U.S. Guitar Kits Cutaway User Manual

Copyright © 2011 by U.S. Guitar Kits, Inc. All rights reserved.
U.S. Guitar Kits, Inc.
Assembly Instructions for Acoustic Cutaway 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 Cutaway Specifications

General

Brand	U.S. Guitar Kits
Model	Cutaway
Category	Guitar
Language	English

Summary

Introduction and Preparation

Welcome and Overview

Introduction to the guitar kit and essential welcome message.

Tools, Jigs, and Materials

Comprehensive list of tools, jigs, and materials needed for guitar assembly.

Pre-Assembly Advice and Safety

Guidance on reading instructions, safety practices, and preparation before starting.

Guitar Top and Brace Assembly

Main Objective: Template and Top Fitting

Instructions for creating templates and fitting the guitar top to the body.

Making Plywood Templates

Steps for creating accurate plywood templates for guitar body and top.

Brace Preparation and Fitting

Detailed steps for preparing, shaping, and fitting internal guitar braces.

Gluing the Guitar Top

Instructions for applying glue and securely clamping the guitar top to the body.

Neck, Fingerboard, and Fretting

Miscellaneous Parts Preparation

Preparation steps for various guitar parts like the truss rod, bridge, and fingerboard.

Neck, Fingerboard, and Fretting Process

Comprehensive steps for neck tang, angle setting, fingerboard work, and fretting.

Final Assembly and Finishing

Binding and Purfling Installation

Cutting grooves and gluing binding and purfling strips to the guitar body.

Bridge, Hardware, and Setup

Marking bridge location, attaching hardware, fitting saddle, and performing initial setup.

Finishing the Guitar

Guidance on surface preparation, applying finish coats, and final comments on the process.