Instrument details: Steve Jackson - Steel string acoustic

Each student makes their own template - Steve's design is based on the Martin 'M' model

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Surfacing the figured pear back

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Cutting out the back

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Steve has used an offcut from the back for the rosette

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Removing the soundhole

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The first stage of bracing

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Carving the ends of the back braces

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Shooting the edges of the bog oak fingerboard

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Carving the inner heel - Steve's desire to use only European woods extends to the pearwood neck

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Starting to apply the oil finish

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Steve's finished guitar

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The rear view of the pear

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Steve with his finished guitar

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