Bending wood is always a challenge. I do it on a pipe which encloses a soderubg iron
the pipe heats to 350 degrees, The wood is dampened
Now to bend the lower bout, Slow and easy is the secret.
And here we are, the first bend a success, Now to put it in the mold
The second side about to be put into the mold and clamped up tight to dry and set for 24 hours