thanks to those of you with positive comments
yes, it's missing a tuning key ... i have a replacement, but don't have the means to install it at this point in time. so for now i've gotta tune it with a screwdriver, which is just a touch annoying, haha.
regarding the stripes, i made them that way on purpose ... for a bit more of a home-made look, with character. i know its cliche ... but it looks a lot better in person