Nice example

Removing neck - torsion rod.

Maker's stamp

The wonderful Megaphonic rim.

Cracked, my guess it was the "Slip off" resonator.

I like using heels for sanding blocks

Move sandpaper around to sheet is expended.

Ready to remove frets for heat

After heat, compression fretting. Top first, then up from the heel.

Mineral oil on, will let it sit

Resonator tint complete, clear coating.

Neck finish complete - tuners lubed

Resonator finish complete.

Maker's mark

"Th ebest tone, with the least amount of brass"

Same here, loose felt, will be felt.

No fingerboard. Easy to grip

It took two, to make the span.

All out, no chip-outs

Sealing each fret in with CA as I go. Oiling as I go.

Frets dressed, ready to 0000 wool the board,

Logo undisturbed,

Hint: Ludwig armrest can be adapted.

Dress frets - begin setup

Setup completed

Steve Caddick bridge

Heavy board-fret wear.

Orig. Pegs functional.

Tailpiece mounts to tension hoop.

Corresponds on rim.

Proper removal tool for pegs.

Removing finish

Sealed, ready for tinting.

A tad of weight , gradual heat

Now to go up the heel for the final stiffening.

Neck stripped and tinted.

Installing 5 star non frosted head.

Mounts would screw to rim.

Adjusting torsion bar.

Still searching for tailpiece cover / armrest..