top of page
Previous build: Bear Claw Sitka Spruce/Indian Rosewood Osprey dreadnought.
Highly figured Bear Claw Sitka spruce top.
Indian rosewood back and sides.
Curly koa binding.
Mahogany neck.
Macassar ebony fretboard with curly koa binding.
Madagascar rosewood bridge.
Abalone rosette.




Joining top plates

Joining back plates

Working on rosette

Completed rosette

Brace blanks ready

Gluing braces on the top

Gluing braces on the back

Bracing done

Sides layout for bending

Bending sides

Installing reverse kerfed lining

Lining installed

Fitting back to sides

Fitting top to sides

Gluing sides to top

Gluing sides to back

Bending binding and side purfling

Installing binding

Installing binding

Binding and purfling done

Rough cut neck

Thicknessing neck shaft

Roughed in neck

Logo inlay

Headplate with logo inlaid
bottom of page