I now have finished the application of finish. 12 sessions of french polish. I will let the finish cure for a week before I polish with rottenstone...another very old school method. Here is a picture of the headstock.
The top and the sides. It's hard to see in the photo, but this top has very nice figure in it!

This is a picture to show you the back and how the end graft brings it all together at the bottom.

I am very pleased with this guitar so far!

While I am letting the finish cure I will install the frets, make the bridge and glue it on. Then the nut and saddle.

Thanks for looking in!

Cheers