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I polished the finish and glued on the bridge. I used a router to route off the finish then cleaned it off with sandpaper and chisel and razor blade while taping up other areas to protect the finish. I did it kinda fast and the finish is still a little soft so I did leave some imprints in the finish with the tape but you'd have to be really close in the right light to see it. I also routed a ledge in the bridge itself to allow the bridge to sit a little higher over the finish resulting in a clean appearance. I drilled two holes beforehand so I can glue up the bridge without fear of the bridge moving while gluing (would be a real nightmare!)

Next I will install tuner and nut then string it up and hopefully it will sound good... This guitar is going to be delivered to Afghanistan by a missionary team... I hope the Taliban doesn't harass them for no reason.

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Typhoon Guitars
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Wow Tai,
It just seemed like yesterday your were showing pictures of it on your bed. You got it finished Fast.

Great job.

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"After forty-nine years of violin building, I have decided that the search for a varnish is similar to the fox hunt. The fun is in the hunt."
Jack Batts Maker and Repairer of Fine Violins

Very nice Tai Fu - congratulations!

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Ann Arbor Guitars

Looks great! Hopefully it survives the trip.