Go-bar deck

Rather than paying $100 for a hardware kit from a large luthiery supplier, I purchased the parts from the local Home Depot for less than $25. All you need is:

• (4) 2-ft sections of 3/4" metal conduit
• (4) 30" sections of 1/2" all-thread
• (16) 1/2" washers
• (8) 1/2" lock washers
• (8) 1/2" nuts
• (2) 24" x 24" pieces of 3/4" plywood (1/4 sheet cut in two)

You will also need some fiberglass rods which cost me about $10 + shipping online:

• (20) 24" x 1/4" fiberglass rods