Norman86 wrote:
So not trying to pass it off as a Fender.. i just keep the sticker in the case.. but im gonna have to take it out..

Ah ? I thought it looked like an SKB case, those are really nice.

It is yes.. I had my MiM strat stored in her for long.. but now it belongs to the Zenith! ?

A Very Classy Guitar!

Thanks Stud...
We should get together too, if you'd like.. i know you're not far from me!

I am sure the wait was worth it! It has a Les Paul vibe with the cherry sunburst and cream guard, very cool.

What bridge did you go with, I haven't seen one like that before?

Thanks Reinhard!
I is the Wilkinson VS100 Trem, in gold finish!
There are a few others higher up on the wilkinson trem line, but seemingly impossible to get!
As to the colour, funnily enough, i thought the same thing, but it looks so good, i couldnt care if its more Gibson colouring than "normal" Fender colouring!

Joel..
Thanks man! Need to make a plan to get out to you now ?
Whats happening with the craig pedal shootout?!?!?!

Plus, some amateur footage for you guys...

Wow, you have birds eye AND flame on that neck, very nice ?

Beautiful! Very happy for you Norman, and well done to all those who had a hand in producing this masterpiece!

Thats one Epic looking guitar ! :applause:

that is so purdy. if she sounds anything near as good as she looks...

good gracious, enjoy. and job well done.
dh

Know what Norm..........jy maag maar.........

Reinhard wrote: Wow, you have birds eye AND flame on that neck, very nice ?

i do yeah.. not really a fan of birds eye, but this neck didnt have too much, so i didnt mind!
the fingerboard is a seperate slab, which is why i could get the nice flamey one ?

shaunf wrote: Beautiful! Very happy for you Norman, and well done to all those who had a hand in producing this masterpiece!

Thanks Shaun. Wayne's paintwork is extraordinary, and the neck is quite the looker.. you wouldnt guess there was a problem with the first tint coat that had to be removed and redone!
And Costa's assembly and setup is top notch. the neatness of the wiring and solder is just what i would expect for my pride and joy!

RJN wrote: Thats one Epic looking guitar ! :applause:

Thanks man! Its such a pity though that i cant capture her properly though.
My ngd thread will have proper pics, not these amatuer ones ?

ajileguitar wrote: Hi Norman, it took a while but it was certainly worth the wait. You have a very nice looking guitar and I'm sure it sounds as good as it looks. I think I have said before that I love Flame and that is absolutely beautiful.
Congratulations on a job well done !!! Enjoy.

Thanks so much Ajile! yeah, it was quite a wait, but perfection takes time! and i didnt want to rush either craftsman, because i have to live with this one!
so i wanted it done properly, and had no worries waiting like i did! ?

domhatch wrote: that is so purdy. if she sounds anything near as good as she looks...

good gracious, enjoy. and job well done.
dh

Thanks man! we should meet up, you can also take her for a lick or two ?

flatfourfan wrote: Know what Norm..........jy maag maar.........

:-[ Thanks man. much appreciated!

Norman, We are still waiting for sound clips? ?

Max wrote: Norman, We are still waiting for sound clips? ?

Wow!! Thanks for the bump. Missed the update. That looks awesome !!!

Max wrote: Norman, We are still waiting for sound clips? ?

sorry guys.. life's been hectic.. havent touched her since march :'(

6x9base13 wrote:

Max wrote: Norman, We are still waiting for sound clips? ?

Wow!! Thanks for the bump. Missed the update. That looks awesome !!!

Thanks man.. still gotta get better pics done though... in due time!

This is awesome! Definitely post some more pics when you can. The bird's eye neck with flame is by far my favorite part of this guitar. Can't wait to see more.

A delayed response but daaaayum, that is beautiful.

Thanks guys.. ja, look, i really havent had much time lately..
but when i do get a chance, i'll definitely post some better pics and soundclips too..
looks like i might jsut have my recording side sorted out now ?