The Journey of Issa Begins...
August 16, 2004, The Rosette
November 24, 2004, Selecting the wood for the top.
January 12, 2005, a preview of the meander...
January 26 2005, a preview of the herringbone inlay.
February 2, 2005, gluing up the back.
February 11 2005, a new development.
February 16 2005, the Meander inlay begins to take shape.
March 1 2005, some views of the head, a new rosette design, and a guitar case.
March 3 2005 Gluing up the head
November 1 2005 The rosette is now in place and is BEAUTIFUL!!!
November 8 2005 Tornavoz!
December 14 2005 The story of Issa...
January 4 2006 The construction of the hand made herringbone inlay. Some truly amazing craftsmanship.
February 13 2006 Some truly amazing pictures.
March 4 2006 Joshua's quality standards become evident.
April 4 2006 Some of the final pictures, this is a truly beautiful guitar.
April 8, 2006 Strung up and looking amazing.
April 13 2006 Some closeups of the bridge and butt.
La Sombra
Jun Nanako's replica of a famous Antonio Torres guitar from the past.