It's finally done; Mitchell Lurth has now completed his first custom engraved electric guitar during fall 2009. Previously, in Part 1 and Part 2, you saw Mitch develop the design and then start engraving.

After he completed the pick guard, Mitchell decided to add a copper accent piece to the headstock. It is made from the same 2mm thick copper sheet; and of course, it's engraved. At this point, the project got even more creative. The stock knobs and pickups just didn't look right. So, the plastic volume, tone and pickup selector knobs were replaced with custom machined copper knobs. Lastly, Mitch replaced the stock pickups with an upgraded set by Seymour Duncan.

The result is stunning as you can see...and amazing since this is Mitchell's first try at customizing a guitar. It's now a wonderful part of the display in the GRS Training Center. If you are ever near Emporia, Kansas, please visit and see it yourself. Mitchell Lurth is an Emporia State University student enrolled in the Engraving Arts discipline, which is a part of the ESU Fine Arts program.

In case you are wondering what guitar Mitch is now playing (since this one is fastened to a wall), he has a new one which he plans to customize and engrave. It will certainly be a future Featured Photos, so check back and see.

Tools used: all hand engraving was done with a 901 pneumatic handpiece connected to GRS GraverMach with Airtact hand control. No feet were used in the engraving of this terrific piece except when Mitch walked to his workbench.