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Commission Build. I don't usually like to do them, but was in a building mood. And I like the license plate. If I get time for another coat of tongue oil tonight, I can string it up tomorrow.

Likely will need some tweaking. They most often do.

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Comment by smilingdog1 on August 21, 2014 at 11:06am: Classic Californian. Ready for some beach boys or momma & papas.

Comment by Richey Kay on August 21, 2014 at 6:14am: This is looking really good John. Nice neat fretting job and the neck looks good and sturdy. Did your customer give you the license plate or was it one of yours?

Comment by Uncle John on August 21, 2014 at 5:57am: Thanks, Pick. Jim, I was 14 and had my learner's pemit. Thanks. Lloyd, will look for yours. Me too, Sotiris.

Comment by Sotiris Skandalakis on August 21, 2014 at 5:14am: I like the combination of black and yellow.

Comment by Lloyd Atterson on August 21, 2014 at 5:10am: Looking good.I took the day off work to work on my license plate guitar.will post pics when done.

Comment by Jim_N on August 21, 2014 at 4:26am: Wait a minute, Unc... "California '88"?? C'mon... you weren't old enough to have a car in '88! ; )

Comment by the anonymous pick on August 21, 2014 at 4:19am: kewl ;-)

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