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Old 01-23-2020, 07:48 PM
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OH BOY did that Coco come to life or what. I mean it was pretty before but holy cow look at that depth!
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Old 01-23-2020, 11:08 PM
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OH BOY did that Coco come to life or what. I mean it was pretty before but holy cow look at that depth!
Mighty beautiful axe!

Go, Ben, go!

Have FUN

Paul
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Old 01-24-2020, 12:43 PM
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Need to write a song about that Tunnel 14!
Tale of the Tunnel--I like it! Let me know when you've got it written!

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OH BOY did that Coco come to life or what. I mean it was pretty before but holy cow look at that depth!
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Mighty beautiful axe!

Go, Ben, go!

Have FUN

Paul
Thanks, Tom and Paul--this coco really is the star of the show!

Just check out the pics to follow...
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Old 01-24-2020, 12:53 PM
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Default Buffed out!

And ready to rock!

Ben's getting this one into assembly mode now.

This coco continues to leave me speechless--actually the whole guitar does. This design of Ben's is so sexy and appealing--it all feels so complete and integrated.

I cannot wait to hear this beauty sing!

And the headstock is still a showstopper!















That's all for now--thanks for checking in!
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Old 01-24-2020, 02:23 PM
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This is one gorgeous guitar!!! The design is very cool and the woods are stunning! As someone who plays her Wilborn Lion pretty much every day, I look forward to hearing what this guitar sounds like.

Thanks for letting us follow along!

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Old 01-24-2020, 02:44 PM
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Wow! That is a fantastic looking guitar. I love the flow of the lines. Bet you can't wait to get your hands on it now!
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Old 01-24-2020, 05:30 PM
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Wow Kevin, that guitar is amazing. I can't wait to play it...The outside alcove by the front door is the spot for us!!!!
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This is one gorgeous guitar!!! The design is very cool and the woods are stunning! As someone who plays her Wilborn Lion pretty much every day, I look forward to hearing what this guitar sounds like.

Thanks for letting us follow along!

beth
No problem--it's been enjoyable and exciting keeping this build thread up to date! Glad you're enjoying your Lion!

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Wow! That is a fantastic looking guitar. I love the flow of the lines. Bet you can't wait to get your hands on it now!
Thanks for following along--the wait is almost over!

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Wow Kevin, that guitar is amazing. I can't wait to play it...The outside alcove by the front door is the spot for us!!!!
Thanks, Tom--you should be proud of your contributions to it. I'm looking forward to kicking back in that outside alcove and hearing you put her through the paces. Can't wait to try out yours and the spec Nautilus as well--won't be long now!
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Old 01-24-2020, 06:54 PM
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Default Assembly...

...has begun!

An evening teaser shot from Ben...awesomeness!



Happy Friday night y'all!
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I can't wait for B.I.G.(er) to hear this beauty - Ben will be doing a video, won't he? He should be winning awards for this design - it's far and away the most elegant non-traditional guitar I've ever seen.
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Wow, wow, wow. What an absolute stunner! That cocobolo makes me lust for it, in a very unnatural way. That just ain't right. LOL.
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I can't wait for B.I.G.(er) to hear this beauty - Ben will be doing a video, won't he? He should be winning awards for this design - it's far and away the most elegant non-traditional guitar I've ever seen.
I'm hoping that Ben will do a video! He's already got my award for creating this beauty!

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Wow, wow, wow. What an absolute stunner! That cocobolo makes me lust for it, in a very unnatural way. That just ain't right. LOL.
Coco lust is a dangerous thing. Be very careful, Eddie!
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Old 01-27-2020, 01:37 PM
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Default Ariel is completed!

Ben has finished this amazing guitar and has now posted a video of it on Facebook. Keep in mind that this guitar is only about 15 hours young in this video...

https://www.facebook.com/WilbornGuit...3MDgwMTA1NTM4/

And here's the link to the video in YouTube...



I should have this in hand by this weekend--I am truly blessed, humbled, over-the-moon, and speechless!
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Old 01-27-2020, 02:16 PM
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Good grief, that thing is stunning!!!
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Old 01-28-2020, 10:04 AM
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Nemoman, that guitar is amazing. The little section he does demonstrating the natural reverb/sustain in the trebles blows me away. Ben is downright giddy in this video. I hope the mojo continues.
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