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USA Custom Hand-built Explorer Guitar Hetfield A1KL style METALLICA
Estimated price for orientation: 2 899 $
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Description Brand: Black Diamond Customs Dexterity: Right-Handed Body Type: Explorer Body Color: Natural Model: KL style Body Material: Mahogany, Chechen, Solid Wood String Configuration: 6 String Country of Manufacture: USA
Proudly MADE IN THE U. S. A.
" I built this guitar for myself all by hand the "Old-School Way" in my shop, it took a lot of hours but i'm thrilled withhow it turned out, I don't do this for a living...I am just passionate about building guitars, unfortunately I realize I can't keep all of the guitars I buildso I have decided to put this one up for sale, honestly if I don't sell this one that's OK with me because I've been using it and it plays Fantastic!*NOTE-This guitar is listed as "Used" and may have some minor blems/flaws/checking etc. from me playing it but I really can't find any on it...
Built in My Black Diamond CUSTOM Shop The Black Diamond KLA1 Explorer Guitar
Hand Built with "TLC" by:
To text send to cell# (610)844-2267. Mike
(I also take orders for pre-builds, they take approx. 8-12 months to build your guitar if you special order one)
*** for more pics ***Including some pics of the building process...
* Note (If this link is not working please just cut and past it into your browser) blackdiamondcustomguitarshop.com >>>>>>>>> PLEASE READ ALL!!!! <<<<<<<<< Option #1-The guitar in the pics I built for myself and is used by me but in very good condition and I am now selling it here...OR
Option #2-You can also Special Pre-order a new one to be built to your specs as a pre-buildwhich will take 8-12 months +/- to complete
Anyway... I am a guitar Luthier ************************************* This guitar can be seen on my web site ... ==============
* "I built this guitar for myself because I can't afford the $7000-$15000 price tag on some of these type guitars,i'm just a working stiff that loves guitars and these are just plain CooL!so I decided to build one based on the one James Hetfield of Metallica plays (i'm a Huge Het Fan)...however I did change the knob locations and toggle switch on this one"============ If you do option#2 and special order one that I will build for you it will differ from the one available in the picsSince all wood is different by nature your guitar top etc. will be
different because no two pieces of wood are exactly alike!! This is the only piece of Chechen wood I had,also I require 1/2-down to begin all new buildsHOWEVER...
many people have asked me to build another one so I did and the one in the pics is from my personal collectionand it is for sale.
.... Here are the specs of the one in the pic... BODY-Solid Mahogany TOP-ChechenNECK-(Set) Solid Mahogany Hand Carved COLOR-Natural FINISH-Nitro Lacquer FINGERBOARD-Rosewood SCALE-22 fret (24-1/2” scale) FRETS-Med/jumbo (Gibson style) SIDEMARKERS-White Dots INLAYS-MOP “Sun/Flames” Design HEADSTOCK-Mahogany w/Dark Mahogany Onlay HEADSTOCK Rear-Hand Signed TRC-”Black Diamond” TUNERS-Sperzel Trim-Lok Black 12:1 NUT-Hand Craved Bone TRUSS ROD-Two-Way Adjustable BRIDGE/TP-Black Tone Pros Locking CONTROLS-1-Vol (Bourns), 1-Tone (Bourns), 3-Way Toggle (Switchcraft) w/Recessed input jack (Switchcraft)PICKUPS- Bridge:USA Blk Diamond Hand Wound the “Nightcrawler” Humbucker wBlack cover Neck: USA Blk Diamond Hand Wound “Starbreaker” Humbucker w/Black cover * Includes Standard Hardshell Case
*** ****ATA FLIGHT CASES **** are an Extra upgrade cost if you want oneAnyway That's the story... This guitar is !, IT Plays Incredible!, IT Feels Incredible!!!!!
