The Build - Assembling the body & getting the inlay in place.

Once all the body pieces had been fine-tuned. Vince glued the body together.

17. Gluing the top, using just a few clamps!
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18. Ledges routed for inlay work is begun once the glue has set.
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19 & 20. After inlay and  binding is applied, they are taped down to allow the glue to dry.
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21. Vince has finished 98 % of the abalone inlay work.  The guitar will have a faux vintage finish.  He still has some inlay work to do around area where the fretboard will extend over top, then the stain can be applied on top.
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22. Marking out the placement of the abalone inlay around the neck.
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23. Vince runs a test strip for the vintage stain.
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