Build update #1 saw the top nearly completed, with rosette done, and bracing begun. The sides & back had also had some work done. I missed an update due to being wicked busy the past month, so this will really combine what should've been updates #2 & #3.
Back bracing in process:
Top bracing completed:
Sides mated to top:
I thought this was a cool touch. It won't be visible when the instrument is completed, but I'll know it's there:
Fingerboard beginning to take shape:
Fingerboard purfling in cherry (same as back/sides) with rosewood binding:
Speaking of binding - back & sides with rosewood binding:
Fingerboard complete:
Frets being installed:
Frets being trimmed:
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