Archtop build pics

[vandenboom]

Hi all
I said a while ago I'd put some pics of my 2023 build : 7-string left handed jazz archtop based on a Benedetto design.
Colour in the top was a first for me.
Main timbers : Engelman carved spruce top, Tassie blackwood carved back & sides, Tassie oak neck.
Thnx for looking.
Special thnx to Rod Octigan for some vital help along the way, esp regarding the finish.
Frank

[kiwigeo]

Nice work mate. Rods influence is very obvious.

[Taffy Evans]

Hi, very nice-looking guitar, I like it.
Taff

[WJ Guitars]

Great result. Beautiful looking guitar build. Makes you want to pick it up and play this guitar.

Wayne

[Darrel Friesen]

Looks great. I've had a quart of black lacquer for about 10 years now with plans to do a black top someday. Yours provides more inspiration!

[lamanoditrento]

Absolutely beautiful Frank. How did you attach the pickguard? Only from the side of the fretboard or do you have another support ?