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whitespruce wrote: ↑Tue Mar 07, 2023 9:37 am Thanks, everybody. Here it is finished.
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Wow! Just wow!

You are obviously a Master!

I’m finding this very inspiring, Grant!


Ian

Very nice work!

I can’t wait to see the fully completed project! I’m fascinated by builds that recreate classic instruments.

Ian

I’m really looking forward to following this!

Are you sticking to the original bracing patterns, or will you modernize them for more structural support?

Ian

It looks like enough work to keep you going until your 90th, Grant!

I look forward to seeing your builds!

Ian

p.s. I would happily buy some pre-shaped one-piece necks, if you have some Spanish Cedar or Mahogany ones.

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