Grizzly T33955 User manual

COPYRIGHT © DECEMBER, 2023 BY GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC.
WARNING: NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY SHAPE
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MODEL T33955/T33956
ELECTRIC GUITAR KIT
OWNER'S MANUAL
(For models manufactured since 09/23)

Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and
other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive
harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
• Lead from lead-based paints.
• Crystalline silica from bricks, cement and other masonry products.
• Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you
do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals:
Work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equip-
ment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter
out microscopic particles.

INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................................... 2
Contact Info.................................................................................................................................2
Description ..................................................................................................................................2
Manual Accuracy.........................................................................................................................2
Identification ................................................................................................................................3
SECTION 1: SAFETY....................................................................................................................... 4
SECTION 2: SETUP ......................................................................................................................... 5
Unpacking ...................................................................................................................................5
Planning & Preparation ...............................................................................................................5
Needed for Setup ........................................................................................................................5
Inventory......................................................................................................................................6
SECTION 3: SANDING .................................................................................................................... 7
Body ............................................................................................................................................7
Neck ............................................................................................................................................7
Preparing to Finish ......................................................................................................................7
Painting/Finishing ........................................................................................................................8
SECTION 4: ASSEMBLY.................................................................................................................. 9
Routing Wires..............................................................................................................................9
Installing Neck...........................................................................................................................10
Installing Tremolo Bridge...........................................................................................................11
Installing Output Jack................................................................................................................12
Installing Strap Buttons .............................................................................................................13
Installing Back Plate..................................................................................................................13
Installing Tuning Machines........................................................................................................14
Installing Nut .............................................................................................................................15
Installing Strings........................................................................................................................16
Installing Pick Guard .................................................................................................................17
Installing String Retainers .........................................................................................................17
SECTION 5: FINAL ADJUSTMENTS............................................................................................. 18
General......................................................................................................................................18
Adjusting Neck ..........................................................................................................................18
Adjusting String Height..............................................................................................................19
Adjusting Pickup Height ............................................................................................................20
Tuning........................................................................................................................................20
Changing Intonation ..................................................................................................................21
Adjusting Tremolo Springs ........................................................................................................21
SECTION 6: ACCESSORIES ......................................................................................................... 22
SECTION 7: WIRING...................................................................................................................... 23
Wiring Safety Instructions .........................................................................................................23
Wiring Diagram .........................................................................................................................24
Electrical Components ..............................................................................................................25
SECTION 8: PARTS ....................................................................................................................... 26
Main...........................................................................................................................................26
WARRANTY & RETURNS.............................................................................................................. 29
Table of Contents

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Contact Info
INTRODUCTION
We stand behind our instruments! If you have
questions or need help, contact us using the infor-
mation below. Before contacting, make sure you
gather all the information regarding your instru-
ment. This will aid us in helping you faster.
Grizzly Technical Support
1815 W. Battleeld
Springeld, MO 65807
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
We want your feedback on this manual. What did
you like about it? Where could it be improved?
Please take a few minutes to give us feedback.
Address your concerns or recommendations to:
Grizzly Documentation Manager
P.O. Box 2069
Bellingham, WA 98227-2069
Email: [e-mail]
Description
The Grizzly electric guitar kits are made of solid
mahogany and are available with two veneer
options:
—T33955 Quilted Maple
—T33956 Fiddleback Maple
T33955
T33956
Manual Accuracy
NOTICE
WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND that you read
books, review industry trade magazines, or
get formal training before beginning any
projects. Regardless of the contents in
this Manual, Grizzly Industrial will not be
held liable for accidents caused by lack
of training.
We are proud to provide a high-quality owner's
manual with your new instrument!
We make every effort to be exact with the instruc-
tions, specifications, drawings, and photographs
in this manual. Sometime we make mistakes, and
our policy of continuous improvement also means
that sometimes the instrument you receive is
slightly different than shown in the manual.
If you find this to be the case, and the difference
between the manual and instrument leaves you
in doubt, check our website (grizzly.com) for an
updated version. We post current manuals and
manual updates for free on our website.
Alternatively, you can call our Technical Support
for help. Before calling, gather all material and
instructions that came with your instrument for
easy reference. This will make providing you
proper technical support much easier. It also will
help us determine if updated documentation is
available for your instrument.

