Wow! That is GORGEOUS...

I really appreciate the backstory you provided.. That guitar really has to mean the world to you with all the custom features - especially the inlay.. The one made from your photo is amazing.. I'm sure you know this, but PLEASE be sure to wipe ALL the gold hardware really well after you play it or touch it.. That gold will wear off extremely FAST from simple hand oils.. believe me, i learned that the hard way with my Les Paul.. So, when you tune it, wipe the machine heads, ALWAYS wipe the bridge AND the pickup covers.. Its shocking how fast that gold will wear off, if you don't..

Thanks so much for taking the time to post these photos and for the story/specifics etc.. that's a guitar you will treasure forever.. The cool thing for me is that my mom had a huge thick coffee table that I could do a similar project from.. So, might need to think about that for a while...

Aries, that is outstanding.. great design - I'm sure she plays like butter...

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