Progress on the Kalamazoo

So, last week for the Kalamazoo custom was a good one. I got a lot done and things are coming along smoothly.

​I started by bending the sides then cutting them so they fit into the mold. 

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Next, I glued in the end blocks followed by the kerfing. 

While that was drying, I cut the sound hole out of the top and made my own binding to go into it. 

I then put the bracing in on the top and back of the guitar using the go-bar deck. 

Next, I carved the bracing the give the new guitar its voice. 

Once that was finished, I glued the three pieces together to form the body. 

After running a router around the top and back of the guitar, I was able to glue on the binding. 

This coming week will be all about cutting and shaping the neck that will go on this beauty. I thought about going with a v-shaped neck but I seem to be one of the few who like that style so I guess I'll stick with a c-shaped neck. ​​​​​​

Follow each day's progress the The Full Custom photo gallery on Facebook and on Instagram @RobertBrooks1911. Stay tuned!