Lesson 1Neck build: layers, truss rod slot put, neck join picks (dovetail, bolt-on, mortise)Learn design, build steady, play necks use layers, true truss rod slot, trust neck joins, compare dovetail, bolt-on, mortise for strong, fix easy, sound hit.
Pick neck layers, grain wayPlan, route truss rod pathPut one-, two-act truss rodsShape neck profile, changesDesign, cut dovetail neck joinsBolt-on, mortise join fit waysLesson 2Board, fret work: curve shape, fret slot, fret dress, inlay basicsLook board build from curve shape, slot to inlay, fret work, focus true plan, clean put, step fret dress that give comfort play, long steady.
Pick board kind, sizesSet scale length, fret planCurve shape, face readyCut, gauge true fret slotsPut place marks, simple inlaysFret put, level, crown, shineLesson 3Finish flow: sand, pore fill, finish kinds (nitro, oil-varnish, lacquer, poly), dryLearn full finish flow from sand, pore fill to pick nitro, oil-varnish, lacquer, poly, then dry, shine for last, fix easy, sound sense results.
Step sand, scratch handlePore fill ways for open-grain woodsSealers, wash before color coatsSpray, wipe diff finish systemsDry times, place controlLevel sand, last shine waysLesson 4Rim bend, form build: heat bend, clamp, find bounce backGrow trust ways for bend rims, build forms, use heat, wet, clamp ways to control bounce, avoid cracks, make same, repeat side sets for diff body shapes.
Design, build bend forms, moldsReady side stock thick, wetUse bend irons, blanket bendersClamp sides in molds no twistHandle, guess bounce wayStrong rims with lines, side supportsLesson 5Bridge design, place: saddle fix, center line match, glue waysStudy bridge design, place, include scale plan, saddle fix, center line match, glue ways, to sure steady join, true tune, trust long do under string pull.
Find bridge foot, weightPlace scale length, fix pointsMatch bridge to center, boardReady top face, bridge bottomPick glues, glue stepsDrill string holes, ramp slotsLesson 6Wood pick: dry checks, wet measure, wood gradeGet rules for pick, grade sound woods, check dry, measure wet, match pieces for build trust, see good, guess sound way in diff tool kinds.
Read grain, figure, fault patternsAir-dry vs oven-dry thinksUse wet meters, sample refsCheck hard-weight by bend, tapMatch tops, backs, necks by waysWrite wood lots, store waysLesson 7Top, back ready: thick, arch (if use), support plan putUnderstand ready tops, backs through care thick, opt arch, support plan, balance hard, weight, ring while keep build whole, same shop steps.
Check plates for grain, faults, tap soundCalib thick with calipers, gaugesMake domed, arched plates if needDesign support patterns for way, scaleCarve, scoop supports for hardGlue, clamp supports with good caulsLesson 8Join order: glue neck to body, put binding, purfling, strongFollow logic join order that join neck, body, put binding, purfling, add build strong, sure true match, clean glue lines, low risk in hard clamp work.
Dry fit neck to body, check matchGlue neck with control clampPlan binding, purfling sizesRoute clean binding, purfling pathsBend, put binding, purflingAdd inside blocks, caps, strongLesson 9Last setup: truss rod fix, action, nut slot, string high, tune true, pickup putMaster last setup steps that change built tool to quick, comfort tool, include truss rod fix, nut, saddle work, action, string high, tune true, basic pickup put ways.
Measure neck bend, fix truss rodsSet aim action at nut, saddleCut, shine true nut slotsFix saddle high, break angleSet tune true at bridge, saddlesPut, wire basic magnet pickups
