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John Watkins
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Here's what they look like right off the machine with no sanding. I have a few left to cut, then the neck blocks and back veneers.

They should all be leaving the premises this week. Some as early as tomorrow.

Thanks to everyone for their continued patience.


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Awesome, John!


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Great work as per usual John Watkins standard, if I lived in the USA, I would have ordered some of those necks, great deal.

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Nice as is right off the CNC...and not even sanded! Can't wait to get my hands on one.

Nice job, as usual, John. Thanks for posting.

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Andy Zimmerman
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Hey!!!! No bidding.
That photo looks like it is one of mine!!!!!!
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Thatta boy...now about those fretboards?   

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Lookin great John!
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WOW! Can't wait to see mine.
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John Watkins
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Thanks, guys. Bill (and everyone else), look for an email about the pre-indexed fingerboards.   

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John are you doing any standard 12 Fret necks with slotted headstocks? A guy in Alabama was asking me where to find them. Another new builder, will it ever end? He didn't mention his scale length, but my guess it's a Martin or Gibson standard he's after.
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Bruce...Stewmac has them ...Items #1106 & #1107...M&T and Dovetailed. John's would be more appealing since he would be able to do the laminates.

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Outstanding work!


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I am very sure I can say that besides being laminated and optional back plates and smile volutes as compared to one piece mahogany necks Stewmac or LMI sells there will likly to be a world of difference in the quality of these neck. I can't wait to get my hands on mine

I Just can't wait



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Thanks JJ, I emailed him a link. Now he has three options, Watkins, Ebay luthiersupplies, and StewMac.



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