Instrument details: Joe Ballanderson - Steel string acoustic

Chiselling out the narrow outer channels of the rosette

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Joe has decided to fit a mother of pearl ring with each piece is individually cut and fitted. A simple jig shapes the inside edge to the correct radius.

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Gluing the braces

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Thicknessing the back with the aid of calipers

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Rough shaping the heel

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The main assembly: notches are made in the linings for the back braces

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Routing for corner bindings

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Final sanding. Preparation is everything, especially with an oil finish.

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After re-assembly it's time to play.

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Joe's mother-of-pearl rosette

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The figured pear back

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Joe's finished guitar

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