Michael's craft box, oak fingerboard (dyed with brown shoe polish - never again) on oak body, piezo pickup with volume control, phenolic bridge and nut. Tuners and strap from dx.com. Frets locally sourced from a repair shop. Fret dots punched from white guitar picks.

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Comment by Joe Caruso on October 23, 2014 at 6:25am

Right on Norris - No 2 is done and photos of 3 will be posted soon. Then, on to my first requested build - my niece wants one for her boyfriend - interesting experience - allowing her to pick the box, her asking if the trim would be nickel plate or gold / brass, mocking up the corners and knobs on the box. 

Comment by Norris Arnn on October 21, 2014 at 2:34pm

The first one always gets ya.

Comment by Joe Caruso on August 18, 2014 at 5:56am

Thanks for the comments, Joe / Sawbones. 

Comment by Joe O'Connor on August 12, 2014 at 6:15am

Nice work mate. That's a class idea punching inlays from guitar picks. well done

Comment by Sawbones on May 26, 2014 at 12:40am

Sweet!

Comment by Keith Rearick on January 1, 2014 at 10:38am

Nice first build.

Comment by Maddog on January 1, 2014 at 4:15am

Looks awesome Joe!!! Love the soundholes man!

Comment by Muddy Creek Guitars on December 31, 2013 at 9:35pm
Wow, this looks great!
Comment by Reeds Taylor on December 31, 2013 at 5:00pm

Here's a tip...I have been getting awesome results with steel wool and vinegar on all types of wood....after testing and getting different results for different woods....Try it bro.....save money on finishes.

All the Best!

Comment by Reeds Taylor on December 31, 2013 at 4:56pm

I like how the box turned out, and I agree with you on the shoe polish business.....still looks real nice.

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