Bernie Rico Jr. has been very misleading to his customers by saying that there guitars are near complete, about to ship, in the wood shop, waiting on cases, waiting on parts, the list can go on and on. Many of us on SevenString.org have send emails, calls, and made demands from the Rico family for updates. The most recent update we got was that his "sick". We have heard this all before also. Please take time to read over this thread. http://www.sevenstring.org/forum/luthiery-modifications-customizations/138377-brj-black-friday-thread-only-updates-customers-ad-free-155.html Please sign this petition if you are a customer and want a refund. Then proceed to http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0339-faqs-about-ftc-refund-program to file a complaint with the FTC.