For Sale: SOLD - John Kinnaird - His Most Amazing Build - ABW/Sinker Redwood - SOLD

[Robbypad]

This may be the most amazing guitar from a combined artistry, construction, and visual perspective I have owned.......and I have owned virtually all the top builder's guitars. Throw in amazing warm tone and excellent playability and you have one to keep and cherish.

The guitar is in like new condition and was completed in 2016.

Price: SOLD 12-27-17

John Kinnaird has his shop in Swannanoa, NC and has been building guitars custom crafted guitars since 1976. Here is a link to an article on John http://www.guitarbench.com/2009/05/1...ier-interview/

John said the work that went into this guitar was beyond anything he would consider doing again. He created inlays that nobody has ever done. Padouk neck block, solid Spanish red cedar linings (kerfing), mosaic wood inlays in fingerboard, headstock, rosette, back of neck, tip of cutaway on top, soundport, neck has 2 strips of carbon fiber running through neck into headstock, African Blackwood heelcap that has never been done before mitred purfling.

Guitar John Kinnaird Westcoast Model
Bevel 2 (Arm and Rib bevels)
Bracing Double X Bracing
Case Ameritage with built in humidification
Cutaway Florentine (sharp)
Dimensions-Total Length 41"
Dimensions-Body Length 18 7/8"
Dimensions-Body Upper Bout 11 3/8"
Dimensions Body-Waist 9 1/8"
Dimensions-Body Lower Bout 15 5/8"
Dimensions-Body Depth 3 7/16" to 4 7/16"
Dimensions-Nut Width 1.75", 1 3/4", 44.45mm
Dimensions-String Spacing @ Bridge 2 3/16"
Dimensions-Radius 14"
Dimensions-Scale 25.5"/648mm
Electronics No
Fingerboard Ebony
Finish UV Cured Polyurethane back, top, sides / Nitrocellulose lacquer neck
Frets to Neck 14
Frets Total 22 (Gold Evo frets)
Inlays Mixed wood inlays headstock, top on cutaway point, rosette, fingerboard and back of neck
Luthier John Kinnaird
Luthier Website kinnairdguitars.com
Neck Truss Rod 2 way adjustable in body
Nut Bone
Pickguard No
Pickups No
Rosette Wood mosaic
Saddle Bone
Serial # #126
Shape West Coast Model
Style Steel-6 string
Tuners Gold Gotoh 510 with African Blackwood Buttons
Where Made Swannanoa, North Carolina
Wood-Back Master grade African Blackwood
Wood-Binding Zebrawood purfling and African Blackwood binding
Wood-Bridge Brazilian Rosewood
Wood-Headstock African Blackwood with wood mosaic inlay
Wood-Neck Black walnut, African Blackwood & Maple
Wood-Sides Master grade African Blackwood
Wood-Top Master grade sinker redwood
Year Made 2016
Guitar John Kinnaird West Coast Model
$SOLD 12-27-17

John Kinnaird Westcoast no.126 2016 9.5 by Bruce Robinson, on Flickr

John Kinnaird Westcoast no.126 2016 9.4 by Bruce Robinson, on Flickr

John Kinnaird Westcoast no.126 2016 9.3 by Bruce Robinson, on Flickr

John Kinnaird Westcoast no.126 2016 9.1 by Bruce Robinson, on Flickr

John Kinnaird Westcoast no.126 2016 9.01 by Bruce Robinson, on Flickr

John Kinnaird Westcoast no.126 2016 8 by Bruce Robinson, on Flickr

John Kinnaird Westcoast no.126 2016 7 by Bruce Robinson, on Flickr

John Kinnaird Westcoast no.126 2016 6 by Bruce Robinson, on Flickr

John Kinnaird Westcoast no.126 2016 5 by Bruce Robinson, on Flickr

John Kinnaird Westcoast no.126 2016 4 by Bruce Robinson, on Flickr

John Kinnaird Westcoast no.126 2016 3 by Bruce Robinson, on Flickr

John Kinnaird Westcoast no.126 2016 2 by Bruce Robinson, on Flickr

John Kinnaird Westcoast no.126 2016 1 by Bruce Robinson, on Flickr

John Kinnaird Westcoast no.126 2016 9.2 by Bruce Robinson, on Flickr

[Jimbo1776]

So why on earth are you selling it??

[Carmel Cedar]

Originally Posted by Jimbo1776

So why on earth are you selling it??

In a separate post, Bruce mentions he has 19 guitars and needs to trim down a bit. Happens to all of us...

This is an amazing guitar. Have not played a Kinnaird, but they are very well respected on this forum. Bruce is a great seller, deal in complete confidence.

[rogthefrog]

My favorite wood combo. Good luck with the sale!

[Guitars44me]

John Kinnaird's guitars smoke everything I have ever owned or PLAYED!

I have three now and another on order!!! And my pal Steve ordered one after playing my first two.

The sound and playability are WORLD CLASS, IMHO. Well, actually, " not so humble opinion!" And, JK is a lovely guy and a hoot to talk with.

Someone will absolutely love this guitar. Best on the sale and play it while you can!

Cheers

Paul

[SuperB23]

What a great looking guitar!!! Good luck with your sale.

[DaleonCedar]

DROOL!! I had John build me two guitars, a couple years apart. I've bought and sold perhaps 30 since then (my hobby) but still have the Kinnairds. Oh yes, amazing tone and beauty. Good luck.

[palolowarrior]

Robby,
Great guitar.
African Blackwood is awesome.

[cigarfan]

My goodness is that guitar beautiful. Takes the breath away. GLWTS

[Glennwillow]

Originally Posted by cigarfan

My goodness is that guitar beautiful. Takes the breath away. GLWTS

Yes, that is stunningly beautiful! Best of luck with your sale!

- Glenn

[Robbypad]

Thanks to all you knowledgeable AGF'ers! You guys get this guitar...yep, an amazing build, builder and tonal guitar!
Glenwillow
Cigarfan
Carmel Cedar
Rogthefrong
Super B23
Guitars 44 (San Diego homeboy lol)
Daleoncedar
Palolowarrior

And to Jimbo1776, one of my colleagues answered your question as to why I am selling. I have 19 guitars, the best of the best and have been so blessed to have been able to play the and own all the top builder's guitars. I am not playing as much, have become addicted to pickleball and am more comfortable with my 8 factory guitars (2 electrics) and about 7 custom crafted guitars. That is why I have the Kinnard, Laurie Williams and Weber listed. It gets real, real hard to whittle down as all 11 customs are pretty much the cream of the crop in this arena.

The buyer of any of my guitars will always be happy. I've bought and sold a lot of instruments and they all have been, pretty consistently, "keepers".

Get yourself one of the best.........this one and the Williams........they don't make them like these two!

[invguy921]

I had this one built. It is everything your eyes are telling you that it is...stunning to look at and equally stunning to play.

[Guitars44me]

Back in SD? Sending a PM...

We could have a real Kinnaird fest! Hahaha

Cheers

PS This is a KILLER

Paul

[ericwall]

If:
1. It sounds half as good as it looks...
2. It were an 0-size instrument that would take to strumming/flatpicking
3. I could get close to affording this,

I'd be knocking at your door.

Best of luck,

Eric

[Robbypad]

I'm back in San Diego with my guitars. I will be listing a number of my guitars for sale guitars including this John Kinnaird.

James Olson dread, Williams Tui and Webber maple are on AGF. Email if interested in this J Kinnaird, the Olson, Williams ancient Kauri Tui or Webber OM maple. I have others too...........Somogyi, Sexauer, etc, etc.

Robbypad