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Yes, Kevin is a very nice gentleman!
I want to chime in here about Kevin, and what a nice guy he is!!!
A Couple years ago I took him one of his awesome babies that had a well fixed and cleated back crack, but some ugly finish scars on the beautiful Madigascar back. He was kind enough to give it a complete check up and then I took it to Tim Luranc at Taylor Repair for a trip thru the Taylor UV booth to fix the finish. Kevin and his lovely wife were most gracious and he gave me a fascinating tour of his shop. It was a long day of driving, from east of San Diego, but a good one! Thanks Kevin! I still remember that day fondly. Cheers Paul
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It's all yours bud,
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The Moonburst took Kevin about a month of trial and error, I'd say. He sent me a number of pictures, all of which were failed attempts on other tops. He asked me questions about every one of them...things about the thickness of the banding, where the fading out was happening etc...and every time he adjusted to the things we discussed. As he mentioned, it was the actual fading that gave him fits... If you're ever in the Bay Area feel free to reach out! I'll put it in your hands. |
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Found this...pretty cool
Evidently I took a screen shot of a guitar in 2012...I didn't know the maker, materials, model...nuthin. This is the pic
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That camera though!
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Karma strikes again!
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So,
This was a screen shot off an iPad (I think)...no camera on my end.
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A new home for the Moonburst built by Jeff Hoffee
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The gorgeous Kevin Ryan 30th anniversary series
As a thank you from the Ryan camp Kevin has sent us these pictures of his 30th anniversary guitar...and it's remarkable. Built with master grade Brazilian Rosewood, sinker (or "submersion" in Ryan talk) redwood, and a California theme throughout...this guitar is a wonder.
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Looks spectacular--that rosette is killer!
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Yes beautiful rosette. I wish this one was yours, Josh.
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Count me in as being impressed by the unique rosette. Awesome guitar taboot!
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Very beautiful!
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Eye candy!
Wowsers!
What a looker.... I am sure it sounds at least as good as it looks! Cheers Paul
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I wouldn't kick it out of bed
Kevin had to "invent" a new technology to create that rosette...I love it. And I think that may be the most beautiful sinker top I've ever seen. |