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Adjust the pickup height
Holding down the low E and high E strings at the 22nd fret,
adjust the bass side of the pickups to 5/64" from the top of
the pickup pole to the bottom of the low E string. Adjust the
treble side to 1/16".
Set the intonation
The last step is intonating the guitar by adjusting the string
lengths at the bridge saddles so the guitar plays in tune all
the way up the neck.
The bridge on this kit features the same 3-saddle design as
the original Telecaster guitars of the 50s and 60s. While this
is a traditional feature, it does have a drawback. Because the
bridge only has 3 adjustable saddles you will not be able to
perfectly set the intonation on all strings.
By intonating the high E, D, and A strings as described be-
low, the B, G, low E strings will be intonated close enough
for rock and roll.
Using a strobe or other accurate tuner, first tune the strings
to pitch. Then, press the high E string lightly at the 12th fret
using just enough pressure to sound the note. Check it with
your tuner.
If the note reads flat, the saddle needs to be adjusted forward
towards the nut, shortening the length of the string.
If the note reads sharp, the saddle needs to be adjusted back
away from the nut, increasing the string length.
Moving to the D/G saddle, check and adjust the intonation
of the D string at the 12th fret. Lastly, check and adjust the
A string at the 12th.
You’re done!
Congratulations! Your guitar is ready to play. We hope this
guitar will be the first of many that you have fun assembling
and customizing.
Be sure to get a gig bag or case, so it doesn’t get banged
around!
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