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Old 07-18-2019, 04:51 AM
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Outstanding!! I had a Lexus with a "Stargazer" black paint - imbedded sparkles that when viewed in bright sunlight lit up like a starry night seen in the middle of the desert! Wow!

Still planning on getting over to Mike's shop when your trip does materialize...

Phil
Phil, the inspiration for the blue we are using is that Mike and I both have cars we like with dark blue metallic paint – we both like the colour and the metallic “zing”!

Looking forward to coming over and hanging out with as many of you as I can. And picking up that sweet Hamblin that John is generously parting with. DT, why don’t you join us?

Now, a few more images…..

Neck and fretboard are coming on:





Rough work is done and some final sanding still to come (I hope ):



And the "fancy bits" are starting to come together too. Here is the end wedge:



Lots of thought going into the rosette and headstock at present. Mike has sent me enough good ideas for my brain to go into overload! I owe him an email.

Thanks for following folks,
Col
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