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H3123 Electric Guitar Kit -17-
2. Guide the string over the string saddle on the
tremolo bridge, over the string nut, and
through the string hole in the corresponding
machine head.
3. Allow only enough slack in the string for 2-3
rotations around the machine head. Note—If
too much slack is allowed, then the string
could wind off the machine head after many
successive rotations. If not enough slack is
allowed, then the string may not hold the
winding tension.
4. Bend the string at a right angle across the
edge of the machine head.
5. Rotate the tuning machine until the string just
begins to hold the winding tension. Note—
DO NOT tighten the strings beyond the initial
tensioning at this time. Final tensioning
should be completed during the string tuning
process.
6. Use wire cutters to cut off the excess string.
7. Repeat the above process for the remaining
strings.
Figure 29. String retainer locations.
String Retainers
The short string retainer mounts between the 1st
and 2nd strings and the taller spring retainer
mounts between the 3rd and 4th strings (Figure
29).
To install the string retainers:
1. Secure the position of the string retainers to
the headstock with masking tape.
2. Using a
1
⁄16" drill bit, drill
1
⁄2" deep holes
straight through the holes in the string retain-
ers. Note—Drilling the holes deeper than
1
⁄2"
could result in drilling out through the front
face of the headstock.
3. Secure the string retainers to the guitar with
the included two
1
⁄2" wood screws.
Tall Retainer
Short Retainer