For those of you who need an acoustic that plays like a Strat, here we go again.

Here is a great video from Expert Village that provides a very quick and strait-forward tutorial on truss rod adjustment.

Just about every guitarist has had, has or will at some point have a Stratocaster. It is one of the most popular electric guitars of all time. Since Edward Van Halen chopped up his Stratocaster around 1977, Stratocaster customization has been an increasingly popular hobby. Compared to 1977, it is much easier to find Stratocaster parts. Even better, it is very easy to find Stratocaster parts online.

Before you start your first guitar building project, take a few moments to think through some important details.