Build Update #3 (2A): Dammann Mandocello
This should really be #2A, as I'm posting them back-to-back, but I wanted them to be better searchable, so numbered them sequentially.
Carbon fiber reinforcements installed - strengthens the neck & backs up the truss rod:
http://imageshack.com/a/img537/3921/IOAg40.jpg
Neck rough-shaped:
http://imageshack.com/a/img538/1913/ZmrzTF.jpg
Marker dots installed. Normally Ray does these in mother-of-pearl, but I asked specifically for cherry:
http://imageshack.com/a/img661/392/njNP7t.jpg
Headplate laid out & ready to cut:
http://imageshack.com/a/img661/9164/7QiuuS.jpg
Headplate cut:
http://imageshack.com/a/img537/8408/OwffV9.jpg
Beginning the bridge:
http://imageshack.com/a/img633/9166/u6tXFM.jpg
And here it is loosely pieced together to give an idea of the finished product.
Front:
http://imageshack.com/a/img540/7240/G2o2kG.jpg
Back:
http://imageshack.com/a/img538/8494/1pyskn.jpg
Re: Build Update #3 (2A): Dammann Mandocello
Looks beautiful congrats!
Re: Build Update #3 (2A): Dammann Mandocello
:disbelief: x 1000 - that is absolutely breathtaking.
(cues up 'Lucky Man' by Emerson, Lake and Palmer)
Re: Build Update #3 (2A): Dammann Mandocello
One word --stunner! Very creative designing!