Build: Kim Walker Gold Sparkle Century

[cc132]

This guitar popped into my head out of the clear-blue-nowhere just now.

Did it ever get finished?

[jt1]

Originally Posted by cc132

This guitar popped into my head out of the clear-blue-nowhere just now. Did it ever get finished?

Indeed! Thanks for asking. It will be featured in the spring issue of Fretboard Journal. Here's a preview:



A video here.

[Martin_Nut]

That's cool ... I may even buy the mag, just for the sale of reading a little more about this one. Thanks for posting.

John

[Taylorplayer]

Originally Posted by jt1

Indeed! Thanks for asking. It will be featured in the spring issue of Fretboard Journal. Here's a preview:



A video here.

Well, that's just really sweet!!

[jt1]

Thanks, folks! I feel quite fortunate to have this one.

[roberts]

The closeups are fantastic and really showcase the craftsmanship that sets Kim apart from all other builders. I'm still lost about the "scrap" idea, though. Where were you going with that...was it that you just didn't want to cover otherwise amazing figure with black paint....?

[jt1]

Originally Posted by roberts

The closeups are fantastic and really showcase the craftsmanship that sets Kim apart from all other builders. I'm still lost about the "scrap" idea, though. Where were you going with that...was it that you just didn't want to cover otherwise amazing figure with black paint....?

I just wanted to use unsightly wood that a luthier otherwise would not use. Plus, I like black guitars!

[Jeff M]

Great idea.
And with Kim building it....it's going to sound killer.

[Taylorplayer]

You can see & hear the guitar by clicking on the "A video here" link in his post. Very nice, indeed!
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[jt1]

Originally Posted by Taylorplayer

You can see & hear the guitar by clicking on the "A video here" link in his post. Very nice, indeed!
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Thanks! And, here's another video: Blue Moon.

[K III]

Greatly looking forward to the new issue. I love this guitar.