Artisan Master  # 173
"The Blue Lagoon"

Body & Neck: Black Limba
Inlaid Carve Top & Headcap: 5A Flame Maple
Fretboard: "White" Brazilian Heartwood (Courtesy of JamesS! )
Pickups: WCR Goodwoods in Zebra
Bridge: Thorn 1-pc. Tremolo
Purfling: Turquoise
Firesuns: Turquoise & MoP
Color: Blue Lagoon w/ slight burst

Tone Report:
This has got to be the new classic combo. Mahogany + Maple + BRW has been a proven classic combo since the early 50's, I say this is the new classic combo. There is truly something special about black limba, a maple top, BRW fretboard, a couple WCRs and a Thorn tremolo.
It covers so much ground with it's thick, but not too thick, front end for smooth woman tone and just the right amount of push and grit to get nasty and a little mean. Somewhere in there Michael is going to find his sweet-spot and be in tonal bliss.

Thank you for all your patience, kindness, and a life-time supply of classic catch-phrases.
Your friend, Ron

This Artisan Master isn't so much about flash as it is about TONE!
Michael wrestled with a concern that a full blown Master would be a little too snazzy for him, it even required the Mrs. to talk him into painting it blue instead of leaving it natural.
I love how it turned out and think it looks as good as it sounds, and it sounds amazing!