Category Archives: top

Preview of future attraction. Spruce and Amboyna burl.

Posted on February 21, 2021 by steve

Here’s a top, a very fine Euro spruce, joined and with rosette inlaid. Amboyna burl background….

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New Guitar – Hello, Goodbye

Posted on February 19, 2021 by steve

About as soon as they are born, they leave. The conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn happened in December 2020. The guitar “Conjunction” is a blend. A combination of many elements. Jazz, Flamenco, Classical. Also, a team effort with the customer. … Continue reading →

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Batuque… more pictures from before restoration

Posted on April 24, 2019 by steve

The loose back braces were the biggest issue and needed to be fixed. Some of the cosmetic issues were really not critical. Although the broken bindings were. Because of the damage to the bindings, I decided to replace them, and … Continue reading →

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Three Cut-aways – Tops

Posted on February 28, 2019 by steve

Two cedar, one spruce. All three tops will be what I call “channel top” construction.

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Hauser strung

Posted on April 28, 2011 by steve

I finished the Hauser, but before I sent it away I took a few pictures.

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