Lion Guitar

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This guitar was built to commemorate the birth of the customers son. The theme is that of "Little King" - Regulus in Latin. The top is an extremely figured Redwood The back and sides are "Private Stock" flamed walnut. The body features the "Drop Shoulder" cut away, 12 fret neck, carved bridge and slotted headstock. The trim is Bloodwood.

Inlays

Crown; Abalone, gold pearl, copper, brass and the center jewel is an opal (35 pieces!)
Lion; Brazilian cherry(I think), mammoth ivory, MOP, coral, dark red spiny oyster, opal (eyes), rodenite (rose)
Soundhole/Fretboard; green abalone, silver, coral. ribbon is engraved with "Regulus" and the date of birth in Latin and roman numerals.