Instrument details: Sam Richards - Steel string acoustic

Sam has used some of his walnut back to make a ring for the rosette

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An outer ebony ring is also fitted

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Scalloping the ends of the back braces

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Gluing the front braces

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Gluing the truss rod

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Sam has opted for an ebony back veneer on the headstock

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Bending the sides

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Sam is cutting the binding channel by hand.

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Hammering in the frets

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Applying a wash coat of shellac prior to finishng

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French polishing the walnut back

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After finishing the guitar can be fully enjoyed

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The rear view of the walnut back, sides and neck

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Sam's original bridge shape

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