Instrument details: Chris Garland - Steel string guitar

Chris starts by joining and thicknessing his redwood front.

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The soundhole decoration is fitted next, and the soundhole cut out.

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Chris has glued the smaller braces first.

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The x braces are then glued after the other braces have been shaped.

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Gluing the bridge.

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The truss rod is glued in covered by a wood fillet.

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The front, sides and neck are assembled and the guitar takes shape.

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The back is now ready to glue.

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The saddle slot is routed in the bridge.

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The light maple bindings are presealed with shellac to prevent colour migrating from the darker woods.

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Chris is now sealing the front with glair, a sizing made from egg white.

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The guitar is then French polished.

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A close-up showing Chris's rosette.

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Chris with his finished guitar.

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