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Stike told me that was of his favorite things was to be just given autonomy - he actually gave me the Japanese word for it (which I will add, after my son tells me what that word is- as he speaks Japanese 😉). Looking through Stike’s gallery on his website is like shopping for neckties at your favorite men’s shop- which ones - or, one- in this case, do you pick when they are all spectacular? Clearly the design is over the top- right? If you are going to throw an over the top finish on a guitar, why not throw it on an Explorer- which is also an over the top design? I just let Stike do it. What is impressive is that he picked a design that was SO much work- truthfully I love it- but, I love it more because it was his vision and I can’t even imagine the hours he put into it. This will not be the only guitar I will send to Stike. I think it is time to go back to his gallery....😉 http://www.rowycokustoms.com/RK_gallery.html Edited to add: My son in Japan texted me back- Omakase is the word. 👊🏻

Some time ago I picked up one if those cherry Gibson Explorers locally (pretty cheap) and thought... This would be a great guitar for a refinish. So, after doing my research, I learned that if you want metal flake, the best on the planet was Stike. Without much direction, I told him to have at it. I'm floored! Could. Not. Be. Happier! Got a few pics this week and it was shipped today. What an artist!!

I've been afflicted by that disease as well...

What amazes me is their exposure is the county market. I swear they are all on stage with PRS guitars. Except the biggest names- Keith Urban, Brad Paisley, etc. Everybody you have never heard of that is backing somebody you have heard of seems to be playing a PRS guitar.

Not sold. I haven't heard back from my email. It's all yours. Thanks-

Done!! PM Sent!

PM sent- would love to see pics of the Anderson Thanks! Joe

Bill- That is one funny saying. I have a feeling I will be using that in the future, without giving you any credit.

Ain't it the truth?!

I just bought it, although it wont be sent out to me for a month. 1997 Cali Elite- The owner swapped the Duncans for a DiMarzzio PAF Pro and a DiMarzzio Cruiser in the neck. He ordered the pups from them in yes, Green. Original case, warranty card- They included shipping in the price. Did I do OK??

Roy, I am completely floored. What an incredible job! Thanks for all of the pictures and posts that allowed us on the journey with you. Joe

I'm just a little bit lost on the near theft part. If I sign for a package for a neighbor, I'm I doing something wrong? Did they try and keep it? Gorgeous guitar, by the way!

Jim, My guess is there will be a time (before too long) when we'll all say, "Hey, do you remember when everybody thought $1,500 was too much for a Standard?" Hats off to you- I think it is a great looking guitar, and it is, well, the STANDARD. Congrats on your purchase. I hope it helps you make a lot of great music. Joe

Email sent on Strat and also a thought on the Clapton. Thanks! Joe