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Old 04-05-2010, 04:02 PM
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Don't exist till we see it. POST PICTURES!
Oh it exists... just not too pretty at the moment.....


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Old 04-05-2010, 04:49 PM
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Some more pics from John!







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Old 04-05-2010, 06:49 PM
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Bobby,

Obscenely pretty wood you have there ... coming along very well. Thanks for posting! I am really jealous, BTW !
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Old 04-06-2010, 07:19 AM
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Here are some shots of the body being closed and the headstock.

Binding the neck headstock and body next.







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Some more shots from John!





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Old 04-14-2010, 11:24 AM
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The african blackwood is stunning. I love the rich color of it.. can't wait to hear some sound clips when this things done!
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Old 04-19-2010, 11:01 AM
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I'm really excited about this one as you guys can probably tell!!! Here are a couple more shots before the long all off to finishing.



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Old 04-19-2010, 11:30 AM
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Very, very nice.
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Bobby,

Seems like this one came together fast, man. Really lookin good. You're gonna have a nice set O Mayes guitars there when all is said and done, mate!
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Old 04-23-2010, 11:55 AM
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It really did feel like John was going for it with this one!! No the long finishing wait. I'm excited about having a little brother for my SD-43

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Seems like this one came together fast, man. Really lookin good. You're gonna have a nice set O Mayes guitars there when all is said and done, mate!
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Old 04-23-2010, 12:22 PM
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John...I'll come and sweep your floors for you for that guitar. frank
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Old 04-23-2010, 06:53 PM
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He has that one listed for sale on his web site now and on here. Its a beauty for sure that Mahogany is amazing!!!

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Old 05-12-2010, 07:22 AM
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Well this one is paid in full, but unfortunately due to some serious financial issues, I have to sell it once its completed!! I have no choice My other Mayes is for sale in the Classified now as well
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Old 05-12-2010, 09:41 PM
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Oh no!!! I'm really sorry to hear that.
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Old 05-12-2010, 11:34 PM
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So sorry to hear that .

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