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Sheet #i-5203 Updated 10/18
StewMac
S I N G L E - C U T J R
G U I TA R K I T
Assembly Instructions
Welcome to guitar building! If you're a first-time builder,
this kit is a great way to start. You'll have fun and learn a lot.
This simple kit is an excellent entry into electric guitar
assembly. It can be built with basic tools. You'll learn to cut
the peghead shape, attach the neck, and wire it up. After
you build it, we'll show you how to set it up to play tip-top.
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Summary of Contents for StewMac Single-Cut Jr Guitar Kit
- Page 1 Sheet #i-5203 Updated 10/18 StewMac S I N G L E - C U T J R G U I TA R K I T Assembly Instructions Welcome to guitar building! If you’re a first-time builder, this kit is a great way to start. You’ll have fun and learn a lot.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Final setup ......... . . 12 Tools and supplies These are the tools and supplies we recommend for assem- bling this kit. StewMac item numbers are included where applicable. Tools... -
Page 3: Parts List
Strap buttons, with cushioned washers and screws Output jack with mounting screws Control knobs (set of 2) Output cord Control pots with mounting hardware (set of 2) Generic strings for preliminary setup (Also included: higher quality strings for actual use) stewmac.com... -
Page 4: Create Your Peghead Shape
Don’t rush: rough patches will disappear into a good final shape if you take your time. When you’re happy with your peghead shape, sand the cut edges smooth using 150-grit sandpaper followed by 220- grit, then 320-grit. stewmac.com... -
Page 5: Set The Neck
Watch for additional squeeze out over the next 15 to 30 minutes and clean it up with a damp cloth. Let dry overnight. stewmac.com... -
Page 6: Fretwork
Turning it right tightens the rod, pulling the neck back. For more information, see our Trade Secrets article #33 “Don’t be nervous about adjusting that truss rod!” at stewmac.com. stewmac.com search: ts33 stewmac.com... - Page 7 Polish the frets by going over each one with extra fine Scotch-Brite or 0000 steel wool. Follow up by cleaning the fretboard with ColorTone Lemon Oil or your favorite condi- tioner. Use care not to get any excess oil on the bare wood. stewmac.com...
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Page 8: Assemble Your Guitar
Ground wire in bushing hole Install the bushings. Pressing them in with a drill press is the preferred method but they can also be installed with gentle hammer taps using a wooden dowel between the bushing and hammer. stewmac.com... - Page 9 Line up the strings with the low and high E polepieces of the pickup as evenly as possible. Mark the locations of the holes. After you've marked the holes, remove the strings and pickup. Then drill the holes with a 5/64" bit, 3/8" deep. Install the pickup. stewmac.com...
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Page 11: Wire The Electronics
For help with soldering, see our Trade Secrets video #186 “How to get a good clean solder joint!” at stewmac.com. stewmac.com search: ts186 stewmac.com... -
Page 12: Final Setup
Take your time and check your work frequently. It is easy to go too far lowering the slots thus ruining the nut. Turn clockwise to pull the neck back, reducing relief. Go slow: a little does a lot! stewmac.com... - Page 13 If the note reads flat, the saddle needs to be adjusted forward towards the nut, shortening the length of the string. If the note reads sharp, the saddle needs to be adjusted back away from the nut, increasing the string length. stewmac.com...
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- Page 15 For detailed information about applying a great looking finish check out our book Guitar Finishing Step-By-Step. Be sure to get a gig bag or case, so it doesn’t get banged around! stewmac.com...
- Page 16 21 N. Shafer St • Athens, Ohio 45701 • USA USA & Canada call toll-free: 800-848-2273 9am-6pm weekdays Eastern time stewmac.com...
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