Nov 23, 2020
00 Inlays
My latest 00 is getting a nice white pearl rosette with black/white/black accent bands. I only use wood strips instead of the plastic...
Oct 14, 2020
Fender Conversion Neck
I had the chance to swap necks on a Fender Telecaster, lefty. The owner is having some hand and shoulder issues and wanted to make his...
Oct 14, 2020
Back in the Saddle
It's been much to long a time since my last update. In the past year I've moved across town, triggering an almost complete remodel of the...
Jun 10, 2019
Attaching the necks
A productive time in the shop this weekend. The primary goal was to get the the necks attached on these two guitars, and to get them...
May 14, 2019
Final Lacquer Finish Coats
Wrapping up the finish on these two. The final coats of lacquer have been applied and I'm waiting a few weeks for them to cure before...
Apr 23, 2019
Ready for Finish!
The high flame on this neck is going to look great under lacquer!
Apr 17, 2019
Bubinga Parlor Getting Close
I'm just starting the finish work on this 12-fret parlor. Starting with pore filling and final shaping of the neck. I'm getting excited...
Feb 13, 2019
New Jig
Picked up a new jig for doing slotted headstocks. Time to toss my old DIY jig in the junk pile. This new LMII jig does a fantastic job....
Dec 7, 2018
Top Bracing
Getting rolling on bracing three new tops. I've been using Engleman spruce bracing for the past few years and really like it. It's easy...
Nov 28, 2018
Rosettes and Backs
I had the rosette production line going over the Thanksgiving break. Engleman top with herringbone rosette, Sitka top with simple double...
