MELIBEE'S KIDDEES

Exceptional restoration is in the details

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Paul, you really have the Rickenbacker "burst" correct. I'm not talking just about the front and back. The sides and headstock fades are just "on". Super.
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(Much hyperventilating.....)

The color I dream in! Luscious, breathtaking, heartbreakingly PURPLEBURST!!!!!
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Purple is my least favorite color but this guitar is gorgeous. Congrats Melissa and great job again Paul!
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Magnificent, Paul. Your skill and craftmanship continue to impress and amaze.

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Congratulations, Melibee! That is one cracker of a Rick!! I am very, very happy for you....
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You have set the bar pretty high there, Curmudge!

It must be breathtaking to see it in person!!!
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Spectacular!
Especially considering the before pics!
Plus five minus five!
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Yeah - I guessed purple way back on 1/5/06!! Absolutely stunning. I'm flabbergasted.
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Simply stunning.....great work Paul and congrats to Melissa!
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BTW, Jwilli, which F-series Ric would you like to trade????? Image
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Why, the Fake Series, of course, ha ha!
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Errrr.... then, NOT!
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This is a test. Its only a test....
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Wow, that's a helluva job. I can't wait to see the 481.
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Lordy me..... I'd forgotten that there was going to be a sequel!! Hope it's not as painful as this one.....
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Sorry, another test....ImageImageImage
Oooh, those are baaaad.
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