Rod, I don't mean to be unkind, but I found myself laughing as I read through your "adventures" with this guitar! Why? Because it reminded me of why I'd rather try to play guitar than try to build one. I've learned enough about the tremendous art and meticulous craftsmanship of builders here to know that I am not well suited to building guitars!
OK, I cried, too, but mostly I just laughed. I thought that perhaps you should change your "aspiring luthier" in your signature to "perspiring luthier!" Maybe it's just a Monday thing. I'm not usually that sadistic.
Ah, but then I got to the end of the story. Your perseverance definitely paid off, and you are due an extra star in your crown. I'd love to hear a recording of this great looking guitar!
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