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Finishing the Truss Rod

Index

The Unpacked Kit
Ribbon Lining
End-Piece Set
Guitar Top
Top Bracing
Guitar Back
Back Bracing
Attaching the Back
Attaching the Top
Edge Bindings
Fitting the Neck
Truss Rod
Fingerboard
Fretting
Fitting the Nut
Grain Filling
Lacquering
Attaching the Neck
Attaching the Bridge
Saddle and Nut
It's Done!

After the glue has dried, the neck is placed back on the guitar, and a line is drawn on the top of the guitar to outline where the truss rod hits the top. The top is then routed away to allow clearance for the truss rod.

After this step is complete, a thin strip of wood or plastic is glued over the metal of the truss rod assembly, and then scraped down to be level with the top of the neck. This provides an even gluing surface for the fingerboard. Attaching the fingerboard is the next step.


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