Work in Progress

Design & Proof of Concept

Rosette Design
Completed Rosette
Design of Guitar Back
Inlay proof of Concept for back
Inlay Test Piece
Proof Of Concept Success

Build Process

Cut Groove on Guitar top for Rosette inlay
Imbedded Rosette into top
Rosette in Top
Fan bracing complete underneath top for strength and tone
Sides ready for bending
Bending sides
Ready to cut pattern in guitar back for inlay pieces
Guitar back ready for inlay pieces
Gluing kerfed lining to hold back and top onto sides
Top ready for glue up to body
Inlay completed on back
Gluing back to sides of guitar
Top glued to sides
Created end piece inlay for guitar bottom
Carved out place for endpiece
Endpiece glued in
Neck pattern drawn for hand carving
Neck carved, shaped and fretboard added

Finishing & Finished Guitar

Inside of guitar sprayed and sealed
Spraying clearcoat onto guitar top
Spraying clear onto back of guitar
Finished Guitar front
Finished Guitar back