Instrument details: Magnus Jaffrey - Steel string acoustic

After fitting, the rosette is scraped flush with the front

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Scalloping the ends of the back braces

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Magnus has opted for a scalloped x-bracing for his front and is fitting the cap where the braces join

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Bending the maple sides

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Fitting the tentellones which join the sides to the front

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Routing for corner bindings

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Stringing up in the white - the first chance to hear the guitar

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Cutting out mother of pearl for the headstock inlay

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The rosette is sealed with shellac to stop the stain from taking to the lighter strips

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The dark edge of the sunburst is scraped from the plastic bindings before clear lacquer is applied

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The back of Magnus' guitar

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Magnus with his finished guitar

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