Instrument details: Craig Story - Steel string acoustic

Craig fits offcuts from his Claro walnut back for his soundhole decoration

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Gluing the back strengthening strip

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Gluing the front braces

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In a sharp (Florentine) cutaway, the treble side is cut into two pieces which are then bent seprately and joined using an internal block

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Cutting the side to length

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Before the back is glued is an opportunity to adjust the bracing

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Filing the nut slots before finishing means not having to make adjustments on the freshly lacquered instrument

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Final sanding

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The frets get a final polish prior to reassembly

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Craig with his finished guitar

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The front of Craig's guitar

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The back of beautifully figured Claro walnut

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