The build is starting to get exciting now as Mike is getting to the decorative part of the guitar now. For the headstock, heelcap, rosette and tail-wedge accents, I sent Mike several Celtic patterns to choose from, and he worked his usual magic. The celtic pattern is inlayed in black ebony on Purple Heart, and the surrounding woods will be African Blackwood and sick Cocobolo (cut-offs from the back and sides). The binding on this guitar is going to be African Blackwood, with black/Koa/black purfling.
Without further ado, here are the sample Celtic inlay photos:
I can't believe how good Mike is at fine detail work. He's got the hands of a Keebler elf!
John