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Old 09-15-2018, 09:13 AM
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Thanks a lot for all of the photos. Dion's work is certainly excellent and the finished guitars have a fantastic look to them. It's certainly cool that you're getting to visit Dion's shop and see the progress of what will certainly be an outstanding instrument. Keep the photos coming!
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Old 09-21-2018, 07:51 PM
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A picture showing the different layers of the hollow core back. Dion has since glued them together. Assembly of all the pieces will be soon!

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Old 09-21-2018, 08:02 PM
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Thanks a lot for all of the photos. Dion's work is certainly excellent and the finished guitars have a fantastic look to them. It's certainly cool that you're getting to visit Dion's shop and see the progress of what will certainly be an outstanding instrument. Keep the photos coming!

Happy to share my behind the scenes perspective. Dion has been very accommodating in letting me see the process.
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Old 10-05-2018, 04:59 PM
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The sun came out for my visit to the shop today. Happy to share these pictures with you. Dion has been very busy...











The intricate bracing details and an autograph from the Luthier...

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Old 10-12-2018, 07:03 PM
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Another visit to the shop. The guitar is taking shape and looking beautiful.



I’m lucky to have a front row seat to Dion’s craftsmanship.





A side-by-side of two of Dion’s works in progress...

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Old 10-13-2018, 01:08 AM
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Great photos Jed.

I am very impressed by the way Dion can make them balance on their tails like that. They are very well behaved guitars!
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Old 10-26-2018, 11:20 PM
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Some fresh new looks at a build in progress. Pictures graciously provided by the Luthier himself...







My favourite picture...











It gets more real by the day [emoji3]
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Old 10-28-2018, 06:24 PM
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The neck is next, Can’t wait to get this thing off for finish!
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Very classy look.
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Old 11-01-2018, 05:33 PM
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Some new pics. It’s a little closer every day...



Dion’s attention to detail is so impressive. I’m so lucky to have a front row seat for this build!







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Old 11-05-2018, 11:55 PM
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Very classy look.
Thanks Mike. Dion has inspired and created an amazing design. It has been a pleasure to have a front row seat.
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Old 11-09-2018, 11:27 PM
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A chilly day for a visit but a neck shape has been chosen. She goes for finishing soon.







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This is coming out really awesome. You must be excited!
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Old 11-24-2018, 01:28 AM
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This is coming out really awesome. You must be excited!


I am. It gets a little closer every day.
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Old 11-24-2018, 01:32 AM
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Some new pictures of the neck...







Stained and ready for finishing!



Can’t wait!
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