Instrument set-up

The last stage is perhaps the most important: after all, the instrument mustn't only look good, it has to be playable!

I create playing relief on the fingerboard, round over the fret ends and then polish them. The camel bone nut and saddle are then fitted, electrics and hardware mounted before the Aquila Nylguts are strung. A final polish with Rennaisance wax and it is ready to go out the door!