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Bothell, WA U.S.A.
Previous Build: Sinker Redwood/Ambrosia Maple Kingfisher
Sinker redwood top.
Curly Ambrosia maple back and sides.
Peruvian walnut binding. Mahogany neck.
Ebony fretboard with Peruvian walnut binding.
Ebony bridge.
Some starting materials
Ready to bend the sides
Sides bent
Bent sides in body mold
Joining the back plates
Back and sides
Joined back plates
Joining the top plates
Joined top plates
Starting material for rosette ring
Cutting rosette ring
Rosette ring cut
Ambrosia maple rosette ring
Rosette ring inlaid into top
Purfling and soundhole binding ready
Leveling rosette
Vacuum clamping braces to top
Vacuum clamping braces to back
Fully carved top braces
Fully carved top braces
Carved back braces
Completed sinker redwood top
Installing kerfed linings
Reverse kerfed linings installed
Completed sides assembly
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