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    Thanks guys, I forgot to put up a picture of the neck fix so here it is along with the sunburst effect I put on today
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    i am saving up for 1 of theses kits i love those guitars be looking forward to see it finished look pretty darn good so far

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    Very good saving Dougr! It looks nicely clean.
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    Oh yes very nice with the burst great job and neat fixup at the fretboard end

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    Dang Doug, that's an incredible vintage-style burst.
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    Open D/Standard Double 6 twin neck

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    wow, well done on the burst ! I was going to do mine today but the weather is cold overcast and generally not spraying weather.
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    nice work Doug the darker burst looks great and nice fix on the end of the fingerboard. Should look sweet with clear coats on !
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    I'm glad you got the fingerboard sorted, and that burst is killer.

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    Love your work Doug!
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    What a brilliant second build so far, that burst its great. what dyes are you using?
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