My number came up (KL Explorer content)

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Jeez.....when it rains NGD's, it pours. I had been talking with Ken Lawrence for a couple years for a KL Explorer but his current wait list was 2-3 years. He emailed me to say that a customer had to back out because of Brazilian Rosewood imports into the UK. So, this one was up for grabs---and, I grabbed. Its not everyday one of these role out.

S/N 373 with a Chechan top and cap. Brazilian rosewood fingerboard and a black MOP petroglyphic inlay (which is phenomenal). All of Ken's guitars are hand stained and rubbed for days. No paint shop here. He has about a month left on it. It is going to be dressed out with black hardware, green optics, and the new set of JH EMG's.

I am definitely elated and feel damn lucky to have had my number come up. This will conclude my NGD's and suddenly, between this guitar and the current SLO, I am fucking GAS-LESS!

Here it sits in the current stage of completion. I may have to fly to Ken's and hand carry it. Not sure I trust a carrier....And, check out Ken's shop. He is the ultimate OCD of clean :D

Steve

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That looks pretty damn incredible, as does his bench! :) Where is Ken located? A quick Google search didn't help much...
 
protoplasma":1wiy20ie said:
That looks pretty damn incredible, as does his bench! :) Where is Ken located? A quick Good search didn't help much...

Why...you going to go raid his shop and steal my guitar? :lol: :LOL: :lol: :LOL: :lol: :LOL:

He is in Arcata, California.
 
steve_k":1jeizwh2 said:
protoplasma":1jeizwh2 said:
That looks pretty damn incredible, as does his bench! :) Where is Ken located? A quick Good search didn't help much...

Why...you going to go raid his shop and steal my guitar? :lol: :LOL: :lol: :LOL: :lol: :LOL:

He is in Arcata, California.

Jeez, "A quick Good search"?? It must be late...yeap, it is!

If I were to go on a raid I'd grab one more complete.... :lol: :LOL:
 
Awesome Steve! Would love to own one of these.....
 
Superunknown":vr8z3502 said:
Awesome Steve! Would love to own one of these.....

Thanks guys.......

Todd - yeah man, I thought I had a couple of years to throw money at it, then POOF! Surprise from Ken. I am sure if I hadn't committed, the next on the wait list would be lusting. So, it was a no-brainer and will indeed be the last guitar I buy.

Steve
 
Oh man......with that top and the optics and those new EMGs that thing is gonna slay all. Congrats, definitely on the must have list.
 
explorers are not really my thing but that is beautiful. congrats.
 
wIsEbLooD":2uvpddw2 said:
explorers are not really my thing but that is beautiful. congrats.

Not really my thing either. They can be a little awkward to play. But, I will learn to adapt :D
 
That's Ken's photo shoot corner of the room.

This is his real workshop:

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:lol: :LOL:
 
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