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boogieongtr

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Since my cancer returned for the 3rd time last year Kim at HM is doing my finish work. I think his finishes are as good as it gets...!! OK here is the guitar all dressed up and ready to Rock. My customer sent me a pair of original PAF's to install and they sound great. This was a fun project and my customer was happy with the end result...!!

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GuitarMikey

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Sorry to hear about your cancer returning.
The guitar looks amazing!
 
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J.D.

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Looks to be top notch restoration work as usual and documented very well. HM's finish work is second to none. Looks like an old guitar. Great project, thanks for sharing :jim
 

nuance97

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Looks awesome! Cancer sucks hard...fight the good fight!:yah We will be hoping for the absolute best!:hank
 

67blackcherry

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Sorry to hear about your cancer recurrence - prayers and best wishes.
The guitar looks great, your work is exemplary and your attention to detail is outstanding!!
 

boogieongtr

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Thank you all for the encouragement. I'm sure everyone on the forum has been touched by a family member or friend who has battled cancer. It sucks for sure. They keep whittling away on me but I'm still here...!!
 

agogetr

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if i was the owner ida kept the sunburst finish jus doctor it a bit. it was cool! to each his own. restoration work looks excellent b.t.w!
 

OPENMIND

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Sorry about ur cancer man ... good luck !!!

Also just wanted to say ... this might be the best finishing job I ve ever seen .... that relic man ...
 

GoldTopBunny

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Wow, its a real art to do such restorations, hats off to you!
hope you kick cancer's butt, wish you the best
 

latestarter

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The finished product looks great - tasteful execution. Well done to all involved.

Best wishes for your health.
 

Anje

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The finished guitar looks great, nice work Jim!
My sincere and humble support thoughts for your health battle, wish you all the best for a good recovery.
 

akstrat61

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Absolutely a gread work!:jim:salude:jim

Best of health to you! Keep up the fight! We all will be praying for you!:jim
 

Wallace

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Amazing work. Thanks for sharing the pics and the build narrative. It was really interesting to follow.
Good luck with your health :salude
 
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