Assembling the Back & Sides

The top, having been fitted to the sides and kerfing, is now ready for gluing.

Glue is spread along the kerfing and sides.

A large piece of plywood with foam glued to it, is used to apply pressure to the top and hold it in the assembly.
Here's the finished body.
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Photographs by Howard Rossman