John's Buckeye Burl Triple O Guitar

[jazzyvee]

I saw this at the factory on my visit. It's a beauty.
Jazzyvee

[jzstephan]

There are letters and numbers in the pickup routes. What is the meaning?

[peetee]

Given its proximity to my instrument's assignment from late last year, I'd guess 14877 will be this one's serial number.

[jzstephan]

Yes, that sounds right. But what is the other one? It looks like it could be either JZS or JRS. What it is?

[kenbass4]

The number is the work order number: they don't get a serial number until they're completed. Only a guess, but the letters might be your initials? (judging by your screen name)

[David Houck]

I think the initials are the person who carved the body.

[jzstephan]

Anybody know who did the carving? What are the letters? It's difficult to read in these pictures. Please, any help?

[mica]

Jack carved your guitar.  
 
Got the Skyway! So now I can confirm the placement of the controls in context with the trem.

[jzstephan]

Or maybe this?

[jazzyvee]

WOW....!!! how much?

[mica]

Cool looking case. I have absolutely no idea about the price of such an object, but I emailed the company, so we should find out eventually.

[jzstephan]

[mica]

I got a very nice reply from Igarashi at Aero Concept. The guitar case is a display item only, but they will make a custom order.  
 
The price is about 1,500,000 Yen, plus they said they need the guitar to fit it and maybe 2 or 3 visits to their factory to check details. Not sure about the total time to manufacture.
 
Now you know.

[room037]

Wow!
It's COOOOOL !!!
I didn't know the maker Aero Concept.
 
But, 1,500,000 JPY = 19,500 USD !
I will order new Series 2, if I have such money !
 
Eiji

[jzstephan]

Please add a nearest neighbor buckeye Truss Rod Cover.  
 
(Or however you do it)
 
 
OK, I promise not to change anything else. No, really, I swear!