This is the violin form with corner and end blocks fastened to it with layout of corner blocks ready to shape.

Using a bending iron to shape the ribs for a bubinga violin.

Pre-bent ribs being glued to the corner and end blocks.

Neck and back blanks marked and ready for rough shaping.

Neck section partially shaped.

Bringing the back to the proper contour.

Removing the back section of the form to install back lining.

Aligning the neck and gluing in place.

Violin ready to glue on top

Top showing bass bar in place and ready to glue to the body of the violin.

Top glued and clamped in place.

Violin with sealer coat.

Violin with stain coat of spirit varnish.