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installing tuning peg
each tuning peg consists of the components
shown in figure 36.
Bushing
peg Seats
peg
nylon Bushings
figure 36. tuning peg components.
to install the tuning peg:
1.
using a non-marring mallet, tap each of the
four peg seats into the pre-drilled holes on
the front of the headstock, as shown in
figure 37.
peg Seat
figure 37. installing peg seat into front of
headstock.
2.
Slide each peg through one nylon bushing
into the seat on the front of the headstock.
3.
attach the remaining components to the peg
in the order shown in figure 36.
4.
Secure the tuning peg assembly by tightening
the phillips screw.
Model t10458 (Mfg. Since 10/11)
tuning
Washer
Knob
Screw
Spacer
headstock
installing strings
each string of the ukulele is a different diameter.
number the strings 1, 2, 3, and 4 —from the small-
est diameter to the largest diameter. their arrange-
ment on the ukulele is shown in figure 38.
2
4
figure 38. proper string arrangement.
to install the ukulele strings:
1.
use a piece of tape and pen to designate
each string number and tie a knot at one end
of each string.
2.
in the order shown in figure 38, pull the
strings through the bridge slots, over the
saddle, and over the string nut slots.
3.
route the strings to the inside of the tuning
pegs and through the peg holes.
note: Provide enough string slack to allow
2–3 complete winds around the tuning peg.
4.
turn the tuning buttons to lightly tighten the
strings. the strings are now ready for tuning
on page 20.
figure 39. Completed ukulele.
ukulele Body
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