OPPOSITE The plugs are
levelled and will be stained,
but both should end up
hidden once the guitar
is completed
ABOVE With the frets
removed and celluloid
dots installed, the ’board
is sanded to reveal the
attractive colour and
grain pattern of pau ferro
LEFT The fret ends will
need to be dressed
before spraying, but
we’re hopeful the neck
will feel nicer to play