IT AIN'T EASY BEING GREEN...

[jingle_jangle]

Ah. An interesting question. I think you're referring to actual application technique, John, and I'll say that both colors were done with the same spray gun. The shading on the green was done with the same gun, adjusted slightly differently.

Although the photos don't show it well at this size, you can see the grain of the spruce top quite well, under the wash of transparent white.

Strictly speaking, though, the white is not transparent, but translucent. It uses a very weak white pigment suspended in an extender material. (There's no such thing--by definition--as a "white dye"; white being an opaque pigment at any concentration.) There is a fair amount of pearl powder in this color, as well, to give a degree of luminescence or "glow". Keeps the color from looking dead-gray. You can only detect the pearl with a loupe, however.

The green, though, is a transparent dye, not a pigment.

[jwilli]

Very nice!

[marc61]

A likable guitar for sure.

[wints]

Looks great, no question.

You usually either like green or you don't, but it has so many variations, and that's what I always find so interesting.

[jch]

Very nice

[rickenbrother]

This beautiful guitar was great to see in person.
Here's a couple of shots of Paul with it.

[kenposurf]

Two words..Antiqua Green

[simer4001]

Deep Sigh!

[grazioso]

paul this is very nice! i didn't know you make those 12ers with slots all the way like modern rics - that's neat! bravo!

[leftybass]

Stunning.....very cool, Paul.

[shamustwin]

Stunning!

[jdogric12]

paul this is very nice! i didn't know you make those 12ers with slots all the way like modern rics - that's neat! bravo!

Interesting. PW, was conforming to the modern headstock design a licensing requirement or is a choice allowed? Just curious.

[jingle_jangle]

I guess you could say "choice allowed". Certainly not required. But the beginning of my construction of these was contemporary with RIC's change in design of the 12 string headstock on the electrics. For me, it was a natural.

[winston]

It is indeed a great feature Paul. One that completes that beautiful guitar in every respect.

[Ricknut63]

OOOOOH! I like it...nice combination of colors,Paul...