Building CBG's for a couple of years gave me the confidence in using hand tools to attempt a six string custom L-00. I worked under the supervision of local luthier Dave Bagwill and it took me several months to complete.
Since this is not a CBG I won't take up a ton of space here but thought some might enjoy looking at a couple of photos. Body is Sitka Spruce over East Indian Rosewood with Cocobolo trim and a Mahogany neck and Ebony fretboard.
It is ladder braced,14 fret to the body short scale with hollow carbon fiber rods running tail block - head block to add stiffness, responsiveness and strength. I also added a soundport to further enhance playing enjoyment. The basic materials (bent sides, neck blank routed for truss rod, came from KMG Guitar Kits and because I wanted as much of a full-on building experience as possible, Dave guided me through the profiling of the sides, thicknessing and joining of the back and top as well carving braces, neck and headstock. Highly recommend KMG as they will customize your order depending on how much you want to tackle and the materials are first rate. If you want to see other construction photos they are located here. https://primitiveacoustics.shutterfly.com/pictures/9#12
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That is a beautiful piece of work,you must be very proud
wow . !