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Grizzly T33955 Owner's Manual

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MODEL T33955/T33956
ELECTRIC GUITAR KIT
OWNER'S MANUAL
(For models manufactured since 09/23)
COPYRIGHT © DECEMBER, 2023 BY GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC.
WARNING: NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY SHAPE
OR FORM WITHOUT THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC.
#JM22924 PRINTED IN CHINA
V1.12.23
***Keep for Future Reference***

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  • Page 1 (For models manufactured since 09/23) COPYRIGHT © DECEMBER, 2023 BY GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC. WARNING: NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY SHAPE OR FORM WITHOUT THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC. #JM22924 PRINTED IN CHINA V1.12.23...
  • Page 2 Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: • Lead from lead-based paints. •...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents INTRODUCTION ..........................2 Contact Info ..........................2 Description ..........................2 Manual Accuracy .........................2 Identification ..........................3 SECTION 1: SAFETY ........................4 SECTION 2: SETUP ......................... 5 Unpacking ...........................5 Planning & Preparation .......................5 Needed for Setup ........................5 Inventory ............................6 SECTION 3: SANDING ........................7 Body ............................7 Neck ............................7 Preparing to Finish ........................7...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    NOTICE WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND that you read books, review industry trade magazines, or The Grizzly electric guitar kits are made of solid get formal training before beginning any mahogany and are available with two veneer projects. Regardless of the contents in...

  • Page 5: Identification

    Failure to do so could result in seri- operator injury. If normal safety precautions ous personal injury, damage to equipment, are overlooked or ignored, serious personal or poor work results. injury may occur. Model T33955 T33956 (Mfd. Since 09/23)

  • Page 6: Section 1: Safety

    Do not underestimate the ability of these tools and machinery to cause injury. Never oper- ate any tool without all guards in place and always wear approved safety glasses. For your own safety, please heed this warning. Model T33955 T33956 (Mfd. Since 09/23)

  • Page 7: Section 2: Setup

    Sanding Block ..........1 your are completely satisfied with the instrument • Drill Press or Cordless Drill w/Depth Stop ... 1 and have resolved any issues between Grizzly or • Drill Bit Set..........1 the shipping agent. You must have the original •...

  • Page 8: Inventory

    Z. Phillips Head Screws M4 x 50....2 E. Guitar Cable ..........1 AA. Phillips Head Screws M5 x 45 ....4 Tremolo Springs ......... 3 G. Spring Hanger ..........1 H. Tremolo Bridge ........... 1 Model T33955 T33956 (Mfd. Since 09/23)

  • Page 9: Section 3: Sanding

    Always wear safety glass- edges, and where frets meet the fretboard. es and a NIOSH-approved respirator when sanding. Note: Failure to properly mask these areas can result in irreparable damage to the guitar. Model T33955 T33956 (Mfd. Since 09/23)

  • Page 10: Painting/Finishing

    To avoid this problem: There are many resources (books, videos, web- 1. Have guitar components positioned for fin- sites) that discuss guitar finishing. Grizzly recom- ish application upon entering room. mends consulting these sources before finishing your instrument.

  • Page 11: Section 4: Assembly

    Figure 4. These will be soldered to DO NOT install screws at this time! Final output jack in later step. adjustments will be made after installing strings. To Rear Cavity Output Jack Cavity Figure 4. Wires correctly routed. Model T33955 T33956 (Mfd. Since 09/23)

  • Page 12: Installing Neck

    Figure 6. Example of mounting neck. Using a C-clamp, press neck and body together. Set guitar facedown on top of several 2x4's (cut to 6" or 12") for support. Figure 8. Depth of screw tip marked on neck. -10- Model T33955 T33956 (Mfd. Since 09/23)

  • Page 13: Installing Tremolo Bridge

    Figure 9. Mounting neck to body. Turn guitar body over and place spring hang- er in cavity, as shown in Figure 11. Ground Wire Ground Wire Solder Point Spring Hanger Figure 11. Spring hanger placement. -11- Model T33955 T33956 (Mfd. Since 09/23)

  • Page 14: Installing Output Jack

    12 Phillips head screws (see Figure 14). or tighten screws until tremelo sits perfectly flat. Tremolo 10. Screw tremolo arm into tremolo arm socket, as shown in Figure 14. Socket Tremolo Figure 14. Output jack and tremolo arm installed. -12- Model T33955 T33956 (Mfd. Since 09/23)

