Australian Made guitars - limited run

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I like these guitars, they're pretty damn sexy!

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Fresh off the press:

Loving how the fretboard came out! :agreed:
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First bits of hardware now in:
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Pickups and bridge mounted as well:
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I'll say it again, the constant updates to keep me in the loop have been above what I expected.
 

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Wow. These all look fantastic and I wish you the best of luck with your business! Lots and lots of excellent luthiers coming ut of Oz these days!
 

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Dropped some of the new BKP Juggernauts in this beast to see if the colors will work... I'm liking the contrast!

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Wow. These all look fantastic and I wish you the best of luck with your business! Lots and lots of excellent luthiers coming ut of Oz these days!

Thanks. I think there has always been great luthiers here in Australia, it's just that we're starting to find the interweb thingy
 

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Chris's Warhorse (#1) finished!

I used a slightly darker grainfiller on this one, gives it a more earthy look. It's only a very slight tint difference but makes a big difference in the finish item.

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Bump due to some awesome new pics...

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Almost there. Letting it settle before its fully set up.
 

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Another one setup today and new photo's.

This time it's Davids (#3) SS7 - 26.125" scale - 666 scale in metric! It's actually 663, but since I move my bridges back 3mm it's really 666! I never even planned it, just works out that way

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Actually, I kinda like that camo pickup, now that the guitar is fully put together.
More subtle than I thought it would be.
 

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I agree, the camo really works with the wood grain

The black painkillers in your guitar look great too
 

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Pickup day for David - 26.125" scale Workhorse with Bareknuckle Painkillers

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Here is a couple of bolt on bodies I'm getting ready to go out - this pic is clear primer, under the clear is a clear sealer/filler, over the top a trans finish will be sprayed on one and an airbrushed camo on the other.

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Bound to hurt some eyes when assembled:

Trans Gold Candy top, gold hardware, Bocote board, Padauk neck

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