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E Pluribus Unum

Posted by PapaSimone on October 27, 2011 at 7:32pm
The door lock sound hole was scavenged from the crypt of Nicola Tesla on Mardi Gras eve 1923. When plugged into a heavily distorted amplifier, the guitar whispers, "magnetic flux density!" (Buyer beware: the Tesla part is not at all true. The guitar is a sweet little player, though.)
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  • PapaSimone October 28, 2011 at 12:08pm
    I took a look and REALLY like Mark's builds. No Lightening Bolts though. Must be the skeleton key bridge. I can't remember where I saw it first but very inspirational!
  • PapaSimone October 28, 2011 at 11:59am
    Thanks for the kind words guys. The lightening bolt comes out of deep respect for Lightening Hopkins. He is a huge influence on my music. I'll try to check out Mark's stuff as well. Got to give props to previous builders.
  • Uncle John October 28, 2011 at 8:48am
    Looks great, Papa and nice story.  Don't worry about the 'trademark' ~ I assume Ted is talking about the lightning bolt ~ I've seen several or more similar.  Getting something 100% original in this day and age is something rare- great git.
  • Ted Kaczynski October 27, 2011 at 9:16pm
    Mark Melchior long time player in the world of cbgs
  • PapaSimone October 27, 2011 at 8:45pm
    Whose Mark?
  • Ted Kaczynski October 27, 2011 at 8:43pm
    nice box to bad u used Marks tradmarks on it
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