It looks like someone saw one of Gary Kramer's aluminum necks from the 70s and couldn't afford it. I've never seen a wood headstock like that one.

The rest of the guitar looks like an old Japanese import.

But think of the teak you'll have when you're done. Why, you could leave that on a shelf in your shop for ages thinking about what to do with it!

You're right. I'm really confused.

That's a huge letdown.

Depends on the state. Georgia, where Carter lives, is silent on the issue so it should count. Some state explicitly allow counting them, some states explicitly forbid counting. Some states are silent on the issue.

Try Russian Circles or Pelican.