Instrument details: Adam Milne - Electric guitar

Having joined the walnut cap, Adam planes the underside flat

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Preparing the join for the main mahogany body

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Carving is started by routing a rebate around the perimeter

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Before gluing the carved cap the f-hole is cut out

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Gluing the scarf join

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A bright light source is used to check the fit of the shoulders of the tenon

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Setting up the fret slot cutting jig

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Gluing the fingerboard. Small dowel - later concealed by the frets - ensure correct location when clamping.

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Fitting the fingerboard inlay

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With lacquer applied, cut back and polished, it's time for re-assembly.

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Adam with his guitar

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The completed guitar

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