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Mike Forrester • Luthier

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    • Martin 12-string Headstock Repair
    • 1962 Fender Bass VI Restoration
    • Red Hamer 'Vector' Flying Vee
    • Telecaster Thinline
    • Gibson Les Paul Goldtop Refinish
    • 1956 Fender Stratocaster Refret
    • 59 Les Paul R.I. Headstock Repair1
    • Les Paul Classic Inlay Swap
    • Custom Mahogany Archtop Armrest
    • 1967 Rickenbacker 4001S Restoration
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    • Custom Tele
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This Dean Vee is being prepped for a digital camouflage paint pattern....

This Dean Vee is being prepped for a digital camouflage paint pattern....

Black will be sprayed over the tape pattern.....

Black will be sprayed over the tape pattern.....

Next, the guitar will be masked for a third camo color.....

Next, the guitar will be masked for a third camo color.....

The next color in the camo pattern will be drab green......

The next color in the camo pattern will be drab green......

Applying the small squares of tape is a very time consuming process.....

Applying the small squares of tape is a very time consuming process.....

The masking tape removed to reveal the camo pattern so far....

The masking tape removed to reveal the camo pattern so far....

Next, the Vee is masked for the final camo color - tan.......

Next, the Vee is masked for the final camo color - tan.......

The sarge stripes and a text graphic is being added to the front.....

The sarge stripes and a text graphic is being added to the front.....

A text graphic is added per the customer's request......

A text graphic is added per the customer's request......

The sarge stripes are done, and the guitar is ready for final satin lacquer clear coats......

The sarge stripes are done, and the guitar is ready for final satin lacquer clear coats......

The finished guitar.  The Sargeant's name is smudged in the photo for security purposes......

The finished guitar. The Sargeant's name is smudged in the photo for security purposes......

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