Instrument details: Antonio Vigil - Flamenco guitar

Antonio glues the outer herringbone strips.

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The central section of the rosette is made of mosaic tiles, cut from a stick Antonio has prepared to give a repeating pattern.

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After gluing, the tiles are scraped flush with the front.

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Carving the back braces

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The front transverse braces are glued after the fan braces have been shaped

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Gluing the back linings

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Although often done prior to gluing the bridge, drilling the string holes now ensures perfect string alignment on the fingerboard.

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French polishing

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Antonio's headstock shape

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Antonio's rosette design

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Detail of the heel shape

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Antonio with his finished guitar

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The group of Autumn 2015!

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