Instrument details: Tim Bolus - Steel string acoustic

Work begins with joining the front and here, the mahogany back.

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The outer rings of the rosette are fitted first...

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... the material between the two rings is then removed...

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... before pieces of abalone shell are fitted to the resulting channel.

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Bracing is next - small thumb planes are useful for shaping the back braces.

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Cutting the headstock shape

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Bending the mahogany sides to match the template

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Cutting the channel for the headstock binding

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The frets past the join are installed with a clamp to avoid hammering over the body

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A fret end file is used to ensure a smooth playing experience

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Applying the oil finish

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A final buff with lemon oil gives a lovely feel to the finish

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Tim's Lutz spruce front

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The bound headstock

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Tim and his finished guitar

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