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Old 01-10-2011, 07:01 AM
Wade Hampton Wade Hampton is online now
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Originally Posted by Taylorplayer View Post
The wood for that build looks fantastic! Can't wait to see more pics.

Your wish is our command, oh Mighty Taylorplayer!

As it happens, Howard just sent me some more photos showing where he is on the guitar right now.

First, here's his bracing plan:



Along with this photo, Howard wrote:

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I've drawn up a set of bracing plans for the top. I've taken into account the bracing specs of a vintage AJ, but I am not copying an AJ. Maybe this should be called a "KJ."
Well, calling it the "KJ" works for me! It's not a Gibson, and while it's obviously hugely influenced by the Advanced Jumbo, it's not quite an AJ in the strictest sense. So the "KJ" it is.....

Howard wrote:

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Here's the top being joined.


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And here we have the joined back.


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Next I'll put in the rosette.

Howard

Looking forward to it, Howard.


Wade
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