Neck & Headpiece

Two-way truss rods

Box inset: [SS only} Truss Rods, pp.??

Barrel-bolt fastener

BOX INSET: Notes on the barrel-bolt neck-fastening system, pp.??

Two-way truss rods

Box inset: [SS only} Truss Rods

  • The two-way truss rod that is actually shown being installed in the book can be sourced HERE
  • A similar rod for a reduced price that can be used in its stead can be sourced HERE. For the guitar being built in the book, choose the 400mm option. The dramatic price difference made a torture test necessary on a sample, which passed with flying colors. But we recommend you do a pressure test first.
  • A reliable truss rod option that will require an installation procedure that varies from the text can be found HERE and HERE

Barrel-bolt fastener

BOX INSET: Notes on the barrel-bolt neck-fastening system, pp.??

  • The barrel and bolt fastener that is actually shown being installed in the book can be sourced HERE.  Choose the 20mm “cross-dowel nut” and the 50mm bolt.
  • A similar fastener….

Tuning Machines

  • Notes on how to ascertain tuning machine quality here.
  • A similar fastener….

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