I've read before that "closing the box" is a milestone, which reveals hints of the final guitar. I am now at this stage, and I am quite happy with the results so far
Now that picture really made me happy when I first saw it. I am truly impressed by how silky and uniform the top looks. Also matches well with the sapwood and the red/gold rosette.
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Talking about the rosette, I realize I have not posted a close up shot so far. Here you go.
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And the back. Just some lovely quartersawn wood, with some hints of orange.
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