Grizzly H8067 User Manual

H8067 Flat Iron Style Mandolin Kit

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String Height

Measurements are taken at the following loca-
tions along the first and eight strings.

•

1st fret

•

12th fret

To check the string height at the first fret:

1. Measure the string height at the first fret. The

first string measurement should be

", the

8th string should be

— If the string heights are correct (

Figure

31), measure the string heights at the 12th
fret.

— If the string heights are incorrect at the 1st

fret, this is an indication that the string nut
grooves must either be deeper or shal-
lower.

Figure 30. String height measurement.

Fret

Fretboard

String Height

Correct string height is crucial to prevent fret buzz
and maximize playability. The string height is
measured from the top face of the fret to the bot-
tom of the string (

Figure 30).

String

Components and Hardware Needed:

Qty

Mandolin Body ................................................... 1
Strings ............................................................... 8
Bridge ................................................................ 1

To install the mandolin strings:

1. Bend the looped end of the strings and

place them over the hooks on the tailpiece
as shown in

Figure 29. Work from the thin-

nest string (E string-treble) to the thickest (G
string-bass).

Tip: Try bending the loops over the end of a
sharpened pencil. You will have more control
than with your fingers.

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Figure 29. String placement.

2. Route the strings through the tailpiece, over

the bridge, and into the inside of the tuning
posts.

Note: Allow enough string slack for 2-3 com-
plete winds around the tuning peg.

3. Turn the knobs to tighten the strings.

Winding Strings