Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Top, Back, Sides and Glue!

Finished gluing in all the soundboard braces this morning. Here's the whole set: Indian rosewood back (left) and sides (lying in front in their mold) and the X-braced spruce top (right):


Also... finally got my electric neck glued into the body. This crucial joint sits for 24 hours before removing the clamps. We'll get a full look tomorrow afternoon! Some different angles on the clamping process:



2 comments:

Unknown said...

ever since i met you, G, i've been wondering when you would build an electric body and glue your neck to it. congrats dick and i approve

Anonymous said...

Making these is such an art. Thanks for showing us the art!