Robert Sharp's
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Archer Custom
Ser # AR0007
Wenge/Purpleheart Body with a 5A Claro Walnut Top.
Ebonite Neck/Ebony Fingerboard
6 String
Here's where it all starts...........
5A Claro Walnut Top/A Slice of Purple On A Wenge Back...........
The Fresh Cut Body........... This is some AWESOME Claro Walnut!
Here Is The Back.................. Wenge and Purple Heart
In The Clamps She Goes...........
Robert's Been Losin' Sleep & Day Dreamin' About His New 6-String.......
This is the edge of the Ultralam light Neck Blank in Black.......
We Lovingly refer to it as "Ebonite", It is made with select maple veneers that are dyed black and then glued under severe pressure............
Very Strong & Light............
Here I have routed the truss slot & graphite rod slots.......
Just about ready for the fingerboard........
I think this is gonna be the baddest carrier in the fleet!
Landing gear down!!!!!!!!!
The neck joint is done!
I love carvin' on this Ebonite! This is the back of the neck..... Cool Stuff!
A little Mock Up to make sure everything is lined up!
You Sure Look Like A Happy Boy Robert!!!!!!
Won't Be Long Now!
Here is a little preview of the 12th fret Bling!!!
It needs to be sanded and polished, but it's gonna make this baby pop!!!!! There will be no other fret markers on the board!
Robert, Your case is here, and it is tight !!
That's my bass in there, HeHe......... Don't get any ideas!
The first coat of oil has been applied, after this sits it will get oil (wet) sanded. Then about 6 more coats!
The Logo's have been applied and locked in with laquer
It won't be long Robert......... Hang On!!!!!
It Is Done!!!!! I will get better pic's soon!!