Built this one to mark the 10th year of the passing of one of my 4 sons, the “Lovable Larrikan”, Jody (Joey) Alan Payton, on the 23rd April 2010, which sadly would have also been his 33rd Birthday.It took me 10 years to get my emotions under enough control to actually build it, But!, if you look closely, I’m sure you’ll see a few tear stains on it somewhere.The Box is an Ebay Pine Wine Bottle Carrier, the Neck is recycled Mahogany Veneered European Poplar from my trusty old recycled Piano, I acquired many years ago, both coated with several coats of spray can Clear Acrylic Gloss, a 7.3k Tele Type Neck Pickup is hardwired to the Output Jack.The Quotes on the Box Sides, and the Flaming Skull on the Neck End, are copies of just some of the many Tattoos, he had on various parts of his anatomy, the “Maltese Cross” hanging off the Headstock, is the Dog Tag of his pet Great Dane “Benson”.;-{
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"Thanks Again BQ" :-)
A fitting tribute, 2 thumbs up Alan!!!