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DIY GUITAR KIT
DIY GUITAR KIT
DIY GUITAR KIT
DIY GUITAR KIT
S S S S S S S S T 1
Joint: Bolt-on
Body: Ash
Neck: Maple
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Tuning Machines: Chrome Die-cast
Scale Length: 25.5"
Fret: 22
Control: 1V, 2T, 5-Way Selector
Pickups: S-S-S
Hardware: Chrome
Bridge: Tremolo
Pickguard: 3-Ply White Pickguard
T 15 5 5 5
T 1
T 1
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Summary of Contents for Fleming Music Australia SST 15
- Page 1 DIY GUITAR KIT DIY GUITAR KIT DIY GUITAR KIT DIY GUITAR KIT S S S S S S S S T 1 T 15 5 5 5 Joint: Bolt-on Body: Ash Neck: Maple Fingerboard: Rosewood Tuning Machines: Chrome Die-cast Scale Length: 25.5" Fret: 22 Control: 1V, 2T, 5-Way Selector Pickups: S-S-S...
- Page 2 SST 15 FLEMING DIY GUITAR KIT Assembly Instructions Please read these instructions carefully before beginning in order to have a complete overview of the project. There are six steps that you will follow to complete your Electric Guitar Kit. 1. Check and Identify Parts 2.
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Page 3: Finishing The Body
FINISHING THE BODY First you will need to decide whether you would like a natural finish or a coloured finish on the body. For a natural finish go directly to Clear Coat. COLOR COAT For the colour coat your first stop is a shop that specializes in automotive products or any shop that sells acrylic paints (e.g. - Page 4 SHAPING THE HEADSTOCK The peg head of the SST 15 has been left slightly oversized and this is your chance to express your individuality and to make a guitar that is truly your own. First, decide on the shape of the headstock that you would like to use and draw the outline on the top surface of the peg head.
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Page 5: Assembling The Body
FINAL RUBBING AND POLISHING After allowing the clear, lacquered surfaces to dry and harden for at least one week, sand lightly with non-loading 400 grit sandpaper. During sanding be sure to place a firm material behind the sandpaper (a sanding block for example) A large rubber eraser works fine. - Page 6 2. OUTPUT JACK (PART C) The cavity for the output jack is located on the lower right hand side of the body. The two wires or two ends of the dual core wire (depending on which one you have) from the pickguard must be fed through the hole that is between the pickguard cavity and the output jack cavity then they are to be connected to the output jack.
- Page 7 4. TREMOLO UNIT (PART E) (1) Attach the tremolo unit using the six screws provided. Do not over tighten. (2) Attach springs between the spring claw and the tremolo block – most players use 3 springs only. (3) Screw the tremolo arm into the tremolo unit. 5.
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Page 8: Assembling The Neck
ASSEMBLING THE NECK TUNERS (PART J) Push the six bushing into the washers then into the holes in the face of the headstock then attach the 6 tuners using the 6 screws provided. STRING TREE (PART K) The string tree is now attached to the peg-head. (see figure 6) Locate the small hole in the face of the peghead about 3 inches above the string nut. -
Page 9: Truss Rod Adjustment
2. TRUSS ROD ADJUSTMENT The adjustable truss rod in the neck of your Guitar has been shop adjusted and should not require any change. If the neck should develop a dip or hollow spot over time it can be removed by tightening the truss rod adjustment nut that protrudes from the base of the headstock just above the nut. -
Page 10: Pickup Height
5. INTONATION The saddles on the tremolo bridge can be adjusted to compensate for the pitch modification that occurs when the string is stretched as it is fretted. This adjustment is made by tightening or loosening the set screws at the rear of the tremolo bridge.
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