Serious answer: because we wanted interactive sites (ajax it used to be called, iirc), like most online shopping.
Less serious answer: indeed, what do we even need javascript for when we have marquee and blink tags?
Fast loading, accessible, secure, adjusts to any screen size. This might be the perfect site.
I agree, the black paint works really well. I'm glad I didn't flatten the grain completely, so you can still see the wood pattern clearly when the lighting is right
A while back I decided to build a new guitar, and it's finally ready. Obviously tele-inspired, but with a few quality of life changes I really enjoy, like locking jack, arm contour, and tilted control plate. Body is ash, neck maple and oak, and the plates are oak too. Tone is surprisingly mellow but still has a bite to it. Haven't fully adjusted it yet, but I'm satisfied already :)
AFAIK at least France and Germany