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Old 11-21-2017, 09:42 AM
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I had a great time in Woodstock. What a fantastic show full of amazing guitars and luthiers.

When I got home from the show, I had a package waiting for me from Craig Lavin. He did an amazing job on the inlay!

So after playing catch up for a week or two, I got the neck sprayed and buffed.



Now comes the "fun" part- the remaining hundred + tiny steps to get these parts put together into a guitar.
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Old 11-21-2017, 10:18 AM
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Chris it was great to finally meet you and your guitars in person. Thanks so much for your time with me...

That is one amazing inlay, looks so photo-realistic.
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Old 11-21-2017, 12:27 PM
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Very pretty guitar Chris.
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Old 12-01-2017, 10:07 AM
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Getting closer now:





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Old 12-01-2017, 10:15 AM
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Very cool fretboard!
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Old 12-01-2017, 10:38 AM
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Really pretty stuff. Boy I sure am glad Mr. Taylor was able to break the cycle of "group think psychology" that somehow was under the impression the "we" only wanted or would like "pure black" ebony.

We now see more and more black and white Ebony available which great because things won't be going to waste , but beyond that it's obviously killer looking as seen with your guitar.

Great job
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Old 12-01-2017, 10:58 AM
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Beautiful Chris. Coming along indeed!
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Old 12-01-2017, 11:11 AM
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This is so amazing. I probably will never be able to afford a guitar like this, but I take great pleasure in knowing that people are putting such beauty together somewhere. Thanks for sharing!!
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Old 12-01-2017, 11:49 AM
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Amazing....
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Old 12-26-2017, 09:31 PM
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I think it's about time for some final photos:











Stick around. More to come.
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Old 12-26-2017, 09:53 PM
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Chris this turned out beautifully.... Hope to hear it as well!
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Old 12-26-2017, 10:08 PM
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Whoa! The inlay is impressive but that body wood is sublime!
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Unbelievable! Many other superlatives....never seen anything quite like this!
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I dunno, while stunningly beautiful, there's something fishy about this guitar and I can't quite place my finger on it, perhaps if I played it sometime I could,lol...great job!
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Beautiful beautiful beautiful!!!!!
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