carved top - 04/25/2010
Back to this carved top. I've roughed in the neck before gluing. Going to put a thin piece of wenge between quilt and mahogany.
carved top - 04/25/2010
 The light really washes the quilt out but this top is going to be awesome.
carved top - 04/25/2010
Here is a look at the quilt top being glued up.
Got the top glued and clamped.
Here's a shot of the back after being ruff cut.
And a shot of the top after being ruff cut. Hopefully I can start carving this thing out soon.
P90 - 04/24/2010
All for now on this project. Next we are ready to flip it over and carve the top.
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P90 - 04/24/2010
Another angle.
P90 - 04/24/2010
Obviously a few hours later the back has been roughly carved along with the control cavity.
P90 - 04/24/2010
Next I rough cut the body shape on the band saw.
P90 - 04/24/2010
Finally the top cap is glued to the body.
P90 - 04/24/2010
I routed out the tone chambers which also helps the weight issue.
P90 - 04/24/2010
A shot from the other direction.
P90 - 04/24/2010
Here the extended tenon neck gets glued in.
P90 - 04/24/2010
Pearl Inlays installed
P90 - 04/24/2010
Gluing Western Big Leaf Flame Maple Top.
P90 - 04/24/2010
New beginnings
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