1959 specification ES335 replica build

We have been commissioned to build a replica of a 1959 specific ES335.

We dont have a giant steam press to make the body parts, so these have been bought in from Archtop Laminates, Finland

We will construct the body kit and build the neck in house.

Test fitting the sides into the mould from 'archtoplaminates.fi"

Gluing in the centre Alder block

Gluing the kerning for the top

Gluing kerning for the top

Gluing kerning for the bottom piece

Top and bottom glued on with the top still to be trimmed flush

The top and back binding channels routed

'f' holes and mortice routed