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Fitting the Neck

Index

The Unpacked Kit
Ribbon Lining
End-Piece Set
Guitar Top
Top Bracing
Guitar Back
Back Bracing
Attaching the Back
Attaching the Top
Edge Bindings
Fitting the Neck
Truss Rod
Fingerboard
Fretting
Fitting the Nut
Grain Filling
Lacquering
Attaching the Neck
Attaching the Bridge
Saddle and Nut
It's Done!

The neck is provided from Martin pre-shaped, and with the traditional Martin tapered dovetail joint already machined. As shown in the pictures below, The dovetail joint is designed such that the neck will sit high on the body initially.

Onward to fitting the neck!


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