H3098 Western Guitar Kit -15-
6. Route the string to the inside of the corre-
sponding tuning peg and through the peg
hole. Note—Allow enough string slack to
allow 2-3 complete winds around the tuning
peg.
7. Turn the tuning button counter-clockwise to
tighten the string. Note—DO NOT over-tight-
en the string at this time. Final string tuning
will be discussed later in the manual.
8. Use wire cutters to cut off the excess string.
9. Repeat the above process for the remaining
strings.
3. Slide a bridge pin over the string.
4. Slide the bridge pin down the string and into
the bridge hole (Figure 14). Note—Press the
bridge pin secure so it will not come loose
under string tuning tension.
Figure 14. Installing the strings.
5. Place the saddle in the bridge saddle slot
and place the nut at the upper end of the fin-
gerboard. Note—DO NOT glue the nut or the
saddle at this time.