Instrument details: Callum Hook - Steel string acoustic guitar

Using a circle cutter to mark the channel for the rosette

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Installing the rosette

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The rosette is scraped flush to the front

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Planing the headstock angle on the neck. Callum checks for flatness.

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Carving the heel.

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Shaping the headstock

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Routing for corner bindings

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The last parts of the channel are completed by hand.

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Final sanding. A low oblique light helps to highlight any flaws.

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Callum's African mahogany back with the finish applied

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A final run through.

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The front view

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The back of the headstock

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