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Hey Raymond, just noticing what a nice curvy shape this body has. Then had to go back to the start to see if you had mentioned what it was. You said it's one of Steves patterns, I see on the mold it's labeled, parlor L 1, what are the body dimensions? Very nice shape, ought to be perfect for Olivia!...

Looking good Raymond, nice clean build. Debbie's going to be pleased!

Joe

Way to go Brian! Thanks for sharing this with us, you make us proud! And like Grant says, shifts our focus to some of the good things going on in this world.

Joe

Thanks Eben, I used to just lay a sheet of regular sandpaper on there and hold it while I sanded the bridge, and it would always oversand the wing tips from movement or rising up or something. Gave me fits, this works much better. And hurray, I'm finally down to putting some finish on these babies! ...

Looking good Z, you're going to town. Nice looking top and mahogany also!

Joe

"---find new way of making guitar building easy and fun" Yeah Ron, that sure does look easy! Handmade rope binding, vine inlay on neck and headstock, not to mention the harp shape to start with. Sheese, take a break all ready! :D :mrgreen: :D Mighty fine looking work Ron! Maybe you ought t...

Thanks for the comments guys! Dennis, on these I sawed the head plate right where I wanted the fretboard to start, so that registered them up and down the neck, and then I just tightened up my clamps in stages keeping the fretboard centered on the neck. Worked this time. :D Also the necks weren't ca...

Nice clean build Mr. Z!!! And super clean cutting of your soundhole. What kind of bit are you using?

Joe