Quote Originally Posted by christodav View Post
So I got me some tools. Laid the measuring stick on the fretboard and tightened the trussrod until there were no more gaps. Now pretty much no notes can be played except the open strings until around the the 7th fret. I'll let it settle for a while and then back it off a bit until it's right. It most likely has a slight backbow. So now I will have to route out the pocket. *sigh*

Chris
See how it settles, but mate...if I can do it, anyone can. Trust me. I was stressing balls about that part, but careful planning and steady as she goes wins the race. You will be fine