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Old 03-10-2008, 05:37 PM
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Look at this pretty thing those Rice fellaz put together for me...
With Don Mare pickups, a blend control, a one-piece über light body (the whole guitar is barely 7lbs), very thin nitro finish, and a 1" thick neck, it's not too hard to believe that it sounds and plays even better than it looks. From vintage strat to middle position tele, it's got a lot of tonal variety and depth.

Their customer service is great too. One couldn't hope to deal with a nicer coupla' guys.

Enjoy the pics...

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I didn't even get a good picture of the CZ side dots.
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Old 03-10-2008, 05:49 PM
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Beautiful guitar and nice photos as well. I'm sure you will enjoy it.
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Old 03-10-2008, 06:02 PM
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Beautiful. Love that finish.

What's up with the 1st string bridge saddle?
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Old 03-10-2008, 06:05 PM
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Beautiful. Love that finish.

What's up with the 1st string bridge saddle?
Thanks. I've actually had this one for a little over a year. Just finally took some decent pics of it.

The saddle sounded better to my ears on the high E. It's actually a PRS saddle.
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Old 03-10-2008, 06:16 PM
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Nice D. Funny how some natural finishes look better than others. This is right up my alley.
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Old 03-10-2008, 06:25 PM
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now I like that........
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Old 03-10-2008, 06:39 PM
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Crazy fingerboard figuring. Nice.
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Old 03-10-2008, 07:29 PM
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That's a mighty handsome instrument. So simple. I could go for that one!
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Old 03-10-2008, 07:33 PM
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Sweet! Love the fretboard.
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Old 03-10-2008, 08:05 PM
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reminds me of my lite ash strat, except yours is prolly alot better!
That fingerboard wood is teh shiznat! awsome.
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Old 03-10-2008, 08:07 PM
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...that fingerboard is both beautiful and different for sure!

...both "thumbs-up"!
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Old 03-10-2008, 08:11 PM
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Sublime. Just has to sound great! Love the one-piece body. Agree w/the others on the sweet fretboard as well....what kind of wood is it?
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Love everything about it!

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Old 03-10-2008, 08:30 PM
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Sublime. Just has to sound great! Love the one-piece body. Agree w/the others on the sweet fretboard as well....what kind of wood is it?
Thanks. It's kingwood, similar to braz, but crazy figuring. Wish I could have captured it better in the photos.
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+1 on the body wood/figuring, natural finish and fretboard.
They all work together just right!

Very cool!!
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