366/12 IN NEED OF CARE

[squid]

Paul, when this thing is finally strung and ready to play, would you take a couple of shots (or maybe even a brief video) of the converter comb in action (with the owner's blessing, of course). I'd love to see it/hear it. Thanks!

[johnallg]

Mark, Super is a better word. I wasn't aware there really is a Hyper Perfectionist catagory - upon googling, I found it carries negative connotations. I was just trying to convey that Paul really cares about the quality of what he does.

[jingle_jangle]

Wow. My sincerest thanks to you guys and gals!

Being in the deadline-driven design and prototyping business for about 35 years before even having attempted my first Rick restoration, I had to acquire certain working methods out of necessity. There's nothing like having to earn a living by customer service, to teach a craftsman to be practical while working to give his output his best efforts.

In any event, I've learned a number of important lessons and had numerous insights while "zenning out" on one project or another. The one applicable here is that perfectionism is not a struggle between a man and his materials and methods; it's a battle between a man and himself, and once this is realized, it can be put into its proper place (not the workplace).

Anyway, all craft comes down to appropriate toilet training.

[squid]

Giving this one a very gentle bump because I can't wait to see it all done.

[brianeharmonjr]

Maybe I'm just a sad, lonely man, but this is one of the sexiest pictures I've seen in a long time. Great work, Paul!

[jingle_jangle]

We're still waiting for the last few correct parts to come in, and then it's off to its new home. Up to the owner whether he wishes to risk UPS pre-Christmas, but I'm a bit hesitant about this.

[mfb]

From the photos, that's excellent work.

The thing I like about this more than anything else however, is that it appears to return the instrument to it's former glory in lieu of it becoming something else. Call me a die-hard, but I'm a firm believer in keeping instruments to original specs as far as is possible.

[red_rob]

Paul I'm speechless! Phenomenal.

I'm having a hard time buying a new guitar at the moment because all I want is a PW refurb project!

[teb]

It;s kind of a shame to clutter up that lovely fingerboard with strings.....

[wints]

That is a great shot of a fretboard...

Gorgeous!

Am I the only one who gets itchy fingers...?

[The Guitarfather]

Being it came from a third world country, It's truly amazing it survived being eaten. Beautiful job, PW.

[doctorwho]

As always, fantastic work, Paul!

[scotty]

Paul: What a fantastic post and an excellent example of why RickResource moved on to a new format.

This is why i spend my time on THIS forum.Paul outstanding!

[The Guitarfather]

Paul, What's the going rate for a paint job? That one specifically.

[jingle_jangle]

Write me off-list for information on pricing and delivery.