Bruce completed the top perimeter binding today. It is a very traditional Style 42 type binding but instead of using Ivoroid, we chose a Cocobolo sapwood. Bruce is waiting to get the neck made and fitted to the body before executing the Abalone top purfling around the fingerboard to ensure alignment. I think the shape anf proportion of the Venetian cutaway came out very well...
Other subtle deviations from the traditions of Nazareth Style 42 can be seen in the rosette as well. Instead of framing the abalone ring with Ivoroid, Bruce used some maple purflings. I will be interested to see how these transform under oil varnish.
You can also see the black/maple/black side purflings framing the Cocobolo sapwood binding and BRW rims in this close up of where the end graft will soon be.
