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Another new custom finish from the G&L Custom Shop ...

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Posted on the G&L Custom Shop facebook page:
I have a Doheny in Saphire Marble on my bench today. Stay tuned.
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I like how the burst plays over the textured pattern that was painted on. I think I prefer a burst over a pattern over a pattern with just a stain or plain pattern. It has enough randomness to look like figured wood at first blush. Great effect, and good color choices. I'm not typically a fan of patterns, but I could get behind this one since it is set off so nicely by the burst.
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I like it! Looks a bit like a Jackson Pollock painting (https://www.jackson-pollock.org/jackson ... ntings.jsp), very nice and well-done.
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Cool effect and color combo.

However, it may need to see the dentist.

That's a lot of cavity...


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I like that finish. Now I may have to get another G&L. :)

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I like this, it reminds me of the old swirl finish. Would like the pattern to bleed out a little more.

Please show some other color combos when they are ready. :searching:
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Do it rear-route :)
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Danley wrote:Do it rear-route :)
+1 on a Doheny Deluxe with this finish!
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Here's the second of two matching Sapphire Marble instruments coming out of the shop in the next few days. I'll show more as they near completion.
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Craig wrote:
Here's the second of two matching Sapphire Marble instruments coming out of the shop in the next few days. I'll show more as they near completion.
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Bawm. Bawm.

Oh.. Ye-a-ah...

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I dunno. Not a fan of this. it looks like a hot mess, like someone took a scouring pad to the finish while it was still wet.

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Kind of looks like a bowling ball to me. Nice work, but not a fan.
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Just about done with this gorgeous ASAT Classic S in Sapphire Marble.
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Craig wrote: Image
As a man of Dutch heritage, I prefer the name Saphire Van Gogh, since the "marbling" seems rather reminiscent of a certain mono-eared Dutch painter's swirly style.
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Reminds me of the 'bowling ball' finishes G&L had for a while in the mid-'90s.
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Dan,

I was thinking the same thing...Van Gogh for sure. But for me...Van Gone...

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This ASAT Classic S in Sapphire Marble is all ready to go. This beauty will be delivered to CMI ApS, in Denmark.
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Id also like to see it in a single colour rather than a burst. Bowling ball is back!
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Sitting in the case like that, it almost looks like the marbling could be the reflection of the case lining. I don't think I would like it without the burst.
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