  • Page 15: Installing Strap Buttons

    (see Figure 15). Remove protective plastic film from back plate. Secure back plate to guitar body with (6) M3 x 12 Phillips head screws, and remove mask- ing tape (see Figure 16). -13- Model T33955 T33956 (Mfd. Since 09/23)

  • Page 16: Installing Tuning Machines

    From back of headstock, slide posts through headstock and secure in seats (see Figure 17). Note: Position tuning machine buttons away from headstock. -14- Model T33955 T33956 (Mfd. Since 09/23)

  • Page 17: Installing Nut

    Note: Curved part of nut should face head- stock. Clamp nut in place. Wipe away excess glue with a damp cloth, and allow glue to dry for 24 hours. -15- Model T33955 T33956 (Mfd. Since 09/23)

  • Page 18: Installing Strings

    Machine Post Saddle Neck Figure 21. Example of 1st string installed. Figure 23. String wrapped around tuning machine post. Use wire cutters to cut off excess string. Repeat above process for remaining strings. -16- Model T33955 T33956 (Mfd. Since 09/23)

  • Page 19: Installing Pick Guard

    Slide screw provided with retainer through retainer and bushing, then fasten it to head- stock (see Figure 25). Place 2nd string retainer on top of 3rd and 4th strings, loosen strings, and repeat Steps 2–3. -17- Model T33955 T33956 (Mfd. Since 09/23)

  • Page 20: Section 5: Final Adjustments

    (see Figure 26) and turn counterclockwise to more in-depth methods. Books on setting up release tension on neck. Now tighten nut until electric guitars can be ordered through Grizzly it just begins to grab. Industrial, luthier supply catalogs, or may be avail- able through your local library.

  • Page 21: Adjusting String Height

    12th fret. String String Height Fret Saddle (1 of 6) Fretboard Figure 28. Example of adjusting string height. Tune guitar if necessary. Figure 27. String height measurement. Tool Needed Hex Wrench 1.5mm ........... 1 -19- Model T33955 T33956 (Mfd. Since 09/23)

  • Page 22: Adjusting Pickup Height

    Tune 4th string by playing 5th string while it is being pressed (fretted) at 5th fret, and then Repeat Steps 1–2 for other pickups. play open 4th string. Adjust 4th string tuner until notes match. -20- Model T33955 T33956 (Mfd. Since 09/23)

  • Page 23: Changing Intonation

    Figure 32. Location of tremelo springs. Figure 31. Example of saddle adjustment screw. Note: Standard position of spring hanger is approximately ⁄ " from front edge of cavity. When satisfied with adjustment, replace back plate, and tune guitar. -21- Model T33955 T33956 (Mfd. Since 09/23)

  • Page 24: Section 6: Accessories

    Padded protection at all contact points and non-slip rubber feet. Figure 36. G9616 Feeler Gauge Set - 32 Pc. Figure 34. H5962 Guitar Stand-Electric/Archtop. www.grizzly.com 1-800-523-4777 order online at or call -22- Model T33955 T33956 (Mfd. Since 09/23)

  • Page 25: Section 7: Wiring

    Technical Support at (570) 546-9663. The photos and diagrams included in this section are best viewed in color. You can view these pages in color at www.grizzly.com. -23- Model T33955 T33956 (Mfd. Since 09/23)

  • Page 26: Wiring Diagram

    Wiring Diagram Pickup Pickup Volume Control Dual Humbucker Pickup Tone Control Tone Control Spring Output Hanger Jack READ ELECTRICAL SAFETY -24- Model T33955 T33956 (Mfd. Since 09/23) ON PAGE 23!

  • Page 27: Electrical Components

    Electrical Components Figure 37. Pick guard wiring. Figure 39. Ground wiring. Figure 38. Output jack wiring. READ ELECTRICAL SAFETY -25- Model T33955 T33956 (Mfd. Since 09/23) ON PAGE 23!

  • Page 28: Section 8: Parts

    SECTION 8: PARTS We do our best to stock replacement parts when possible, but we cannot guarantee that all parts shown are available for purchase. Call (800) 523-4777 or visit www.grizzly.com/parts to check for availability. Main REF PART # DESCRIPTION...

  • Page 31: Warranty & Returns

    WARRANTY & RETURNS Grizzly Industrial, Inc. warrants every product it sells for a period of 1 year to the original purchaser from the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to defects due directly or indirectly to misuse, abuse, negligence, accidents, repairs or alterations or lack of maintenance.

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