******* Please Note---for new build projects It will take me approx. 36-42 +/- weeks to build if you choose to have me build you a new guitar, LOVE this custom Explorer by Black Diamond Customs!!! ---- I will e-mail the winner pics of the guitar throughout the entire process of being built ---- so you can keep up on the progress of the build and then when completed I will box and ship your AXE to you UPS (insured) and e-mail you the tracking# also... I will also give the winner my cell# to keep in contact with me on the progress if they wish!!! "I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS GUITAR!!!!!! :) " It is AWESOME! Everything about this guitar is C@@L! It will be Gorgeous... And it will--- RoCk!! (USA) Freight is $89 flat rate UPS Ground I ship UPS Ground (insured) >>>>>>>******INTERNATIONAL CLIENTS... *****<<<<<<< I WILL SHIP INTERNATIONAL BUT BECAUSE THE E-BAY SHIPPING CALCULATOR IS INCORRECT PLEASE E-MAIL ME WITH YOUR ADDRESS AND I WILL SEND YOU A SHIPPING QUOTE! :) :) :) "PLEASE SEE MY OTHER GUITARS etc. LISTED FOR SALE..." :) :) :) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- blackdiamondcustomguitarshop.com If you have any Questions please feel free to ask before bidding I will be glad to help all I can! I accept PAYPAL ONLY! ALL sales are AS-IS and FINAL!!! No credits or returns I stand behind every custom guitar I build!See my feedback, I am reputable, You won’t be disappointed! I am not a store just a guitar-head and fan that loves to build guitars! Thanks For L@@king! & GOD BLESS!
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Description
| Brand: | Black Diamond Customs | Dexterity: | Right-Handed |
| Body Type: | Explorer | Body Color: | Natural |
| Model: | KL style | Body Material: | Mahogany, Chechen, Solid Wood |
| String Configuration: | 6 String | Country of Manufacture: | USA |
Proudly MADE IN THE U. S. A.
" I built this guitar for myself all by hand the "Old-School Way" in my shop, it took a lot of hours but i'm thrilled withhow it turned out, I don't do this for a living...I am just passionate about building guitars, unfortunately I realize I can't keep all of the guitars I buildso I have decided to put this one up for sale, honestly if I don't sell this one that's OK with me because I've been using it and it plays Fantastic!*NOTE-This guitar is listed as "Used" and may have some minor blems/flaws/checking etc. from me playing it but I really can't find any on it...
Built in My Black Diamond CUSTOM Shop The Black Diamond KLA1 Explorer Guitar
Hand Built with "TLC" by:
To text send to cell# (610)844-2267. Mike
(I also take orders for pre-builds, they take approx. 8-12 months to build your guitar if you special order one)
*** for more pics ***Including some pics of the building process...
* Note (If this link is not working please just cut and past it into your browser) blackdiamondcustomguitarshop.com >>>>>>>>> PLEASE READ ALL!!!! <<<<<<<<< Option #1-The guitar in the pics I built for myself and is used by me but in very good condition and I am now selling it here...OR
Option #2-You can also Special Pre-order a new one to be built to your specs as a pre-buildwhich will take 8-12 months +/- to complete
Anyway... I am a guitar Luthier ************************************* This guitar can be seen on my web site ... ==============
* "I built this guitar for myself because I can't afford the $7000-$15000 price tag on some of these type guitars,i'm just a working stiff that loves guitars and these are just plain CooL!so I decided to build one based on the one James Hetfield of Metallica plays (i'm a Huge Het Fan)...however I did change the knob locations and toggle switch on this one"============ If you do option#2 and special order one that I will build for you it will differ from the one available in the picsSince all wood is different by nature your guitar top etc. will be
different because no two pieces of wood are exactly alike!! This is the only piece of Chechen wood I had,also I require 1/2-down to begin all new buildsHOWEVER...
many people have asked me to build another one so I did and the one in the pics is from my personal collectionand it is for sale.
