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Mod Bass Instructions

Congratulations on your purchase! Whether this is your first time building a guitar or you are an
experienced builder, we hope this makes a great new addition to your collection of guitars. And of
course, you can be confident that no one will have a guitar exactly like it.

This instruction booklet covers 4 string 335 Style Bass. This guitar feaures 2 Pickups, a 3-way switch, 2
volume and 2 tone controls.

Inventory of Parts

1. Body 10. Strap Knobs, Washers, 2 screws 19. Switch


2. Neck 11. Output Jack 20. Pickup Cover
3. Truss Rod Cover 12. Output Cable
4. Wire (colors will vary) 13. Allen Wrench for Truss Rod
5. Ground Wire 14. Tuner Ferrules
6. Bridge 15. Tuners (4)
7. Pickups (2) 16. Pot washers and nuts
8. Strings 17. Knobs
9. Tuner Set Screws 18. Tone Capacitor

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Mod Bass Instructions

Before Starting
Start by doing a test fit of all the parts to ensure things fit together as they should. Place the neck and
bridge into position, and use a straight edge to ensure that the neck angle is correct for the bridge
provided.

Finish
There are many methods and many techniques to finish your guitar. You can use standard off-the-shelf
materials, or products made specifically for finishing guitars. There are many resources available online
to help you get the finish you are looking for. Take your time, leaving ample time between ample coats
to ensure the best finish possible.

Pro Tip: Be sure any finish materials are warm, never cold. This will improve the flow
of the material and reduce splattering from spray tips. Floating the can for a few
mintues in warm water will ensure the best finish possible.

Begin by shaping the headstock if desired. Use a band saw or coping saw to give it your shape, then file
or sand to finish. Be sure to test fit the tuners before cutting to enusre you will still have enough material
to secure them later.

NOTE: Only a light sanding by hand should be necessary. Many of the veneers used on guitars can be
quite thin, and can be sanded all the way through if proper caution is not taken. Power sanders of any
type should not be used.

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Assembly

Start by attaching the tuning pegs to the headstock. Insert the ferrule inserts and tighten to a light pres-
sure. Insert the back of the tuning key and set in place using the small set screws. Only use hand tools,
as tuners can be delicate.

Before attaching the bridge, run a small length of wire from the
back of one of the pots to the nearest bridge post hole and feed it
through the small access hole. Strip some of the wire back so that
it makes contact with the bridge when installed. This will complete
the ground circuit as shown on the following page.

Attach the neck to the guitar by gluing it in place, after checking


the angle with the bridge. On this model, the neck heel may be
slightly short and may not touch the front side of the pickup cavity,
and there might be a small gap at the base of the neck.

To ensure the neck is in the correct position, use the pickguard as


a guide. Put the pickguard in place, then butt the neck up against
the pickguard. Use a clamp to hold it overnight or longer. Use a rag
between the clamp and the guitar to prevent marring the guitar or
frets. Many glues will work, but Titebond Original Wood Glue is the
most popular.

Most of the wiring will happen directly on the pickguard. Install


each component, then complete the soldered connections as
shown on the following page.

Pots come in two varieties: A500k and B500k. A500k pots have a
linear adjustment, where B500k pots are logarithmic in their adjust-
ment. Each player has their preference, but generally B pots are
used for volume control and A pots are used for tone control.

Attach the strap knobs using the pre-drilled pilot holes, using the
rubber washer between the knob and the body of the guitar.

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Wiring
This model features 2 pickups, 2 tone pots, 2 volume pots, a switch and an output jack that will need to
be soldered. There are many options for wiring your guitar depending on the tone and performance you
are looking for, and the internet is loaded with options and mods. Here is a simple wiring configuration.

If you are not comfortable following the wiring diagram above, or if you would like a bit more
guidance, I recommend the videos found on thefretwire.com/lp-support. The example guitar in the
video is a Les Paul, but the wiring scheme is identical.

Show it off!
Congratulations on your new guitar. We would love to see it! Visit thefretwire.com/gallery or
facebook.com/thefretwire to post your build.

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