Stephen Strahm Italian/Madagascar EROS build

[Stephen Strahm]

With my overlays I've always done some sort of mosaic design making good use of my scrap wood. When I saw this piece of Madagascar I knew there was only one way to do it; frame it with Ebony binding just like the body. Keep it simple, classy, and let the wood speak for itself.

[Stephen Strahm]

Main Stage cases come with every Strahm guitar; you choose the colors and I'll provide the magic that fits inside!

[Stephen Strahm]

Here is the overlay bound in Ebony which is a first for me. The binding at the top is purposely left long so I can angle back the peghead end much like a mandolin. You need the extra length to adjust for the 10° back angle and still end up with an even .080" binding thickness.

[tadol]

Very nice!

[M19]

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[Stephen Strahm]

Whoop whoop!

[Stephen Strahm]

Locating the overlay prior to gluing.





Gluing complete.

[Stephen Strahm]

Neck meets body and it's love at first sight. They live happily ever after. The end.

[Stephen Strahm]

Trussrod installed and dovetails cut.





The rare and elusive Strahm in its natural habitat.

[Stephen Strahm]

Neck fit complete.

[Rob C]

That Madagascar rosewood is very nice. It looks a bit like Brazilian rosewood.

[Stephen Strahm]

Originally Posted by Rob C

That Madagascar rosewood is very nice. It looks a bit like Brazilian rosewood.

Thanks Rob and yes I agree!

[steveh]

Lovely crisp work.

I really must get to playing one of your guitars again some time soon.

Cheers,
Steve

[Stephen Strahm]

Originally Posted by steveh

Lovely crisp work.

I really must get to playing one of your guitars again some time soon.

Cheers,
Steve

Thanks Steve and I yes I think your life depends on it!

[Stephen Strahm]

Fingerboard gluing complete.