Last week :(

Final setup: For the final set up we put the strings through the string ferrules and the bridge. Then, with mr. McCormack’s help, I tighten each string to the tuning knobs. Then we adjusted the saddles to the correct heights in preparation for perfect intonation. We wanted the high E at 25.5 and adjusted everything else based off that. We then put string nuts on to increase the tension of the guitar on the strings. It was pretty difficult and my first screw broke but we got it eventually. Then I cut the string but down more so all the strings went down to the correct height and were in the string but instead of on top. Then we checked my intonation and had to adjust my saddles so the #12 fret = 1 octave above open string. Then we tuned my guitar and made sure it was correct through the whole scale. After that we checked for fret buzz. Then we were all set.

One academic lesson: A lesson that meant the most to me was the project guitar. We spent a lot of time prepping the swirl dip with Liv and choosing the design to go on the headstock. It really was nice to see everyone working together for one common goal. It was also really cool to see everyone do their own swirl dip guitar and get to keep it. Then eventually keep the little guitars as a memory. It really meant a lot to see everything all come together, although we didn’t finish the guitar, it still was fun to be able to do everything together.

Overall reaction: Oh my goodness this was my favorite class to do. Everyone was able to help each other with their guitars. It truly made everything so much like a community and that was awesome. I became friends with people who I haven’t before and got to bond with people I have. This was an amazing class and I hope that you do this till you retire in thirty years because I want my brother to go through this and I hope that maybe my sister but that pushes it a bit haha. Thank you for this class, I appreciate all the help and support you gave me.