Starting a J200 Jumbo guitar

[Kevin Sjostrand]

I struggle getting end wedges to look right. I did this one twice, still looks off. Arg!

So the back plate is braced and glued to the rims. Back strip is centered on the wedge at the neck but off a bit center at the tail. I checked it 3 times for fit before gluing. It looked right but it was off. Arg!

So it goes. Perhaps when the bindings are on it won't be too obvious.

Today I'm gluing the top plates together.

[Kevin Sjostrand]

I got the top cut out, simple rosette installed and top sanded to .115".
I have the bracing pattern penciled on the top, though it doesn't show up vary well.
Tomorrow I'll start making the braces and maybe get some glued in place!

[RHayes]

Looking good, your top looks better than AA these days.

[Kevin Sjostrand]

It sure does. From LMI at least 10 years ago. Their grading was top notch.

[Kevin Sjostrand]

I have the top braces glued down but not yet carved. That's the next step.

[Kevin Sjostrand]

Braces are carved, top is glued to the rims and the box is complete, top and back routed flush.