Hi Folks,
Thanks for all the kind words!
Yes, they have binding. Our usual deal is to use offcuts from the sides for a perfect (and free) match. If contrasting bindings are desired, we can do that, though there may be an upcharge depending on desired material. In this case, I have plenty of yawn maple, but the curly stuff needs to come from either a second set or a new stick, so it incurs an upcharge.
The fingerboards are also treated this way, with the bindings cut off then re glued in place. If there's one thing I can't abide, it's fret slots visible from the side... (Shudder)...
And yes, it's the second 12 string, left hand in this case. At my last job, for some reason they were always the ones to get strung up last...
And yes, we're getting on six months wait time, and growing...