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Sheet #i-5281 Updated 01/21
StewMac
S - ST Y L E
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 apply a
finish. After you build it, we'll show you how to set it up
to play tip-top.
*Exact parts and materials may vary.
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- Page 1 Sheet #i-5281 Updated 01/21 StewMac S - ST Y L E 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 ..........13 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
Tuners with bushings, washers, and screws (set of 6) Tremolo cavity cover plate with mounting screws Pickguard with pickups and mounting screws Strap buttons with screws and protective washers (2) String trees with screws (2) Strings *Exact parts and materials may vary. Tremolo arm stewmac.com... -
Page 4: Create Your Peghead Shape
6 For more information on grain filling, see our article “Using for best results. ColorTone Grain Filler” at stewmac.com. Inspect the body and neck for any dents, chips, or other imperfections and repair them. Small dents can be steamed stewmac.com search:... - Page 5 For rosewood or dark wood fretboards, tape off the string nut and the fretboard face before spraying, so it remains free of finish. For maple, tape off only the string nut. stewmac.com...
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Page 6: Spray The Finish
Allow the finish to cure for a week in a cool, dry room. Around 70° at 50% humidity is recommended. Stiff wrist After the finish has dried for 1 week, go over the entire instrument lightly with Light Duty 3M Scotch-Brite Pads or 0000 steel wool for a nice satin appearance. stewmac.com... -
Page 7: Level And Dress The Frets
Turning it right tightens the rod, pulling the neck back. For more information, see our Trade Secrets article “Don't be nervous about adjusting that truss rod!” at stewmac.com. stewmac.com search: ts0033 Color the fret tops with a blue permanent marker to prepare them for leveling. - Page 8 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 9: Assemble Your Guitar
With a #2 Phillips screwdriver, install the bridge using the six pivot screws. Don’t tighten them all the way down, just enough so they sit just above the top of the baseplate, allowing the plate to sit flat on the body. stewmac.com... - Page 10 Use a 1/8" bit and drill the holes 11/16" deep. For more information, see our Trade Secrets video “How to install a bolt-on neck” at stewmac.com. Install the neck Use a clamp to lightly hold the neck in place. Place a scrap stewmac.com search:...
- Page 11 D, G, B, and E strings. 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). stewmac.com...
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Page 12: Wire The Electronics
Solder the bare ground wire to the jack’s sleeve lug (the square lug). For more information, see our Trade Secrets video “How to get a good clean solder joint!” at stewmac.com. stewmac.com search: ts0186 Solder the string ground The remaining black lead wire is for the string ground. -
Page 13: Final Setup
You can always go lower or higher depending on your play- ing style. After setting the two E strings, dial in the remaining strings to match the curve of the fretboard’s 14" radius using the cut out gauge included on page 15. stewmac.com... - Page 14 Congratulations! Your guitar is ready to play. We hope this guitar will be the first of many that you have fun assembling and customizing. Be sure to get a gig bag or case, so it doesn’t get banged around! stewmac.com...
- Page 15 Cut-out radius gauge Carefully cut out this radius gauge to check your saddle heights as shown on page 13. We’ve included two, so you have a backup. 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 How can we help? stewmac.com/contactus...
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