 II K Vibrato CRL lever switch and cloth covered push back hook up wire.
- Page 3 Install the Strap Buttons Your body has already been drilled for the correct locations of these buttons. Use the screws provided with the kit. A little Wilkinson "Slipstick" on the screws will make installing these a breeze. Always countersink drilled holes slightly to stop any grain lift when installing screws. Install the neck Enlarge the 4 screw holes in the body with 11/64"...
- Page 4 Install the Bridge and Spring Claw. The spring claw must be attached to the body before the bridge can be installed. Center the claw in the spring cavity so it sits 1/16" below the surface of the body. The holes for the fixing screws are already drilled.
- Page 5 Lining up the neck and bridge Lining up the neck and bridge Use a clamp to lightly hold the neck in place. Place a scrap of wood or soft faced clamp over the Use a clamp to lightly hold the neck in place. Place a scrap of wood or soft faced clamp over the frets so they don’t suffer any damage to their surface.
- Page 6 Install the Strap Buttons Your body has already been drilled for the correct locations of these buttons. Use the screws provided with the kit. A little Wilkinson "Slipstick" on the screws will make installing these a breeze. Always countersink drilled holes slightly to stop any grain lift when installing screws. Install the neck Enlarge the 4 screw holes in the body with 11/64"...
- Page 7 Install the strings and the remaining Vibrato springs. Assembling your guitar Using the correct amount of springs in relation to the feel and string tension is one of the most During assembly, use a padded surface to protect the finish from scratches and mis-understood aspects of vibratos.
- Page 8 Set the action at the nut. Lower your string nut slots for better playability using gauged nut files. Measure string height over the 1st fret, between the bottom of the string and the top of the fret. A comfortable medium action is: Unwound strings (G, B, E): 0.012"...
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