All that remains in the Sakura build is the case and to complete the binding of the journal. So while we’re waiting for those components I decided to get some portraits taken. Hope you enjoy them.
Closeup of the amazing detail and precious gold inlay of the hand engraved plates.
Sakura is availabla for $28,000 with profits going to Japan tsunami relief.
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Here’s a front shot that shows the overall form. I really like the way the tone knob shows the cherry color. I enjoy the small details so I try to work them in so that they continue to delight as time goes on.
So many things today are built to “wow” you on first blush, but then they’re done. That’s why they get “upgraded” or traded off by their owners. Sakura’s charms are subtly hidden from immediate view, which allows them to be revealed slowly over time. You’ll probably never find them all.
24k yellow gold sun. Click on the photo for more detail.
Yellow, rose and green gold inlets. Click for more detail.
Here’s the back profile showing how the entire form works together.
absolutely beautiful!
Posted by: Carl Costanzo | May 08, 2012 at 09:39 AM
Awesome. Simply put, a work of good taste, fine craftsmanship, dedication and poetry. Thinking about the details, seeing the whole project as a bigger picture yet.
Cheers from Brazil, and keep transforming ideas into tangible dreams, Jol.
Posted by: Rafael Yamaga | May 08, 2012 at 10:44 AM
Just beautiful Jol, a really elegant piece of luthiery
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Posted by: Arnie Zuckman | May 08, 2012 at 10:47 AM
Absolutely stunning!
Posted by: Byron Jobe | May 08, 2012 at 11:11 AM
Absolutely perfectly wonderful. Some lucky bastard is going to own that, but not this poor boy.
Posted by: Tom G. | May 09, 2012 at 07:59 AM
Very nice work and truly unique. I imagine the pickups ring like a bell.
Posted by: Dirk | May 09, 2012 at 09:36 AM
Nice and cool guitar! I'm a guitarist too and i'm currently using the fender.
Posted by: James | May 09, 2012 at 06:50 PM
Jol, the guitar is beautiful. Does this put pressure on you to outdo yourself with the subtle details and overall design on future projects? Are customers requesting more in the guitars you design for them once they see what has been done on guitars like the Sakura and Crow?
Posted by: Steve Haynie | May 19, 2012 at 10:00 AM