U.S. Guitar Kits Cutaway Assembly Instructions Manual

20, U.S. Guitar Kits Cutaway 20 20 See below for details to correct “Pitch Back or Pitch Forward”. If sanding is needed, a light touch and careful attention not to sand a twist into the neck. Continue to check progress by attaching the neck and placing a straight edge over the neck and check for �…

31, 31 31 Main Objective: Marking the location for the bridge. Step Twenty Three - Marking the location of the Bridge The bridge location is another critical step. There are several books, articles and tools to read up on to better understand this process. The key is to simply understan…

9, 9 9 Step Eight - Marking the Brace Locations on the Body • Transfer the bracing marks on the plywood template to the sides. • Connect the marking lines of the braces for the pocket locations in the kerfing/lining. Step Nine – Trim the Top • Trim the t…

16, 16 16 4) Continue to dry fit the top until it lays completely flush with the sides with even pressure all the way around. Note: Many makers like to sign their guitars. If you plan on autographing the guitar on the inside, now is the time. Step Fourteen - Gluing the To…

13, 13 13 Bevel the sides of the braces and final smooth with 120 grit sandpaper. The Finger Brace The final shaping of a finger brace. Note: The end of the finger brace can be scalloped almost flush with the top. Scallopin…

28, 28 28 Main Objective: Complete the process of cutting the binding and purfling channels in the body, final fitting of the binding on the back and gluing of both the binding and purfling materials. Step Twenty Two - Grooving the top & back and gluing the binding & purfling…