Name of luthier who did very realistic marquetry ?

[Randy Roberts]

Quite a few years ago I remember someone posting about a builder who's realistic marquetry on his guitars was just amazing.

He did a guitar back where the marquetry made it appear that the back had a zipper that was partly unzipped, showing the inside of the guitar, but it all was marquetry inlaid into the back.

Can anyone come up with his name? I tried google images, etc. and can't come up with anything that is remotely connected to the guy I'm remembering, and it's driving me nuts.

[JC Whitney]

Maybe Grit Laskin?

[Randy Roberts]

Nope,
Finally got a lead. It was almost certainly Phil Petillo (deceased). I called his son, David, and he thought he remembered Phil doing that guitar. He may be able to search his archives to see if it's there.

Thanks though J. C.

[John Sonksen]

post it if you get some pics