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There is potential danger when operating
woodworking machinery. Accidents are fre-
quently caused by lack of familiarity or fail-
ure to pay attention. Use any machines with
respect and caution to decrease the risk of
operator injury. If normal safety precautions
are overlooked or ignored, serious personal
injury may occur.
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
Become familiar with the names and locations of the features shown below to better understand the
instructions in this manual.
Volume
Knob
Tone
Knobs
1⁄4" Output
Jack
Pickups
Tremolo
Bridge
Body
Tremolo
Bar
Strap Pin
Dual
Humbucker-
Style
Pickups
Pickup Switch
Fretboard
Headstock
Neck
String Guides
Tuning Machine
Nut
Fret
Fret Inlay/Markers
Strings

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SECTION 1: SAFETY
Always wear safety glasses or goggles when operating equipment. Everyday glasses or reading glass-
es are not safety glasses. Be certain the safety glasses you wear meet the appropriate standards of
the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
Because there are various ways to cut and join wood, you can make substitutions for the methods
stated in this plan. We try to suggest the easiest methods possible. However, only you know your skills
with each piece of machinery. Never compromise your safety by using a cutting method with which you
are not comfortable. Instead, find an alternative approach that will yield the same result.
These instructions assume that you are intimately familiar with the safe operation and use of woodwork-
ing machinery and woodworking tools, and understand the techniques used to reproduce this project.
If you do not qualify for both of these criteria, STOP building this project for your own safety. Read and
understand the owner’s manual for the machinery you intend to use, take a woodworking class or visit
your local library for more information. Woodworking machinery and tools are inherently dangerous,
because they use sharp edges that can and will cause serious personal injury including amputation
and death. Do not underestimate the ability of these tools and machinery to cause injury. Never oper-
ate any tool without all guards in place and always wear approved safety glasses. For your own safety,
please heed this warning.

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SECTION 2: SETUP
The following items are needed, but not included,
for the setup/assembly of this instrument.
Description Qty
• Safety Glasses ........................................... 1
• NIOSH-Approved Respirator ...................... 1
• Sanding Block ............................................ 1
• Drill Press or Cordless Drill w/Depth Stop... 1
• Drill Bit Set.................................................. 1
• Phillips Screwdriver Set ............................... 1
• Pencil.......................................................... 1
• Sanding Block ............................................ 1
• Hobby Knife or Razor Blade ...................... 1
• Wood File Set............................................. 1
• Soldering Iron and Solder ............................ 1
• T-Handle Reamer (1⁄8" to 5⁄8") ..................... 1
• Non-Marring Mallet..................................... 1
• Wire Cutters ............................................... 1
• Needle Nose Pliers .................................... 1
• Feeler Gauge Set ....................................... 1
• 18" Metal Straightedge (
1
⁄ 32 " Resolution) ...... 1
• Wood Glue ................................. As Needed
• Super Glue ................................. As Needed
• C-Clamps ................................... As Needed
• Disposable Gloves ..................... As Needed
• Sandpaper #180, #240, #320,
• #800, #1000 ............................... As Needed
• Tack Cloth or Soft Cloth ............... As Needed
• Masking Tape or Painter's Tape. As Needed
• Finishing Supplies ...................... As Needed
• Tack Cloth................................... As Needed
• Lint-Free Rags............................ As Needed
• Wooden Blocks .......................... As Needed
• Wooden Shims ........................... As Needed
• Wood File Set (Optional) ............................ 1
Needed for SetupUnpacking
This instrument was carefully packaged for safe
transport. When unpacking, separate all enclosed
items from packaging materials and inspect them
for shipping damage. If items are damaged,
please call us immediately at [phone].
IMPORTANT: Save all packaging materials until
your are completely satisfied with the instrument
and have resolved any issues between Grizzly or
the shipping agent. You must have the original
packaging to file a freight claim. It is also extreme-
ly helpful if you need to return your instrument.
Planning &
Preparation
Total time building this instrument will vary on
many factors. Variables such as glue manufactur-
er's instructions and curing time, temperature and
humidity at the time of building, and your schedule
are just a few of the factors that can affect the
length of time spent on this project.
Perhaps the biggest determinant of time spent
completing this instrument will be the type of fin-
ish and the finishing process used. Finishing this
instrument can be as simple as applying a single
coat of stain or lacquer that can be done rela-
tively quickly, up to a multi-coated finish that takes
weeks to harden.
Careful planning and budgeting ample time will
make this project easier and ensure you end up
pleased with your results. Good luck building your
instrument, and Grizzly hopes it turns out looking,
and sounding great.
Wear safety glasses during
the entire setup process!

