My Cornerstone SJ Build
 

Hi Guys, I've recently signed up here after lurking for a while, so firstly 'hello' to everyone!

Peter is building me one of his lovely looking small jumbo models, which got underway a couple of weeks ago. Main details are small jumbo body, Adi top and Camatillo R/W back and sides. I've also asked for a 5 piece neck and a soundport, and I'm leaning towards Koa binding at the moment.

Peter has been a pleasure to work with also thus far, a very nice guy. One thing I haven't asked him though, is if I have the pleasure of being his first Australian customer? (I wince when I hear the exchange rates each day - our dollar is down about 15c against the USD from when I was first got in contact :eek: )

But enough talk, here are the pictures :)

The top and back woods

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Rosette in progress and finished

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And the bent sides. Unfortunately Peter tells me the sapwood won't be visible once the binding is on. I was thinking it could look kinda cool having a line of sapwood around the lower bout. But not to worry, I think the sides still look lovely.

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Welcome Ozsi, glad to have you on the AGF and as another Cornerstone owner. Looking forward to seeing your build progress, Aloha,

Hen

I can't wait to see this put together!

Welcome to the family.

Nice Welcome to AGF and the cornerstone family, though i think your ahead of me! My build is still 2 months away haha

I have never had the HONOR of playing a completed Cornerstone. BUT I have seen a BEAUTIFUL Cornerstone in progress and met Peter.

He is a wonderful man with an obvious love of quality guitars.

I would love to own one of Peter's guitars.............

Congratulations........

Russ,
thanks for the kind words. If all works out timewise I'll be bringing the Genesis and the Zion to the next gathering.....

Simon,
you are indeed my first Ozzy customer! I can't wait to have one of my SJ's singing in those parts of the world!
Thanks for trusting me to build your guitar!

thanks,

Welcome to the forum. Congrats on the build. Keep us posted.

Welcome to the AGF and to the Cornerstone family, Ozsi :)

I think Koa binding would look great on this one. Enjoy the ride!!

Thanks for the welcome, guys. You can be sure I'll post updates as they come through - I've loved following others build threads in the past but I never thought I'd get the chance to actually own the guitar at the end of one of them :D

Wow, as much as any hand made guitar is unique, it's going to be a special feeling knowing that I have the ONLY Cornerstone in the country! (at least until word gets out :))

- Simon

G'day, mate!

Welcome to the Cornerstone Family!!! I promise you, you won't be sorry... it's going to be loads of fun. Except the part where you wait for the baby fly over by plane. ;)



From the First Asian/ Singaporean Cornerstone Guitar Owner to the First Aussie Cornerstone Guitar Owner :D

Hey Peter - will I have the first Cornerstone in Hawaii?:D Hen

oh no....here we go... :roll::roll:

yes Hen, you are! :D

Well, you're supposed to have one in each state - right? :rolleyes::guitar::rolleyes: