The sides have now been glued to the top. The lining has also been installed, and the guitar is ready for the installation of the back.

Owen has now completed the body.

Owen demonstrates masterful use of the router in preparation for the addition of the binding and purfling.

The binding and purfling are completed.

The neck shaping. Owen checks his results with a pattern.

The fingerboard has been installed, complete with frets and position markers.

The first of 20 coats of finish has just been applied to the neck.

A coat of grain filler, useful for its ability to fill in rough spots and smooth the surface of the wood, is applied to the body.

The construction of the bridge.