Lion of Judah - Page 3

ericcsong · #31 04-06-2015, 05:22 PM

Tim, guitar looks fantastic!

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Originally Posted by harvl

No but that one was the inspiration... as in Tim said "can you do something like this?" I took a slightly more realistic approach (as is my nature

) and used a different image to base mine on. I have always really liked what Kevin did (or person who did the inlay) on that Omega.

Harvey, Kevin did the Lion inlay on my Baritone guitar. Yours is beautiful and you did an amazing job!

djg · #32 04-06-2015, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by charlieD

The Hebrew letters of the sound port form the word 'Yovel'. It means the Jubilee year, which in Biblical times occurred every 50 years, as the year after the seventh cycle of seven years. This was a time of great rejoicing, when individuals were supposed to emulate the mercy of the Lord by forgiving debts, freeing slaves and bestowing kindness. The English word 'Jubilee' is of course a transliteration of the Hebrew 'Yovel'.

There's a good Wikipedia entry on Yovel, the year of Jubilee. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jubilee_%28biblical%29

What a wonderful ornament for a guitar. "Make a joyful noise unto the Lord!"

Interesting -- it's a very striking looking guitar (and lovely work) but I'm curious where the font for the "lamed" comes from -- not a typical one.

Tim McKnight · #33 04-06-2015, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by djg

Interesting -- it's a very striking looking guitar (and lovely work) but I'm curious where the font for the "lamed" comes from -- not a typical one.

I Googled the Hebrew translation for the word "Jubilee" and those are the letters that came up on a few sites. It matched what our customer sent to us too. Not being a Hebrew scholar I copied the letters as best as I could. I hope I did not do any injustice or make any errors in the font? Please feel free to PM me.

Marcus Wong · #34 04-06-2015, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Tim McKnight

Thanks for all of the kind and positive comments. Without Harv's artistic contribution this wouldn't have been as special of a project as it was.

Here is a link where you can see and hear this guitar live in a few weeks. Better get your tickets now as they are expecting at least 50,000 in attendance!

https://www.facebook.com/JDOP2015

OH THIS. I might very well see it

as everyone has said, it is a stunning example of artistry and lutherie. Andrew is going to be one happy guy.

djg · #35 04-06-2015, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Tim McKnight

I Googled the Hebrew translation for the word "Jubilee" and those are the letters that came up on a few sites. It matched what our customer sent to us too. Not being a Hebrew scholar I copied the letters as best as I could. I hope I did not do any injustice or make any errors in the font? Please feel free to PM me.

Sent you an over-long and complicated PM, but the short version is that it's probably just fine.

Bob Womack · #36 04-07-2015, 05:17 AM

Och! Thot is lovely.

Bob

Dru Edwards · #37 04-11-2015, 08:01 AM

Beautiful!!! What an amazing guitar. I like the sound port script - what a cool idea.

LeeC · #38 04-11-2015, 10:18 PM

Absolutely beautiful guitar. I love the Lion of Judah on the fretboard and the Hebrew cutout on the side. Amazing.

Tim McKnight · #39 04-13-2015, 06:25 AM

Thanks Lee. We really had fun with this project.

wlalpaugh · #40 04-16-2015, 07:24 PM

Beautiful work. Reminds me of the Lion of Judah my old friend Kevin Gallagher did some years ago.

harvl · #41 04-17-2015, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by ericcsong

Tim, guitar looks fantastic!

Harvey, Kevin did the Lion inlay on my Baritone guitar. Yours is beautiful and you did an amazing job!

I was pretty sure someone here had that guitar!

Harv