The last class was simple but somewhat time consuming. We had several things to do.
- Fit the saddle into the bridge.
- Fit nut between headstock and fretboard.
- Attach machines to headstock.
- Drill out holes for string in bridge.
- Attach strings.
- Readjust saddle and nut (raise height, lower height – in my case, I raised the nut up using a shim and lowered the saddle by sanding the bottom off a bit).
- Tension strings.
- Tune strings.
- Using a straight edge, monitor how string tension deflects the neck.
Over the next 2 weeks, I will do a lot of steps 8 and 9. I may have to adjust the truss rod a bit.
My last step (I hope to do today), is glue in the peg for the strap at the bottom of the guitar. Overall, it sounds pretty good. I do believe I will make a second guitar in the near future. Here are some pictures from my last class:
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It’s beautiful, Glenn.
My spouse is keen to take a guitar making class. He would like to build an electric. I’m slowly collecting tools for our workshop. Your workshop looks amazing. Thanks for keeping this blog!
I discovered you through the joint podcast you did with the WW.
I wimped out. I went and bought an inexpensive acoustic/electric guitar for myself for my birthday. HAH! My woodworking interest for music would be wood instruments.