Thanks folks.Ted does indeed build fabulous guitars and his craftsmanship is second to none.Needless to say that he is a genuinely nice guy too,and despite his busy schedule always has time to answer my questions.
Here are some more photos
planing and preparing the top for joining
joining the top
And while this was setting Ted carved out both the inner and outer rings of the rosette.Inner is Brazilian Rosewood, outer is the Amboyna burl