The stock as a whole had some dents and dings steamed out. The damaged inletting was repaired. The teardrops were picked up and balanced in shape and position with each other (Claudio didn't think Herr Lindner's tear drops were quite up to par!). And then the wood was lightly sanded, wisked and bleached.







It's now ready to take on a little colour:


The world cries out for such: he is needed & needed badly- the man who can carry a message to Garcia