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Grizzly T33952 Owner's Manual

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MODEL T33952/T33953/T33954
ACOUSTIC GUITAR KIT
OWNER'S MANUAL
(For models manufactured since 09/23)
COPYRIGHT © NOVEMBER, 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.
#JM22871 PRINTED IN CHINA
V1.11.23
***Keep for Future Reference***

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  • Page 1 (For models manufactured since 09/23) COPYRIGHT © NOVEMBER, 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. #JM22871 PRINTED IN CHINA V1.11.23...
  • 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 Glossary Of Terms ........................4 SECTION 1: SAFETY ........................5 SECTION 2: SETUP ......................... 6 Unpacking ...........................6 Planning & Preparation .......................6 Needed for Setup ........................6 Inventory ............................7 SECTION 3: SANDING ........................

  • Page 4: Introduction

    We want your feedback on this manual. What did in doubt, check our website (grizzly.com) for an you like about it? Where could it be improved? updated version. We post current manuals and Please take a few minutes to give us feedback.

  • Page 5: Identification

    If normal safety precautions respect. Failure to do so could result in seri- are overlooked or ignored, serious personal ous personal injury, damage to equipment, injury may occur. or poor work results. Model T33952/53/54 (Mfd. Since 09/23)

  • Page 6: Glossary Of Terms

    Headstock: Flat piece of wood at top of neck that Sound Hole: Hole in sound board of instrument holds tuning pegs and usually displays instru- that projects sound. ment brand logo. Inlay: Material inlaid into surface parts of instrument. Model T33952/53/54 (Mfd. Since 09/23)

  • Page 7: 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 T33952/53/54 (Mfd. Since 09/23)

  • Page 8: Section 2: Setup

    Safety Glasses (per person)....... 1 your are completely satisfied with the instrument • NIOSH-Approved Respirator (per person) ... 1 and have resolved any issues between Grizzly or • Ratchet or Frame Clamp ......1 the shipping agent. You must have the original •...

  • Page 9: Inventory

    If you cannot find an item on this list, care- fully check around/inside the machine and packaging materials. Often, these items get lost in packaging materials while unpack- ing or they are pre-installed at the factory. Figure 3. Bridge template. Model T33952/53/54 (Mfd. Since 09/23)

  • Page 10: Section 3: Sanding

    The bridge has been sanded and finished at the factory. Sanding and finishing the bridge is not necessary. To reduce risk of eye injury from airborne particles or lung injury from breathing dust, always wear safety glasses and a respirator when sanding. Model T33952/53/54 (Mfd. Since 09/23)

  • Page 11: Fitting Neck To Body

    — If neck is flush to body, sanding is com- Masking plete. Proceed to Assembly on Page Tape — If neck is not flush to body, repeat Steps 4–7 until a flush mount is Sandpaper achieved. Figure 5. Body masked for neck sanding. Model T33952/53/54 (Mfd. Since 09/23)

  • Page 12: Section 4: Assembly

    Guitar Body and Needed Neck are Not Flush Figure 8. Dowel hole positions. Guitar Body and Sanding Neck are Not Flush Needed Guitar Body and Flat Neck are Flush Figure 10. Aligning neck to body. -10- Model T33952/53/54 (Mfd. Since 09/23)

  • Page 13: Installing Truss Rod

    Use damp cloth to wipe away excess glue from truss rod groove area. Let dry for a minimum of six hours before pro- ceeding to Attaching Fretboard on Page 12. -11- Model T33952/53/54 (Mfd. Since 09/23)

  • Page 14: Attaching Fretboard

    Use #320 grit sandpaper or a fine file to sand Guitar edge of neck flush with edge of fretboard. Do Body this gently and slowly to avoid sanding fretboard. Figure 13. Fretboard correctly centered on neck. -12- Model T33952/53/54 (Mfd. Since 09/23)

  • Page 15: Determining Bridge Location

    A template has been provided for placement of the bridge. In the event the template is mis- placed or damaged, contact Grizzly for a replace- ment. However, it is possible to correctly place the bridge without the template. Instructions for...
  • Page 16 Front 317.6mm excess tape. of Bridge (12.50") Tip: Angle knife inward as you cut. Saddle Bridge Scale Length for this Acoustic Guitar 650mm (25.59") Figure 16. Example of determining scale length and bridge positioning. -14- Model T33952/53/54 (Mfd. Since 09/23)

  • Page 17: Attaching Nut

    Figure 18. Attaching fretboard to neck. Note: Failure to properly mask these areas could Let glue dry a minimum of 24 hours, then result in irreparable damage to guitar. proceed to Preparing to Finish. -15- Model T33952/53/54 (Mfd. Since 09/23)

  • Page 18: Painting/Finishing

    Refer to Pages 13–14 for details on determining bridge There are many resources (books, videos, web- location. sites) that discuss guitar finishing. Grizzly recom- mends consulting these sources before finishing We recommend using wood glue so that future your instrument.

  • Page 19: Fitting Bridge Pins

    Figure 23. Bridge pin locations. Remove debris and sawdust from top and make sure holes are free of debris. Test fit bridge pin. Note: Bridge pin should not fit in hole at this time. -17- Model T33952/53/54 (Mfd. Since 09/23)

  • Page 20: Attaching Sound Hole Decal

    Note: As you get closer to fitting bridge pin, it may be advisable to only rotate reamer ⁄ Figure 25. Sliding decal onto body. turn. This will avoid removing too much mate- rial and having bridge pins that fit too loosely. -18- Model T33952/53/54 (Mfd. Since 09/23)

  • Page 21: Installing Tuning Machines

    Figure 28. Installing tuning machines. holes on front of headstock. Note: Install tuners in pairs, from side to side. Place a straight edge across tops of tuning machines to ensure they are parallel (see Figure 28). -19- Model T33952/53/54 (Mfd. Since 09/23)

  • Page 22: Installing Strings

    (see Figure 30). shop or online. Note: Press bridge pin securely so it will not String come loose under string tuning tension. String Height Fretboard Figure 31. String height measurement (side view). Figure 30. Installing strings. -20- Model T33952/53/54 (Mfd. Since 09/23)
  • Page 23 Standard tuning is shown in Figure 34. Guitar Body 6th String: ⁄ " 1st String: ⁄ " 12th Fret Figure 33. Correct 12th fret string heights. Figure 34. String tuning notes. -21- Model T33952/53/54 (Mfd. Since 09/23)

  • Page 24: Guitar Setup

    5th string guitar shop or licensed luthier and have them set until two notes have matching tones. up the guitar for you. Remember to tune "up." Again, congratulations and enjoy your new guitar! -22- Model T33952/53/54 (Mfd. Since 09/23)

  • Page 25: Section 5: Accessories

    5 to 15 seconds for a fast, permanent bond. Figure 36. H0927 Insta-Cure+ 2 oz. Figure 38. Pony 15' Band Clamp. www.grizzly.com 1-800-523-4777 order online at or call -23- Model T33952/53/54 (Mfd. Since 09/23)

  • Page 26: Section 6: Parts

    SECTION 6: 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 27: 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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