Simple 000

j. Kinnaird · #1 04-05-2017, 03:24 PM

Number 134 out the door.
Back and sides are Honduras rosewood.
Top is euro spruce.
Binding and other appointments Koa.
Peghead overlay and bridge Braz RW.

Very pleased with the sound.

Indian Ebony fingerboard

Koa and paua rosette

I found the HRW in Texas while wood shopping with my brother. The grain is straight and perfectly quartered. Someone had cut some 3/8 inch planks which I was able to resaw but barely and the price was right. That was at least 10 years ago and I think the planks were old then. Two more sets to go.

Nemoman · #2 04-05-2017, 03:43 PM

Looks beautiful, John--simple and very tasteful.

TomB'sox · #3 04-05-2017, 04:05 PM

Ditto what Nemoman said. This is a very pretty guitar, great woods, just enough bling, well done!

theEdwinson · #4 04-05-2017, 04:43 PM

Very, very nice, John! You've created a guitar that is the epitome of elegance. Extra kudos for your bridge design.

jmat · #5 04-05-2017, 04:52 PM

Nice looking wood on the back.

j. Kinnaird · #6 04-05-2017, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Nemoman

Looks beautiful, John--simple and very tasteful.

Thank you sir

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Originally Posted by TomB'sox

Ditto what Nemoman said. This is a very pretty guitar, great woods, just enough bling, well done!

Thanks Tom. And look how well I am following your posting instructions.

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Originally Posted by theEdwinson

Very, very nice, John! You've created a guitar that is the epitome of elegance. Extra kudos for your bridge design.

I certainly do appreciate your comments

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Originally Posted by jmat

Nice looking wood on the back.

Thanks jmat. I have been avoiding that wood because it didnt have a lot of flash but now I think that perhaps straight grained well quartered wood has its own visual appeal missing in more flamboyant grain. To quote my son, its all good.

Bruce Sexauer · #7 04-05-2017, 05:06 PM

In what world is that simple? Way past style 18, for sure. Looks great to me.

Ozzy the dog · #8 04-05-2017, 05:12 PM

Simple? - that must mean something different in the US.

Perhaps 'Wonderful', 'Elegant', 'Sophisticated'...........

j. Kinnaird · #9 04-05-2017, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Bruce Sexauer

In what world is that simple? Way past style 18, for sure. Looks great to me.

Thanks Bruce
At least there is no segmented rosette, no arm bevel, leg bevel, rib bevel, cutaway, shellfish anywhere other than the top and rosette, which is not really much trouble, no fancy inlay on the peghead, just diamonds on the fretboard. Its amazing how much time those kind of things add to construction time. All that stuff comes with the next build.

j. Kinnaird · #10 04-05-2017, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Ozzy the dog

Simple? - that must mean something different in the US.

Perhaps 'Wonderful', 'Elegant', 'Sophisticated'...........

Well thanks Ozzy
Simple construction at any rate.

TomB'sox · #11 04-05-2017, 05:23 PM

Nice multi quotes for sure...

BrunoBlack · #12 04-05-2017, 05:27 PM

Beautiful! Easy pick removal too

Bruce Sexauer · #13 04-05-2017, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by j. Kinnaird

Thanks Bruce
At least there is no segmented rosette, no arm bevel, leg bevel, rib bevel, cutaway, shellfish anywhere other than the top and rosette, which is not really much trouble, no fancy inlay on the peghead, just diamonds on the fretboard. Its amazing how much time those kind of things add to construction time. All that stuff comes with the next build.

Except for the cutaway, I don't do much if any of the things you mention. Mostly I consider them a distraction from the goal of "great guitar" creation, though of course they don't damage the play-ability/musicality much if at all, but they do cut into production numbers and for me, personal satisfaction. This guitar is pretty close to the high edge of my "fancy"! You're welcome.

Steve Kinnaird · #14 04-05-2017, 08:12 PM

I don't remember ever seeing wood that nice on our wood shopping treks.
Must have been when you ducked behind that rack and made a bee line to the truck. Smart move. Beautiful material, fine looking "simple" guitar.
You said that because it only has one neck, right?

Steve

Guitars44me · #15 04-05-2017, 08:28 PM

My new one is coming soon, and has double big bevels, port, elevated FB extension and CF tube bracing for the neck...

No wonder this beauty seems simple to overworked and underpaid John! Haha

This 000 Looks absolutely beautiful and it is a Kinnaird 12 fret in HRW! Look out

And stand back!

Mighty fine, as always....

Cheers

Paul