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So...is the sound board the belly of the turtle and the back the outside back shell of the turtle?
You are a crzy dude!
And I love it!!
David

I have never used "bar" frets. I am thinking that that may be where your difference lies.
I love it when those happy accidents happen!
David

Joe.
My heart sank when I read your post.
I have no frame of reference, so I cannot tell you I understand what you are going through.
I can only tell you that my thoughts are with you my friend.
David

For the love of all things lutherie!! I step away from the forum for a couple weeks and all hell breaks loose! Grant goes crazy!! :clap: :clap: I am absolutely enthralled with this guitar. As I read, I thought, those sides will never take the strain of gluing the back on. Then I see butterfly cleats...

I bow down to you sir.
Nicely done!
David G.

Howie
That is going to be spectacular!
Have you given thought to pick up choices yet?
David

Hey Howie
Me likey alot!
I am quite interested in your top carving method. Did you use a Safe-T planer to terrace your top?
David

Those fretboards are gonna rawk!
Can't wait to get mine.
David