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    Default 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:


    Neck rough-shaped:


    Marker dots installed. Normally Ray does these in mother-of-pearl, but I asked specifically for cherry:


    Headplate laid out & ready to cut:


    Headplate cut:


    Beginning the bridge:


    And here it is loosely pieced together to give an idea of the finished product.

    Front:


    Back:

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    Looks beautiful congrats!

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    Default Re: Build Update #3 (2A): Dammann Mandocello

    x 1000 - that is absolutely breathtaking.

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    One word --stunner! Very creative designing!
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