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Old 02-21-2014, 09:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Mike Weems View Post
Sorry my meaning was not clear. I have done quite a few neck grafts. here is a pic that I should have sent with my last post. Again the neck is in good shape but if a graft becomes ness I will do it.
That raised carving on the lower cheek is a fraction of complexity as compared to the JB Allen. That would be relatively easy to do. On the Allen, it's even scribed into the edge of the nut on both sides.




And also, note the crafty 3-to-4 string conversion.. 3 gear posts, 4 gears..



The varnish is all original by the way other then some touch up on the new wood and splices in some cracks on the ribs. Olde orange shellac with all the solvents long gone.
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