This Indian Rosewood Nouveau Nylon has been sprayed with lacquer and is now in the curing process. Soon it will be rubbed out and buffed, and then it’s set-up time. This guitar is for a customer in Arizona. The headplate is Ebony, chosen for its unusual and beautiful grain. The fretboard still has paper tape on it to protect the surface during the spraying process.
The Russell Portland is in the finishing process. It won’t be long now. Several more sprays and wet sanding, then begins the ten to fourteen day wait till buffing and final setup. Very exciting to see the Portland at this stage. The flame is popping.
The Deep Lake guitar is at the end of the curing stage after all finish has been sprayed. In fact, at this point, after a couple weeks of hanging and curing, it’s time to start rubbing out the finish. This weekend!
These photos are mock-ups taken on the kitchen table; the neck is sitting in place. Once it is rubbed out and buffed, the guitar will have its beautiful high sheen.
The curved-end fretboard is made of Madagascar Rosewood, the soundboard is Carpathian Spruce, and the body is Madagascar. All binding is flamed Koa with Maple Herringbone purfling and detailing.
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