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LS Redwood Cocobolo / Brazilian Rosewood Fretboard, bindings, headstock overlay, bridge and rosette.







One more of the headstock.


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I have a really strong interest in seeing a close-up of that bridge. How about it? It looks like one I have here.


I just don't see why some folks don't like sapwood. That headplate looks amazing.


Looks great Lance...and it sounds.....??????

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Kiiller, Lance.  Great close-ups.    

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Love that headstock , And very cool bridge,
And that LS top- beauty! Great guitar Lance!

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By the way, in case you didnt figure it out, Don supplied me a sweet set of book-matched BRW for the head plate and rosette, and a matching sapwood accented bridge blank. THANKS DONNY!


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Wow, I can't wait to use mine...in case nobody figured it out, I have the other half of that bridge blank.


Hey Lance, I think you got the grain going the wrong direction. It looks like it's going sideways!

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The sapwood in the bridgeplate is AWESOME!
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Beautiful Guitar!! Absolutely Gorgeous!!


I was wondering, that looks like an Ameritage case. I'm assuming thats a custom size. How do you get all the measurements before the guitar is finished? Unless of course it's a model you've already built. Some of my models I'm building for the first time and in order to completely fill out the custom order form I have to use the finished guitar to get all the specs. Then it takes 7-8 weeks for them to build the case. Thats a long time for a new guitar to have to wait before it can go to it's new home. I've just been curious about how builders handle this.
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Lance, the sapwood on the back looks amazingly clean & bright.
You sure it wasn't airbrushed on?

Really pretty work...as usual.

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Love Cocobolo....love sapwood
Another stunner

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Lance, that is one sweeeeeeeet looking guitar!!!

Man that is really nice. I love the headstock & bridge.

Very nice!

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Another fabulous guitar Lance. Are you getting all of your cocobolo building out of the way now before you get an allergic reaction or are you an addict

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What a stunner! Very nice work! The matching sapwood components really work!

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It's all beautiful Lance, but I can't take my eyes off of the redwood top and those nice rays.

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I hate sapwood, but i love your guitar!
nice job my friend.

I would ask how it sounds, but I know it sounds and plays great.

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Lance,
Sweet looking guitar. Clean as a whistle as always. Nice work!!
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Wow! Awesome! Me love sapwood....

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Hey Lance,

I have noticed You have built a lot this year and into last year with redwood tops. Man they look good


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If that top had any more silking in it you would have to sell that guitar in the garment district
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Very very nice. Cohesive design with the sapwood accents.

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Lance,

Beautiful job. Does this one belong to Mike C. by any chance?

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That is so classy and top notch Lance. I love seeing your creations. You are really spitting out some really nice guitars!
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Wonderful looking guitar. Congrats!

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Thanks guys,

Jimmy, no this is not Mikes. I had to start his rims over, waiting on a set of koa sides now.
Mikes will have the same top and model, only with a cutaway.

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