Love that neck! Great wood combinations.

This one is sweet!  The way the finish makes the figuring in the wood pop out is nothing short of spectacular.  And it's neat how the bookmatched back makes this neck-thru look like a set neck ..  a wolf in sheep's clothing, so to speak.  
 
Bill, tgo

Is that back from the same lot as Charles Dragonfly?!?  
 
I love it...... lots of great inspiration in the FTC threads lately.  
 
Congrats Erik, there's lots of good vibes in this one for sure!

Very tasteful use of Flame Maple. Bravo! Congrats.

thanks for all of the kind words...very excited to play the work of art

Partially fretted, black Tahitian MOP ovals in place:
 

Bill took this shot after speaking with you today. What do you think about the color? Is it looking dark enough?

The side jacks getting fitted to the edge contour:
 

James is presetting for the plated hardware. Here's the tailpiece, ready to get buffed out:
 

mica, my tribute plate is flush, is that ebony underneath the plate - i like it!

nominated March COTM... congratulations ! A stunning piece of art you have there.
 
Christian

Are there pictures of this guitar completed? This is amazing!!!

here's the custom of the month description and pictures
 
http://www.alembicguitars.net/info/fc_spaltedbliss.html
 
~Taylor

This is one of my favourite alembic guitars. It looks great I bet it sounds amazing.
 
 
Jazzyvee

 

  As I said on the phone, I think the natural color would be my personal preference. Dark amber or cognac tint will reduce some of the contrast. But that's just an opinion, you'll have to decide what will suit your tastes best.

it's looks great as is, thanks