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ELMER Captain Kirk SP-1 1

standard Poplar

When I got the offer to do a Star Trek themed build, I jumped at the chance. I was specifically asked to do something related to Captain Kirk of the Enterprise in particular. I decide to bring attention to his extra cool uniform colors of Command Gold with the black color accent.  Also, You know I had to include the uniform insignia too.

 

I spent a lot of time hunting down a color as close as I could get to that command gold.  Keep in mind that I’m working with water base finish. I did manage to find a close match, but I had to add a bit more black to the formula.  Also to round things out, I had my custom aluminum hardware powder coated in black.  See if you can find some of the other little details I included. Only a true trekkie would know! 

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Specs
 
Body:  Cherry top / Poplar Back, Chambered with single ply Black  binding
Neck: 3 piece Maple.  
Fretboard: Wenge.
Bridge: Cowbrand ST Intonation
Finish: Water Base
Scale: 23.5"
Pickups: scatter wound single coil blade (bridge) • scatter wound single coil • pole pieces (neck) • Black Anodized  aluminum covers.
Controls: Switch / Volume / Tone 
Width at nut:  1.79
Width at 12th: 2.03
Weight: pounds
Finish: Water base lacquer
Color: Command Gold Yellow
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