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method of clamping the first three parts of the neck together, as well as taking place of traditional fret mark-
ers. It is best to put in the screws while the glue is still wet.
It is recommended to countersink the screws slightly, so they do not protrude and interfere with playing. If you
are using a drill, use the lowest speed setting until you have the screw in place, and then hand-tighten a few
turns to get them seated to avoid stripping out the hole. Overtightening may cause stripping of the hole.
Once you have everything positioned correctly, clamp firmly to a flat work surface, or place weights along the
surface of the neck. Make any necessary adjustments to ensure that the sides are flush, wiping away any ex-
cess glue. A flat work surface (like a table or bench top) is highly recommended for this step to eliminate any
bowing or warpage that might occur in the neck—you want it to be as straight and flat as possible!
Before weighting or clamping the headstock, it is recommended to remove any glue that may have gotten into
the tuner holes (the four larger holes in the headstock) using a cotton swab. This will prevent the glue from
hardening and obstructing the hole, making the tuners easier to install at a later step.
Step
4
—Attaching the Nut
Traditionally the nut (Part D) is the first point of contact for the strings, giving them the angle and guidance to
line up correctly on the fretboard. Here, the nut plays a different, but equally important part of the string retain-
er that keeps the strings in place as they pass over the first fret on the fretboard.
Spread some glue along the bottom of the nut, and position it so that it’s flush with the headstock and the top
of the fretboard.
