# Electric Violin Assembly Manual

1. Choose 4-string or 5-string baseline before final CAD.
2. Select pickup bridge and preamp so the CAD reflects real hardware.
3. Produce body, neck, fingerboard, bridge, electronics, and ergonomic drawings.
4. Cut body and neck oversize, then dry-fit the neck/body joint.
5. Route electronics cavity and wire path only after component dimensions are
   confirmed.
6. Fit fingerboard, nut, bridge, tailpiece, and tuners.
7. Wire pickup, jack, shielding, and preamp with strain relief.
8. String gradually, test signal, and record setup/balance data.

Safety: protect eyes during first pitch-up and ventilate during soldering or
finish work.