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    Brook Workshop

    I visited the workshop of Brook Guitars near Exeter in Devon to see how my Bovey was coming along, and have a look round the workshop. It was an absolutely fascinating experience and, thanks to my wife's taking so many pictures, one I can relive at will.

    The workshop is in a tranquil setting, surrounded by woods and fields, a setting which, I'm sure, is conducive to building such quality hand-built guitars as they do at Brook.

    So have a browse through the photos to get a glimpse into how these wonderful instruments are lovingly crafted.

    Awaiting necks Guitar moulds Comparing sizes of Torridge and Lyn
    Contraption for bending sides Side bending templates Some kerfing and other odds and ends
    Headstocks In the finishing room Lacquer process
    Lacewood back in mid-lacquered state Finishing process after sanding Red gum
    Hard at work! Some timber In the drying room
    In the drying room Bracing pattern Looking at some necks
    In the workshop Fruit and Nut! Discussing guitars
    A stunning piece of walnut on a Bovey Just amazing! Spruce/Yew Torridge
    Spruce/Yew Torridge - back Spruce/Yew Torridge - back Spruce/Yew Torridge - side
    Uke! Trying a 12-fret Clyst Torridge - front
    Taw and Torrige Pair of Boveys (14- and 12-fret) Trying a Taw
    A pair of guitars Some workshop decoration! Oustide the workshop with Simon
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