.... Here are the specs of the one in the pic... BODY-Solid Mahogany TOP-ChechenNECK-(Set) Solid Mahogany Hand Carved COLOR-Natural FINISH-Nitro Lacquer FINGERBOARD-Rosewood SCALE-22 fret (24-1/2” scale) FRETS-Med/jumbo (Gibson style) SIDEMARKERS-White Dots INLAYS-MOP “Sun/Flames” Design HEADSTOCK-Mahogany w/Dark Mahogany Onlay HEADSTOCK Rear-Hand Signed TRC-”Black Diamond” TUNERS-Sperzel Trim-Lok Black 12:1 NUT-Hand Craved Bone TRUSS ROD-Two-Way Adjustable BRIDGE/TP-Black Tone Pros Locking CONTROLS-1-Vol (Bourns), 1-Tone (Bourns), 3-Way Toggle (Switchcraft) w/Recessed input jack (Switchcraft)PICKUPS- Bridge:USA Blk Diamond Hand Wound the “Nightcrawler” Humbucker wBlack cover Neck: USA Blk Diamond Hand Wound “Starbreaker” Humbucker w/Black cover * Includes Standard Hardshell Case
*** ****ATA FLIGHT CASES **** are an Extra upgrade cost if you want oneAnyway That's the story... This guitar is !, IT Plays Incredible!, IT Feels Incredible!!!!!
******* Please Note---for new build projects It will take me approx. 36-42 +/- weeks to build if you choose to have me build you a new guitar, LOVE this custom Explorer by Black Diamond Customs!!! ---- I will e-mail the winner pics of the guitar throughout the entire process of being built ---- so you can keep up on the progress of the build and then when completed I will box and ship your AXE to you UPS (insured) and e-mail you the tracking# also... I will also give the winner my cell# to keep in contact with me on the progress if they wish!!! "I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS GUITAR!!!!!! :) " It is AWESOME! Everything about this guitar is C@@L! It will be Gorgeous... And it will--- RoCk!! (USA) Freight is $89 flat rate UPS Ground I ship UPS Ground (insured) >>>>>>>******INTERNATIONAL CLIENTS... *****<<<<<<< I WILL SHIP INTERNATIONAL BUT BECAUSE THE E-BAY SHIPPING CALCULATOR IS INCORRECT PLEASE E-MAIL ME WITH YOUR ADDRESS AND I WILL SEND YOU A SHIPPING QUOTE! :) :) :) "PLEASE SEE MY OTHER GUITARS etc. LISTED FOR SALE..." :) :) :) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- blackdiamondcustomguitarshop.com If you have any Questions please feel free to ask before bidding I will be glad to help all I can! I accept PAYPAL ONLY! ALL sales are AS-IS and FINAL!!! No credits or returns I stand behind every custom guitar I build!See my feedback, I am reputable, You won’t be disappointed! I am not a store just a guitar-head and fan that loves to build guitars! Thanks For L@@king! & GOD BLESS!
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" I built this guitar for myself all by hand the "Old-School Way" in my shop, it took a lot of hours but i'm thrilled withhow it turned out, I don't do this for a living...I am just passionate about building guitars, unfortunately I realize I can't keep all of the guitars I buildso I have decided to put this one up for sale, honestly if I don't sell this one that's OK with me because I've been using it and it plays Fantastic!*NOTE-This guitar is listed as "Used" and may have some minor blems/flaws/checking etc. from me playing it but I really can't find any on it...
