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Artisan Standard  # 154

Soft Top

Body and neck: Black Limba
Fretboard and Headcap: Brazilian Rosewood
Bridge: Thorn Hardtail
Pickups: Wagner Valkyries
Nut: 50/50 Nickel Silver/BRW
Inlay: Sterling Silver outlined abalone
Purfling: Sterling Silver
Pickup Rings: BRW
Color: Natural Satin
BRW Heel Cap inlay: Shad Fish :D

I described the comfort level above, the all satin finish makes it feel "soft"...but the Tone is where it's at!
I have missed these pickups. It's been awhile since I've played them and it all came back to why I dig them so much.
The neck pickup is so smooth and warm that it just makes you want to strum. The #2 position on the switch is my favorite "both coils in the neck pickup in parallel" (thanks Matt I. :D ), and it produces the perfect clean hum-free tones.
Then there is Mr. Hyde...the bridge pickup. Punch, grind, and meat. When you flick back there...be ready to dig in.

Phil, you've been a great customer. Thank you very much for staying as cool as always. Please take better pics when you can :-)

Enjoy it!!!
Ron

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