String Retainers - Grizzly H3123 Instruction Manual

Guide the string over the string saddle on the
2.
tremolo bridge, over the string nut, and
through the string hole in the corresponding
machine head.
3. Allow only enough slack in the string for 2-3
rotations around the machine head. Note—If
too much slack is allowed, then the string
could wind off the machine head after many
successive rotations. If not enough slack is
allowed, then the string may not hold the
winding tension.
Bend the string at a right angle across the
4.
edge of the machine head.
Rotate the tuning machine until the string just
5.
begins to hold the winding tension. Note—
DO NOT tighten the strings beyond the initial
tensioning at this time. Final tensioning
should be completed during the string tuning
process.
Use wire cutters to cut off the excess string.
6.
Repeat the above process for the remaining
7.
strings.
H3123 Electric Guitar Kit

String Retainers

The short string retainer mounts between the 1st
and 2nd strings and the taller spring retainer
mounts between the 3rd and 4th strings (Figure
29).
Tall Retainer
Short Retainer
Figure 29. String retainer locations.
To install the string retainers:
1. Secure the position of the string retainers to
the headstock with masking tape.
2. Using a 1 ⁄ " drill bit, drill
16
straight through the holes in the string retain-
ers. Note—Drilling the holes deeper than
could result in drilling out through the front
face of the headstock.
Secure the string retainers to the guitar with
3.
the included two
1 ⁄ " deep holes
2
1
⁄ " wood screws.
2
1 ⁄ "
2
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