U.S. Guitar Kits Acoustic Guitar Kit User Manual

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U.S. Guitar Kits, Inc.
Assembly Instructions for Acoustic Guitar Kit
Welcome
Thank you for purchasing the kit. All the guitar components needed to build
your guitar are included to build a fine instrument. You will need glue,
finish, a variety of ordinary woodworking tools and average woodworking
skills. Knowledge of the use and sharpening of scrapers is crucial and
included is a set of instructions for this tool from a tool supplier.
Please note that although we warrant this kit to be free from defects in
materials and workmanship for 30 days from purchase, we cannot guarantee
the outcome of your instrument since skill levels vary greatly. If you take
your time and follow these instructions precisely and in the order in which
they are presented you will be rewarded with an instrument of which you
can be proud for a lifetime. Take your time, work carefully. Please keep
your kit sealed until ready to use to avoid problems due to moisture and
humidity. We will not replace parts that have been affected by moisture.
Always use safe methods while working and employ all safeguards
including safety glasses and other personal safety devices.

U.S. Guitar Kits Acoustic Guitar Kit Specifications

General

Brand	U.S. Guitar Kits
Model	Acoustic Guitar Kit
Category	Guitar
Language	English

Summary

Step One: Preparing the Guitar Top

Scalloping Tone and Finger Braces

Shaping tone and finger braces for optimal vibration and fit.

Step Two: Preparing the Sides for the Top

Step Three: Gluing the Guitar Top

Clamping and Glue Application

Proper glue application and clamping for secure top installation.

Step Four: Neck Tang Notch Cutting

Step Five: Neck Preparation and Angle Correction

Neck Angle Correction Techniques

Adjusting the neck angle using a disc sander for optimal playability.

Neck Tang Insertion and Fitting

Step Six: Gluing the Fingerboard

Step Seven: Flush Trimming the Top

Step Eight & Nine: Binding and Purfling Grooving

Binding Grooving and Gluing

Cutting grooves for binding and the process of gluing it onto the guitar body.

Purfling Grooving

Cutting grooves on the top for the installation of purfling strips.

Step Ten: Bridge Marking and Gluing

Bridge Placement and Scale Length

Accurately positioning the bridge using a locator tool and setting scale length.

Bridge Drilling and Attachment

Drilling pilot holes and securing the bridge with glue and clamps.

Step Eleven: Fingerboard Preparation and Inlays

Fingerboard Radius Sanding

Abalone Inlay Installation

Step Twelve: Fretting the Fingerboard

Step Thirteen: Dressing the Frets

Step Fourteen: Shaping the Neck

Step Seventeen: Saddle Fitting and Adjustment

Step Eighteen: Bridge Pin Reaming, Nut Fitting & Filing

Nut Fitting and String Slot Filing

Step Nineteen: Truss Rod Adjustment

Step Twenty: Guitar Setup and Tolerances

Action and Relief Adjustment

Setup Specifications and Tolerances

Step Twenty Three: Guitar Finishing

Finishing Preparation: Sanding and Taping

Surface Preparation for Finishing