2009 Kenneth Lawrence Custom Explore-Style Natural Solid Body Electric Guitar, Serial #0331.. ...

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2009 Kenneth Lawrence Custom Explore-Style Natural Solid Body Electric Guitar, Serial #0331.
2009 Kenneth Lawrence custom Explorer-style solid body electric guitar in Natural finish, Serial #0331. Accompanied by a Letter of Authenticity from Kenneth Lawrence Instruments, signed by Ken Lawrence and dated 1-2-2009. Built for Ari Arvola and noted as being in the collection of Ricky Steeledge. Constructed with a genuine African Mahogany body and an 80-year-old Brazilian Rosewood neck. Features an Indonesian marbled Ebony top, headcap, and rear cover plate, along with a Snakewood fretboard with "Blind Binding." Appointments include hand-cut "Girl in the Moon" and Stars inlays, orange fiber optic side position markers, and Water Buffalo horn knobs. Photo of the complete spec sheet available online. All original.
8.4lbs. Original hard case included. Condition: Excellent.

Kenneth Lawrence is widely regarded as one of the premier boutique luthiers in the world, known for building highly customized instruments for elite players including members of Metallica. His instruments are celebrated for meticulous craftsmanship, exceptional wood selection, and distinctive artistic details. The use of aged Brazilian Rosewood, Snakewood, marbled Ebony, and African Mahogany reflects a level of material quality rarely seen in modern production instruments. Decorative elements such as the hand-cut "Girl in the Moon" inlays and fiber optic side markers demonstrate Lawrence's ability to blend fine art with functional design. Custom builds of this caliber are produced in extremely limited numbers, making each example unique. With its documented provenance and extraordinary specification sheet, this 2009 Explorer-style guitar represents a significant opportunity for collectors seeking a master-built, high-end custom instrument.
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