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cpabolting 02-26-2010 11:49 PM

Burner #10 - Remembering My Brother Kenny
 
Guys....

In remembrance of my brother Ken who took his life Christmas Eve 2009, and all others who have taken their lives....I celebrate the guitar I am building in his memory and spirit.....Ken was an avid surfer and diver...loved the beach and the ocean.

MS model, Serial number 10
Sinker redwood top
Myrtle Tiger back and sides
Koa bindings on body, fretboard and headstock...
Soundport....maybe surfboard shaped...
Old school wooden surfboard headstock inlay between the tuners may be cool...maybe out of Koa or something that stands out well in perhaps an ebony or darker wood headstock overlay.

So we will attempt to come up with a surfboard/ocean/nautical inlay thing....probably out of woods not paua....so very cool guitar theme.

Here is the top I have picked out:
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g2...er/SRW_022.jpg

The back and sides:
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g2...TM_BC_024b.jpg
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g2...TM_BC_024a.jpg

Tell me the back and the front don't make you think of that old longboard! This is going to be a killer build guys.

Peace baby brother!

Cornerstone Guitars 02-27-2010 12:47 AM

Congratulations! Looks an awesome set of wood!

songsender 02-27-2010 12:52 AM

We are honored to be a part of this with Keith and hope this will be a great memorial to his brother Ken.

If it weren't for a some money left to me when my step father passed, Kyle and I would probably not have taken this path to building guitars. So for us - in some ways - every guitar we build is a memorial to my "dad" Ray.

We're quite excited to be a part of this!

cpabolting 02-27-2010 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by songsender (Post 2142477)
We are honored to be a part of this with Keith and hope this will be a great memorial to his brother Ken.

If it weren't for a some money left to me when my step father passed, Kyle and I would probably not have taken this path to building guitars. So for us - in some ways - every guitar we build is a memorial to my "dad" Ray.

We're quite excited to be a part of this!


Funny, life seems to be made up with things that fell into line as a result of a crossroads we came to in our life, a decision to turn right or left, a tragic event you figure out how to inspire you in a different direction.

One of my favorite groups is a band out of Gainesville called Sister Hazel. Their lead singer is Ken Block, who was a childhood friend. His tragedy was the 4 year battle and ultimate passing of his brother Jeffrey, who died at 17. We were all friends and we watched their entire life get frozen in time for the four years of his fight. And the music that comes from Ken and the songs he has written, that tragedy has everything to do with where his songs from. One of their songs is called Tear by Tear....the chorus:

There's a way to keep going
Step by step
Try to fix what's been broken
Brick by brick
While your life will keep coming
Year after year
Drain the pain
Tear by tear
Drain away the pain
Tear by tear

Events like Jeffrey and my brother Kenny's passings...are woven into the fabric of what makes us who we are, how we see the world. The experiences become the lenses we see life through. Sometime when somebody looks at something differently than you do, consider the possibility that some of their life's experiences that you aren't aware of, are part of the lenses they wear.

gregg 02-27-2010 06:28 AM

I really like the wood choices, will certainly make a lovely guitar.

Cheers,

Simon Fay 02-27-2010 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by cpabolting (Post 2142533)
Sometime when somebody looks at something differently than you do, consider the possibility that some of their life's experiences that you aren't aware of, are part of the lenses they wear.

This is an exceedingly powerful statement and a principle that I make an effort to live by. Cpabolting, I am very sorry to hear about your loss but I hope this build process aids in the healing process as you remember your brother.

Kind Regards,
Simon

tpp 02-27-2010 12:01 PM

Great way to remember a family member. I look forward to seeing this build progress.

rlouie 02-27-2010 12:11 PM

this is going to be an awesome guitar Keith!!!!! you're brother would be proud he is being remembered in such a way!!!!!

Steve Kinnaird 02-27-2010 12:15 PM

Keith, I think your choices are wonderful, and in this sonic way your brother will live on. What a great idea!

Steve

Martin_Nut 02-27-2010 01:31 PM

Keith,

Cool chunk of Myrtle! Congrats to the Burner's and to you on getting this one going.

Acoustom 02-27-2010 02:37 PM

Keith,
I'm really sorry to hear about your brother. As anyone whose lost a loved one knows, only time will heal the pain and fill the void made by the loss. I too hope that the process of building this beautiful guitar will help in the healing process and leave you a beautiful monument to Kenny, to remind you of all the sweet times that you two shared. Blessings, Tom

Coke_zero 02-27-2010 04:39 PM

A very poignant thing to do, making a guitar in the memory of your brother which will out live almost everyone. I'm sure it will be a stunning guitar.

jsmarshall 02-27-2010 05:26 PM

CPA, I like the theme. If you turn that headstock in to a surfboard, how cool would it be to have a 3-piece or 5-piece neck? Those stripes would resemble the stripes down an old school board.

songsender 02-27-2010 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by jsmarshall (Post 2143137)
CPA, I like the theme. If you turn that headstock in to a surfboard, how cool would it be to have a 3-piece or 5-piece neck? Those stripes would resemble the stripes down an old school board.

You're reading our minds!!!! :)

tekaitora 02-28-2010 01:35 AM

Keith-

What a courageous thing you are doing. It would be so much easier to try and put distance between yourself and such pain. My hope is that as time passes, this instrument's voice will sweeten memories and be a balm to your soul.

blessings,
Scott

cpabolting 02-28-2010 05:54 AM

Thanks for all the great and kind comments.

