Today we will mostly be…..gluing the back on……
The back should fit like a glove. There is a satisfying ‘thunk’ as the lid goes on, almost like closing a jewellery box, as the brace ends tuck into the notches on the lining. This prevents them coming away from the back if the guitar gets a knock, it also serves to stop the sides from collapsing in when the rubber clamp is applied. The rubber strip is cut from an old car inner tube!
I’ll have to pack it all away now as very soon the folks will arrive for our new week long ‘build your own custom guitar’ course…