Dave's ES-3

[kenfu]

That is stunning! That color on the body is a great compliment to the top and great finish.0.

[darthdamo]

That looks Awesome Dave! I've been following your build and you've helped me make a decision on my next kit for sure..

[andrewdosborne]

That has come up really nice Dave and love the headstock design. Good job!

[Gavin1393]

Still a bit of fiddling to do, a bit of fret buzz to sort out, and intonation is close, but not quite right, but it all needs to settle overnight. Oh, and I forgot to put the knobs on! The jack socket sticks out too far, but a washer or two will fix that. The best surprise was the gorgeous flame effect in the wood. I just didn't see it while I was working on it, but once I had a good gloss, it jumped out at me. This is by far the best kit I have done, I love it and I would recommend it to anyone. At some point I will go back and put a real inlay on the headstock, to do the fretboard justice, but this will do for now.

Hope to see this in next months GOTM!! Stunning. Well done Dave!

[gavinturner]

Looks amazing Dave. Love the headstock inlay - a great compliment to the fretboard, and the body has come up a treat. A great job!

cheers,
Gav.

[Swinging Beef]

Wow! YOu have to be happy with the looks of that!
Can you please take a detail shot at some time of the edges of the lower pointy bout?
Id just like to see what the finish is like from the factory at that point.

[wokkaboy]

well done Dave that is really looking nice. I've got one of these kits to build but want to clear a few projects first. You have given me ideas for a headstock inlay to compliment the fret markers

[Fretworn]

Great job Dave!

[Dave Easter]

Here are a couple of close ups, I hope I got the right bit?

[Dave Easter]

Thanks for all the compliments guys! I now have a grin so wide I think my face is going to fall in half! And for anyone thinking of building this kit, I can only recommend it, it's a beauty!