Will be interesting to see how creative the Burners can be in embracing this theme.

K III 03-01-2010 09:27 AM

I guess they will be proud making it to your signature. That's as if I was playing hockey with the Canadian National team :D:D:D

songsender 03-01-2010 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by K III (Post 2144716)
I guess they will be proud making it to your signature. That's as if I was playing hockey with the Canadian National team :D:D:D

Is there a "puck boy" in hockey????

LOL

cpabolting 03-01-2010 03:18 PM

I am thinking we need to move the start date up substantially....so very soon. The deposit check went today...there should be a commencement of construction that ties in with disbursement of funds!

We all want to see what you guys can do! Talk about an open invitation to creativity!

kyee 03-01-2010 03:29 PM

I have not previously heard of Burner Guitars. I look forward to your upcoming build Keith. Sorry to hear of the circumstances that led to it's creation, though.

songsender 03-01-2010 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by cpabolting (Post 2145202)
I am thinking we need to move the start date up substantially....so very soon. The deposit check went today...there should be a commencement of construction that ties in with disbursement of funds!

We all want to see what you guys can do! Talk about an open invitation to creativity!

You know, these silly day jobs sure get in the way of building guitars. I'd take a leave-of-absence - but I'm a one person graphic design company - and that would just put a big dent in the vacation fund - and we can't have THAT!

We are working with Keith on the selection of all woods - and hope to have them all purchased by the end of this week.

Woods will arrive and then acclimate to our climate/humidity. The build will begin very soon.

We have one guitar that should be shipping this week or next (hopefully) and are in the midst of two more guitars. Shooting to start Keith's project around the first of June.

cpabolting 03-02-2010 09:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kyee (Post 2145221)
I have not previously heard of Burner Guitars. I look forward to your upcoming build Keith. Sorry to hear of the circumstances that led to it's creation, though.

Neither had I! Well since my guitar will be the 10th they have built, probably most people haven't. My thought is to give those hungry startups a shot and see what they can do...supportive of the entreprenurial spirit.

hnuuhiwa 03-02-2010 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by kyee (Post 2145221)
I have not previously heard of Burner Guitars. I look forward to your upcoming build Keith. Sorry to hear of the circumstances that led to it's creation, though.

Hey Kevin,

Paul and Kyle have been around the forum for several years. If you search the archives you'll find the story of how Burner Guitars got started. It revolves around the health challenges Kevin Gallagher (Omega Guitars) had a few years back, and a personalized guitar building class that he held for Paul and Kyle as he was beginning to get better. Paul felt it was a great father and son activity for himself and Kyle (something I envied at the time...and still do).

The subsequent love of the craft that resulted from this mentoring by Kevin, led to several additional builds and the establishment of Burner Guitars.

Aloha,

Hen

P.S. - love your all Koa Ryan 12...what a beauty!

jeastman 03-02-2010 12:19 PM

Keith, if I hire you to do my taxes can I play your Olson's while I wait?

Fliss 03-02-2010 12:20 PM

Wow, thank you so much for sharing your story. I look forward to following the progress of your guitar.

Fliss

cpabolting 03-02-2010 06:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeastman (Post 2146288)
Keith, if I hire you to do my taxes can I play your Olson's while I wait?

Maybe if your tax return is REALLY complex i.e. translation - lots of fees.

drcmusic7 03-02-2010 07:34 PM

Keith, i'm so sorry to hear about your brother. I lost my grandmother this past Christmas eve. It was a rough one for sure... I think this guitar is a brilliant idea and what a wonderful gesture. The woods you picked out certainly have the vibe you're going for. Again, i'm sorry for your loss.

I'm looking forward to watching the progress and please keep us posted of how it sounds. The Burner pictures look really beautiful and their prices are more than fair. Please keep us posted...

Kindly,
Danny

jeastman 03-03-2010 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cpabolting (Post 2142460)
Guys....

MS model, Serial number 10
Sinker redwood top
Myrtle Tiger back and sides
Koa bindings on body, fretboard and headstock...
Soundport....maybe surfboard shaped...
Old school wooden surfboard headstock inlay between the tuners may be cool...maybe out of Koa or something that stands out well in perhaps an ebony or darker wood headstock overlay.

So we will attempt to come up with a surfboard/ocean/nautical inlay thing....probably out of woods not paua....so very cool guitar theme.


Tell me the back and the front don't make you think of that old longboard! This is going to be a killer build guys.

Peace baby brother!

You need to grab some of that myrtle with the real 'flowing' figure and make the truss rod cover the board.

On a more serious note, I'll echo the others who have commented and say this is an amazing way to memorialize your brother. It reminds me of the quote "In life I was silent, in death I sing". I pray your brother has found his peace.

songsender 03-03-2010 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeastman (Post 2147734)
You need to grab some of that myrtle with the real 'flowing' figure and make the truss rod cover the board.

Truss rod access will be from the sound hole on this guitar as on all our guitars. Leaves more room for a wonderful headstock design. :)

jeastman 03-03-2010 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by songsender (Post 2147740)
Truss rod access will be from the sound hole on this guitar as on all our guitars. Leaves more room for a wonderful headstock design. :)

Very nice, even cleaner :)


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