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Here's an update on the 000 Brazilian/Adi I am building. Shots of the innards. Box is all assembled. Will post more pics after the binding is done.

That looks neat Rich, you got a Bomb there , can't wait for more progress pics my friend!

Rich, that looks amazing my friend! That brazillion is drop dead gorgeous!

Great little army of cam-clamps you have there too!!!

Keep up the fantastic work! I really dig the centre seem too!

Looking forward to seeing more...

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I'd like to be able to prove, just for once, that money wouldn't make me happy...

I think we need to see a picture of the back...

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"I want to know what kind of pickups Vince Gill uses in his Tele, because if I had those, as good of a player as I am, I'm sure I could make it sound like that.
Only badly."

Hi Rich,
That looks great brother.
Real Brazilian. Yes.
I hope I can get to the skill level and the $$$$$$$ so I can build one also. Thanks for the pic's.
Take care and I hope she turns out ok.
Do you have everything you need in Brazilian to finish the project.
God Bless and take care.
Walter

Very Nice.
Lets us see more picts of the back!!!!!!

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Andy Z.
http://www.lazydogguitars.com

Tnanks all for your feedback. I will post some pictures of the back and front later tonight. The box is done except for the binding. The neck is half way home but I cheated and bought one of those Guilde necks on eBay and finished it off. Brazilian FB, head plate veneer and bridge - nice match from Zootman - dark.

I am most excited about the bindings which I have made using some of the heartwood from the side cuts - will show some pics of that as well. Enough for now - need to get back to the day job

Some more pics as promised





This is a shot of the bindings which I am currently working on. You can see the rosewood fading into the hearwood on the tops and the bottoms are all heartwood. Now if I can only get the miters right!!! Always a challenge for me.

Thinking of going with a red rose paua all around the top and back which matches the rosette. Need to find some teflon strips to match. Thinner than usual stuff.

Looks awesome Rich, thanks for showing us more pics of the closed box bro, i'll bet you just can't wait to put them strings on huh? Gorgeous guitar and what a gorgeous back!

Keep up the good work buddy!

Thanks Serge. Still lots to do. I am trying to take my time with this one. Rushing is always my big challenge.

Same here bro, i get so enthused just seeing the box evolve that i want it closed ASAP, still being cautious mind you but i do have to discipline myself!