Publisher's Synopsis
- Sourcing body parts - alder, swamp ash or mahogany body; maple and rosewood or pure maple neck; standard or jumbo frets; locking or classic tuners; single or triple-ply pickguard; neck plate, jacksocket and strap button options; bridge options.
- Electrics and electronics - budget, classic or 'Texas Specials' pickups; pots and switches; wiring options; 'active' options.
- Finish options - spraying nitrocellulose or urethane; undercoat options; neck finishes; sunburst options.
- Assembly and tools required - basic neck and body assembly and alignment; building the electrics 'off body'; tuners, string trees and bridge/trem.
- Fine tuning - neck and trem alignment; fret finishing; stringing options and intonation; radius issues; truss-rod adjustment; pick-up fine-tuning; detailed set-up.
