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spruce top and poplar back & sides are planed, glued
and cut to approximate size. |
The
back and top are carved to shape and then finished with
a thumb plane and scraper. |
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The
sides are fed through the drum sander for exact thickness |
The
sides are heat bent to the profile of the bass |
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Sides
are fitted and glued to the blocks in the mould. |
Linings
are bent and glued and the back is glued to the sides.
The mould is now removed. |
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All
the internal carving is done including fitting the bass
bar and the top is glued. |
Carving the F holes |
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A
raised saddle is fitted. |
Neck
is traced |
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Neck
is roughed out and scroll is carved |
Varnished and setup |
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