Artisan Master  # 185
"Nirvana"

Body & Neck: Curly Mahogany
Carve Top: 5A Quilt Maple
Fretboard: Brazilian Rosewood
Bridge: Thorn 1-pc. Tremolo
Pickups: WCR Fillmores
Bits: BRW
Color: Saffron

Have you ever met someone that is always in a good mood and positive? Well, Mike is without a doubt the most positive chap I've ever had the pleasure of meeting and working with. Somehow, all that good vibe has found it's way into this guitar. It all works - the looks, the feel, the way it went together without issues, and of course...the TONE. All positive.
Fillmores kill me everytime and this is no exception. There is a mini 2-way that switches between Series and Parallel for both pickups and that just adds to the flexibility.

The inlays were all done by Pops who did a stellar job. The eyes between the pickups look like they follow you . Buddha on the headstock sits and overlooks the instrument with a calm guidance. The hands engraved on the Orange Spiney back plate medallion symbolizes the gesture of turning the wheel of Dharma while in meditation. Dig that!

Mike - I hope you love this guitar. It has been a very special build for me and I appreciate your vision and more importantly, your friendship during it all.

Thank you my friend, enjoy!

Ron
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