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Sheet #i-6267 Updated 01/22
making guitars better
O F F S E T T R E M
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
building and can be made with basic tools. You'll learn
to cut the peghead shape, attach the neck, and apply a
finish. After you build it, we'll show you how to set it up
to play tip-top.
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- Page 1 Sheet #i-6267 Updated 01/22 making guitars better O F F S E T T R E M 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 ..........15 Tools and supplies These are the tools and supplies we recommend for assembling this kit. Stewmac item numbers are included where applicable. Tools... -
Page 3: Getting Started
We wish you all the best on your build. If you get stuck or depict guitars with different woods or appointments, but the have any questions along the way, contact us. We’re here building techniques shown are the same for your kit. to help. stewmac.com... -
Page 4: Parts List
Pickguard with switch, pots, and mounting screws Tremolo springs, claw, and screws (2) Neck pickup Tremolo cavity cover plate and screws (6) Bridge pickup Tuner bushings, washers, and screws (set of 6) Parts and materials may vary. Strap buttons with screws and protective washers (2) stewmac.com... -
Page 5: 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 it smooth using 150-grit sandpaper followed by 220-grit, then 320-grit. stewmac.com... -
Page 6: Prep The Neck
Turn the truss rod nut For more information, see our Trade Secrets article “Don't counterclockwise to bring the neck up, adding relief. be nervous about adjusting that truss rod!” at stewmac.com. Measure string relief at the 12th fret. stewmac.com search:... - Page 7 Follow up with Light Duty Scotch-Brite Pads or 0000 steel wool for a final finish. This will remove any of the remaining lacquer from the frets and polish them to a smooth finish. stewmac.com...
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Page 8: Prep For Finish
To learn more, see our Trade Secrets video #0317 “Fixing a guitar dent by steaming it out” at stewmac.com. stewmac.com search: ts0317 Chips and knotholes will need to be filled. Remove the bridge if you haven’t already and set it aside. -
Page 9: Spray The Finish
Allow the finish to cure for a week in a cool, dry room. Around 70° at 50% humidity is recommended. After the finish has dried for 1 week, go over the entire Sti wrist instrument lightly with Light Duty 3M Scotch-Brite Pads or 0000 steel wool for a nice satin appearance. stewmac.com... - Page 10 Supple and dense non-slip surface for your guitar. 36-bit set specifically for guitar hardware, all in a Precisely sized files for round-bottom string slots compact no-spill case. on the nut and bridge saddles. From basic maintenance to advanced repairs, this is the leading step-by-step Locate and spot level high frets in an instant.
- Page 11 FREE FREE stewmac.com/aerosol-guitar-finishing Get a pro-quality finish (or refinish) on your next guitar! In this 3-part series we show you exactly what you need to do to get a professional-quality guitar finish at home using aerosol lacquers. The results are pretty amazing!! This series covers every aspect, all using nitro aerosol finishes. It’s perfect...
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Page 12: Assemble Your Guitar
Mark out the pickguard Lay out the pickguard using the neck and bridge for refer- ence. Once positioned, mark out the mounting screw holes with a scribe or punch. Drill pilot holes for the screws using a 1/16" drill bit. stewmac.com... - Page 13 Feed the ground wire through the hole leading into the spring cavity and install the pickguard. For tips on soldering, see our Trade Secrets video #0186 “How to get a good clean solder joint!” at stewmac.com. stewmac.com search: ts0186 stewmac.com...
- Page 14 Install the D/G string retainer between the E and A string posts (approximately 2" from the nut). Install the B/E string retainer between the A and D string posts (approximately 3" from the nut). Tune the guitar to pitch, and adjust the neck using the included 4mm hex wrench. stewmac.com...
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Page 15: Final Setup
Stop when the string sits on your feeler gauge. Go slow and check your work fre- quently—it’s easy to go too far in this step and ruin the nut. stewmac.com... - Page 16 5/64" from the top of the pickup pole to the bottom of the low E string. Adjust the treble side to 1/16". Feel free to experiment with other heights, but the measurements here serve as a good starting point. stewmac.com...
- Page 17 You’re done! Congratulations! Your guitar is ready to play. We hope this guitar will be the first of many that you enjoy building. Visit Stewmac.com to view our full lineup of electric and acoustic guitar kits. Cut-out radius gauge Carefully cut out this radius gauge to check your saddle heights as shown on page 16.
- Page 18 ’ ’ Every great playing guitar begins here. Buy these tools once and they’ll last you a lifetime. stewmac.com Basic Setup Kit...
- Page 19 “The kit is superb and produces one of the best sounding amps I have ever heard. Tommy at StewMac was looking out for me and replaced my parts that I ruined at no charge. Superb documentation, fantastic experience, and a LOT of fun to assemble. I’m thrilled!”...
- Page 20 21 N. Shafer St • Athens, Ohio 45701 • USA USA & Canada call toll-free: 800-848-2273 9am-6pm weekdays Eastern time How can we help? stewmac.com/contactus...
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