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When the gold leaf is applied and buffed twice, all but the pearls (circles) are masked and the silver leaf applied in the same manner.







And voila!



You may remember the green tape that appeared in so many pictures of the top. That was to assist Tim in locating the pickguard. Finally he gets to use it.





Strung up with the final strings.





And the glamour shot booth is employed. • Video