(We now join this RM 1999 restoration already in progress)
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I am really happy with the way it turned out, the patience to do it right must have been killing you, though.
Well worth the 7 years. 
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That's great, looks fantastic!

Thanks for taking us along for at least part of the "ride!"

Thanks for taking us along for at least part of the "ride!"
I have NO idea what to do with those skinny stringed things... I'm just a bass player...
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I've lost track; is this the one where you replaced the upper body wing?
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What they all said,and more superlatives on top!
The bass looks fab-u-lous! Kudos!
The bass looks fab-u-lous! Kudos!
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Thanks a lot, guys! More photos to follow after I sort through them all.
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WOW!!!!!!
She looks FANTASTIC!!!!! Great job Mark!!!
Your hard work, and patience REALLY paid off. Thanks for sharing.
Enjoy that GORGEOUS thing!!!!
Lefty4003s8
Do not drink from the toilet when taking Lyrica
Your hard work, and patience REALLY paid off. Thanks for sharing.
Enjoy that GORGEOUS thing!!!!
Lefty4003s8
Do not drink from the toilet when taking Lyrica
Do not drink from the toilet when taking Lyrica
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Here are a couple of shots of the back:




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You did 60s FG really good Mark. Kudos.
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A couple of Before & After shots:
2006 - 2013

March - July 2013

2006 - 2013

March - July 2013

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I'd also like to thank Tony Matura, Joseph Starost, Greg Gurfein, and Anthony Navarro for their assistance and advice throughout this project.
Big "Kudos", Gents!
Big "Kudos", Gents!
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Tony Dudzik at 'The Pickguardian' makes them, as well as Pickguards and other products in many styles and materials.johna wrote:Out of interest where did you source the tugbar from?
Pickguardian
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Stunning!! What a fantastic job you've done on it. Well worth the effort... 
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Thank you for bringing us along this journey Mark!
Looks like an amazing success!
Cheers
Looks like an amazing success!
Cheers
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Awesome job! Love the FG, even though the PumpkinGlo was starting to grow on me lol
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