Built in My Black Diamond CUSTOM Shop The Black Diamond KLA1 Explorer Guitar
Hand Built with "TLC" by:
To text send to cell# (610)844-2267. Mike
(I also take orders for pre-builds, they take approx. 8-12 months to build your guitar if you special order one)
*** for more pics ***Including some pics of the building process...
* Note (If this link is not working please just cut and past it into your browser) blackdiamondcustomguitarshop.com >>>>>>>>> PLEASE READ ALL!!!! <<<<<<<<< Option #1-The guitar in the pics I built for myself and is used by me but in very good condition and I am now selling it here...OR
Option #2-You can also Special Pre-order a new one to be built to your specs as a pre-buildwhich will take 8-12 months +/- to complete
Anyway... I am a guitar Luthier ************************************* This guitar can be seen on my web site ... ==============
* "I built this guitar for myself because I can't afford the $7000-$15000 price tag on some of these type guitars,i'm just a working stiff that loves guitars and these are just plain CooL!so I decided to build one based on the one James Hetfield of Metallica plays (i'm a Huge Het Fan)...however I did change the knob locations and toggle switch on this one"============ If you do option#2 and special order one that I will build for you it will differ from the one available in the picsSince all wood is different by nature your guitar top etc. will be
different because no two pieces of wood are exactly alike!! This is the only piece of Chechen wood I had,also I require 1/2-down to begin all new buildsHOWEVER...
many people have asked me to build another one so I did and the one in the pics is from my personal collectionand it is for sale.
.... Here are the specs of the one in the pic... BODY-Solid Mahogany TOP-ChechenNECK-(Set) Solid Mahogany Hand Carved COLOR-Natural FINISH-Nitro Lacquer FINGERBOARD-Rosewood SCALE-22 fret (24-1/2” scale) FRETS-Med/jumbo (Gibson style) SIDEMARKERS-White Dots INLAYS-MOP “Sun/Flames” Design HEADSTOCK-Mahogany w/Dark Mahogany Onlay HEADSTOCK Rear-Hand Signed TRC-”Black Diamond” TUNERS-Sperzel Trim-Lok Black 12:1 NUT-Hand Craved Bone TRUSS ROD-Two-Way Adjustable BRIDGE/TP-Black Tone Pros Locking CONTROLS-1-Vol (Bourns), 1-Tone (Bourns), 3-Way Toggle (Switchcraft) w/Recessed input jack (Switchcraft)PICKUPS- Bridge:USA Blk Diamond Hand Wound the “Nightcrawler” Humbucker wBlack cover Neck: USA Blk Diamond Hand Wound “Starbreaker” Humbucker w/Black cover * Includes Standard Hardshell Case
*** ****ATA FLIGHT CASES **** are an Extra upgrade cost if you want oneAnyway That's the story... This guitar is !, IT Plays Incredible!, IT Feels Incredible!!!!!
******* Please Note---for new build projects It will take me approx. 36-42 +/- weeks to build if you choose to have me build you a new guitar, LOVE this custom Explorer by Black Diamond Customs!!! ---- I will e-mail the winner pics of the guitar throughout the entire process of being built ---- so you can keep up on the progress of the build and then when completed I will box and ship your AXE to you UPS (insured) and e-mail you the tracking# also... I will also give the winner my cell# to keep in contact with me on the progress if they wish!!! "I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS GUITAR!!!!!! :) " It is AWESOME! Everything about this guitar is C@@L! It will be Gorgeous... And it will--- RoCk!! (USA) Freight is $89 flat rate UPS Ground I ship UPS Ground (insured) >>>>>>>******INTERNATIONAL CLIENTS... *****<<<<<<< I WILL SHIP INTERNATIONAL BUT BECAUSE THE E-BAY SHIPPING CALCULATOR IS INCORRECT PLEASE E-MAIL ME WITH YOUR ADDRESS AND I WILL SEND YOU A SHIPPING QUOTE! :) :) :) "PLEASE SEE MY OTHER GUITARS etc. LISTED FOR SALE..." :) :) :) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- blackdiamondcustomguitarshop.com If you have any Questions please feel free to ask before bidding I will be glad to help all I can! I accept PAYPAL ONLY! ALL sales are AS-IS and FINAL!!! No credits or returns I stand behind every custom guitar I build!See my feedback, I am reputable, You won’t be disappointed! I am not a store just a guitar-head and fan that loves to build guitars! Thanks For L@@king! & GOD BLESS!
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