Organize and identify the hardware
Organize the parts into a system such as the one shown in the video. Be sure you have all the parts needed before you start to assemble the guitar.
Here's a list of everything included in this kits. All Strat style kits are almost identical in what they include:
- Tuning machines, 6 washers, 6 nuts, and 6 screws
- String trees, spacers, and 2 screws
- Strap buttons and 2 screws
- Bridge and 6 screws
- Bridge springs x3
- Spring claw and 2 screws
- Output jack and 2 screws
- Neck plate and 4 screws
- Hex wrench to adjust saddle height
- Screws for the pickguard
- Pickguard with attached pickups, switch and pots (not shown in video)
- Strings (not shown in video)