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Inventory
The following is a list of items shipped with your
instrument. Before beginning assembly, lay these
items out and inventory them.
If any non-proprietary parts are missing (e.g.
strings, or tuning machine screws), we will gladly
replace them; or for the sake of expediency,
replacements can be obtained at your local music
shop.
Body and Neck (Figure 1) Qty
A. Body ........................................................... 1
B. Neck ........................................................... 1
Figure 1. Body and neck.
AB
Figure 2. Electrical components.
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Guitar Components (Figure 3) Qty
I. Neck Plate .................................................. 1
J. Neck Plate Gasket...................................... 1
K. Hex Wrenches 1.5, 4mm ......................1 Ea.
L. Back Plate .................................................. 1
M. Tremolo Bar................................................ 1
N. Tuning Machines ........................................ 6
O. Strap Buttons.............................................. 2
P. String Set.................................................... 1
Q. String Retainers.......................................... 2
R. Bushings 4 x 5 x 3mm................................ 2
S. Tuning Machine Seats................................ 6
T. Tuning Machine Washers........................... 6
Figure 3. Guitar components.
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NOTICE
If you cannot find an item on this list, care-
fully check around/inside the machine and
packaging materials. Often, these items get
lost in packaging materials while unpack-
ing or they are pre-installed at the factory.
Hardware (Not Shown):
U. Phillips Head Screws M2 x 14.................... 6
V. Phillips Head Screws M2.5 x 14................. 2
W. Phillips Head Screws M3 x 12.................. 27
X. Phillips Head Screws M3.5 x 25................. 2
Y. Phillips Head Screws M3.5 x 30 ................ 6
Z. Phillips Head Screws M4 x 50.................... 2
AA. Phillips Head Screws M5 x 45 ................... 4
Electrical Components (Figure 2)Qty
C. Pick Guard.................................................. 1
D. Output Jack ................................................ 1
E. Guitar Cable ............................................... 1
F. Tremolo Springs ......................................... 3
G. Spring Hanger ............................................ 1
H. Tremolo Bridge ........................................... 1

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Body
SECTION 3: 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.
1. Sand body with #180-grit aluminum-oxide
sandpaper until there is a consistent scratch
pattern on entire surface.
Note: When hand sanding, always sand in
same direction as wood grain.
2. Repeat Step 1 with #240-grit sandpaper.
3. Repeat Step 1 with #320-grit sandpaper.
4. Wipe body with a damp, lint-free cloth. Wiping
workpiece with a damp cloth before final
sanding helps "raise" wood grain; thus allow-
ing "raised" grain to be sanded smooth.
5. Resand entire body with #320 sandpaper to
sand to "raised" grain smooth.
6. Wipe body with a tack cloth to remove all
remaining sanding dust.
To sand body:
The guitar body was assembled and rough sand-
ed at the factory; however, no finish has been
applied. The joint cavity where the neck meets the
body and the electronic component holes should
NOT be sanded.
Like the guitar body, most of the guitar neck has
been machined and rough sanded at the factory;
however, the neck headstock can be customized
to reflect personal taste. Additional cutting, inlay,
or design work can give a guitar that personalized,
custom look that makes it unique.
Note: If you do choose to customize the neck area
take your time with this sub-section and consider
testing ideas on scrap wood before performing the
work on the actual headstock.
Neck
To sand neck:
1. Perform any custom cutting, inlay, or design
work to headstock.
2. Using sanding technique described in previ-
ous sub-section, sand entire guitar neck.
Note: DO NOT sand fretboard. Sanding
fretboard will affect playability of guitar and
could lead to irreparable damage.
Preparing to Finish
In preparation for applying the finish, cover the
fretboard, neck pocket, and guitar body cavities
with masking tape or painter's tape.
Carefully press all masking tape edges securely
to the guitar pieces. Finish can seep under
these edges, especially near corners and uneven
edges, and where frets meet the fretboard.
Note: Failure to properly mask these areas can
result in irreparable damage to the guitar.

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Painting/Finishing
Finishing supplies are not supplied with the guitar
kit.
There are many resources (books, videos, web-
sites) that discuss guitar finishing. Grizzly recom-
mends consulting these sources before finishing
your instrument.
Listed below are a few general tips that can be
helpful in finishing your instrument.
Painting/Finishing Tips:
• Always work in a well ventilated area when
using finishing materials.
• Wear an ANSI-approved respirator mask and
safety glasses when using finishing materials!
• Fabricate hooks from metal hangers to sus-
pend guitar components during finishing
process.
• Several thinner coats usually produce a nicer
finish than one heavy coat.
Note: Always follow finish manufacturer’s
instructions.
• Dust particles suspended in air will settle on
wet finishes, resulting in less than satisfacto-
ry results. To avoid this problem:
1. Have guitar components positioned for fin-
ish application upon entering room.
2. Leave room where finishing will take place
completely undisturbed for 24 hours prior
to applying finish.
3. Avoid making unnecessary movements
upon entering finish room.
4. Apply finish to desired guitar parts and
immediately leave finish room.
5. DO NOT return to room until specified dry-
ing time has elapsed.