Madagascar Rosewood Hollowbody Archtop

Mold for side bending. The mold fits outside the body shape:

Back and side wood:

Soundboard (Lutz Spruce):

Sides bent:

Blocks in place:

Sides braced:

Body:

Binding:

More binding:

Inlay:

Ready for lacquer:

Lacquered:

Ebony details: