Thanks Man! I can't wait until the clear coat is complete!!!

I agree. I'm getting my custom jem design contest loser made by Ernie and I paid up front and told him to take his time and that I wouldn't be bothering him with pesky emails asking when it will be ready all the time. I have the utmost confidence in his work and have NEVER seen an upset customer. Also, he's in Australia which is great for me.

Anyways...... He notified me the other day that the neck is nearly done and it'll be soon on it's way for me to paint the headstock and send back for completion. He's also kept me abreast off what's been happening with it via email and I've discussed a few options with him on the phone. Hes a great guy and you can really hear the passion in his voice when you're discussing guitars. A very good sign.

These things can't be knocked up overnight. You gotta be patient.

Are ET still doing their own swirls? I saw they're now selling Herc Fede swirls....

I'm waiting on a reply for a quote of a body and neck I sent to ET, I called him before emailing him my stuff and I'm just waiting, does anyone know how long it takes to get a reply, it's been about a week. No rush just curious.

sometimes it take a while to get a hold of Ernie.. Just keep pushing through the emails untill he responds..

I hate to annoy people though :/

I dont think you could annoy Ernie if you tried.

It's just my project is only capable of being built by Ernie in my eyes, to my specs. and I just don't want to bother him, he's a very kind fellow it seemed over the phone, I live in California LOL and I called him a bit late around 9:30 his time. I wouldn't mind waiting a long time for the guitar either, I just want to get the quote started and to finalize the planning.

Anyone know if Ernie uses any of this "Roasted Maple" wood thats going around from companies lately??

Or any confirmation on the carbon rods he uses in the neck?

Ernie will get back to you eventually. Once you establish the working relationship he is one easy going dude.

I just posted this vid of me using the guitar he built for me. I put the Ibanez logo on it, but the work is all ET.

http://youtu.be/XWOntjpkRCo

Steve Special & a Norton played through the Boss eband.

hello Ernie...

I sent you an email time ago...

I am still waiting for your reply.

thanks.

Dani Cano from Spain.

Hi Dani,
I had a similar experience with Ernie but rest assured he WILL deliver what you need. It will just take a lot longer than anticipated. Great results and quality...he's just a busy man unfortunately. Regardless. I share your pain

Edited...... I received an email from Ernie time ago, and I will wait a little more for my stuff....... All the best for him and his family! I hope all goes well.