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Over the years, I've used Grover's Habanero pickups almost exclusively, and we've developed a friendship. In April, I made the decision to create a small dealer network (so far, three in the US and two in AUS) and supply the dealers mainly with guitars that I will build with Grover.
WITH GROVER! Yes, it's like going to work with Santa.
I'm elated that the first batch will be '71 Trellas. They will be available in solid colors and figured tops with trans finishes. I'll be sure to take as many photos as humanly possible, as well as video if I'm able. Guitars should be complete by late September/mid October and hitting dealers shortly thereafter.
The first batch of guitars are expected to begin in mid-July; I will fly out to Grover's shop and go through the woodworking/fretting/sanding phase and fly home while they paint them. When the paint work is complete, they will be shipped to me, and I'll handle assembly, wiring, final fretwork, and setup. Then they'll go out to the dealers with some extras to commemorate the collaboration.
Here's a pic of Grover and I with the '71 Trella prototype:
The inlays on the production batch will be hollow blocks, and there will be a tone knob added.
Here's Grover with a '71 Limited; the neck on this one will be the model for the production models.
I'm sure you can imagine how excited I am to begin this process, and I can't wait to get these guitars in your hands!
Sully
WITH GROVER! Yes, it's like going to work with Santa.
I'm elated that the first batch will be '71 Trellas. They will be available in solid colors and figured tops with trans finishes. I'll be sure to take as many photos as humanly possible, as well as video if I'm able. Guitars should be complete by late September/mid October and hitting dealers shortly thereafter.
The first batch of guitars are expected to begin in mid-July; I will fly out to Grover's shop and go through the woodworking/fretting/sanding phase and fly home while they paint them. When the paint work is complete, they will be shipped to me, and I'll handle assembly, wiring, final fretwork, and setup. Then they'll go out to the dealers with some extras to commemorate the collaboration.
Here's a pic of Grover and I with the '71 Trella prototype:
The inlays on the production batch will be hollow blocks, and there will be a tone knob added.
Here's Grover with a '71 Limited; the neck on this one will be the model for the production models.
I'm sure you can imagine how excited I am to begin this process, and I can't wait to get these guitars in your hands!
Sully
What a dream come true, working with your biggest influence and idol! 
Well deserved. Your guitars are beautiful and someday (when I have the cash) I will have one.
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