4 Assembly instructions
Provide the following tools and materials for the assembly of the bass guitar:
nPhillips screwdriver
nRubber mallet
nRing spanner
nPliers
nPaint and accessories
nNeedle le
nSandpaper
It is important to paint the body and neck before assembly.
Always wear a dust mask when applying spray paint.
4.1 Cut the headstock to size
Cut the headstock to your desired shape using a suitable saw. Ensure you leave su‐
cient space between the cutting edge and the holes for the tuners to maintain sta‐
bility. The tuners' retaining rings should be used as a reference here.
After cutting, smooth the cutting edge with sandpaper or a suitable le.
4.2 Painting the body and neck
The solid wood of the bass guitar body is sealed and prepared for various types of
lacquer coating. A wide variety of nishes can be procured from DIY, timber and
automotive outlets in aerosol cans making nishing straightforward without
requiring specialist skills.
The rst step is to check the t of the body to neck joint. These parts are machined
from high-grade tone woods to ensure optimum alignment. However, wood is a nat‐
ural material that changes its shape slightly over time. If the neck is too tight in the
cutout on the body, you can rework the t with a sharp chisel or sandpaper. Please
keep in mind that the coating of lacquer will make the neck t a little more tightly
into the cutout.
Before coating the body, ensure that all surfaces are clean and free of dirt and dust.
Carry out all painting work in a well-ventilated, dust-free environment. Considered
and careful working is the key factor for ensuring a satisfactory result. It is highly rec‐
ommended that you rst try out the colour and technique on a dierent piece of
wood.
Paint the body edges rst and let them dry. If the edges are dry, continue with the
front and back. Through layered, successive application you can achieve a uniform
coating structure. If you notice surface irregularities, wait until the paint has dried
completely. Correct them with ne sandpaper (e.g. 800+) before you continue
painting. Apply three or more layers for full coverage.
Hang the painted body to dry in a dry, dust-free and preferably sunlight-protected
area using a wire or hook in the recess for the bass guitar neck.
Wait another two to three days until the paint is fully cured. Polish or burnish the
body until it meets your expectations. Take care not to bu too vigorously as this
may remove the nish.
Useful tools and materials
Painting the body
Assembly instructions
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