Build number 4

This one was commissioned as a birthday gift for a 9 y.o. girl who loves sailing. It is a concert scale and is decorated with water-slide decals.  The fret markers are decals as well that I cut out with a standard paper hole punch.  This is what I consider my base level trim and materials.  Bass wood box, poplar neck, oak fingerboard, budget CB Gitty tuning machines.  I shaped the nut myself from a bone saddle blank.

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  • Thank you all for the positive comments. Delivered it this morning.

  • Very nice work! Beautiful job!
  • Very nice, I can't imagine her not loving it. Been thinking of buying some waterslide paper, any recommendation on brand?

    • I bought Testors first and it worked well but it took a lot of time in the water to slide off.  The stuff I used on this one I got from Amazon from KustomRides.  I don't know who actually makes it but I suspect it is Papilio.  I have also used a two part transfer that is harder to use but I like the look better.  It is called Rub Onz by Graphix.  You don't need to top coat it before application.

  • Aaaaarrrrrrgggg!  She's lookin' mighty  "see"-worthy, matey!

  • Ships ahoy! Nice one!

  • Absolutely beautiful! She will love this work of art. The little anchor on the tailpiece is great!

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