Actually Bob, they call it Walnut even though it’s not a true Walnut, but that’s only part of the name, so you’re going to have to be more specific to claim Steve’s dancing prize.

Sorry Rye, not correct.

Butternut....

Is it Imbuia?

2018 Stephen Kinnaird Part 2
 

Sheesh..making me get pacific huh?

Better not quit my day job just yet, then!

I will guess Ash.

Umm...no, no, sorry Bob, and no. I have seen a picture of a completed guitar of this wood in the bowels of the interwebs, but have never seen one in the flesh nor heard of anyone who has.

April 4: Clipping those frets

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Also, think down under for yesterday’s shot.

Australian walnut?

Tom, I’m declaring you the winner to save confusion. The wood is typically sold as Queensland Walnut. In the veneer world it seems to trade more often as the generic Australian Walnut. Not a true walnut (Juglans genus), but the wood looks a lot like US Black walnut.

Steve is ready to dance at your wedding at your behest or I’ll make you a great deal on this wood. Think of your prize package and let us know. ;)

wood species
 

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Well Kathy and I plan to get married in the Caribbean so I will let Steve decide if he wants to do that or have me buy wood?

He said, “Caribbean baby!”

Congrats, Tom. You seem to be outdoing me at every turn these days..need to up my game!

Well you really deserve the win on this one, so guess what? Yes, that's right, you can come to the wedding and Steve and you can do a little dancing together!!! How's that for generosity?

I am on the next flight!

April 5: Shining her up

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She is going to be so excited, over the moon!

Mmmm. That is very tasty.

Thanks guys, much appreciated!

Steve

That is ridiculous, you know that, of course? And how are you gonna possibly top that for my Ultimate Guitar?!

We'll come up with something... That's the fun part of this, eh?

Have Photoshop, will travel! :)

April 6: Finishing up a FS

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Oh my - that's beautiful!!!!:eek::eek:

Thank you Todd, most kind!

Steve

I assume it's headed to the show?

No it’s headed to YourPerfectGuitar.com. It’s definitely pretty enough to be a great show guitar, but it will be available to the public soon.

Thinking we might see wood replacing pearl. Beautiful marquetry, while less flashy, is crazy beautiful!

April 10: A nice way to finish the day.

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Birthday alert...
 

I saw on FB that Steve had a Birthday. I hope it was a fun filled extravaganza that is still ongoing...

I have reached the age where I feel a few weeks of celebrating seem perfectly appropriate!

Woohoo.

Man, these guitars are staggering in their beauty! And of course they will sound even better than they look. ( I know that seems difficult, but that is what Steve and Ryan do!)

Carry on gentlemen and have FUN!!!

Paul