MODEL T10457CONCERT UKULELE KIT

INSTRUCTION MANUAL(For models manufactured since 10/11)

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Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activi-ties contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:

Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduces your exposure to these chemicals: Work in well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specifically designed to filter out microscopic particles.

Lead from lead-based paints. Crystalline silica from bricks, cement, and other masonry products.

Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.

Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................... 2

PARTS INVENTORY ........................................................................................................................ 3

SANDING .......................................................................................................................................... 4

ASSEMBLY ...................................................................................................................................... 6

AFTERMARKET ACCESSORIES .................................................................................................. 13

INTRODUCTION

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NOTICEWE STRONGLY RECOMMEND that you read books, review industry trade magazines, or get formal training before beginning any projects. Regardless of the content in this section, Grizzly Industrial will not be held liable for accidents caused by lack of train-ing.

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No list of safety guidelines can be com-plete. Every shop environment is different. Always consider safety first, as it applies to your individual working conditions. Use tools and any machinery with caution and respect. Failure to do so could result in seri-ous personal injury, damage to equipment, or poor work results.

Identification

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PARTS INVENTORY

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REF PART # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION1 PT10457001 Ukulele Body 6 PT10457006 Sound Hole Decal2 PT10457002 Ukulele Neck 7 PT10457007 String Set 4PC Set3 PT10457003 Fingerboard 8 PT10457008 Position Dots 5PC Set4 PT10457004 Saddle 9 PT10457009 String Nut5 PT10457005 Bridge 10 PT10457010 Tuning Peg 4PC Set

Recommended Tools & Supplies:To sand the ukulele body:

1. Wear a NIOSH-approved respirator and safety glasses when sanding wood.

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Note: When hand sanding, always sand in the same direction as the wood grain.

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Ukulele BodySupplies/Tools

SANDING

Damage to your eyes and lungs could result from dust created by sanding without proper protective gear. Always wear safety glass-es and a NIOSH-approved respirator when sanding.

Note: Take your time with this sub-section and consider testing ideas on scrap wood before per-forming the work on the actual headstock.

To sand the ukulele neck:

1. Wear a NIOSH-approved respirator and safety glasses when sanding wood!

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Note: Sanding the fingerboard mounting sur-face will affect the playability of the ukulele and could lead to irreparable damage.

Note: Sanding the fingerboard will affect the play-ability of the ukulele and could lead to irreparable damage.

Bridge

FingerboardNeck

Damage to your eyes and lungs could result from dust created by sanding without proper protective gear. Always wear safety glass-es and a NIOSH-approved respirator when sanding.

Attaching Neck to Body

ASSEMBLY

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To attach the neck to the body:

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ALWAYS follow the manufacturer's instruc-tions for any glues or adhesive products for your safety and best results.

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Installing Position Dots

To install the position dots:

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Attaching Fingerboard

To attach the fingerboard:

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Note: Make sure the fingerboard is centered across the width of the neck and that the 14th fret is positioned over the neck-to-body joint.

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Determining Bridge Location

To determine the correct bridge/nut location:

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Painting/Finishing

Tip: The ukulele body is made from mahogany plywood. Clear finishes such as lacquer look exceptionally stunning and glossy on this wood.

Painting/Finishing Tips:

when using finishing materials.

safety glasses when using finishing mate-rials!

Note: Always follow the finish manufacturer’s instructions.

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Preparing to Finish

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Note: Failure to correctly mask these areas could result in irreparable damage to the ukulele.

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Attaching Bridge

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To attach the bridge to the ukulele:

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4.Determining Bridge Location

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Attaching Sound Hole Decal

To attach the sound hole decal:

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Note: Do not use too much glue or the excess may require clean up that can adversely affect the finish of the ukulele.

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Installing Tuning Peg

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To install tuning pegs:

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Setting String Height

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To check the string heights at the 1st and 12th frets:

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Installing Strings

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To install the ukulele strings:

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Note: Provide enough string slack to allow 2–3 complete winds around the tuning peg.

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Tuning

Important issues to consider when tuning a ukulele:

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6.Tuning

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Note: The nut and saddle may need to be removed and re-sized if the neck of the uku-lele warps due to moisture. Use only enough glue to keep the string nut in place. The saddle should not be glued.

AFTERMARKET ACCESSORIES

NOTICERefer to the newest copy of the Grizzly Catalog for other available accessories.

Figure 22.

Model T23099—Chromatic Tuner/Metronome

Model H5902—Jumpin' Jim's Camp UkuleleModel H5903—Jumpin' Jim's '60s Uke-In

Figure 23.

Figure 24.

Model T24022—The Daily Ukulele

Figure 25.

Model T24020—Rogers & Hammerstein for Ukulele

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