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H8069 Heirloom Stratocaster-Style Guitar Kit
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Mounting Neck
Figure 17. Inserting neck into neck pocket.
Components and Hardware Needed: Qty
Guitar Body .......................................................
1
Neck ..................................................................
1
Silver Neckplate ................................................
1
Chrome Screws 5 x 45mm ................................
4
Unless otherwise indicated, we strongly recom
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mend using a drill press for the majority of drilling
to obtain the most precise results. However, an
electric/cordless drill fitted with a depth stop or a
drill stand can be used if you do not have a drill
press.
We recommend using a hollow punch (see Page
24, Accessories) to carve out holes in the finish
before drilling. Also, a router pad placed under the
guitar can help reduce scratches in the finish.
To mount the neck to the guitar body:
1. Insert the neck into the neck pocket (in
Figure
17), and check to make sure the neck
and body are flush.
—If there is a gap between the neck and the
body, lightly sand the high points on the
neck until it fits in the pocket.
2. Clamp the neck and body together.
3. Set the guitar facedown on top of several
2x4's (cut to 6" or 12") for support.
Figure 18. Making a pilot hole in the neck.
5. Unclamp the neck from the body.
To determine neck mounting hole depth:
1. Secure a
5
⁄32" drill bit in the drill press chuck
set the neck and fretboard down on top of a
clean piece of scrap wood, set these on the
drill press table, then raise the table.
2. Set the drill press depth stop so the tip of
the bit will ONLY drive half way through the
neck. DO NOT drill through the fretboard.
Another way to determine neck mounting hole
depth (optional):
1. Insert the neck into the neck pocket.
2. Place the neckplate on top of the body so a
mounting hole protrudes beyond the body
and neck (see
Figure 19).
4. By hand, insert a
9
⁄64" drill bit into each pre-
drilled neck pocket hole (Figure
18). While
pressing down slightly, twist the drill bit to
make pilot holes in the neck.
Neck
Pocket
Figure 19. Using screw tip depth to set depth
stop.
Neck Pocket Hole