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Not too long ago I did some work for a customer. Nothing really that complex, just some of your run of the mill setup work on his son's two guitars. Since it really is just a side line, I have no problems trading for work.

This time I was offered a custom pen, designed and handmade by his 14 year old son, Nick. I thought to myself, “This could be interesting, but how good could a pen made by a 14 year old be?”

So I said “sure, but can you make it match my Telecaster (aka: The Photocaster)?”

The answer was “sure”, and some time later I was presented with this gorgeous handmade pen, with a translucent “Candy Apple” red bottom and a Rosewood top, just like my Telecaster!

I was flabbergasted! The workmanship was suburb down to the last detail!. It had a nice, fat body that made it easy for me to grip with my “Carpel Tunnel” hands. The pen extended and retraced smoothly with just a simple turn of the top. And embedded in the Rosewood, were two multi-colored strips that were actually Fender guitar picks I gave him to build into the pen!

Also, not only is the craftsmanship suburb, but the prices are extremely reasonable. Prices start at about $20.00 and go up from there. I think the most expensive thing I saw on the web site was a three piece custom desk set for only $80.00. Not only that, but you will be helping a young musician fuel his new found G.A.S. (Guitar acquisition Syndrome) pains!

So if your looking for a unique gift, or just want a custom pen to match your guitar, or anything, for that matter, give Nick a try. I'm sure you will be blow away just as I was!

You can view Nick's Dean V and the Photocaster in the Guitar Gallery on our main site. Photoweborama.com

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