Select and sand the exotic wood for the guitar body
Cut basic shape
Cut the basic body shape on the band saw
Hand Carving
Chisel the body by hand and routing for the electronics
Initial sanding
Sanding to achieve the final shape
Final fine sanding
Ready to drill the electronics & fitting the neck
Select and fitting neck
preview neck and body assembly for perfect fit before drilling
Fitting the neck
Securing the Neck's alignment for Final Drilling
Stain and lacquer
Final stain and laquer of the guitar body
Setup
Add electronics and hardware
Final inspection
Final assembly
She's almost there
She has a name...
Fat Bottom Betty
She may have a Fat Bottom, but skinny profile!
Welcome Fat Bottom Betty
Ready to Rock!
Designed and hand crafted by Charlie Tona using only the finest materials to create the most distinctive combination of musical craftsmanship and unique artistic design.