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Ambitious first build - one piece flame maple custom 22

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Looks good from here, great job! I can see that it’s not perfect but getting those simple shaped inlays perfectly straight isn’t easy.

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@mattbeels yes! Amazing how hard it is to get it just right. I can see why PRS started out using birds. They were unique but also they didn't have to be perfectly spaced. Now I understand more why the block inlays were only available on Gibson custom models when they were doing all of this by hand as well.


   
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@tv101 for sure. Going from that rectangular block to a neck carve that I really love felt so satisfying! I like asymmetrical necks so I was kind of concerned about how it would turn out since this was my first time carving a neck but the course's guide on facets worked beautifully.


   
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Got a little more work done. Got my custom headstock inlay done and my mother of pearl side dots are in. I've gotta wait for some fretting tools and then I can put them in. Going to work a bit on my body now. 

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Got a little more work done. Got my custom headstock inlay done and my mother of pearl side dots are in. I've gotta wait for some fretting tools and then I can put them in. Going to work a bit on my body now. 

@94dodgedude It all looks great man, nice work. 

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