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Ken McKay
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Chris Pile
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Finer than frog fur.

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Hesh
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Ken McKay
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Thanks Chris and thanks Hesh. Be sure to tell David for me how informative his latest video was.


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Clinchriver
 Post subject: Re: McKay Custom
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That's just pretty
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Phil J
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Very nice!
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Lonnie J Barber
 Post subject: Re: McKay Custom
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Very nice. I especially like the truss rod on the headstock. So retro. Again beautiful guitar.


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cablepuller1
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Wow.. great stuff
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Beautiful! Is this a carved top or laminated plates. I have always wanted to build an ES style guitar but have no idea about making the laminated plates.

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Ken McKay
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Thanks guys!

Contact my son quinn.mckayatgmail.com about a kit if you are interested.


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alan stassforth
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That one is a classic!
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Stuart Gort
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That's lovely, Ken.

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Ken McKay
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Thanks Alan and Stuart !


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I love that it looks 30 years old!


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