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Hi Everyone,

Yesterday I delivered my first commissioned build. Here are some pics of the event. I'm happy to report that the new owner is absolutely thrilled. He's asked me to make him a 12 string!



















- Ric

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Ric Hollander
Kings Park, NY
http://www.hollanderguitars.com

Congrats on a job well done Ric!

I love the darker lookng maple binding and end wedge. It adds a bit of class to the whole design of the guitar.

May you have many more commissions to come!

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Reguards,

Ken H

Right on Ric, looks like a very happy customer. Congrats on the 12 string too.

I pretty sure that's Koa Ken. Looks awesome doesn't it!

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He does look like one happy customer! Outstanding!

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Jim Howell
Charlotte, NC

Ric…that is cool…congrats

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Rich S

"The inconvenience of poor quality will linger long after the thrill of a bargain has been forgotten"

Beautiful work Ric!

I love the binding and the rosette details - simpy stunning!!

Are you going to make the 12-string to match?

Cheers,
Dave F.

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Cambrian Guitars

"There goes Mister Tic-Tac out the back with some bric-brac from the knick-knack rack"

THat's got to feel great Ric!
Looks like he really likes your work!

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Billy Dean Thomas
Covina, CA

"Multi famam, conscientiam, pauci verentur."
(Many fear their reputation, few their conscience)

Thanks everyone!

Ken - The bindings are actually curly Koa. Koa and EIR really compliment each other so nicely.

Dave - Yes, the plan at this point is to build the same guitar with the required modifications for a 12 string.

- Ric

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Ric Hollander
Kings Park, NY
http://www.hollanderguitars.com

Well done, Ric.
Many congrats!

Steve

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From Nacogdoches...the oldest town in Texas.

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That looks absolutely amazing! I really like the rosette a lot and the darker bindings go perfectly.

Now that's the way it's s'posed to work! Hand 'em one, and they immediately order another! Way to go!
Chris

Great guitar and photos. So who is the customer?

Great Stuff Ric
I love the shape of that guitar!
John

That is a beautiful guitar Ric. I hope to be able to make something that pleasing to the eye someday.
On a totally different note, I have to say that I really admire the simplicity and elegance of your headstock logo. Sweet!

Rick

Steve, Jonas, ChrisC, Terry, John and Rick,

Thanks so much for the kind words!
...and now on to the next build!

- Ric

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Ric Hollander
Kings Park, NY
http://www.hollanderguitars.com

okay. So who IS the customer?

Boy, that is a beautiful guitar, you can tell the customer is absolutely taken with it. Ric, that has to be the greatest reward when you see the joy that someone else experiances from the efforts of your work.

...and getting paid for it

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Kurt Thomas

"There's a first time for everything even if you do it by mistake."