It's starting to look like a guitar

I get a real feeling of satisfaction when I complete something major like gluing the major parts together. The glue joints look great, with minimal squeeze-out. I will leave the overhang alone until I get the top glued on.

I really like the look of the x-brace on the back. This is one of the special features of the OM plans by Michael Payne.

I also laid out the sound hole position on paper in preparation of cutting and putting in the rosette. I decided to use a 24.9 inch scale for this one, so I'll need to make a new neck and fingerboard.