Proud Paul

I'm so happy, proud, actually, with how well this came out. You may notice something, and ask "but what about..." and that's part of the story.

A big challenge of being different, whatever kind, is other people's expectations. People don't always know how to sort you into their world view and that can make them feel uncomfortable. I believe it was Ram Das who said that when we see a tree that is twisted and different from others around it, we're curious how it came to be that way, yet we're quick to judge a fellow human who seems different. He suggests we treat humans more like trees in this case and be genuinely curious about their history that made them how they are, and accepting of it.

So as I worked on this guitar, what happened, happened. I let the occasional scratch or over-sanding or cosmetic misalignment slide. It's part of it's journey. As you play it, you'll add to its history as well. There was zero compromise regarding playability and sound.

The Proud Paul features some cool looking Guitar Fetish Dream P-90s, as well as Gotoh tuners and an adjustable wrap-around bridge. All new premium electronics include Emerson potentiometers and MojoTone Dijon capacitors. I can swap in humbuckers if you'd prefer. The custom control cavity cover features a LGBTQIA+ flat that flew in front of our house. The Vote button switch control cover was last minute inspiration. The back couldn't be boring brown, so I sponge stained it

Priced at $470 with nice gig bag. No charge to swap the P90s for a pair of Golden Age Classic humbuckers, if you'd prefer. Les Paul hard case available.