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Work in progress

When the cobra rears up…

… it’s the moment of truth—and excitement—as the time for the final delivery draws near. Here are some photos from the last moments of that final delivery. I have quite a few others that haven’t been published yet; they will eventually be gathered together in a section of the “Showcase.” Best regards!

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Backbone

Work in progress on the back…<

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Work on rose motif…

Work on rose motif…

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A spring guitar ready to go…

Last completed “Morency” model guitar, with European spruce top, Brazilian rosewood body, all around french polish and Rodgers tuners with custom knobs from the same piece of wood as the headstock veneer.

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Corner to corner

Some work to add a lining on the side, back side.  

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Well-braced back

Is there a difference between “gluing a brace to the back” vs. “gluing the back to a brace”? For my part, I’d say that in general, depending on the method used, yes. I prefer the second, which allows the back to mold to the profile of the brace, and keeps the brace undeformed (stressed).

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