Bocote OM

Bocote back and sides and a sinker redwood top.  The Bocote is brittle and presented some challenges hand bending.

sinker redwood top braced prior to carving
sinker redwood top braced prior to carving
Bocote back and mahogany bracing.
Bocote back and mahogany bracing.
Ready to close the box. You can see the sound port in the upper bout.
Ready to close the box. You can see the sound port in the upper bout.
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Bocote back and sides, bloodwood binding, bloodwood bridge. Paua abalone purfling, MOP position markers.
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Beautiful Bocote back with bloodwood center strip. Laminated mahogany, rosewood and maple neck.