Close -up of Western Pickguard

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Approximately 315 pieces

Materials:
(woods); American Walnut, figured Claro Walnut, figured "Bastogne" Walnut, Mahogany, Koa, California Madrone, Manzanita, African Blackwood and Ebony. (other materials); Gold, Sterling silver, brass, copper, Corian, Varisite, Malachite, turquoise, MOP, Spiny oyster, Pipestone, Mammoth Ivory, Coral, .007 thick MOP veneer.


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Close up shows picture of CF Martin I on back wall (inkjet print under veneer), mirror reflection shows ceiling, opposite wall and back of Bartenders head. As the pickguard is moved the window, mirror and picture "glass" reflect light to go opaque
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View through window shows outside deck, 3-d effect on window frame achieved with lighter woods simulating reflected light areas

See the process for creating these unique inlays