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A Different kind of Grail Incoming = Watches + Guitars

  1. brockburst Sep 29, 2017

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    I am not normally one to do an 'incoming thread' but I thought some might find this an interesting marriage between two of my favorite things, watches and guitars. I owned a boutique guitar shop for 10 years which was one of the largest in the world and over the years I have had the privilege to select wood and individually spec thousands of custom guitars through a network of builders for which I was an authorized dealer. As I sold that business last year I took one more stab with the creative artists and master builders at Breedlove guitars to design what I call, the "Hands of Time" - This guitar was 15 months in the making and it turned out fabulously.

    All of the woods are Mastergrade woods and I selected highly flamed Myrtlewood for the back and sides, along with a slightly flamed Sitka Spruce top. I then chose to add a flame maple neck with a Myrtlewood backstrap on the back of the headstock. We then chose an Ebony fingerboard, Ebony Bridge and Ebony Tuning Pegs with Headstock Overlay all with Gold hardware. As for the accents, I chose Spalted Maple Rosette and Purfling package to really make the edges pop. Finally, the fretscape is a hundred piece inlay comprised of different kinds of wood, gold, bronze, silver, and several shades of mother of pearl. We also topped the watch jewels off with Blue Lapis Stone.

    Unfortunately, due to carpal tunnel and a hand injury occuring after this was ordered, this guitar will be up for sale soon, but that doesn't stop me from enjoying the pictures. It should arrive next week, who knows, maybe one of you will be the next owner.

    I very much hope you enjoy!

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  2. ryanbk Sep 29, 2017

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    Wow, truly magnificent! If the sound is only half as good as the looks it will be amazing... Thanks for sharing [emoji4][emoji106]
     
  3. Nathan1967 Sep 29, 2017

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    Amazing!
     
  4. noelekal Home For Wayward Watches Sep 29, 2017

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    Oh my! That thing is beautiful!

    The marriage of the kinds of wood is breathtaking. The theme for the fretboard is singular and is so well executed.

    Oh that you could have your hand treated and healed so your could play it.

    Thank you for the grand photographs!
     
  5. Garv no longer a member of the terminally hip Sep 29, 2017

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    +1
     
  6. herold Oct 1, 2017

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    Simply amazing!
     
  7. Tritium Oct 1, 2017

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    Beautiful work :thumbsup:
     
  8. trackpad Oct 2, 2017

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    One of a kind. Congratulations!
     
  9. BenBagbag Oct 2, 2017

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    That's a cool piece. WOWOWOWOW
     
  10. blubarb Oct 3, 2017

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    Incredible looking guitar and the wood selection and overall build looks amazing! How a bout a sound clip?
     
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  11. repoman Oct 3, 2017

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    love it.
     
  12. niko4891 Oct 3, 2017

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    Amazing! The selection of woods and level of craftsmanship is unparalleled. :thumbsup:
     
  13. gdupree Oct 3, 2017

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    Very awesome. I usually shy away from the flashier exotic style, but you can't take away from that craftsmanship. Its a remarkable looking instrument. That hairspring inlay took some work.
     
  14. brockburst Oct 3, 2017

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    thank you everyone!
     
  15. Dial & Bezel Oct 3, 2017

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    Truly a work of art. Hats off to you, my friend :thumbsup:
     
  16. Matty01 Port Adelaide's No.1 Fan Oct 6, 2017

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    Very cool, love hand built acoustics
     
  17. Kwijibo Oct 6, 2017

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    yes but does it tick?
     
  18. Omega1 Oct 7, 2017

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    A master piece truly...I play a Breedlove AD200/SM had it about seven years to me they produce a well balanced sound so I can only imagine how incredible that guitar will sound ... thanks for sharing such a beautiful thing. And I hope things improve regarding your hand....
     
  19. Baz9614 Oct 7, 2017

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    That's beautiful! I love the details in the neck, and the book match back :thumbsup:. Proportions and colours are perfect! Congrats!
     
  20. brockburst Feb 11, 2019

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    Sold to a new home, watch collector and guitarist just like some of us. Hope they enjoy it in good health!