Page 2 - WARNING; other masonry products.
WARNING Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grind-ing, drilling, and other construction activities containschemicals known to the State of California to causecancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.Some examples of these chemicals are: • Lead from lead-based paints.• Crystalline sil...
Page 3 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1: SAFETY ................................................................................................................................2SECTION 2: INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................3SECTION 3: P...
Page 5 - SECTION 2: INTRODUCTION
H3124 Banjo Kit -3- We are proud to offer the Model H3124 Banjo Kit.This kit is part of a growing Grizzly family of finewoodworking products. When assembled accord-ing to the guidelines set forth in this manual, youcan expect years of enjoyment from this banjo. We are pleased to provide this manual ...
Page 6 - SECTION 3: PARTS INVENTORY
1 PH3124001 Wooden Rim 2 PH3124002 Brass Tone Ring 3 PH3124003 Banjo Head 4 PH3124004 Tension Hoop 5 PH3124005 Bracket Hook Assembly 5-1 PH3124005-1 Bracket Hook Lugs5-2 PS56M Phlp Hd Scr M4-.7 X 16 5-3 PLW02M Lock Washer 4mm 6 PH3124006 Bracket Hooks 6-1 PH3124006-1 Bracket Hook Nuts7 PH3124007 Coo...
Page 7 - Wooden Rim
-5- The majority of the wooden components in this kitare fully machined from the factory and are readyfor assembly. A small amount of sanding and fin-ishing will need to be performed to complete thebanjo. Recommended Tools & Supplies: • Finishing Supplies • #180, #240, and #320 Aluminum-Oxide Sa...
Page 8 - Bridge
-6- H3124 Banjo Kit Like the wooden rim, the banjo neck has beenrough sanded at the factory. Personalize the fret-board and neck headstock with additional cutting,inlay, or design work before final sanding. Note—Take your time and consider testing your designsin scrap wood before performing the work...
Page 9 - Neck
H3124 Banjo Kit -7- Finishing supplies are not included with the banjokit. Note—The wooden rim and neck are made ofmahagony wood. Clear finishes such as lacquerlook exceptionally stunning and glossy on thiswood. To finish the wooden rim: 1. Wear a NOISH/OSHA approved respiratorwith particulate and g...
Page 10 - Tone Ring
-8- H3124 Banjo Kit The bracket hook lugs provide a secure anchorfor the bracket hooks. To install the bracket hook lugs: 1. Slide the M4-.7 X 16 Phillip head screws with4mm lock washers through the holes on thecenterline of the wooden rim and thread thebracket hook lugs onto the screws as shownin F...
Page 11 - Banjo Head
H3124 Banjo Kit -9- To install the banjo head: 1. Press the banjo head onto the tone ring. 2. Place the tension ring over the banjo head.See Figure 6. Figure 6. Installing the tension hoop. Figure 7. Finger tightening the bracket hook nuts. Figure 8. Tightening the bracket hook nuts. Banjo Head 3. D...
Page 12 - Coordinator Rod
-10- H3124 Banjo Kit To attach the neck to the banjo rim: 1. Place the neck fretboard-side-down on a nonmarring surface and insert the coordinatorbolt into the heel of the neck. 2. Thread the #10 X 2 tap screw into the neckand through the coordinator bolt as shown inFigure 9. To install the coordina...
Page 13 - th String Peg
H3124 Banjo Kit -11- the 5th string nut is installed in the banjo neck justabove the 5th fret. It is necessary to cut a veryshallow slot in this nut to guide the 5th string. Theslot should be deep enough so the 5th string doesnot slide out, but a buzz will occur when theinstrument is played if it is...
Page 14 - Tuning Machines
-12- H3124 Banjo Kit To install the tuning machines: 1. Slide the tuning machines through the backof the headstock. 2. Place the washer and barrel nut over the tun-ing post and tighten with a 10mm socket. Figure 13. Tuning machines installed in the back of the headstock To install the tailpiece: 1. ...
Page 15 - Bridge Placement; Winding Strings
H3124 Banjo Kit -13- Install the banjo strings loosely. The bridge mustbe installed and adjusted before the strings canbe tightened and tuned. To install the banjo strings: 1. Place the end of the string with the loop overthe hooks on the tailpiece. The 1st string isfarthest to the right, then 2nd, ...
Page 16 - String Height
-14- H3124 Banjo Kit String Height Correct string height is crucial to prevent fret buzzand maximize playability. The string height ismeasured from the top face of the fret and thebottom face of the string. To check the string height: 1. Measure the string heights at the 12th fretfrom the peghead (F...
Page 17 - Tuning
H3124 Banjo Kit -15- Tuning Tuning is the most important concept of playing abanjo. If the banjo is not in tune with itself, or theother instruments in an ensemble, the resultingmusic will not sound pleasing to the ear. Banjoplayers use many different tunings, but the mostcommon (“G”) is shown in Fi...
Page 18 - Aftermarket; SECTION 7: REFERENCE INFO
-16- H3124 Banjo Kit If you need parts or help in assembling yourbanjo, or if you need operational information, callthe service department at (570) 546-9663.Trained service technicians will be glad to helpyou. If you have any comments regarding this manual,please write to Grizzly at the address belo...
Page 19 - Notes
Page 21 - Warranty Card
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