2009 Nikos Apollonio Bouzouki [3.8 lbs] :: setup

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An Irish bouzouki in for some setup tweaks, with Brazilian rosewood hand built by Nikos Apollonio in Rockport, ME.

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Finish work :: Martin-style dreadnought [4.6 lbs]

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Here's a brazilian rosewood Martin-style dreadnought from another builder that I did the finish and final setup work for.  Got to keep my finish chops up in between my own builds when I can.  Still trying to get a booth installed in my shops- someday.  Just takes time and money.

Loose ribs :: Lyon & Healy bowl back mandolin

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Loose ribs :: Lyon & Healy bowl back mandolin

The a few of the Brazilian rosewood ribs on this bowl back mandolin were loose and needed to be re-glued.  I quickly brushed hide glue into the seams and wrapped the body with large rubber bands to clamp them closed.  Next up is fixing a couple missing soundhole pieces before gluing up the neck.

Bridge carve :: Chubbuck Rogue 005

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Bridge carve :: Chubbuck Rogue 005

The Brazilian rosewood bridge is carved and ready to glue-up on Rogue 005.

Blanking out bridge stock :: Chubbuck Guitars

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Blanking out bridge stock :: Chubbuck Guitars

Going through some lumber and milling bridge blanks.  One will be for Rogue 005 and another for Kalliope 001.