thanks gentlemen.
to answer the questions posed...

when the rod was commissioned to be built, the agreement and price settled one was for a one tip rod. but, because of the recession, I decided to include a second for no extra charge.

blondes...the last three rods I've built have been blonde and they've been simply gorgeous. nearly every other rod I've built has been flamed.

wraps are pearsall's gossamer amber w/ claret tips. no cp. four coats spar varnish prior to dip finishing.

again thanks for the kind words.