J. Kinnaird Alpine/Cherry 00 12 Fret

[j. Kinnaird]

In an effort to lighten things up, I've made a sort of hybrid lining. It is a blend of solid laminated and Kerfed linings, and it's incorporated in the arm and rib bevel areas. You can see what I mean. I'm thinking that reversed Kerfed lining around the top would be nearly as stiff as solid lining and would also lighten things up a bit. Building philosophy evolves, hopefully in a good direction and not Just in an expedient one.

[nacluth]

That is wild! - reptilian. Have you noticed extra heft due to your bevel reinforcements? I would think with the removed portion that it would be, maybe not negligible, but minor. Of course, this looks sweet, so there's one positive. If it's lighter and functional, I say go for it. (I realize you already have.)

[j. Kinnaird]

You are right of course about the lightening by the removal of wood for the bevel. So This may be unnecessary effort, but if that joint between the top and the sides can be both stiff and light in that intersection it seems like it would benefit the acoustics.

[invguy921]

Originally Posted by j. Kinnaird

it seems like it would benefit the acoustics.

Ah yes, form meets function . I love it

By the way John, nice picture of that topless and bottomless box. However, just a layman's suggestion, I do think the acoustics will be even better if we close those up

[j. Kinnaird]

Originally Posted by invguy921

Ah yes, form meets function . I love it

By the way John, nice picture of that topless and bottomless box. However, just a layman's suggestion, I do think the acoustics will be even better if we close those up

Ahh. I'm glad you said that. I thought I was finished. You never know what strange things a customer will want next

[Steve Kinnaird]

Brother--neat trick bending the dentil molding in that kind of curve.
Looks great...less filling...what's not to like?

SK

[j. Kinnaird]

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Looks great...less filling...what's not to like?

SK[/QUOTE]

Thanks bro..very funny

[Guitars44me]

So now you come up with the weight saving idea? Sigh...

I can not complain! But I do wish I had ordered my Ameritage custom case earlier...

But John gets a week or two to play his work and impart a bit more of his DNA to my new axe... That is good.

This one here is going to be a honey!!!

Cheers

Paul

[j. Kinnaird]

Originally Posted by Guitars44me

So now you come up with the weight saving idea? Sigh...

I can not complain! But I do wish I had ordered my Ameritage custom case earlier...

But John gets a week or two to play his work and impart a bit more of his DNA to my new axe... That is good.

This one here is going to be a honey!!!

Cheers

Paul

It's not going to save much weight. Your case must be coming soon, I just got billed for it

[Chedeng88]

Nice touches on the lining John. Would love to see this in person. I'll actually be at NC in a few days for business. I'll see if I could squeeze out some time to stop by. I already have an S. Kinnaird and I've always wanted to add a J. Kinnaird down the road

[invguy921]

Originally Posted by Chedeng88

Nice touches on the lining John. Would love to see this in person. I'll actually be at NC in a few days for business. I'll see if I could squeeze out some time to stop by. I already have an S. Kinnaird and I've always wanted to add a J. Kinnaird down the road

Rye, brother, we've known each other for quite a while. Gotta tell ya...if John gets ahold of you, he doesn't let go ...I'm living proof lol. Fact is, John is one of the nicest guys you'll meet, AND builds a GREAT guitar. I think John has been one of those amazing builders who has flown under the radar for far too long. A lot of that boils down to not being as good of a photographer as some other builders...many of which have gained traction more due to their photography skills than possibly their building prowess. John made the mistakes and learned from them 100 guitars ago that many of these young bucks are yet to learn.

So, if you go, know two things...1) take your wallet and plan to subscribe, and 2) I'll be upset if you get there before I do lol. I'm now on my third build and yet to visit his shop (or any shop for that matter)

[j. Kinnaird]

Originally Posted by Chedeng88

Nice touches on the lining John. Would love to see this in person. I'll actually be at NC in a few days for business. I'll see if I could squeeze out some time to stop by. I already have an S. Kinnaird and I've always wanted to add a J. Kinnaird down the road

You are certainly welcome any time. Give me a day or so warning so I can clean the shop at least enough so it won't posed a health hazzard or a safety risk.��

[j. Kinnaird]

Originally Posted by invguy921

Rye, brother, we've known each other for quite a while. Gotta tell ya...if John gets ahold of you, he doesn't let go ...I'm living proof lol. Fact is, John is one of the nicest guys you'll meet, AND builds a GREAT guitar. I think John has been one of those amazing builders who has flown under the radar for far too long. A lot of that boils down to not being as good of a photographer as some other builders...many of which have gained traction more due to their photography skills than possibly their building prowess. John made the mistakes and learned from them 100 guitars ago that many of these young bucks are yet to learn.

So, if you go, know two things...1) take your wallet and plan to subscribe, and 2) I'll be upset if you get there before I do lol. I'm now on my third build and yet to visit his shop (or any shop for that matter)

Thanks Mike for the good press😄

[j. Kinnaird]

Since Woody seemed to want to have a back and top on this guitar and since we aim to please, here's half.

[TomB'sox]

That cherry is so very pretty, I am very anxious to see what the finish does for it.