Brian's Guitar from Conception to Birth or How to Build a Guitar in 62 Easy Steps!

62 The Finishing Touches

When you’re satisfied that your electronics are in order, screw the cavity cover in place without over tightening the screws. Flip the guitar over and push on the knobs.

Loosen the strings and install the truss rod cover. With just a small drop of wood glue on each side of the truss rod, install the nut. Wind the strings back up, but only just tight enough to hold the nut in place. Check for accurate side to side placement of your nut. Let the glue dry for an hour, preferably two, before tuning up the strings to pitch and playing.