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CraigSz
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 Finally closed the box on my first instrument. I am relieved that I am on the homeward run after 5 months . I didn't realize the amount of work involved. I am deeply appreciative of all the  help and advice provided by the members of this forum  .I have attached a couple of progress pics. The back and sides are Queensland maple . top is Adirondack . Neck will be Queensland Maple, fingerboard and bridge will be Indian rosewood.


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It's looking great Craig!

Can't wait to see it finished!

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looks like some fine craftsmanship...


excellent job!


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Thanks folks for your kind words. I am quite pleased overall with the progress I have made to date. There has been some blood sweat and tears involved particularly with the sides and came close to giving it away at that point. Glad i didn't. I have made lots of error's but managed somehow to cover most of them . I'm busting to get those strings on and strum the first chord. Then No 2


 


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On Ya Craig

You're going like a champion. Nice neat work . To play a guitar you built yourself is a real blast . Well done mate .

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Congratulations! I still get buzzed when I close up the box. It's the crossing of a major hurdle.

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Thanks Craig and Howard. It really is a relief to have the body complete. I'm driving my wife crazy tapping the top and back and the occasional humming into the soundhole. I really have no idea what it should sound like but hey it's the next best thing to having the strings on.


 


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Congrats, its looking good!

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