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Thanks to my friend Steve Zeigenfuss we was able to get some nice parting shots of George before he heads off to his home.

Thanks for looking!

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WOW Lance,
That is absoulety STUNNING!

Beautiful guitar.

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Very nice, Lance ... very, very NICE!

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Is it already gone Lance because I want it..... :D

Beautiful geetar bro!!! [:Y:] [clap] [clap] [clap] [clap] [clap] [clap]
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As is often the case,
the pictures do not do this guitar justice.

It is SO MUCH nicer than what you can see, and sounds pretty darn great.

The burst is absolutely amazing- and only accentuates the amazing craftsmanship and wood choices...

BEAUTIFUL GUITAR, Lance,
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WoW! That's a fine looking guitar. I love bookmatched figure on a guitar.That's why i started building them in the first place.Great job. [:Y:]
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I agree with Stephen, the burst goes well with your wood choices. Great craftsmanship as always. It's a beauty. Who did the kitty?

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Paul Bordeaux did George! If you could see the photo, then sketch, then inlay, it was amazing!
Paul caught the essence of this kitty to a TEE!

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Wow, that's deadly! Beautiful, clean workmanship.

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Gorgeous! Love that 'burst!! [:Y:] [clap] [:Y:] [clap] [:Y:]

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Gorgeous burst ! Great job as always Lance. [:Y:]
Is that a Joe White finish ?

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Ditto to all above. Come on man, give us all the specs. I could guess but..

Is it just me or has there been a lack of posts like this showing everyones work lately? My excuse is I haven't had a shop for six months. Thats what I'm working on. Where has everyone been? Thanks for the pics Lance, always inspiring.
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Mucho Gracias Gents!

The specs are as follows

Carpathian Spruce top
Flamed Hondo Mahogany Back and sides
Ebony Fretboard, bridge & pins, Headstock overlay, Bindings and heel cap.
Addy spruce bracing through out
Reverse kerf lining
Waverly tuners with ebony buttons
Ferguson Finish
One piece mahogany neck with diamond volute
B/w/B side purflings mitered at the end graft
B/w/B top purflings
Brazilian rosette with b/w/b purflings and a b/w/bb/w/b outer purfling ring.
Diamond fretboard markers
Custom George cat Inlay by Paul Bordeaux
25.4 scale
Shellac and hand rubbed bees wax neck.

Custom Ameritage case with K logo

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Very Classy look. I love the back!!!!
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When I grow up I want to be Lance !!! bliss bliss bliss

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Beautiful guitar, nice work. The back is eye catching.
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Lance,

That is one beautiful guitar! I love the burst. Killer Kitty too!

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rich altieri wrote:
When I grow up I want to be Lance !!! bliss bliss bliss

Awesome - Inspiring - You Da Man !!


Aww common Rich! I have seen and played your guitars first hand, they are very "grown up" if I say so my self!
Thanks for the kind words none the less.

To the overall look of this guitar. I have to say that this along with all my guitars are a joint effort between my client and myself.
We talk back and forth about what might look good here and there. We really discuss almost every detail. SO although I would love to take all the credit for the way this guitar came out I am happy to share that with my customer Mark. As it was his vision as well. [:Y:]

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Lance, I was hoping to see how the different finishes on the neck blended after waxing. Any shots of that??

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Very nice Lance, I love a good looking mahogany guitar ... and thanks for shipping it in one of my cases :D

Thats Lance ....always thinkin of the other guy .... must be getting close to Thanksgiving !!! GO LIONS !!!

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Its a beauty, Lance! Good job as usual.

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That's a fine looking instrument, Lance! I know you'll have a happy customer.

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Beautiful, Lance! You never disappoint.
I'm intrigued by your finish on the neck.
Was this the customer's request?
Ever done one like this, or this a first?
Did YOU do it, or Tony?
How does it f-e-e-l ???
Oh yes...is the head glossy, or also the shellac/wax finish?
Sorry for all the Q's,

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