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Consummate perfection Close enough for rock 'n roll
This is the fourth electric cello I've made. I did the others several years ago and it's been a while since I've broken out the hand tools. I'm making this one to 1) try to address issues that I never quite resolved with the others, 2) have something I can take on a plane with me when/if the need arises, and 3) save myself some money.
Latest update: 4-19-2008
Current status: Done for now.

Sound samples are >> here <<.

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After scrawling out a few semi-coherent sketeches, I got a board of rock maple at MacBeath Hardwoods in Berkeley CA and made some rough measurements.
Detail of headstock and fingerboard measurements.
Detail of body measurements.
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