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Bothell, WA U.S.A.
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
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