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YUM! Man, this is going to be great. I can't wait 'till August! Paul, I hope those truss rod nuts are masked. Might be tough getting a wrench on them with all the clear coats!

Simply gorgeous.
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That is one classy looking finish!! Stunning - it has a very masculine look/feel to it. Can't wait to see it all trimmed out. Great color choice. Really set off by the checkered bindings.
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Paul, I always mask the truss rod nuts.

Make that almost always. Those nuts will be replaced with new ones.
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Wow....What a cool color. And that awesome checkered binding! COOOOOLLLLLL!!!!
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Wow! Neat colour, Paul & Paul. Should look sensational when all is done and fitted! Image
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Awesome Paul! Two thumbs up Image
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Post by teb »

I must admit, I was starting to worry about you guys when the word "lilac" came up - but that's a really cool color.
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Love the colour Paul, should look fabulous with all the hardware on it.
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I'm looking forward to seeing the bass and some of Paul's other classic work in August.
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Lookin' good, guys.

I'm gonna have to get out to Cali in August to see her in person.
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Love the mink, what a COY that would make!! *drool, drool* Fantastic job!!!
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BEAUTIFUL !!!
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That "Mink" almost seems to be the same color as my "Chestnut" F-150.

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Great job.

John, my friend is in a blues band that plays Kzoo all the time. Sounds like a pretty musically hip place.
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Paul W., have we been to the buffer yet?
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