Balaliaka Rebuild

The Balalaika I made in 2004 had some problems (it was only the 6th instrument I'd ever made at that time). I basically destroyed the original and reused all the parts/wood. The soundboard, neck and fingerboard are unmodified, except for the new orange/brown padauk pickguard above the soundhole. I reused wood for backs and sides, and bent it into a rounded profile (original was flat backed - which isn't correct for a balalaika). All the wood (back, and top) was sand much thinner. In all it is now playable and projects rather well (original looked good on the wall but sounded horrible). The soundboard bracing pattern was also changed and includes a 1 degree surface arch. Bridge and endpin design is also new.