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The raw wood used to construct the sides.
The raw wood used to construct the top.
The sides, removed from its mold; the top, without bracing; and the back, with bracing.
The top and back are both braced and tuned by hand.
A detailed view of the top bracing.

Another detail shot of the top bracing pattern.
Gluing the heelblock and endblock while maintaining pressure on either side of the waist.
Preparing the glue for the top.
Preparing the glue for the top.
Gluing the top into place.

The top bracing and side kerfing is exposed from the back.
A detailed shot of the top bracing and the rig used to
maintain pressure on the end and heel blocks.
The back is now ready to be glued on.
Applying the glue for the back on the lower bout.
Applying the glue for the back near the upper bout.

Setting the back into place.
Preparing clamps used to apply pressure to the back while the glue dries.
More clamps are applied to insure even pressure.
A detailed shot with all of the clamps in place.
The assembled box before bindings and purfling.

The purfling and bindings are applied at the same time. Strips of tape hold them in place.
More binding and purfling near the waist.
The excess binding and purfling is cut off and joined near the center.
Multiple strips of tape are applied to hold the binding in place as it sets.
The subtle Mahogany binding is simply appointed with a single purfle line.

The back of the assembled box after bindings and purfling.
The front of the assembled box after bindings and purfling.
The custom "vintage script" logo. Raymond Loewy would be proud.
The finished product, after a visit to the spray booth.
The simple two line rosette is a great representation of guitars around that era.

The rich Mahogany, finished with a custom vintage
stain, is sprayed with a nitro cellulose lacquer.
An excellent angle to showcase how well the purfling and rosette complement the rest
of the instrument.
A detailed shot of the finished back.
The open gear tuners with ebony buttons are very period specific.
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