Here's the latest on the guitar viol. Just awaiting the final "rub-out" and strings and saddle to be fitted. The finish has been quite challenging, as it's being done like a traditional viola with shellac french polishing. Which is by all accounts a massive job (but keeps the natural acoustics of the wood much better than varnish) Only a week or so left now and i can start using it on the album. My violacaster (bowed tele with flat wound strings and stupidly high action) will be heading for the cupboard. (or at least get a lighter set of strings and go back to being a country blue grass twanging machine.)
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