dried red sunflower seed petals in the finish. A documentary short film about Parsons, Randy Parsons: American Luthier, premiered at the ITSA Film Festival at the Historic Sonoma Opera Hall on October 1, 2011. The film made its television debut on Public Television as part of Reel NW | Season four. It was nominated for an Emmy Award in April, 2015. Notable guitars Triple Jet Production Date: 2006 Production Run: 3 Features: Copper Top The Triple Jet guitar was commissioned by Jack White "The Raconteurs" in 2006. The Black Vampire Production Date: 2011 Production Run: 3 Features: Gabon Ebony construction The Black Vampire is completely built from Gabon ebony. From the carved ebony top, to the hollowed out ebony neck, everything except the red trim was built from the same piece of ebony. Looking under the headstock truss cover one can see 3 entombed Scorpions. The original Black Vampire was built for Microsoft co-founder Paul G. Allen. Its headstock is adorned with intricate scorpion carvings, and the back of the neck is inscribed with secret writings that are only visible under a black light. It is displayed under glass on Allen's yacht. Strolling with Bones Production Date: 2009 Production Run: 2 Features: Bone frets, solid ebony neck and Kasha inspired bracing "Strolling With Bones" was built for Jimmy Page in 2010. Bruja Production Date: 2010 Green Machine Production Date: 2008 Peach Thief Production Date: 2009 References External links Parsons Guitars web page 1965 births Living people American luthiers Guitar makers