Instrument details: Coley Perkins - Electric guitar

The two halves of the body are planed flat and then fitted one to the other.

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They are then glued together using sash cramps.

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The body is planed flat before being reduced to final thickness.

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Here Coley is routing the control cavity.

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The neck is prepared for blocking up.

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The parts are then glued together to give the headstock angle and heel depth.

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The neck is ready to glue to the body.

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The frets are hammered in and the ends trimmed flush.

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Coley with his assembled guitar.

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