High-figure maple Concert -- Michael Kennedy Guitars

[RJVB]

Originally Posted by IndianHillMike

Hahaha, I can totally see some sort of ad campaign with people holding soundholes up to their ears and hearing different things.

But then someone would have to do a comparison video that includes a couple of sea shells to prove they really aren't any better!

And whenever I use woods with tons of figure like this, I always like to laminate the back both for long-term stability and to stiffen things up.

Hah, like in some concert classicals ... I was in fact thinking it looked like a CG until I saw the headstock, but now I suppose it could still become a flamenco

[IndianHillMike]

I just got a message from Rob at Vancouver Guitar Finishers that the guitar is ready to ship and now I REALLY can't wait to get it back in my hands!

[Tim McKnight]

Wow, that’s gorgeous Mike.

[TomB'sox]

Words can not describe that guitar! I can't hardly believe that is Maple except you told us it was!

[Nemoman]

Shazam--that is amazing and mesmerizing!

[IndianHillMike]

Originally Posted by Tim McKnight

Wow, that’s gorgeous Mike.

Originally Posted by TomB'sox

Words can not describe that guitar! I can't hardly believe that is Maple except you told us it was!

Originally Posted by Nemoman

Shazam--that is amazing and mesmerizing!

Thanks all, feeling very lucky to work with such beautiful wood!

[Joe Whitman]

I’m excited to see this one in person in La Conner! I love the color, it really enhances the figure in that Maple.

[dantin]

YIKES! What a set of maple!

[Jamiejoon]

Wow that is just shockingly nice. Wood does not get more beautiful.